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...
Leon Jr. Enderle
May 26, 2020
ENDERLE, Leon R. Jr. Age 47, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Leon was born in Wellsboro, PA, son of the late Leon Sr. and Corrine (Fuller) Enderle. Leon was also predeceased by his grandson, Caleb. Leon’s grandchildren meant the world to him. He will be missed dearly...
Sandra R. Kunzman
May 26, 2020
KUNZMAN, Sandra, R. Age 75, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Sandra was born in Sayre, PA on March 5, 1945, daughter of the late Corey and Ruth (Smith) Kiesinger. Sandra was also predeceased by her sister, Evelyn Comstock. Sandra was a loving, caring, gracious, forgiving, generous person,...
Kyle D. Cady
May 21, 2020
Kyle Daniel Cady Age 24, of Elmira, NY, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on May 21, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family. Kyle was born in Elmira, NY, on May 26, 1995, the son of Larry “Bud” Cady II and Elizabeth (Aylesworth) Cady. Kyle was predeceased by his brother, Alexzander W. Aylesworth and maternal grandparents...
Patricia A. Mccreight
May 19, 2020
McCreight, Patricia A. Age 84, of Big Flats, NY, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born on October 7, 1935 in Elmira, NY to the late Theron and Elizabeth (Lewis) Barrett. Patricia was predeceased by her husband, James McCreight, sons, Curtis and Andy R. Wandell, brother, Robert Barrett and sister, Arlene Evenden. She is survived...
Ada B. Austin
May 15, 2020
AUSTIN, Ada B. Age 96, of Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 15, 2020. Ada was born in Rome, PA on July 29, 1923, daughter of the late Robert and Nila (Rought) VanAuken. Ada is survived by her loving children, Melvina (Max) Dill of Port Richey, FL, Carl (Dorothy) Christian of Pine...
Cheree L. Hitchcock
May 5, 2020
HITCHCOCK, Cheree L. Age 47, of Pine City, NY passed away in the arms of her loving mother and daughter and in the presence of her family on May 5, 2020. Cheree fought a long, hard battle with cancer. Cheree was born in Elmira, NY on September 26, 1972, daughter of James Rice and Sarah Hitchcock. She was predeceased by...
William Donald Lowe
May 3, 2020
LOWE, William Donald BILLY #26 Age 15, of Big Flats, New York passed away due to an unexpected cardiac incident. Billy was born in Elmira, NY on June 16, 2004, son of Eddy and Katie Lowe. Billy attended Horseheads Central School District, Horseheads, NY. Billy took pride in his academic accomplishments; he valued the balance and importance of a high...
Stanley L. Jr. Augustine
Apr 27, 2020
Augustine, Stanley “Bud” Age 76, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 after a short illness. He was born in Elmira, NY to the late Stanley “Dempsey” and Dorothy Augustine. He was also predeceased by his sister, Judith Featherson Porter. Bud is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Irene Augustine; son, Ric (Diane) Augustine; daughters,...
Russell H. Roof
Apr 23, 2020
Roof, Russell H. Age 50, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1970 in Elmira, NY to John and Kay Roof. He is predeceased by his father, John. Russell is survived by his mother, Kay Roof; brother, Jon Roof; sister Adele Roof; children, John Dylan Roof and Willow Ann Roof. Our...
Levi R. Fields
Apr 21, 2020
Fields, Levi R. “Uncle Fly” Age 59, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was predeceased by his father, Jack Fields and his brothers, Jack and Sidney Fields. Levi is survived by his mother, Audrey Fields; fiancé, Karen Cornish; daughters, Stacey Taft, Lea Redder and Cheyanne Fields; step-children, Tim Walburn and Jani-Lee Cornish; brother, Doug...
Raymond V. Sr. Whitsel
Apr 20, 2020
Whitsel, Raymond V. Sr. Age 71, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1948 in Huntingdon, PA. Raymond is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Whitsel of Elmira; sons, Ray Whitsel Jr. of Elmira and Bryan (Carrie Rozell) Whitsel Sr. of Corning; grandchildren, Angelina Stargent...
Joan G. Aylesworth
Apr 17, 2020
Aylesworth, Joan G (Martin) Age 73, of Spotsylvania, VA, formerly of Elmira, NY passed away at home after a short battle with lung cancer on April 17, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Seneca Falls, NY, on October 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Douglas and Verda (Stewart) Martin. Joan was predeceased by...
Lillian Christastie Minch
Mar 28, 2020
Minch, Lillian Christastie Age 100, of Bethany Manor in Horseheads, died on March 28, 2020. Lillian led an active and full life and thoroughly enjoyed her children, grandchildren, traveling and her Nissan. She married the true love of her life, John (Jack) Minch and had three daughters. They were almost about to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary however, her husband...
