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Carol L. Smith
Jan 4, 2021
Smith, Carol L. Age 78, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Monday, January 4, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on January 27, 1942 in Elmira, NY to the late Kenneth and Beryl (Brown) Lewis. She was predeceased by her son, Rodney Smith and siblings, Glenna, Sandy, Barb, Ken and Betty. Carol is survived...
Alberta E. Ward
Dec 28, 2020
Ward, Alberta E. Age 89, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was on September 15, 1931 in Wyalusing, PA to the late Sheldon and Elsie (Johnson) Benjamin. She was predeceased by her son, John Zimmer and daughter, Connie McKay. Alberta is survived by her sons, Charles (Francine) Zimmer of...
Krislyn Lee Manwaring
Dec 26, 2020
Manwaring, Krislyn Lee Age 27, of Erin, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, December 26, 2020 with her parents by her side during her battle with Scleroderma. She was born in Elmira, NY on September 14, 1993 to Vincent and Jackie (Clearwater) Manwaring Sr. Krislyn was predeceased by her grandparents, Clarence and June Manwaring, grandmother, Phyllis Clearwater and uncles,...
Sheyann M. Hubbard
Dec 21, 2020
HUBBARD, Sheyann M. Age 38, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away at home peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, December 21, 2020. Sheyann was born in Sayre, PA on March 10, 1982, daughter of John and Regina (Becker) Sheridan. Sheyann is predeceased by her father, John and her brother, Shawn Sheridan. Sheyann is survived by her husband,...
Rita H. Burke
Dec 21, 2020
BURKE, Rita H. Age 94, Fairport, formerly of Big Flats, NY, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, one day shy of her 95th birthday. Rita was born on December 22, 1925 in New York City, daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Kearney) Hoffmann. She graduated from Hunter College, New York. Rita retired from Notre Dame High School in Elmira,...
Helen K. Cassada
Dec 14, 2020
Cassada, Helen K. Age 85, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Absolut Care-Three Rivers. She was born in Elmira, NY on October 24, 1935 to the late John and Grace (Dupree) Stermer. Helen was predeceased by her husband, William Cassada and 8 siblings. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Debbie) Cassada; daughters, Colleen...
Catherine M. Sentigar
Dec 14, 2020
SENTIGAR, Catherine M. Age 93, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully Monday, December 14, 2020. Catherine was born on October 6, 1927 in Pittston, PA, daughter of the late John and Eva (Lynch) Redding. Catherine was also predeceased by her husband, John in 2012. She retired from the A&P Plant in Horseheads, NY after many years of service. Catherine is...
Francis Jr. Bennett
Dec 12, 2020
Francis C. Bennett Jr. Age 73, of Erin, NY passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Francis was the son of the late Francis Sr. and Martha (Dyer) Bennett. Francis is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda L. Bennett; his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Richard Merrick, grandsons, Matthew...
Linda L. Perry
Dec 12, 2020
PERRY, Linda L. Age 73, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Linda was born in Elmira, NY on September 17, 1947, daughter of the late Sherry and Helen (Perkins) Cole. Linda is also predeceased by her husband, Sheldon Perry Sr. in 2018 and brothers, David, Sherry Jr. and Bert Cole. Linda is survived by her sons,...
Jean M. Lyden
Dec 11, 2020
Jean (Jeanne) Lyden Jean passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 due to complications from ovarian cancer. She is now reunited with the love of her life Joe, who predeceased her on December 27, 2011. Jean is survived by sons Joseph (Dawn) of Elmira Heights, NY and James (Gretchen) of Carolina Beach, NC and daughters Jan Phillips of Franklinton, NC...
Linda J. Knapp
Dec 10, 2020
KNAPP, Linda J. Age 67, of Horseheads, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Linda was born in Elmira, NY on June 27, 1953, daughter of the late Henry and Marguerite (Leslie) Sandore. Linda was also predeceased by her husband, David in 1993, sisters, Margaret Allen and Theresa Sandore, brother, Henry Sandore. Linda was a wonderful person and...
Eleanor M. Shaw
Dec 7, 2020
SHAW, Eleanor M. Age 94, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Eleanor was born in Reading Center, PA on October 26, 1926, daughter of the late Burris and Alta (Rider) Campbell. Eleanor was also predeceased by her husband William in 2017, sister, Isabel McFall, brothers, Bruce and...
Donald Sr. Sawyer
Dec 6, 2020
SAWYER, Donald D. Sr. Age 88, of Elmira, NY passed away on December 6, 2020. Don was born in Elmira on May 14, 1932, son of the late Edward and Beatrice (Martin) Sawyer. Donald was also predeceased by his daughter, Denise Ann Sawyer and grandson, Kevin M. Cicci. Don proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He...
Phillip D. Simpson
Dec 5, 2020
Phillip Donald Simpson of Elmira, NY received his wings on December 5, 2020. Phillip was born in Elmira on July 30, 1961. Philip was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Mary (Janine) Simpson. Philip is predeceased by his parents, Pete Fullwood Sr. and Grace (Fullwood) Simpson, siblings, Denise (Blandford- Fullwood) Porter, Carolyn, Richard and Franklin Blandford. Phillip...
Patti A. Shearer
Dec 5, 2020
Shearer, Patti Ann (Earl) Age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on July 5, 1952 in Elmira, NY to the late William and Lillian Earl. Patti was predeceased by her sister, Sandy Robinson, grandparents, Reuben and Louise Beaver and aunt, Lois Lenox. She is survived by her loving...
Jeremy R. Moore
Dec 2, 2020
Moore, Jeremy R. Age 43, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born on October 3, 1977 in Batavia, NY. Jeremy is survived by his mother, Catherine (Richard) Schillo; father, Richard V. Moore Jr.; brothers, Richard V. Moore III, Adrian V. Moore and Brian R. (Melissa) Moore; step-siblings, Richie, Keri, Chris and Mark Schillo; nieces,...
Boyd Jr. Titsworth
Nov 28, 2020
TITSWORTH, Boyd Jr. Age 95, of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, November 28th 2020 at the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Boyd was born in Elmira on April 2, 1925 son of the late Boyd Sr. and Ada (Burlew) Titsworth. Boyd was also predeceased by his wives, Norma (Stevens) and Mary (Allen) Titsworth. Boyd served our country in...
Mary Ann Greblewski
Nov 24, 2020
GREBLEWSKI, Mary Ann Age 87, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24th 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Mary Ann was born in Arnot, Pennsylvania on December 27, 1932, daughter of the late Leo and Ethel (Erickson) Rinwalske. Mary Ann was also predeceased by her sister, Margaret LeMunyan and brother-in-law, Jim, brother, Donald...
Madalyn G. Caslin
Nov 24, 2020
CASLIN, Madalyn G. Age 98, of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24th 2020 at the Elcor Nursing Facility in Horseheads, NY. Madalyn was born in Wellsboro, PA on June 21, 1922, daughter of the late Edward and Nina (Bellinger) Willsey. Madalyn was also predeceased by her husbands, Andrew Marshall II in 1958, Carl Caslin...
Gary A. Knaus
Nov 23, 2020
Knaus, Gary Alden Age 73, of Horseheads, NY, passed away at home on Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born in Wellsboro, PA on January 17, 1947 to the late Clarence and Eva (Clark) Knaus. Gary is survived by his wife, Lovie Ann Knaus and their beloved dog companion, Trixie; daughters, Anne Owen, Lenore Engle and Jennifer Santucci; sister, Dawn...
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