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Eileen A. Machuga

Eileen A. Machuga

Jan 19, 2020

Machuga, Eileen A. Age 71, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. She was born in Elmira, NY to the late Guy and Charlotte (Glover) Allegretto Sr. Eileen is survived by her children, Michael Allegretto, Bobbi Machuga and Marge Mosher; brothers, Guy Allegretto Jr., Earl Allegretto and Joe Allegretto; sister, Carmella Allegretto-Baker; 6 grandchildren; along with several...

Emily Desocio

Emily Desocio

Jan 19, 2020

DESOCIO, Emily Age 98, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Emily was born on December 25th 1921 in Elmira Heights, NY, daughter of the late Jake and Josephine Rachel. Emily was also predeceased by her husband Charles and her dear companion, Leonard Kaminsky. Emily is survived by many...

Marilyn A. Miller

Marilyn A. Miller

Jan 15, 2020

Miller, Marilyn A. Age 71, completed her life journey after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer in the early morning of January 15, 2020. She was born on May 14, 1948 to the late Philip and Evalyn Miller. Marilyn spent her life career as a hairdresser and was a very good one. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Briggs of...

Trevor J. Backer

Trevor J. Backer

Jan 10, 2020

Trevor J Backer age 39, passed from this life into eternal life Friday January 10th 2020, to be with his parents John P. Backer & Kim E. Backer, due to a life long illness. He was born on June 12th, 1980 in Elmira, And is predeceased by his grandparents Harry & Mary Backer & maternal grandparents Francis & Shirley Vertoske,...

Sharon I. Mull

Sharon I. Mull

Jan 5, 2020

MULL, Sharon I. Age 80, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Sharon was born on December 25, 1939 in Tioga, PA, daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Freese) Carpenter. Sharon was also predeceased by her husband, Nelson in 2011. She is survived by her son, James (Jerri) Mull; grandchildren, Jushua and Alyssa Mull;...

Marvin L. Hollister Jr.

Marvin L. Hollister Jr.

Dec 25, 2019

HOLLISTER, Marvin L. Jr. Age 74, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, NY. Marvin was born in Elmira on July 1, 1945 to the late Stanley Vicki and Doris Kelly. Marvin is survived by his wife of 32 years, Melissa; daughters, Stephanie Locke, Crystal Cook and Patricia Martin; sons, Christopher...

Louise Ellis

Louise Ellis

Dec 22, 2019

Ellis, Louise Age 98, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at home with her with her family by her side. Louise was born on July 16, 1921 in Elmira, NY. She was predeceased by her husbands, John Ellis and Alberto Suarez and her son, Clair Williams. She is survived by her children, Olinda (Willie) Sapp, Victor...

George R. Mcdougal

George R. Mcdougal

Dec 14, 2019

McDougal, George R. Age 63, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019. George was born on December 17, 1955 in Elmira, son of the late George and Grace (Andrews) McDougal. George was also predeceased by his sisters, Connie Carroll and Shirley Tomlinson. George retired as head cook for the Elmira Correctional Facility after many years...

Sr. Howard A. Soule

Sr. Howard A. Soule

Dec 12, 2019

SOULE, Howard A. Sr. Age 81, of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Howard was born on August 16, 1938 in Hornell, NY son of the late Omar and Eunice (Rosier) Soule. Howard was recently predeceased by his wife, Clare on November 27, 2019, along with his siblings, Rose, Robert, Carlton and Omar. Howard retired from...

Walter R. Nichols

Walter R. Nichols

Dec 12, 2019

NICHOLS, Walter R. Age 71, of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Walter was born in Elmira on November 13, 1948, son of the late Walter L. and Jean (Elliott) Nichols. Walter was also predeceased by his sister, Inez Green. Walter served in the US Army during the Vietnam...

Rosemarie L. Schirrmacher

Rosemarie L. Schirrmacher

Dec 6, 2019

Schirrmacher, Rosemarie L. Age 85, of Elmira, NY, passed away on December 6, 2019, surrounded by her family. Rosemarie was born in Tubingen, Germany. She came to the United States in 1957 to visit her sister Gretchen and her brother in law Samuel. During that trip she met and fell in love with Harvey, her husband of 50 years. They...

Kim E. Backer

Kim E. Backer

Dec 5, 2019

Backer, Kim E. Of Elmira NY went to be with the Lord 12/05/2019 at age of 61 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center after fighting a long hard battle. She was born 2/19/1958 and was predeceased by her parents Frances and Shirley Vertoske, her longtime friend John Backer, aunt Helen (Honey) Beckman and her granddaughter Delanee Becraft. She is survived by...

James P. Long Sr.

James P. Long Sr.

Dec 3, 2019

James P Long Sr. Age 61, of Elmira, NY was born on August 18th 1958 in Brooklyn New York, died December 3rd 2019 in Levittown New York. He lived most of his life in Ithaca New York and Grants Pass Oregon, until moving to Elmira. He loved for his family and friends so dearly. He had a love for music,...

Clare J. Soule

Clare J. Soule

Nov 27, 2019

SOULE, Clare J. Age 79, of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Clare was born on November 6, 1940 in Corning, NY, daughter of the late Houston and Cloie (Miles) Wilson. Clare was also predeceased by her sister, Pauline Kelly and brothers, Roy and Houston Wilson. Clare was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She will...

Michael Kalmar

Michael Kalmar

Nov 16, 2019

KALMAR, Michael Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Michael was born in Marcalto, Hungary on January 7, 1937, son of the late Zolton and Iren (Nepusz) Kalmar. Michael retired as a toolmaker for the R-Wire Works in Elmira, NY after many years of service. He was a...

Francis Michael Drabinski

Francis Michael Drabinski

Nov 10, 2019

DRABINSKI, Francis Michael “Frank” Age 65, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Frank was born on February 2, 1954 in Sayre, PA, son of Edward and Phyllis (Bidlack) Drabinski. Frank is survived by his wife of 37 years, Theodora “Teddy”; daughters, Amy (Eli) Tercero and Michelle...

Maryclair Pettitt

Maryclair Pettitt

Oct 28, 2019

Pettitt, Maryclair Age 73, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on September 15, 1946 in Elmira, NY to the late Ernest and Mary Clair Wood. Maryclair is survived by her children, George (Kelly) Watts, Spike Evans, Randy (Nan) Evans, Brian (Marie) Evans, Lisa Masker and Harold (Kristy)...

Reedie A. Sr. Clark

Reedie A. Sr. Clark

Oct 26, 2019

Clark, Reedie A. Jr. Age 88, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on October 10, 1931 in Elmira, NY to the late Reedie and Mary (Hall) Clark Sr. Reedie was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice Clark, brothers, Robert E. and Lewis Clark; son-in-law, Kent Manley and daughter-in-law,...

Joseph A. Stanton Sr.

Joseph A. Stanton Sr.

Oct 25, 2019

Stanton, Joseph A. Sr. Age 88, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on November 21, 1930 in Elmira, NY to the late William and Lucelia (Galpin) Stanton. Joseph was predeceased by his son, Joseph Stanton Jr., brothers, William, James and Leroy Stanton, sister, Winifred Perry and son-in-law,...

Ann Cunningham

Ann Cunningham

Oct 15, 2019

CUNNINGHAM, Ann Age 57, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Ann was born on March 16, 1962 in Elmira, daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Skolny) Kozdemba. Ann retired from Elmira Psychiatric Center after many years as a cook. Ann is survived by her children, Melissa (Chris Gibson) and Brian Cunningham; her pride &...

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