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Linda R. Staples
Sep 13, 2019
STAPLES, Linda R. Age 60, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Linda was born in Elmira on February 5, 1959, daughter of Leroy and Clara Staples. Linda was a very supportive, caring an honest person. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Linda is survived...
Helen Michalko
Sep 6, 2019
MICHALKO, Helen Age 95, formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2019 at the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua, NY. Helen was born on June 18, 1924, daughter of the late Frank and Tillie Emelski. Helen was also predeceased by her husband, John in 1993. Helen retired from Wegmans Corporate Office in Rochester, NY, after...
Althea J. Pierson
Sep 1, 2019
Pierson, Althea J. Age 89, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 2, 1930 in Elmira, NY to the late James and Catherine (Card) Dengle. Althea was predeceased by her husband David Pierson Sr., daughter, Susan Beth and brother, James Dengle Sr. She is...
Marveen M. Morseman
Aug 31, 2019
Morseman, Marveen M. Of Erin, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 on her 92nd birthday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Morseman Jr. and daughter, Mona Morgan. Marveen is survived by her sons, Larry (Brenda) Morseman and Lynn (Peggy) Morseman; daughter, Marsha Morseman; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She retired from Westinghouse after...
John C. Dandrea
Aug 31, 2019
Dandrea, John C. Age 86, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 9, 1933 in Elmira, NY to the late Salvatore and Ida (Eddy) Dandrea. John was predeceased by his wife, Virginia, son, Joe and sisters, Roseanne, Janet and Marie. He is survived by his...
Danny M. Paulo
Aug 24, 2019
PAULO, Danny M. Age 62, of Elmira, NY, passed away on August 24, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Danny was born in Elmira on April 3, 1957, son of the late Dominick and Annabell (Halpin) Paulo. Danny was also predeceased by his brother, Dominick “Butchie.” Danny operated his family’s business, Butchies Produce in Elmira for many...
Lester R. Sr. Champion
Aug 19, 2019
CHAMPION, Lester R. Sr. Age 72, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home. Lester was born in Ovid, NY, son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Bennett) Champion. Lester was also predeceased by his son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Elizabeth Champion, sisters, Elma, Jean and Margie, brothers, Calvin, Jack and Harold. Lester will...
Glen L. Smith
Aug 15, 2019
Smith, Glen L. Age 91, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at home with his family by his side. He was born on November 29, 1927 to the late Howard and Bessie Smith. He was predeceased by his brother, Raymond Smith and sister, Doris Struzinsky. Glen is survived by the love of his life, his wife...
Rosalie A. Losito
Aug 11, 2019
Losito, Rosalie A. Age 89, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. Rosalie was born in Elmira on March 6, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Archangelina (Muccigrosso) D’ Onofrio. Rosalie was also predeceased by her husband, Martin Losito, brother, Anthony D’Onofrio, brother-in-law, Jack Diliberto....
Esther E. Ostrander
Aug 3, 2019
Ostrander, Esther E. Age 90, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Bethany Manor. She was born on October 21, 1928 in Chicago, IL to the late Clarence and Esther (Feldman) Williams. She was predeceased by her husband Leon in 2007. Esther is survived by her sons, Lon (Susan) and William (Joan) Ostrander both of...
Elizabeth Annette Lynch
Aug 1, 2019
Lynch, Elizabeth Annette Age 82, of Elmira, NY went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2019. Annette was born March 4, 1937 to Burie and Janie (McDaniel) Rayborn in Brantley, Alabama. Annette loved worshiping the Lord and was known for her beautiful voice while singing His praises. She was a member of Southport Baptist Church for over...
Connie J. Allington
Jul 29, 2019
Allington, Connie J. Age 44, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly in a house fire trying to save her pets on Monday, July 29, 2019. Connie was born in Elmira, NY on January 7, 1975, daughter of Thomas and Jean (Clark) Allington. Connie is survived by her father, Thomas Allington of Elmira; longtime partner, Mark Chapman of Elmira; sisters, Roberta...
Dennis C. Sr. Niles
Jul 21, 2019
Niles, Dennis Sr. Age 76, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Elmira, NY on December 22, 1942 to the late Nelson and Eleanor (Lewis) Niles. Dennis was predeceased by his son, Dennis Niles Jr., grandson, Alan Joseph Stevens, brother, Norman Niles, sister, Wilma Ellis,...
Phyllis J. Clearwater
Jul 19, 2019
Clearwater, Phyllis J. Age 79, of Erin, NY, entered the pearly gates of Heaven to be with her Lord & Savior on Friday, July 19, 2019. She was born on March 3, 1940 in Elmira, NY to the late Collin and Mildred (Rodee) Campbell. Phyllis was predeceased by her brother, Louis Campbell. She is survived by her husband of 61...
Florence A. Beeman
Jul 16, 2019
Beeman, Florence A. Age 78, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was born on October 9, 1940 in Elmira, NY to the late Pasquale and Flora (Montrose) Italiano. Florence was predeceased by her brother, Anthony Italiano Tally. She is survived by her son, Pat (Ryan Shea) Beeman of Elmira;...
Kevin E. Lowman
Jul 15, 2019
Lowman, Kevin E. Age 49, of Columbia Crossroads, PA, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2019. He was born on February 22, 1970 in Elmira, NY. Kevin was predeceased by his mother, Nancy Blake Lowman. He is survived by his father, Robert E. Lowman; son, Parker Lowman; longtime companion, Billie-Jo Gross; brother, Robert (Traci) Lowman; sisters, Nancy Lowman...
Ruth E. Lambert
Jul 9, 2019
LAMBERT, Ruth Age 88, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. Ruth was born in Rochester, NY on August 31, 1930, daughter of the late Roy and Marie (Freeman) Miller. Ruth was also predeceased by her husband, Robert in 2016, son, Gary Lambert in 2015, daughter-in-law, Marty Lambert in 2013,...
Eleanor L. Warrick
Jul 9, 2019
WARRICK, Eleanor L. Age 92, of Elmira, NY, passed away on July 9, 2019 at the Elcor Nursing Home in Horseheads, NY. Eleanor was born in Elmira on May 11, 1927, daughter of the late Willis and Alice (Lowman) Thomas. Eleanor was also predeceased by her husband, Lewis Warrick in 1964, daughters, Karen Ann Warrick and Alice Kent, brother, Willis...
Gloria A. Benjamin
Jun 26, 2019
BENJAMIN, Gloria Age 85, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Gloria was born on April 13, 1934 in Elmira, daughter of the late William and Carol (Patelunas)Singerhoff. Gloria was also predeceased by her husband, James on December 26, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Glory Benjamin of Endwell, NY, Carol (Ron) Labuski of...
Guy D. Hall
May 5, 2019
HALL, Guy D. (Morty) Age 71, of Elmira, NY passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. Guy was born in Elmira on July 18, 1947, son of the late Ann Savino. Guy was also predeceased by his son, Joseph, great grandchildren, Izzybella and Sinaya Beam, sister, Gail Beers, grandmother, Lillian Streeter....
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