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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 &...

Jamie Brenzo

Jamie Brenzo

Oct 13, 2019

Jamie Brenzo Age 51, of Elmira, NY passed away on October 13th, 2019 with family at his bedside following a brief battle with cancer. Jamie was born in Elmira on February 23, 1968, son of Joseph and Winifred (Shelden) Brenzo. Jamie is predeceased by his father Joseph J. Brenzo. He is survived by his loving wife Jessica and his "bum...

Earl R. Bailey

Earl R. Bailey

Oct 5, 2019

BAILEY, Earl Raymond Age 83, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Raymond was born in Bath, NY on January 18, 1936, son of the late Thomas and Cornelia (Cole) Bailey. Raymond was also predeceased by his sister, Shirley and brother, James. Raymond is survived by his sister, Joyce...

Nora Jane Mcdermott

Nora Jane Mcdermott

Oct 1, 2019

Nora Jane Mc Dermott (Lambert) b. 3/12/37 passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on 10/1/19. A graduate of EFA Class of 1955, she worked at Arnot Ogden, American LaFrance, and The Elmira Correctional Facility. A public worship service of thanksgiving and praise will be held Friday October 11, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Ray Of Hope Church 380...

Michael A. Savino

Michael A. Savino

Sep 28, 2019

Michael Angelo Savino Age 95, Born in Elmira, NY on December 03, 1923 passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at CCNF. He is the oldest son of Joseph and Isabelle Savino from Bari, Italy. Predeceased by his wife, Dolores (Hanlon) Savino; son, Michael Savino Jr. and daughter, Renee Savino; sisters, Angeline Cohen, Josephine Savino, and Clara Savino. Mike is...

James L. Reese

James L. Reese

Sep 26, 2019

James L. Reese Age 73 of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 26th after a brief battle with cancer. Jim was born on July 20th, 1946. He was a son of the late Ralph Reese (2004) and Vera Ingerick Reese (2014). Jim graduated from EFA in 1964 and lived his entire life in Golden Glow where...

Paula J. Daugherty

Paula J. Daugherty

Sep 26, 2019

Daugherty, Paula J. Age 98, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Steuben Center in Bath, NY. She was born on March 15, 1921 in Elmira, NY to the late Francis and Isabella (Reidy) Kendall. Paula is survived by her sons, Patrick (Mary) Daugherty, Michael (Denise) Daugherty and Timothy (Debora) Daugherty; along with many grandchildren...

Linda R. Staples

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

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

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...

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