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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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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