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Theresa M. Olmstead
Nov 16, 2022
Theresa M. Olmstead Theresa Marie (Bacon) Olmstead, 70, of Horseheads, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at her home. She was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Elmira, the daughter of John C. And Orella Bacon. Theresa attended Elmira Free Academy and Corning Community College and retired after 30 years of nursing at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She is survived by...
Jacob H. Querry
Nov 10, 2022
QUERRY, Jacob H. Age 24, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Jacob was born on February 23, 1998, son of Michael and Michelle (Popp) Querry. Jacob is survived by his parents, sisters, Lisa Querry and Melissa (Michael) Terris; brother, Michael J. Querry; nieces and nephews, Kayla, Olivia, Sophia, Michael, Emberlyn, Deshawn, Isaiah, and Angenora; Additionally,...
Alvin H. Miller
Nov 4, 2022
Miller, Alvin H. Age 58, a resident of Elcor Health Services, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on February 3, 1964 in Elmira, NY to the late LaFayette Sr. and Claribel (Cook) Miller. He was predeceased by his brother, LaFayette Miller Jr. Alvin is survived by his sisters, Patricia Beemer,...
Lula Givens
Oct 28, 2022
GIVENS, Lula Age 93, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 28, 2022. Lula was born in Waynesboro, GA on June 10, 1929, daughter of the late John and Mabel (Rainy) Roberts. Lula was also predeceased by her husband Frank Givens Jr. in 2002. Lula retired from Gorton Coy clothing store in Elmira after many years of service....
Robert L. Plate
Oct 23, 2022
PLATE, Robert L. Age 81, of Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Robert was born in Elmira, NY on March 6, 1941, son of the late Frederick and Mary (Tice) Plate. Robert was also predeceased by his wife, Wanneta, daughter, Pam Reynolds, son, Stanley Swartout and 11 siblings. Robert retired from Anchor Glass in Elmira Heights...
Patricia R. Clark
Oct 23, 2022
Pat Redmond Clark Patricia Anne Redmond Clark - nurse, educator, counselor, administrator, mother of 8 and grandmother/great-grandmother to many more - died Sunday, Oct. 23 at the age of 90. Pat was born Oct. 16, 1932 in Norwich, NY, the eldest child of William and Anne Daly Redmond. She was Binghamton North High School's Most Brilliant Girl for the Class...
James E. Wantuck
Oct 22, 2022
WANTUCK, James E. “Red” Age 71, of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at home with his family by his side. James was born on March 19, 1951 in Elmira, son of the late Michael and Margaret (Gorsky) Wantuck. He was also predeceased by his mother-in-law, Mary Liberatore, sister’s-in-law, Gail Wantuck and Susan Johnson. James retired from...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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