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Esther F. Hetherton

Esther F. Hetherton

Mar 26, 2021

Hetherton, Esther F. Age 87, formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Conway, SC. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, William Hetherton. Esther is survived by her children, Lois (Steven) Plaisted, Carl Hetherton, Jean Pendleton, Susan (Alan) Stuss and Jennifer (Harry) Hillman; grandchildren, Heather, Paula, Jason, Barbara, Nicholas and Coleman and great-grandchildren,...

Leonard H. Mahood

Leonard H. Mahood

Mar 21, 2021

Mahood, Leonard H. Age 75, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Bath VA Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1945 to the late Willis and Dorothy Mahood. He was predeceased by his son, Leonard Mahood Jr. Leonard is survived by his wife, Marian Mahood; sons, Joseph, James and Jeffrey Mahood; sister, Janice;...

Marjorie R. Oparil

Marjorie R. Oparil

Mar 15, 2021

Oparil, Marjorie R. Age 95, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Monday, March 15, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on August 10, 1925 in Dundee, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Oparil Jr., parents, Leon and Leona Nelson, brothers, Richard and Donald Robinson, sisters, Pauline Hauck and Elizabeth Aten and sister-in...

Howard F. Sr. Evertts

Howard F. Sr. Evertts

Mar 7, 2021

EVERTTS, Howard F. Sr. Age 87, of Elmira, NY passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Howard was born in Elmira on October 23, 1933, son of the late Erwin and Anna (Begley) Evertts. Howard was also predeceased by his wife, Maude in 2013. Howard retired from the Elmira Police Department after 37 years. He was a dedicated patrol officer...

Arthur Smith Sr.

Arthur Smith Sr.

Feb 25, 2021

Smith, Arthur Sr. Age 73, of Elmira, NY, passed away on February 25, 2021 at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 25, 1947 in Memphis, TN to the late Bernice Smith. He is also predeceased by his father, Eugene and siblings, North Smith, Mattie Slater, Johnny Ashford, Cornelia Liggans and Robert Smith. Arthur is...

Barbara A. Mustico

Barbara A. Mustico

Feb 18, 2021

MUSTICO, Barbara A. Age 77, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away peacefully on February, 18, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Barbara was born in Elmira on July 27, 1943, daughter of the late Frank and Arvada (Wade) Forte. Barbara is survived by her husband of 55 years, Carmen; sons, Daniel (Kerry) and Rich (Trish) Mustico;...

Rachael A. Danley

Rachael A. Danley

Feb 15, 2021

Danley, Rachael A. Age 80, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 6, 1941 in Elmira, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Edna Oliver and Nile and Ruth Lewis and son, Jack Danley. Rachael is survived by her daughter, Shelly (Michael...

Margaret A. Holden

Margaret A. Holden

Feb 15, 2021

HOLDEN, Margaret “Peggy” Age 91, of Pine City, NY was surrounded by her family as she passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, due to complications from Covid 19. Peggy was born in Oswego, NY on July 26, 1929, daughter of the late Berchman and Margaret (Serow) McGann. Peggy was also predeceased by her...

Albert Plummer Jr.

Albert Plummer Jr.

Feb 13, 2021

Plummer, Albert Jr. Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at home. Albert was born in Mims, FL on January 15, 1939 to the late Albert Plummer Sr. and Mary Anderson. He was predeceased by his son, Russell Plummer. Albert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jeanette Plummer and former wife,...

Patricia A. (Savey) Pollock

Patricia A. (Savey) Pollock

Feb 12, 2021

Pollock, Patricia Ann (Savey) Age 84, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at home. She was born in Binghamton, NY on May 31, 1936 to the late Michael and Elizabeth Kelly. Patricia was predeceased by her daughter, Michelle Rice and brothers, Charles, Denzil and Michael Kelly. She is survived by her daughters, Robin (Kevin) Howe,...

Robert E. Vandeusen Sr.

Robert E. Vandeusen Sr.

Feb 12, 2021

VanDeusen, Robert E. Sr. Age 86, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Elcor Health Services. He was born on July 29, 1934 to the late Raymond and Winifred VanDeusen. Robert was predeceased by his wife, Myrtie VanDeusen, son, Terry VanDeusen and grandson, Timmy Effland. He is survived by his sons, Robert Jr., George and Ronald...

Margaret D. Krazinski

Margaret D. Krazinski

Feb 9, 2021

Krazinski, Margaret D. Age 79, of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. She was born in Elmira, NY on April 27, 1941 to the late William and Margaret (Boisvert) Connelly. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Leo Krazinski and brother, William T. Connelly. She is survived by her son, Scott (Ivelisse) Krazinski; daughter, Sarah...

Ann Harkness

Ann Harkness

Feb 7, 2021

Harkness, Ann Age 80, of Pine Valley, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Corning Hospital. She was born on February 12, 1940 to the late Rex and Celia (Burton) Peters. She was predeceased by her son, George Brockway, daughters, Tammy Peters and Susan Brockway, brothers, Rex Peters and Fred Peters and sisters, Adeline Ballard and Carolyn Bates....

Alfred A. Stermer

Alfred A. Stermer

Feb 5, 2021

STERMER, Alfred A. Age 83, of Big Flats, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 5, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born in Elmira, NY on March 7, 1937 to the late John and Grace (Dupree) Stermer. Alfred was predeceased by his 9 siblings, John, Edward, Rena Roblyer, Albert, Robert, Raymond, Francis (Paul), Rose Ann Stermer and Helen...

Willis L. Jr. Shutt

Willis L. Jr. Shutt

Feb 2, 2021

SHUTT, Willis L. Jr. Age 80, of Elmira Heights, NY went peacefully to join his family on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Willis was born in Elmira on May 7, 1940, son of the late Willis Sr. and Sophie (Kohan) Shutt. Willis retired from the Elmira Correctional Facility after many years as maintenance...

Jeannette L. Ryan

Jeannette L. Ryan

Jan 30, 2021

RYAN, Jeannette L. Age 68, of Elmira, NY passed away on January 30, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Jeannette was born in Rochester, NY on September 29, 1952, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Ferraro) Shepsky. Jeannette was also predeceased by her husband, James W. Ryan and her brother, Carlo Stofko. She is survived by...

Carl S. Jenkins Sr.

Carl S. Jenkins Sr.

Jan 25, 2021

Jenkins, Carl S. Sr. Age 64, of Horseheads, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, January 25, 2021 at home. He was born on May 12, 1956 in Elmira, NY to the late Wallace and Lena (Bauman) Jenkins. Carl is survived by his wife, Donna (Dobell) Jenkins; children, Jamie (Justin Howe) Dobell, Carl Jenkins Jr., Kimberly Jenkins and Sissy (Mike...

Stephen M. Green

Stephen M. Green

Jan 18, 2021

Stephen M. Green August 26th, 1954 - January 18th, 2021 Elmira, New York, Stephen “Steve” Green has gone home to be with his Savior after a brief but hard-fought battle with illness at the age of 66 on the 18th January 2021. Stephen is predeceased by his mother, Ruth and father, Harold as well as his brother, Ken and sisters,...

John Jr. Coolbaugh

John Jr. Coolbaugh

Jan 17, 2021

Coolbaugh, John E. Jr. Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1938 in Dallas, PA to the late John and Edith (Vandermark) Coolbaugh Sr. John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce (Nichols) Coolbaugh; sons, David (Deborah), James (Rachel), Jeff and Todd (Janean) Coolbaugh; daughter,...

Loren G. Pritchard

Loren G. Pritchard

Jan 6, 2021

PRITCHARD, Loren G. Age 81, of Elmira, NY passed away on January 6, 2021 at the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Loren was born in Elmira on August 4, 1939, son of the late Gerald and Dorothy (Harter) Pritchard. Loren was also predeceased by his brothers-in-law, William Rice and Robert Carl, nephews, Mark Rice and Stephen Pritchard. Loren graduated...

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