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Charles E. Scriven

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jill M. Brown

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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