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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Danielle L. Sapp
Jul 9, 2022
Sapp, Danielle L. Age 50, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born in Elmira, NY on July 17, 1971. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Yolanda and Kenneth Alford. Danielle is survived by her son, Terreik Jones; parents, Willie and Olinda Sapp; sisters, Rhoda Beckford, Nichelle Lynch and Anitra Sapp; brother, Charles...
Mary Ellen Miller
Jul 8, 2022
Miller, Mary Ellen Age 77, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. She was born in Elmira, NY on August 22, 1944 to the late George and Jane (Baker) Cunningham. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her sister, Christine Kauffman, sister-in-law, Connie Cunningham and best friend, Shirley Sullivan. She is survived by her husband, Robert Miller; children,...
Sharon M. Pass
Jun 30, 2022
Pass, Sharon M. Age 50, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was born in Elmira, NY on April 19, 1972. Sharon was predeceased by her father, Robert Sprague. She is survived by her mother, Donna (Philip) Johnson; sister, Carol (Sal Hardcastle) Sprague; companion, Jay Monroe. Sharon was a member of the United Baptist...
Donald L. Jr. Schrom
Jun 27, 2022
SCHROM, Donald L. Jr. “Joe” Age 59, of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. Donald was born in Elmira on September 21, 1962, son of Donald Sr. and Margaret (Morgan) Schrom. Joe was predeceased by his mother Margaret “Peg.” Joe is survived by his father, Donald Sr.; sister, Linda (Stephen) Hughes and his brother, Bill (Marianne) Schrom...
Harold E. Passmore
Jun 27, 2022
Passmore, Harold E. Age 84, of Pine City, NY passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, June 27, 2022. Harold was born in Elmira, NY on May 13, 1938, son of the late Ralph and Helen (Morgan) Passmore. Harold was also predeceased by his son, Timothy Passmore. Harold served his country in the US Marine...
Ashley R. Fiscus
Jun 12, 2022
FISCUS, Ashley Renee Age 25, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly at Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Sunday June 12, 2022. Ashley was born in Elmira on August 28, 1996, daughter of Charles Fiscus Jr. and Nancy Proctor. Ashley is survived by her mother, Nancy (Bobby) Proctor; father, Chuck (Wendy) Fiscus; sister Kati (Tyler) Stewart; nieces and nephews, Gavin, Sofia,...
William J. Donovan Jr.
Jun 11, 2022
Donovan, William J. Jr. “Billy” Age 78, of Athens, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born on January 28, 1944 in Elmira, NY to the late William Sr. and Veronica (Janeski) Donovan. Billy was predeceased by his brother, Robert Donovan and sister, Mary Donovan. He is survived by many cousins and close...
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