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Bill C. Turner
Mar 7, 2023
Turner, Bill C. Age 72, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Troy, PA on August 16, 1950 to the late Constan B. and Dorothy Turner. Bill was predeceased by his brothers, Albert and John Turner, mother and father- in-law, Margaret and Melvin VanSickle Sr....
Gladys M. Rice
Mar 2, 2023
RICE, Gladys M. Age 83, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Gladys was born in New Eria, PA on April 23, 1939, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Mathews. Gladys was also predeceased by her husband, Robert Rice in 2017, son, Robert Rice II, daughter, Minnie Lane, adopted parents,...
Maureen F. Spaziani
Feb 28, 2023
Maureen Frances Spaziani, 67, of Horseheads, New York, passed away on Tuesday, February 28th. She was predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Rita Armstrong. She is survived by her sister, Eileen Tracy, and her brother, Patrick Armstrong, as well as her nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her daughters, Lisa Spaziani Stone and Heather (Ronald) Macomber and her...
Marjorie A. Magaw
Feb 27, 2023
MAGAW, Marjorie Doty Huntley, Van Amburg Age 93, of Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Marjorie was born in Elmira on April 21, 1929, daughter of the late Clarence and Mina (Evans) Doty. Marjorie was also predeceased by her brothers, David and Richard Doty, sisters, Margaret Doty...
Elizabeth Carpenter
Feb 26, 2023
CARPENTER, Elizabeth P. Age 89, of Elmira, NY passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Elizabeth was born on August 23, 1933 in Dushore, PA, daughter of the late Peter & Sophia (Say) Pastusic. She was also predeceased by her husband, Lewis Carpenter in 2011, grandson, Ross Trollinger, siblings, Joseph, Mary, Stanley,...
Mary W. Richer
Feb 21, 2023
Mary W. Richer Age 98, most recently of Waldorf Maryland, originally of Elmira, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Charleston Senior Living Facility. She was born on July 6, 1924 in Horseheads, NY to the late, Otto and Ruth Hynes. She is also predeceased by her husband, Harold H. Richer; her son, Charles Edward Richer and her...
Willard L. Doyle Sr.
Feb 18, 2023
Doyle, Willard L. Sr. “Jack” Age 90, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully in Elmira on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Jack was born in Monterville, W. Virginia on June 28, 1932, son of the late Jesse and Ada (Tumblin) Doyle. Jack married his loving wife, Mary Carmen on February 14th 1953. He served his country in the US Air Force...
Sandra E. White
Feb 4, 2023
White, Sandra E. Age 71, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Sandra was born in Elmira, NY on April 4, 1951 to the late Michael and Jeanne (Burdick) Pronti. Sandra was predeceased by her husband, Gary White, siblings, Thomas, Anne, Mark, Edward Pronti and James Boice. Sandra...
Gordon R. Squire
Jan 30, 2023
Squire, Gordon R. Age 69, 0f Roosevelt Ave., Bath, NY, passed away on January 30, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was predeceased by his wife, Hannah Squire, parents, June and Lynn Squire and brother John Squire. Gordon is survived by his sisters, Linda (Mike) Griffin of Painted Post, Judy Barthoff of Bath and Jane (Mike) Hiffman of...
Patricia A. Kissell
Jan 24, 2023
Kissell, Patricia A. Age 86, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She was born on July 2, 1936 in Elmira, NY to the late Ernest and Grace Ann (Cook) Burdick. Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Robert Kissell, son, Bernard Kissell, brothers, David Burdick, William Burdick, Richard Burdick...
Karen L. Fraboni
Jan 12, 2023
Fraboni, Karen L. Age 59, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Fraboni. Karen is survived by her children, Desiree, Trevor and Jocelyn; grandchildren, Ci'Mone, Melanie, Maya, Jaydin and Miracle; great-grandson, Kay'ne. Karen received her bachelors degree in human services and she cared for...
Gary W. Smith
Jan 8, 2023
Smith, Gary W. Age 69, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born in Elmira, NY on March 6, 1953. Gary was predeceased by his father, Lawrence Smith. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Smith; daughters, Victoria (Jesse) Grover and Jennifer (Bill) Evans; brothers, Larry (Ann) Smith...
Pauline M. Reid
Jan 3, 2023
REID, Pauline M. “Together Again” Age 99, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Elcor Nursing Facility in Horseheads, NY. Pauline was born in East Towanda, PA on February 11, 1923, daughter of the late Andrew Sr. and Lillian (Ackley) Marshall. Pauline was also predeceased by her husband, Carl in 1970. Pauline was an...
Ronald S. Johnson
Jan 2, 2023
Johnson, Ronald S. Age 53, of Big Flats, NY passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Ronald was born in Elmira, NY on December 10, 1969, son of Gary and Carol (Walburn) Johnson. Ronald served his country in the US Army during Desert Storm. He loved NASCAR (Dale Earnhardt), Hunting, 4-Wheeling, Snowmobiling, Pittsburgh Steelers and just sitting by a warm...
Lucy A. Kamas
Dec 29, 2022
Kamas, Lucy A. Age 98, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on July 7, 1924 in Newfield, NY to the late August and Angeline (Terranzzi) Tudi. She was predeceased by her husband, John Kamas and several brothers and sisters. Lucy is survived by her sons, Daniel (Patti)...
William J. Wigsten
Dec 19, 2022
William J. Wigsten, (67), of Cayuta, New York, died on December 19, 2022. William, fondly known as Jere, was born to Paul and Josephine Wigsten, on October 28, 1955, in Elmira, New York. He was predeceased by his parents, and his loving wife of 38 years, Kathy Wigsten. Jere was a brilliant engineer who graduated with Highest Distinction from Corning...
Marlena M. Guerrero
Dec 18, 2022
Guerrero, Marlena M. Age 67, of Athens, PA went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Marlena was born in Elmira, NY on February 28, 1955, daughter of the late Ramon and Essie (Mills) Guerrero. Marlena is survived by her children, Chanel Colon and Carlo (Cindy) Guerrero; grandchildren, Malachi,...
Carol L. Barone
Dec 8, 2022
BARONE, Carol L. Age 72, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Carol was born in Elmira on January 18, 1950. Carol worked for Sam's Club in Big Flats for many years and was a crossing guard for the Elmira School District for 3 years. Carol is survived...
Rita H. Westervelt
Nov 28, 2022
Westervelt, Rita H. Age 99, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born on September 1, 1923 in Elmira, NY to the late William and Florence Harter. Rita was predeceased by her husband, Arnold Westervelt, grandson, Cammy MacDonell and 3 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her children, Judy (Lewis Clearwater) Symonds, Bonnie...
Ernest L. Shaut
Nov 18, 2022
SHAUT, Ernest, L. Age 80, of Caton, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022. Ernest was born in Bath, NY on December 23, 1941, son of the late Ward and Lenora (Lyke) Shaut. Ernest is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; children, Corrina Sullwood, Leigh Gaston and Sara Palmer; stepchildren, William (Michele) Dickinson, Robert (Marie) Dickinson and Marcia...
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