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Lucy A. Kamas

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Theresa M. Olmstead

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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