Maureen M. Purvis
Sep 17, 2020
Purvis, Maureen M. Age 47, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1973 in Elmira, NY. She was predeceased by her father, James Purvis and brother, Jeremy Purvis. Maureen is survived by her mother, Connie (Gary) Rabey; children, Anthony, Jeremy, Colby, Cheyanne and Jacob Paulo; brother, Chad (Mary) Purvis; step-mother,...
Ramonn S. Driscoll
Sep 14, 2020
DRISCOLL, Ramonn S. Age 29, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2020. Ramonn was born in Elmira, on December 5th 1990, son of Daron and Regina Driscoll Sr. Ramonn was predeceased by his grandparents, Clyde & Tincie Mae Driscoll, uncles, Kervin Driscoll Sr. and Wayne Driscoll Sr. and aunt, Joanne Rudolph. Ramonn leaves behind to celebrate...
Sloman Knox Sr.
Sep 9, 2020
Knox, Sloman Sr. “Pop-Pop” Age 96, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born in Jefferson, Georgia on February 28, 1924 to the late John Wesley and Georgianne (Mack) Knox. He was predeceased by his daughter, Marquetta Knox. Sloman is survived by his wife, Georgia Knox; children, Lynn (Mathew)...
Brian E. Iii Smith
Aug 29, 2020
Smith, Brian E. III “Bubby” Age 7, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Maryland. He was born on April 26, 2013 in Elmira, NY. Bubby is survived by his loving parents, Brian and Tara (Bryant) Smith Jr.; brother, Maverick Smith; sisters, Brianna and Madison Smith; maternal grandparents, Vicky and Raymond Bryant; paternal...
Charles R. Davis Jr.
Aug 25, 2020
Davis, Charles R. Jr. Age 71, of Elmira, NY passed away on August 25th 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Charles was born in Elmira on October 7, 1948, son of the late Charles Sr. and Sarah (Dewitt) Davis. Charles proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his...
Irene D. Augustine
Aug 23, 2020
AUGUSTINE, Irene Age 76, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Irene was born on January 13, 1944 in Elmira, daughter of the late Ira and Delia (Clark) Hess. Irene was also predeceased by her husband, Stanley “Bud” Augustine Jr., brother, Charles Hess, father and mother in law, Dorthy and...
Jesse Ford
Aug 15, 2020
FORD, Jesse Age 87, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15th 2020 at the Elcor Nursing Facility in Horseheads, NY. Jesse was born in Waynesboro, GA on April 1, 1933. He was the son of the late Jesse and Fannie (Green) Ford. Jesse served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for Ward LaFrance...
Annie M. Knights
Aug 14, 2020
Knights, Annie M. Age 98, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on June 15, 1922 in St. Augustine, FL to the late Charles and Mary (Bess) Richardson. Annie was predeceased by her husband, Tommie L. Knights, children, Dorothy Knights, Virginia Shazer, Willie C. Knights, Tommie C. Knights...
William G. Querry
Jul 26, 2020
Querry, William G. Age 85, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born on November 20, 1934 in Union Township, PA to the late James and Helen (McCartney) Querry. William was predeceased by his wife, Beverly Querry and son-in-law, Levi Fields. He is survived by his...
Sandra Mae Dorman
Jul 25, 2020
Dorman, Sandra Mae Age 55, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Betty Dorman Sr. and sister, Beverly Ann Dorman. Sandra is survived by her siblings, Linda Wright, Judith (Steven) Wilcox, Ralph Dorman Jr. and Carl (Rebecca) Dorman; along with several nieces and nephews and friends. Family and...
Rosemary J. Brown
Jul 20, 2020
Brown, Rosemary J. Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was born on September 15, 1937 in Elmira, NY to the late Albert and Flossie (Gould) Wright Sr. She was predeceased by her brothers, Albert Wright Jr, Donald Wright, John Wright, Charles Wright, David Wright and Kenneth Wright. Rosemary is...
Shirley J. Boston
Jul 18, 2020
Boston, Shirley J. Age 78, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 8, 1942 to the late Earl and Dorothy (Dunn) Kelly. Shirley was predeceased by her daughter, Sandra Tobias, brother, James Kelly and sister, Barbara Present. She is survived by her son,...
Roger A. Hrasdzira
Jul 9, 2020
Hrasdzira, Roger A. Age 79, of Big Flats, formerly of Jerusalem Hill, Elmira, has succumbed to his 14 year battle with cancer on the morning of Thursday, July 9th. Roger August was born on January 29, 1941 to Estelle and August W. Hrasdzira in Passaic, NJ. He was predeceased by his parents, August Hrasdzira and Estelle Good (Hrasdzira); step-father Charles...
Zelda R. Hoyt
Jul 6, 2020
Zelda Ruth “Larry” Hoyt passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, having just celebrated her 103rd birthday. Born June 6, 1917, she was a life-long resident of Elmira, New York, and throughout her life kept fond memories of her World War II-era railroad work—of the friends she made and of the service she did for her country. An avid reader, she...
Madeline R. Johnson
Jun 22, 2020
JOHNSON, Madeline R. Age 8, of Elmira, NY passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday June 22,2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Madeline was born in Elmira on January 15, 2012 and was loved by most everyone she met. She is the daughter of Michael and Nicole (Congdon) Johnson. Madeline is survived by her parents; grandparents, Debbie...
Melvin Shock
Jun 13, 2020
SHOCK, Melvin Age 88, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13th 2020 at the Elcor Nursing Facility in Horseheads, NY. Melvin was born in Jefferson Township, PA, son of the late Freeman and Stella (Redman) Shock. Melvin was also predeceased by his daughter, Diane Ayres, sister, Lavera Wood and daughter-in-law, Jacqueline. Melvin worked for Haskell Construction in...
Shirley L. Silvernail
Jun 12, 2020
SILVERNAIL, Shirley L. Age 85, of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Shirley was born in Elmira on April 1, 1935, daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Sours) Seymour. Shirley was also predeceased by her husband, Richard in 1982, anlong with sister, Pete Vosburgh and brother,...
James L. Kelly
Jun 11, 2020
KELLY, James L. Age 79, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 11th 2020 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira. James was born in Towanda, PA on January 3, 1941, son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Dunn) Kelly. He was also predeceased by his sister Barbara. James is survived by his sisters, Shirley Boston, Linda Bradley...
Doris H. Jones
Jun 5, 2020
Jones, Doris H. Age 92, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Friday, June 5, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born on November 1, 1927 in Daytona Beach, FL to the late Marcus and Ellen (Coswell) Jackson. Doris was predeceased by her husband, William Jones, daughter, Stephanie Jones, brother, Leonard Jackson and sisters, Dorothy Green,...
Bruce B. Benjamin
Jun 3, 2020
Benjamin, Bruce B. Age 80, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born in Washington D.C. on February 16, 1940 to the late Warren and Ruby (Childress) Benjamin. Bruce grew up in Silver Spring, MD and enlisted in the US Army in July of 1960 and was discharged in August of 1963. He...
