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Jill M. Brown
Jul 18, 2021
BROWN, Jill M. We regretfully announce the passing of Jill (Janeski) Brown, age 42, who passed from this world into her loving Savior’s arms on July 18, 2021. Jill fought a difficult battle with liver disease and is finally at rest. Jill’s faith was so important to her and we can take comfort in that. Jill met the love of...
Dennis P. Graumann
Jul 17, 2021
Dennis Perry Graumann “aka” Papa G Big Flats - went home to his Lord and Savior on July 17, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his wife and children. Dennis was born on July 2, 1934, in Chicago to the late Margaret Huizinga and Harold Graumann. He graduated from Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana with a Bachelor...
William Lynn
Jul 8, 2021
LYNN, William “Peaches” Age 46, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2021 after an extended illness. William was predeceased by his father, Kenneth and mother, Marion. He is survived by his children, Anthony, Cassandra and Joss; sister, Mellisa; brothers, Kenneth and Marshall; nephews, Kenny, Gregory and Brandon; nieces, Danilynn, Patrese and Lily; great niece, Madilyn Jean. William loved...
Joann M. Panetta
Jul 7, 2021
PANETTA, JoAnn M. Age 71, of Elmira, NY and Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on July 7, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. JoAnn was born in Elmira on May 10, 1950, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Bonsignore) Panetta. JoAnn retired from the Elmira City School District for over 20 years as a teachers aide...
Carlos C. Maldonado
Jun 25, 2021
MALDONADO, Carlos C. Age 71, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Carlos was born on May 27, 1950 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Carlos was predeceased by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sandra Maldonado in 2013. Carlos is survived by his children, Charles Maldonado, Carmen Maldonado,...
William Mcgee Sr.
Jun 15, 2021
McGee, William Sr. Age 80, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Hew born on June 29, 1940 in Chauncey, GA to the late Ashley and Mattie McGee. William was predeceased by his grandmother, Mary Johnson, brother, Walter McGee and sister-in-law, Sarah McGee. He is survived by his son, William McGee...
Larry A. Brown
Jun 14, 2021
BROWN, Larry A. Age 74, of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Larry was born in Elmira on August 9, 1946. Larry was predeceased by his wife, Tina, mother and step-father, Doris and Charles Baker, father and step-mother, Rexford and Lucretia Brown, sister, Judith Paulo and brother, Donald Brown....
Ethel Catherine Moss
Jun 9, 2021
MOSS, Ethel Catherine Age 88, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Ethel was born in Suffern, NY, daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Stein) Miller. Ethel was also predeceased by her husband, Paul in 1985, sons, Robert Beckhorn on May 9th 2014 and James Beckhorn June 21, 2017. Ethel served in the US Navy...
Dawne M. Martyniak
Jun 2, 2021
Martyniak, Dawne M. Age 73, formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Corning Center. She was born on September 15, 1947 in Elmira, NY to the late Roger Soule and Bertha Brown. She was predeceased by her husband, Tony Martyniak. Dawne is survived by her son, Rodney Shawn Held; granddaughter, Samantha and 4 great-grandchildren....
Louis G. Davis
May 28, 2021
DAVIS, Louis G. Age 88, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Louis was born in Elmira, NY on June 19, 1932, son of the late George and Mary (Toombs) Davis. Louis is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy; daughters, Desiree Davis, Carissa (Randy) Fry; sons, Randall (Carol) and Gregory (Amy) Davis; 9 grandchildren...
Nicole K. Voorhees
May 19, 2021
VOORHEES, Nicole K. On Wednesday, May 19th 2021, Nicole’s spirit unexpectedly departed from this earth, leaving her beloved family, friends and plants behind. Nicole was born in Elmira, NY on April 22, 1975 and is survived by her mother, Renee Kline, father, James Voorhees, daughter, Shantelle Voorhees, son, Marcel Voorhees, granddaughters, Willow and Jade as well as her extended family....
Cynthia E. Kelly
May 18, 2021
Kelly, Cynthia E. Age 46, of Elmira, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born on March 18, 1975 in Elmira, NY. She was predeceased by her mother, Patricia (Cronkrite) Kelly. Cynthia is survived by her father, Lawrence Kelly of Elmira; best friend, Angela Thomas and her son, Philip of Corning; grandma, Mary Hurd of...
Maria Derkacz
May 7, 2021
DERKACZ, Maria Age 81, of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Maria was born on March 24, 1940 in Bazar, Ukraine. Maria was predeceased by her parents, John and Paraska (Regush) Stecko. Maria retired from Clute Motor’s in Horseheads, NY. She is survived by her sister, Anna and “her favorite brother-in-law,” Michael Goin of Martinez, CA; Goddaughter,...
William J. Hults
May 7, 2021
Hults, William J. Age 74, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born on June 25, 1946 in Elmira, NY to the late Chester and Elizabeth (Lewis) Hults Sr. He was predeceased by his sisters, Elsie Kimber, Sarah Ellsworth, Mazie Hoffman and Clara Wright. William is survived by his brother, Chester...
Willie Henry Owens
Apr 27, 2021
OWENS, Willie H. Age 73, of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. Willie was born in Early Branch, SC on April 23, 1948, son of the late Edgar and Lucille (Brown) Owens. Willie is survived by his loving, caring wife and best friend, Denise;...
Mary Lou Shutter
Apr 19, 2021
Shutter, Mary Lou Age 88, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on October 9, 1932 in Meshoppen, PA to the late Willis and Helen (Gaylord) Peters. Mary Lou was predeceased by her granddaughter, Stacy Titus and brother, W. Neil Peters. She is survived by her husband of...
Alice M. Bauman
Apr 16, 2021
BAUMAN, Alice M. Age 62, of Elmira, NY, on Friday, April 16, 2021 her journey came to an end after a courageous 8yr. battle with cancer, with her beloved husband and family by her side. Alice was born in Elmira on November 22, 1958, daughter of the late William and Florence (Cook) Birkholz. Alice was also predeceased by her brother,...
Donald C. Peterson
Apr 15, 2021
PETERSON, Donald C. passed away at the age of 93, on April 15, 2021. Donald is predeceased by his parents, Claude and Clarinda (Corey) Peterson, along with many siblings, son, David and daughter, Edith and three wives, the most recent Jean, Shirley and Georgia. Donald is survived by Leah (Bill), Larry (Milinda), James (Chong), Murle (Kathy), Kathy (Roger Budnick); many...
Willie J. Knight
Apr 14, 2021
KNIGHT, Willie J. Age 65, of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Willie was born in Howell, GA on June 1, 1955, son of the late Tommie and Annie (Richardson) Knight. Willie was also predeceased by his sisters, Dorothy Knight and Virginia Shazer, brothers, Willie C., Tommie and Eugene...
Charles H. Beiling Jr.
Apr 3, 2021
Beiling, Charles H. Jr. Age 84, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Elcor Health Services. He was born on November 18, 1936 in Galeton, PA to the late Charles and Julia (Haner) Beiling Sr. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris Beiling, sons, Charles Beiling III and Robert Beiling, brother, James Beiling and sisters, Alberta...
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