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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...
John C. Jr. Mace
Jan 19, 2022
MACE, John C. Jr. Age 86, of Alpine, NY passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. John was born in Elmira, NY on March 21, 1935, son of the late John Sr. and Olivia (Eilers) Mace. He was also predeceased by his wife, Shirley (Kinney) Mace. John is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Glenn) VanGalder and Vicky (Joe) Ector;...
Gloria M. Woods
Jan 17, 2022
WOODS, Gloria M. (Yeomans) Age 92, of Troy, Pa., formerly of Elmira, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022. Gloria was born in Elmira on April 17, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Ida Woods. She is predeceased by sisters, Daisy Donahue, Elizabeth Whitford, Ida Mapes, Alma Morrow, Mary Hovencamp, and brother...
Leota M. Daniels
Jan 16, 2022
Daniels, Leota M. Age 100, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Daniels, daughter, Cathy Bronson, grandson, Todd Bronson and granddaughter, Laurie Felko. She is survived by her children, Richard (Cheryl) Daniels, Judith (Gary) Kleese and Roberta Felko; son-in-law, Dwight Bronson; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 8 great great-grandchildren. Lee...
Janet L. Stanton
Jan 15, 2022
Stanton, Janet L. Age 88, of Elmira, NY passed away January 15, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on November 18, 1933 to William E. and Hazel C. Squires. She attended Corning Northside High School. Janet was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Stanton Sr., her son, Joseph Stanton Jr., sister, Valeda Shaffer, and son-in-law, Douglas Learned....
Robert D. Felix
Jan 14, 2022
Felix, Robert D. Age 68, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Friday, January 14, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1953 in Zacatecas, Mexico. Robert is predeceased by his parents, Adolfo and Joyce (Kaye) Felix and daughter, Nichole Barron. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jacquelyn (Barron) Felix;...
Eugene S. Cafolla Jr.
Jan 14, 2022
Cafolla, Eugene S. Jr. “Biff” Age 60, of Horseheads, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 14, 2022. Biff was born on May 18, 1961 in Elmira, the son of Eugene Cafolla Sr. and Marbury (Carpenter) Cafolla. He was predeceased by his father and brother-in-law, Jamie Ungerland. Biff is survived by his children, Nicholas (Ashely) and Emily (Cody); mother, Marbury...
Clifford J. Kress Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
Kress, Clifford J. Sr. Age 86, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on February 3, 1935 to the late Jesse and Martha (Decker) Kress. Clifford was predeceased by his son, Douglas Hubbard, brother, Thomas Kress and sister, Norma Jean Shires. He is survived by his wife of 59 years,...
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