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Annie M. Knights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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