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Barbara Aigotti
Aug 12, 2025
Barbara Aigotti, long time resident of UCP Group Home located at 1239 N. Hoffman Rd., Elmira, NY, passed away on August 12, 2025 of natural causes. Miss Aigotti was born on March 22, 1956 to Bartholemew Aigotti and Anna (DeFalco) Aigotti in Brooklyn, NY. She spent her early childhood at home in Brooklyn with her family and at Willowbrook Home...
Charlotte A. Bahantka
Aug 2, 2025
Charlotte Elston Bahantka passed away in the early morning of August 2, 2025, in Elmira, New York after a brief and sudden illness. She was 84. Born on July 30, 1941, Charlotte lived a life marked by resilience and grace. Her greatest joy was her six children, fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren who all adored her. She loved creating....
Terry L. Batrony
Aug 1, 2025
Terry L. Batrony, 65, of Elmira, New York, entered eternal rest on August 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and unwavering kindness. Born on September 2, 1959, to Samuel and Virginia Batrony (predeceased), Terry lived a life guided by his love for Jesus and his belief in the power of redemption....
Rex A. Roussell Sr.
Aug 1, 2025
Roussell, Rex A. Sr. Age 65, of FL, formerly Elmira, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2025 in FL. He was born on June 4, 1960 in Elmira, NY to the late John and Alberta (Bennett) Roussell. He was predeceased by his brother, John Roussell. Rex is survived by his son, Rex Roussell Jr.; brothers, Paul, William,...
Dolores Wright
Jul 25, 2025
WRIGHT - Dolores “Dolly” We are sad to announce that on July 25, 2025, at the age of 91, Dolores Wright (Horseheads, New York) passed away. She was a very simple woman who loved her family, she always had an amazing time with her brothers and sisters. She created a welcoming home and always had kool-aid and smarties candies on...
Theresa C. Diliberto
Jul 19, 2025
Diliberto, Theresa C. Age 98, of Elmira NY, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, 5th floor,in Elmira. Theresa was born on July 16, 1927 in Elmira NY, daughter of the late Pasquale and Lena (Muccigrosso) D’Onofrio. Theresa was also predeceased by her late husband, Jack Diliberto Sr. in 2011, sister Rosalie Losito,...
Gene Fantauzzi
Jul 16, 2025
Gene Fantauzzi Age 71, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home. Gene was born on April 23, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Edwin and Isabel (Rosario) Fantauzzi. Gene was also predeceased by his granddaughter, Gina Marie Fantauzzi and sister, Sophie. Gene retired from Chemung County Transit after many years as...
Lucille D. Smith
Jun 25, 2025
Smith, Lucille D. Age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Stephen) Silvernail, Glenda Sano, Dawn (Bryan) Wilson and Douglas (Suellen) Smith; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lucille was predeceased by her husband, Glen and son-in-law, Stephen Sano. Per her request, there...
Marilyn J. Shaut
Jun 23, 2025
Marilyn J. Shaut Age 87, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Marilyn was born on January 12, 1938 in East Smithfield, PA, daughter of the late Herman and Hazele (Garnant) Ayres. Marilyn was also predeceased by her first husband and father of her children, William Dickinson in...
Beatrice Munsey
Jun 10, 2025
Munsey, Beatrice J. “Jayne” Age 79, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Corning Hospital. She was born on August 7, 1945 in Ithaca, NY to the late Robert and Vaudiene Mack. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Munsey, brother, William Mack and sister-in-law, Sandra Mack. Jayne is survived by her sons, Robert (JoAnn)...
Bernadette M. Mower
Jun 8, 2025
Mower, Bernadette M. On Sunday, June 8, 2025, Bernadette (Bernie) Marie Mower passed away at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is survived by her younger brother, George Norton, and younger sister, Evelyn Spencer. She is also survived by her children, Julia Sargent, Sharon Mower, James Mower, Christina Mackey, and Alfred Mower. She is following her husband, Irvin Thomas Mower, who...
Ann O. Jennings
Jun 8, 2025
Ann Jennings of Elmira, New York, age 91, died on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1933 in Enid, Oklahoma to Claire Hutton Ogle and Col. Merle W. Ogle, U.S. Army (Retired). She was a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Phi Epsilon music sorority and attended both the...
Laura J. Shadduck
May 22, 2025
Laura J. Campbell-Henley-Shadduck Age 84, of Elmira Heights passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Elcor Nursing Facility in Horseheads, NY. Laura was born in Elmira, NY on March 10, 1941, daughter of the late Leslie and Julia (Hodge) Campbell. Laura was also predeceased by her husbands, Stanley Shadduck and Arthur Shadduck, sons, Barry and Kevin Henley and...
Thomas W. Fletcher
May 18, 2025
Thomas Willard Fletcher, better known as Clark Kent, passed away peacefully, at his home, in the presence of his family and friends on May 18 th , 2025, at the age of 75 years. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Harmon and Ruth Fletcher, and nephew, Robert Fletcher. Surviving are his brother, Jim Fletcher; nephew, Nicolaas Fletcher; and several cousins...
Daniel J. Simons
May 17, 2025
Daniel J. Simons Age 70, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Daniel was born on May 17, 1955 in Elmira, son of Robert and Shirley (Searle) Simons. Daniel served our country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He loved traveling, especially with James E. Strates...
Oreste J. Iii Liberatore
May 13, 2025
Liberatore, Oreste J. III “Libby” Age 72, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025 at Corning Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Elmira, NY on March 10, 1953 to the late Oreste Liberatore Jr. and Mary Lowman Liberatore. He was predeceased by his sister, Susan and brother-in-law, "Red". Joe is survived by his sisters, Theresa...
Alice L. Britenbaker
Apr 23, 2025
Alice Britenbaker 5/22/31-4/23/25 Alice was a perfect example of "don't judge a book by its cover." She was judged by her appearance to be a poor homeless person. In reality she was an educated, well traveled and generous person who simply traveled to the beat of her own drum. She will be remembered and missed by the people who really...
Nancy M. Davis
Apr 13, 2025
Nancy Marion Davis Age 90, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away peacefully on April 13,2025 of natural causes. She was born on October 23, 1934. Nancy was the middle child of Kenneth T. Kilburn (1906-1987) and Marion Voila Pease (1910-1972) in Tioga, PA. Nancy graduated from Lawrenceville High in 1952. A long-time resident of Elmira Heights, she was preceded in...
Cloie D. Yerkes
Apr 13, 2025
Yerkes, Cloie Age 63, of Horseheads, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home. Cloie was born in Elmira, NY on May 19, 1961, daughter of the late Howard and Clare (Wilson) Soule. Cloie was also predeceased by her daughter, Kd Timerman in 2023. Cloie is survived by her husband, David; son, Kyle (Brandi) Yerkes; grandchildren,...
Eleanor M. Crane
Apr 10, 2025
CRANE, Eleanor M. Age 106, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Eleanor was born on December 14, 1918 in Aurelius, NY, daughter of the late Thomas and Lillie (Fitchpatrick) Barlow. Eleanor was also predeceased by her husband, Lewis Crane in 2004 and grandson, Jason Kingsley in 2015....
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