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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....
Helen L. Force
Apr 1, 2025
Helen Louise Force A gentle soul who brought kindness and a sense of humor to her friends and family passed away peacefully at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY on April 1,2025 after a brief illness at the age of 94. She was born on February 23,1931 to the late Robert Weld Whitford and Dorothy Clark Whitford of Almond,...
Gladys R. Snell
Mar 31, 2025
Snell, Gladys R. Age 103, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Corning Hospital. She was born on January 13, 1922 in Elmira, NY to the late Velmont and Minnie Cooper. She was predeceased by her husbands, Walter Bennett and Torsten “Hokan” Snell and daughter, Sharon Mausteller. Gladys is survived by her children, Paul (Sharon) Bennett,...
Jeffrey L. Ryan
Mar 28, 2025
RYAN, Jeffrey L. Age 73, of Horseheads, NY, formerly of Barton, NY passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, March 28, 2025. Jeff was born in Wilmington, DE on December 1, 1951, son of the late Paul and Marie (Short) Ryan. Jeff was also predeceased by his brother Phil Ryan. Jeff retired from...
Robert L. Robinson
Mar 20, 2025
ROBINSON, Robert L. Age 86, of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Robert was born in Sayre, PA on October 31, 1938, son of the late Othel and Edith (Brainard) Robinson. Robert was also predeceased by his late wife, Carol in 2006, sister, Carolyn Eiswerth, brother, Ronald S. Parker...
Bonnie J. Stetz
Mar 20, 2025
Stetz, Bonnie J. Age 79, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1945 in Elmira, NY to the late Stephen and Anna (Fecich) Stetz. She was predeceased by her sister, Patricia Labuda. Bonnie is survived by her sisters, Stephanie (Roger) VanDusen and Kathy (Mel) Bohart; brother,...
David B. Doyle
Mar 18, 2025
David B. Doyle Age 60 of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. David was born in Elmira on October 5, 1964, son of the late Willard L. Sr. and Mary Carmen (Moscatello) Doyle. David was also predeceased by his brother, Bill Doyle and his great niece, Charlotte. David...
Marilyn A. Edwards
Mar 14, 2025
Edwards, Marilyn A. “Sis” Age 78, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025. Marilyn was born in Elmira on June 14, 1946, daughter of the late Merril and Geraldine (Bucy) Van Houten. Marilyn was also predeceased by her husband, Harry in 2024 and her brother, Merril G. “Sonny” Van Houten Marilyn will be missed dearly by...
Matthew Plumley
Feb 26, 2025
Plumley, Matthew Born on 7/5/1997 in Elmira, NY and passed unexpectedly on 2/26/2025. He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Bonnie (Thompson)Plumley; sisters, Melissa Plumley (Art Sawyer), Lori and James Arnold, Julie and Brian Avery and Rachel Plumley (Andrew Inserro); brother, Michael Plumley who he was especially close with; special Friend, Laurie Dunn. He grew up in the same...
Linda L. Nolan
Feb 25, 2025
Nolan, Linda L. Age 69, of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on February 1, 1956 in Elmira, NY to the late William and Geraldine Dunn. She was predeceased by her niece, Nicole Dunn-Heavlin. Linda is survived by her husband of 23 years, Bradford Nolan; son, Gus...
Janet L. Youmans
Feb 20, 2025
Youmans, Janet L. Age 80, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Corning Hospital. She was born in Elmira, NY on April 12, 1944 to the late Norman and Ruth (Morgan) Brewer. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Rexford Youmans. Janet is survived by her sister, Bonnie (Matthew) Schilling; step-sons, Rexford Youmans and...
Marjorie L. Bellows
Feb 18, 2025
Bellows, Marjorie L. Age 91, of Big Flats, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on December 17, 1933 in Troy, PA. She was predeceased by her daughters, Lu Ann Morgan and Denise Southard. Marjorie is survived by her sons, Terry (Beverly) Bellows and Scott (Sharon) Bellows; daughter, Robin (Dan)...
Joan C. Towner
Feb 14, 2025
Towner, Joan C. Age 85 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 5, 1940 in Turtle Creek, PA to the late Wilbur and Cecilia Ammon. Joan was predeceased by her husband, James Towner, brother, Donald Ammon and sister, Coletta Ammon. She is survived by...
Ricky L. Walburn
Feb 10, 2025
Walburn, Ricky L. Age 63, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born In Elmira, NY on December 9, 1961. He was predeceased by his father, James Walburn and brothers, Robbin, James and Timothy Walburn. He is survived by his wife, Diana Walburn; mother, Marjorie Walburn; sons, Ricky Walburn...
Matthew A. Barber
Feb 5, 2025
Barber, Matthew A. Age 21, of Elmira, NY passed away in 2020. He was born on September 15, 1999 in Elmira NY. He was predeceased by his step-father, Scott Parlett, maternal grandfather, Stanley Spencer and paternal grandmother, Alberta Jefferson. Matthew is survived by his mother, Kay Parlett; father, Pierre (Dawn) Barber; brothers, Shane (Abby) Barber and Marquay Barber; sister, Englund...
Cindy J. Kinner
Feb 5, 2025
Cindy Kinner Age 56, of Lowman, was born on August 21, 1968 and passed away on February 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with ALS. Cindy was predeceased by her parents Hollis and Joyce Wiltise and brother Danny Joe. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Brett Kinner; daughter, Brandy Kinner; son, Joshua (Danielle) Kinner; grandchildren, Levi and...
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