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Norma J. Cook

Norma J. Cook

Oct 16, 2022

Cook, Norma J. Age 79, of Elmira, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Corning Hospital. She was born on March 4, 1943 to the late Stephen and Rosie (Benjamin) Johnson. Norma was predeceased by several sisters and brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Penny (Dennis) Matthews; grandchildren, Erica (Justin) Warrick and Tyler Matthews;...

Douglas E. Viele

Douglas E. Viele

Oct 13, 2022

VIELE, Douglas E. Age 78, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Douglas was born in Elmira on July 16, 1944, son of the late John and Melissa (Bellows) Viele. Douglas retired from Hardinge Bros., after many years of service. He is survived by his wife of 57...

Raymond M. Bryant

Raymond M. Bryant

Oct 10, 2022

BRYANT, Raymond (Ray) Age 63, of Elmira, NY went to be with the lord on October 10, 2022. Ray was born to the late Wanda Raymond(Gasper) on August 1, 1959. Ray is also predeceased by his brother, Steven. Ray is survived by his step-father, Del; sister, Theresa; children, Benji, Beth, Tara, Melissa and Jodie; loving friend, Vicky; step-children, Gene, Robin...

William R. Gildea

William R. Gildea

Oct 7, 2022

Gildea, William R. Age 79, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was born in Mount Carmel, PA to the late Cornelius and Mary Gildea. He was predeceased by his former wife, Isabelle Johnson. William is survived by his son, Robert Gildea; daughter, Berneida Goodman; grandchildren, Robert Gildea, Kyle Gildea and Sasha Barber; 2 great grandchildren; along with several...

Ryan C. Palmer

Ryan C. Palmer

Sep 27, 2022

Ryan Charles Palmer “AKA” Palmer HaHa Age 28, of Elmira, NY passed away with his family by his side on September 27, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Ryan was born in Elmira on November 5, 1993. Ryan enjoyed working as a chef in the Elmira area for several local food services, along with landscaping work. Ryan...

Barbara J. Pollen

Barbara J. Pollen

Sep 22, 2022

Pollen, Barbara J. (Hmiel) Age 74, went to be with Our Lord on September 22, 2022. She was born in Elmira, NY on March 22, 1948 to the late Carl and Etta Hmiel. Barb was predeceased by her brother, Richard Hmiel. She is survived by her devoted husband Robert, and brothers Joseph and John, Aunt Dotty, and several nieces and...

Barbara J. Pollen

Barbara J. Pollen

Sep 22, 2022

Pollen, Barbara J. (Hmiel) Age 74, went to be with Our Lord on September 22, 2022. She was born in Elmira, NY on March 22, 1948 to the late Carl and Etta Hmiel. Barb was predeceased by her brother, Richard Hmiel. She is survived by her devoted husband Robert, and brothers Joseph and John, Aunt Dotty, and several nieces and...

James L. Gardner Sr.

James L. Gardner Sr.

Sep 18, 2022

Gardner, James L. Sr. Age 69, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on December 29, 1952 to the late James and Arvilla (Benson) Gardner. James is survived by his wife, Beatrice Gardner; children, Angela (Joseph) Williams, Donald (Sabrina) Bliss Jr., Amber Bliss, Danielle Bliss, James Gardner Jr....

Lucy F. Brown

Lucy F. Brown

Sep 12, 2022

Lucy Blandford Johnson Brown born May 3, 1927, in Elmira, N. Y. Lucy was called home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2022, after a brief illness. Lucy is the daughter of the late Clayton D. Blandford and Katherine (Cooper) Blandford. Lucy was the eighth of nine children. She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Buncom and Leslie...

Robert L. Sills

Robert L. Sills

Sep 10, 2022

Sills, Robert Larry Age 74, flew into heaven on September 10, 2022, while his wife and children were at his side. Robert was born in Elmira, NY on April 26, 1948, son of the late Antoniette and Lyle Sills. Robert leaves on earth his devastated wife of 51 years, Kathy Ann (Holden) Sills; his three children who he loved with...

Allen R. Silvernail

Allen R. Silvernail

Aug 25, 2022

Silvernail, Allen R. Age 68, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on August 24, 1954 in Elmira, NY to the late Richard and Shirley (Seymour) Silvernail. Al was predeceased by his sister, Bonnie Silvernail and brother, Douglas Silvernail. He is survived by his wife, Sheilia (CeCe) Silvernail;...

Edward L. Fuller

Edward L. Fuller

Aug 24, 2022

Fuller, Edward L. Age 70, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 20022 at home. He was born on December 27, 1951 in Elmira, NY to the late William and Gertrude (Swift) Fuller. He was predeceased by his former wife, Eileen Usselman. Edward is survived by his daughter, Katherine (Mark Jr.) Walburn; son, Bobby Fuller; grandchildren, Mark Walburn...

Norma G. Batroney

Norma G. Batroney

Aug 23, 2022

Batroney, Norma G. Age 96, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1926 to the late Raymond and Bertha (Hills) Durfee. Norma was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Batroney, son, Naif Batroney, great-grandson, Maxwell Campbell, son-in-law, Dale Campbell, brothers, Raymond, Arnold and Donald Durfee and sisters, Eleanor Smith and...

Lynne L. Campbell

Lynne L. Campbell

Aug 21, 2022

CAMPBELL, Lynne L. Age 74, of Elmira, NY passed away at home with the comfort of her family by her side on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Lynne was born in Elmira on October 11, 1947, daughter of the late Frederick and Lillian Peters. Lynne is survived by her significant other, Miles P. Horton of Horseheads, NY; children, Belinda & Patrick...

Joellen E. Clark

Joellen E. Clark

Aug 10, 2022

Clark, JoEllen E. Age 73, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was born on October 5, 1948 in Elmira, NY to the late Robert and Lillian (Grimes) Gans. JoEllen was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Clark, sister, Deborah Gans and step-son, Lawrence Clark Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie...

Sharon L. Schneider

Sharon L. Schneider

Aug 7, 2022

Schneider, Sharon L. Age 81, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was born in Buffalo, NY on October 31, 1940 to the late Joseph and Adeline Moody. Sharon is survived by her husband, Frankie Campos and his family; her children, Alan Miller, Jason Miller and Brenda (Richard) Benkleman; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She...

William T. Kostiw

William T. Kostiw

Jul 27, 2022

Kostiw, William Theodore Age 101, Passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on January 12, 1921 of ancient Ukrainian stock in the Ukrainian village of Dolzyca now in Poland. He was predeceased by his wife of over 60 years, Pauline Baran Kostiw in 2012. Bill as his friends called him, made his career at American LaFrance in...

Joan M. Stoquert

Joan M. Stoquert

Jul 26, 2022

Stoquert, Joan M. Age 76, of Elmira Heights, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was born in Elmira, NY on July 20, 1946 to the late Adelbert and Alice (Krebs) Rider. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Stoquert Jr. and son, Richard Raupers and her beloved feline friend, Amber. Joan is survived by her sister, Dolores Wilcox;...

Betty L. Austin

Betty L. Austin

Jul 22, 2022

AUSTIN, Betty Lou (Berthod) (Norris) July 22, 2022, our beloved mother and grandmother and great-grandmother Betty Lou, passed into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ. Betty Lou will be laid to rest next to her daughter, Elayne in Woodlawn Cemetery. Betty is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Michael) Orfitelli of Manchester, CT and Barbara Norris of Elmira, NY;...

Edward B. Taylor

Edward B. Taylor

Jul 21, 2022

Taylor, Edward B. Age 62, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was predeceased by his mother, Clara (Martin) Butler and sisters, Rose Seymour and Becky Butler. Edward is survived by his sons, Kris Rios, Eddie Taylor, David Taylor, Harley Taylor, Adam Taylor and Joey Taylor; daughters, Carla Taylor and...

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