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Leslie J. Roy
Mar 18, 2022
Roy, Leslie J., 72, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at The Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, NY after a long battle with cancer. James D. Barrett Funeral Home in Elmira, NY is helping the family with funeral arrangements. In accordance of Leslie’s wishes there will be no memorial services and graveside services will be at the...
Claudia Phinney
Mar 5, 2022
Phinney, Claudia Age 64, of Erin, NY, passed away on March 5, 2022. She was born on July 7, 1957 in Elmira, NY to the late Charles and Marlene Harding. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel A. Phinney and sister, Susan Harding. Claudia is survived by her son, Daniel C. Phinney; daughter, Michelle (Jay) Bailey; granddaughters, Brianna (Doug) Armstrong,...
Thomas C. Stermer Sr.
Feb 25, 2022
Stermer, Thomas C. Sr. Age 71, of Erin, NY, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at home. He was born on June 22, 1950 in Corning, NY to the late William and Ruth (White) Stermer. Tom is survived by his wife, Cindy Stermer of Erin; children, Thomas Stermer Jr. of Erin, Lori (James) Dempsey of Cortland, Frances Cook of...
Barbara G. Johnson
Feb 19, 2022
Johnson, Barbara G. Age 90, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1931 in NY, NY to the late Hubert and Jane Guthrie. Barbara was predeceased by her husbands, Herbert Harris and James Johnson. She is survived by her sons, Arthur (Stephanie) Harris and Michael (Joan) Harris; daughters, Sheryl (Ricky) Rudolph,...
Charles H. Dahlhaus
Feb 17, 2022
DAHLHAUS, CHARLES HORTON Age 73, passed peacefully at his home on February 17, 2022, with his wife by his side. Charlie was born on December 7, 1948, to the late Beverly (Horton) and Jack Dahlhaus in Elmira, NY. He was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Nancy Ginnetti. Charlie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis (Ginnetti) Dahlhaus; his children...
Gloria M. Van Galder
Feb 16, 2022
Gloria M (Cook) Van Galder, formerly of Alpine, NY, passed away on Wednesday February 16, 2022 in New Port Richey, FL. She was born on April 8, 1937 in Sayre, PA to the late Martin and Eileen (Cortright) Cook. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years TSGT Robert R. Van Galder USAF (Ret.), son Robert M. Van Galder...
George R. Shutt
Feb 15, 2022
Shutt, George R. Age 90, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born in Williamsport, PA on July 19, 1931 to the late Claire and Erma Shutt. George is survived by his wife of 60+ years, Joyce (Dacey) Shutt; son, Terrance Shutt; granddaughters, Denise Crouthamel, Shannon (Mark Shores) Shutt and Amanda (Jesse) DeRico; along with...
Robert C. Costley Sr.
Feb 9, 2022
Costley, Robert C. Sr. Age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born in Elmira, NY on November 9, 1931 to the late Archie and Agnes (Shalbom) Costley. Robert was predeceased by his wife, Ruth, daughters, Katherine, June Eva, Debra and Lynn; daughter-in-law, Barb, son-in-law, Raymond, brother, Donald and sister, Marie. He is survived by his children,...
Martha A. (Curtis) Burton
Feb 8, 2022
Martha A. (Curtis) Burton Age 82, passed peacefully on February 8, 2022 in Horseheads, NY. Martha was born in Brookville, PA and grew up in Wellsville, NY, a town she loved and where she lived most of her life. She was a homemaker and mother of three children. She was also a volunteer for many years. Martha will be dearly...
Judith T. Smith
Feb 6, 2022
Smith, Judith T. (Andrus) Age 82, of Gillett, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born on October 25, 1939 in Elmira, NY to the late Leroy and Mida (Combs) Conklin. She was predeceased by her brothers, Leon, James, Kenneth and Leo Conklin and sister, Sandra Conklin. Judith is survived by her husband, Robert Smith Sr.; children,...
Lydia T. Lynn
Feb 3, 2022
LYNN, Lydia T. Age 87, of Big Flats, NY passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Lydia was born in Yonkers, NY on November 23, 1934, daughter of the late Roland and Ruth (Johnson) Tiemann and brought up in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Karl and Jerome...
Helen P. Clark
Jan 31, 2022
CLARK, Helen P. Age 96, of Elmira, NY went to the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022. Helen was born in Norwalk, CT on August 29, 1925, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Kovacs) Prince. Helen was also predeceased by her husband, Albert Clark, her son, Paul Clark and sister, Virginia Butler. Helen was a...
Helen P. Clark
Jan 31, 2022
CLARK, Helen P. Age 96, of Elmira, NY went to the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022. Helen was born in Norwalk, CT on August 29, 1925, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Kovacs) Prince. Helen was also predeceased by her husband, Albert Clark, her son, Paul Clark and sister, Virginia Butler. Helen was a...
Kenneth G. Jr. Alford
Jan 28, 2022
ALFORD, Kenneth G. Jr. Age 43, of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2022. Kenneth was born in Atlanta, GA on October 13, 1978, son of Kenneth Sr. and Melanie (Fears) Alford. Kenneth is survived by his children, Kennedi, Kendall, Ashley, Kentrell and Kenneth III; parents, Kenneth Sr. and Melanie Alford; sisters, Lakissa (Remus)...
Alfred "Ken" Shaw
Jan 28, 2022
Shaw, Alfred K. “Ken” Age 64, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on November 2, 1957 in Millville, NJ to the late Paul and Sarah (Porter) Shaw Sr. He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert, Paul and Harry “Buddy” Shaw and sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Michael...
Yolanda L. Sapp - Alford
Jan 27, 2022
SAPP-ALFORD, Yolanda L. Age 41, of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Yolanda was born in Elmira, NY on March 29, 1980 daughter of Willie and Olinda (Swarez) Sapp. Yolanda is survived by her children, Kennedi, Kendall, Ashley, Kentrell and Kenneth III; parents, Willie and Olinda Sapp; sisters, Rhoda Beckford, Nichelle (Ali) Lynch,...
Albert L. Plummer
Jan 27, 2022
Plummer, Albert L. Age 48 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born in Elmira, NY on April 13, 1973. Albert was predeceased by his father, Albert Plummer Jr. and brother, Russell Plummer. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Plummer; brother, Aubrey; sisters, Arlene, Darlene, Evelyn, Kathleen, Sharon,...
John L. Santulli
Jan 26, 2022
John Louis Santulli Passed from this life to his heavenly home on January 26, 2022. He was welcomed by his Brother Jesus Christ and is now worshipping with the angels, singing with a clear voice and playing his heavenly guitar. John was born August 7, 1955 to Eunice Gertrude Bailey and Joseph Louis Santulli. He met his soul mate, lover...
Viva M. Kress
Jan 25, 2022
Kress, Viva M. Age 81, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born in Sayre, PA on August 5, 1940 to the late Frank and Evelyn Tongue. Viva was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Kress Sr. on January 12, 2022 and son, Douglas Hubbard. She is survived by her children, Marietta (Dawn) Kress, Kim Kress,...
William L. Curkendall Jr.
Jan 22, 2022
Curkendall, William L. Jr. Age 58, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, January22, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on June 6, 1963 in Ithaca, NY to the late William and Jean (Haynes) Curkendall Sr. William was predeceased by his brother, Christopher Curkendall and sister, Crystal Curkendall. He is survived by his long-time companion, Jean...
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