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Catherine M. Dean

Catherine M. Dean

Mar 14, 2019

Dean, Catherine M. Age 89, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Beechtree Center in Ithaca, NY. She was born on November 11, 1929 in Shortsville, NY to the late Delbert and Marian (Miles) Edwards. Catherine was predeceased by her husband, Leo Dean Sr., sons, Leo Dean Jr. and Jerry Dean and daughter, Dorothy Vanderhoop. She is survived...

Donald H. Gearhart

Donald H. Gearhart

Mar 13, 2019

Gearhart, Donald H. Age 87, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Elcor Health Services. He was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Isobel Gearhart, brother-in-law, Henry Kummer and Rick Harvey. Donald is survived by his sister, Norma Kummer of Asheville, NC, Claudia Keller-Harvey, Adam Keller and Joel and Joi Keller. Family and friends are...

Elizabeth L. Currie

Elizabeth L. Currie

Mar 11, 2019

CURRIE, Elizabeth L. Age 87, of Elmira, NY, passed away at her home on Monday, March 11, 2019. Elizabeth was born on April 17, 1931 in Corning, NY, daughter of the late George and Helen (Petro) Bablo. Elizabeth retired as an LPN from the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira after 28 years of dedicated service. She was the former...

Joyce J. Olevnik

Joyce J. Olevnik

Mar 4, 2019

OLEVNIK. Joyce J. Age 82, of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Joyce was born in Elmira on November 11, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lois (Breese) Bellinger, also predeceased by her husband, Frank Olevnik in 2013, daughter, Nancy Mayer and sister, Arlene...

Charles S. Nordin

Charles S. Nordin

Feb 17, 2019

NORDIN, Charles Age 74, of Elmira, NY, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Charles was born December 3, 1944 in Plattsburg, NY,son of the late William and Lauretta (Lestage) Nordin. Charles was also predeceased by his son, Steven in 2009. Charles served our country in the US Army and retired from the...

Marilyn Jean Charron

Marilyn Jean Charron

Feb 16, 2019

Charron, Marilyn Jean Age 85, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. She was born on August 6, 1933 in Elmira, NY to the late Wilber and Mary (Watkins) Sickles. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Robert Charron and sister, Betty Dunlap. She is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Ronald) Stermer and Brenda (Patrick) Ribble both of...

Mary Ellan Mitchell

Mary Ellan Mitchell

Feb 13, 2019

Mary Ellen Mitchell Montour Falls, formerly of Millerton, PA Our sweet matriarch, Mary Ellen (Sullivan) Mitchell, went on her way to heaven on February 13, 2019, to be reunited with her husband, Arnold W. Mitchell (dec. 2008), parents Cornelius and Louise (Donovan) Sullivan, sisters and beloved brothers-in-law, Betty and Edward Carpenter, Catherine and Frank Vawter, and Eileen and Jim Curns....

Agnes M. Drake

Agnes M. Drake

Feb 7, 2019

DRAKE, Agnes M. Age 95, of Lowman, NY passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. Agnes was born on January 4, 1924 in Elmira, daughter of the late Michael and Johanna (Novakoski) Malanoski. Agnes was also predeceased by her husband, Harold in 1986, son, John Drake and sister, Frances Malanoski. Agnes...

Stanley E. Spencer

Stanley E. Spencer

Feb 3, 2019

SPENCER, Stanley E. Age 73, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Stan was born in Elmira on June 10, 1945, son of the late Stanley K. and Dorothy (Sawyer) Spencer. Stan was also predeceased by his sister, Joyce Bennett. Stan is survived by his wife, Dian; daughters,...

Josephine S. Ficchi

Josephine S. Ficchi

Feb 1, 2019

Ficchi, Josephine S. Age 87, Of Pine City, NY, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was born on September 29, 1931 to the late Frederick and Santania (LaGreca) Hasman. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis Ficchi, sister, Bernadette, step-father, Bernard Links and son-in-law, William Wheeler. She is survived by her daughters;...

Edward A. Pesesky

Edward A. Pesesky

Jan 20, 2019

Pesesky, Edward A. Age 56, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Ed is the beloved son of the late Frank (Fritz) and Teresa (Tess) Pesesky. He is survived by his wife, Tina Collins Pesesky; beloved children, Jillian (Morgan) Grover, Jamie (Devin Wandell) Pesesky and George Pesesky; step-children, Courtney Edger and Kinlee Collins; grandchildren,...

Fred E. Swank

Fred E. Swank

Jan 14, 2019

Swank, Fred E. Age 91, of Horseheads, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019 after being well taken care of at the Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care in Corning. Fred was born Jan. 18, 1927 in Binghamton, the son of Walter and Grace Swank. Fred served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 as an auto...

Anna O. Obuhanich

Anna O. Obuhanich

Jan 12, 2019

OBUHANICH, Anna O. Age 94, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 12, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Anna was born in Elmira on August 20, 1924, daughter of the late Paul and Christine (Cusick) Zubriski. Anna was also predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Steven, brothers Nicholas, Charles, Frank...

Michelle S. Savey

Michelle S. Savey

Jan 4, 2019

Michelle Savey, age 57, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 4, 2019. Michelle is predeceased by her father, Clarence S. Savey and survived by her mother, Patricia A. Pollock. Michelle is also survived by her two daughters, Christina Rice, of Watkins Glen, NY and Shannon Pratt of Cato, NY. Her sisters, Robin (Kevin) Howe,...

Michele E. Fritz

Michele E. Fritz

Jan 3, 2019

Fritz, Michele E. Age 65, of Pine City, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at home. She was born on March 23, 1953 in Elmira, NY to the late Ronald and Elizabeth Horn. Michele was predeceased by her husband, Gregory Fritz. She is survived by her children, Tammy Fritz of Elmira and Kevin and Lillian (Hill)...

Charles J. Bacon

Charles J. Bacon

Jan 1, 2019

Bacon, Charles J. Age 71, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He was born on October 17, 1947 in Elmira, NY to the late John and Orella (Lloyd) Bacon. Charles is survived by his brothers, Ed (Mary) Bacon of VA, Thomas Bacon of Elmira and John Bacon of GA; sisters, Theresa Olmstead of Horseheads and Betty...

Donna L. Bohart

Donna L. Bohart

Jan 1, 2019

Bohart, Donna L. Age 67, of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at home. She was born on April 26, 1951 in Elmira, NY to the late Roger and Virginia (Landon) Cornish. Donna was predeceased by her husband, Allen Bohart Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Tina (Brian Sr.) Porter of Wellsburg; son, Allen Bohart Jr....

Jane B. Blanchard

Jane B. Blanchard

Dec 29, 2018

Blanchard, Jane B. Age 78, of Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Jane was born on August 31, 1940 in Williamsport, PA, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Blitz) Poorman. Jane was also predeceased by her grandson, Douglas Blanchard. Jane retired from the Chemung County Nursing Facility after many...

John L. Coleman

John L. Coleman

Dec 18, 2018

John L. Coleman September 4, 1925 – December 18, 2018 John L. Coleman, 93, passed away on December 18, 2018, in Horseheads, NY, after a brief illness. He was the beloved elder brother of Francis W. Coleman and the late Jerry (Sally) Coleman. He was the beloved uncle of Todd E. Coleman (Dana), Matthew V. Coleman, Diane W. Coleman, Pamela...

Rita Georgine Rohrer

Rita Georgine Rohrer

Dec 14, 2018

ROHRER, Rita Georgine Age 88, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Bridges Cornell Heights in Ithaca, NY. Georgine was born in Franklin, PA on June 16, 1930, daughter of the late Lucian and Florence (Keeley) Leta. Georgine was also predeceased by her sister, Mary Nina King and brother, Lucian Leta. Georgine retired from St. Mary...

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