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Richard M. Paulo
Oct 7, 2021
Paulo, Richard M. Age 72, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at home. He was born in Elmira, NY on February 1, 1949 to the late Dominick and Clara (Halpin) Paulo. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Pansy Paulo, brothers, Danny and Dominick “Butchie” Paulo and granddaughter, Lysandra Wright. He is survived by his children, Michael...
Dustin E. May
Oct 5, 2021
May, Dustin E. Age 20, passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born in Elmira, NY on May 8, 2001. Dustin was predeceased by his father, Harold May Sr. He is survived by his mother, Helen May; siblings, Becky (Greg) Avery, Harold (Brenda) May Jr., Tim (Sheena) May, Rachel May, Karyn May,...
Georgia L. Knox
Oct 2, 2021
Knox, Georgia L. Age 95, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at home. She was born in Burlington, NC on July 27, 1926 to the late Dale Junius and Lorena (Allen) Enoch. She was predeceased by her husband, Sloman Knox Sr. and daughter, Marquetta Knox. Georgia is survived by her children, James Knox, Lorena Knox, Sloman...
Tacara "Theo" Ortiz
Oct 2, 2021
ORTIZ, Tacara “Theo” Age 22, of Elmira, NY passed away on October 2, 2021. Theo was born on June 12, 1999 in Elmira, NY daughter of Terrace Johnson and Howard Ortiz. She is survived by her parents, both of Elmira; sister, Tiffanee Jacob of Seattle, WA and grandparents, Luke and Sue Moss. Family and friends are invited to attend a...
Stella A. Patros
Oct 1, 2021
PATROS, Stella A. Age 98, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY where she’d been lovingly attended to for the last few years. Stella enjoyed her stay at Bethany and appreciated the care and kindness she was shown. Stella was born on March 1, 1923 in Bernice, PA daughter...
Pearl M. Boston
Oct 1, 2021
BOSTON, Pearl M. Age 77, of Elmira, NY passed away at Chemung County Nursing Facility on Friday, October 1, 2021. Pearl was born March 17, 1944 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Elmira, NY to the late George and Blanche (McCartney) Boston. She was also predeceased by her sister, Phyllis Jane (Boston) Husted and brother, Kenneth Boston. She is survived by her...
Koreena L. Smith
Sep 30, 2021
Koreena L. Besley Smith Born October 2, 1984 in Elmira NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 30, 2021 in her Elmira home. Koreena is the beautiful daughter of Bonnie (Sidney) Dupuis and Joel (Robin) Besley. Koreena is survived by her three wonderful children, Luke Robert, Kalib Joseph and Zoey Braelyn. Koreena loved her kid with her whole heart! Koreena...
Winifred M. Brenzo
Sep 29, 2021
BRENZO, Winifred M. Age 84, of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center due to heart failure. Winifred was born in Syracuse, NY daughter of the late Edmund and Thelma Shelden. Winifred was also predeceased by her husband, Joseph and son, Jamie. Winifred is survived by her sons, Joseph (Mary) Brenzo of Horseheads,...
Ronald E. Shock
Sep 29, 2021
SHOCK, Ronald Age 76, of Wellsburg, NY passed away on September 29, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Ronald was born in Brownsville, PA on March 26, 1945, son of the late Freeman and Stella Shock. Ronald was also predeceased by his wife, Ina. Ronald retired from Edger Enterprise in Elmira after many years as a...
William B. Mccartney
Sep 20, 2021
MCCARTNEY, William B. Sr. Age 85, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, September 20, 2021. William was born on May 19, 1936 in Kistler, PA, son of the late Ira and Anna Mary (Walker) McCartney. William was also predeceased by his sons, Daniel Cody, Gregory and Raymond McCartney, brothers, Sonny and Buck, sister,...
Paul A. Shaw Jr.
Sep 12, 2021
Shaw, Paul A. Jr. Age 70, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on August 2, 1951 in Millville, NJ to the late Paul and Sarah (Porter) Shaw Sr. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Robert Shaw, brother, Harry “Buddy” Shaw and sister, Shirley Wilson. Paul is...
Emma R. Novotny
Sep 4, 2021
NOVOTNY, Emma R. Age 91, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Hornell Gardens in Hornell, NY. Emma was born in Manhattan, NY on April 19, 1930, daughter of the late Oscar Sr. and Emma (Fingler) Reiner. Emma was also predeceased by her husband, George; nephews, Perry and Paul. Emma retired from Schweizer Aircraft in...
Nicole D. Dunn-Heavlin
Sep 2, 2021
DUNN-HEAVLIN, Nicole D. Age 41, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer with her loving family by her side on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Nicole was born in Elmira, NY on November 3, 1979, daughter of William and Tina (Fields) Dunn. Nicole was predeceased by her mother, Tina. Nicole worked for National Telecommuting Institute out of Boston. She was...
Charles E. Scriven
Aug 26, 2021
Scriven, Charles E. Age 89, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the Corning Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1932 in Elmira, NY to the late Ralph and Mildred (Higgins) Scriven. He was predeceased by his son, Bruce Scriven and 3 sisters. Charles is survived by his children, Ricky Scriven of MI, Jackie...
Mary Derico
Aug 15, 2021
DeRico, Maria “Mary” Age 87, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on August 15th 2021 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Tuxedo Park, NY. Mary was born on December 24 th 1933 in Brooklyn, NY daughter of the late Domenick and Marie Servedio. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas, son’s James,...
Bernard J. Danner
Aug 14, 2021
DANNER, Bernard J. “Jim” Age 88, of Millport, NY passed away at home on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Jim was born in Cattaraugus, NY on March 11, 1933, son of the late Martin and Ruby (Preston) Danner. Jim was also predeceased by his wife, Verona in 2013, grandson, William Danner, sister, Jane Vogtli, brothers, Robert, Preston and Raymond Danner. Jim...
Clara M. Staples
Aug 9, 2021
Staples, Clara M. Age 88, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. She was born on June 6, 1933 in Elmira, NY to the late Willis and Alice (Lowman) Thomas. Clara was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Staples, daughter, Linda Staples and sister, Eleanor Warrick. She is survived by her son, Roger Staples; grandchildren, Kristen (Rick) Dean,...
James R. Walburn
Jul 29, 2021
Walburn, James R. Age 65, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on August 1, 1955 in Elmira, NY. James was predeceased by his father, James D. Walburn and brother, Robby Walburn. James is survived by his mother, Marjorie Walburn; wife, Maja-Lis Walburn and their children, Natasha Holden...
Elizabeth Baldick
Jul 26, 2021
Baldick, Elizabeth Age 88, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born on February 27, 1933 to the late Harold and Grace Hyde. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Baldick in 1979. She is survived by her children, Leland (Diane) Baldick, Mark Baldick, Timothy (Dorothy) Baldick, Bruce Baldick, Ruth Kittle and Florence...
Derek M. Nichols
Jul 23, 2021
Nichols, Derek M. Age 39, of Elmira, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was predeceased by his father, Edward Nichols, paternal grandfather, Harold Nichols, maternal grandmother, Lois Coble and step-father, Dominick Milone. Derek is survived by his mother, Michelle “Mitzi” Milone of Elmira; sister, Desiree (William) Burleson of Watkins Glen; daughter, Noelle Nichols and her...
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