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Alfred A. Stermer

Alfred A. Stermer

Feb 5, 2021

STERMER, Alfred A. Age 83, of Big Flats, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 5, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born in Elmira, NY on March 7, 1937 to the late John and Grace (Dupree) Stermer. Alfred was predeceased by his 9 siblings, John, Edward, Rena Roblyer, Albert, Robert, Raymond, Francis (Paul), Rose Ann Stermer and Helen...

Willis L. Jr. Shutt

Willis L. Jr. Shutt

Feb 2, 2021

SHUTT, Willis L. Jr. Age 80, of Elmira Heights, NY went peacefully to join his family on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Willis was born in Elmira on May 7, 1940, son of the late Willis Sr. and Sophie (Kohan) Shutt. Willis retired from the Elmira Correctional Facility after many years as maintenance...

Jeannette L. Ryan

Jeannette L. Ryan

Jan 30, 2021

RYAN, Jeannette L. Age 68, of Elmira, NY passed away on January 30, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Jeannette was born in Rochester, NY on September 29, 1952, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Ferraro) Shepsky. Jeannette was also predeceased by her husband, James W. Ryan and her brother, Carlo Stofko. She is survived by...

Carl S. Jenkins Sr.

Carl S. Jenkins Sr.

Jan 25, 2021

Jenkins, Carl S. Sr. Age 64, of Horseheads, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, January 25, 2021 at home. He was born on May 12, 1956 in Elmira, NY to the late Wallace and Lena (Bauman) Jenkins. Carl is survived by his wife, Donna (Dobell) Jenkins; children, Jamie (Justin Howe) Dobell, Carl Jenkins Jr., Kimberly Jenkins and Sissy (Mike...

Stephen M. Green

Stephen M. Green

Jan 18, 2021

Stephen M. Green August 26th, 1954 - January 18th, 2021 Elmira, New York, Stephen “Steve” Green has gone home to be with his Savior after a brief but hard-fought battle with illness at the age of 66 on the 18th January 2021. Stephen is predeceased by his mother, Ruth and father, Harold as well as his brother, Ken and sisters,...

John Jr. Coolbaugh

John Jr. Coolbaugh

Jan 17, 2021

Coolbaugh, John E. Jr. Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1938 in Dallas, PA to the late John and Edith (Vandermark) Coolbaugh Sr. John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce (Nichols) Coolbaugh; sons, David (Deborah), James (Rachel), Jeff and Todd (Janean) Coolbaugh; daughter,...

Loren G. Pritchard

Loren G. Pritchard

Jan 6, 2021

PRITCHARD, Loren G. Age 81, of Elmira, NY passed away on January 6, 2021 at the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Loren was born in Elmira on August 4, 1939, son of the late Gerald and Dorothy (Harter) Pritchard. Loren was also predeceased by his brothers-in-law, William Rice and Robert Carl, nephews, Mark Rice and Stephen Pritchard. Loren graduated...

Carol L. Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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