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Susan M. Green
Oct 10, 2020
Green, Susan M. Age 69, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on July 21, 1951 in Elmira, NY to the late Harry and Fannie Engle. Susan was predeceased by her brother, Harry and sister, Sylvia. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Green Sr.;...
Lee R. Phelan
Oct 9, 2020
Phelan, Lee R. Age 75, of Bradford, NY, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Seneca View Nursing Facility. He was born on November 21, 1944 in Elmira, NY to the late Martin and Marguerite Phelan. Lee is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan Phelan of Bradford, NY; step-children, Jennifer Raymond of Pine City and Brian Raymond...
Mary H. Dengle
Oct 8, 2020
Dengle, Mary H. (Smetanka) Age 85, of Southport, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Corning Center. She was born on July 16, 1935 in Elmira, NY to the late John and Lois Smetanka Sr. Mary was predeceased by her husband, James Dengle Sr., sons, Stephen and Bruce Dengle, brothers, John and Jim Smetanka and sister, Alice...
Herman J. Mattison
Oct 8, 2020
Mattison, Herman J. Sr. Age 89, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born on July 29, 1931 in Westfield, PA to the late Lyman and Rose Mattison. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Donald, brothers, Kenneth, Llyod and Dale, sisters, Beatrice and Doris and step-daughter, Ruby. Herman is survived by his son,...
Janis L. Williams
Oct 6, 2020
WILLIAMS, Janis L. Age 78, of Big Flats, NY passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Corning Center in Corning, NY. Janis was born in Elmira, NY on July 17, 1942, daughter of the late Russell and Zdenka (Lescovec) Paige. Janis was also predeceased by her son, Bret Karlsen. Janis retired from Forbes Products in Rochester, NY after...
Mary E. Donovan
Oct 5, 2020
DONOVAN, Mary E. Age 78, of Troy, PA and formerly of Bentley Creek, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the Martha Lloyd Community Services in Troy. Mary was born in Sayre, PA, on May 2, 1942, daughter of the late William Sr. and Veronica (Janeski) Donovan. Mary is survived by her brothers, William Jr. of Athens,...
Beverly A. Wright
Sep 21, 2020
Wright, Beverly A. Age 64, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Elcor Health Services. She was predeceased by her father, Forrest Wright and sons, Robert and Joseph Cardwell. Beverly is survived by her mother, Dolores Wright; brothers, Richard (Pat Coolbaugh) Wright, Timothy (Patty) Wright, Michael Wright, David (Lynn) Wright and William Wright; along with several...
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...
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