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Patricia A. Benjamin
Nov 28, 2018
BENJAMIN, Patricia A. Age 70, of Elmira, NY passed away on November 28, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Patricia was born in Elmira on October 7, 1948, daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Huffman) Alvoid. Patricia was also predeceased by her husband, Frank. Patricia retired from Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira after many years...
Ronald L. Green
Nov 27, 2018
GREEN, Ronald L. Age 94, of Elmira, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. Ronald was born on March 10, 1924 in Enosburg Falls, VT, son of the late Leonard and Floy (Burbank) Green and recently predeceased by his wife Evelyn on June 10, 2018, after 72 years of marriage. Ronald served...
Juanita M. Springstead
Nov 25, 2018
SPRINGSTEAD, Juanita Age 92, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Lowman, NY. Juanita was born on June 19, 1926, daughter of the late Ridgway and Margaret (Champion) Stamp. Juanita was also predeceased by her husband, George, son, Clifford and 3 siblings. Juanita is survived by her daughter, Mary (Edward) Springstead; son, Gary (Annie Howser)...
Richard B. Sr. Grant
Nov 22, 2018
Grant, Richard B. Sr. Age 65, of Rochester, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his daughter’s home with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his daughter, Cheyenne Grant and brothers, Wayne and Timothy Grant. Richard is survived by his sons, Richard Jr., Steven and Charles Grant; daughters, Crystal Batista, Tammy Grant, Veleta (Sam) Stevens...
Angeline R. Tangorre
Nov 14, 2018
TANGORRE, Angeline R. Age 87, of Horseheads, NY passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads, NY. Angeline was born in Elmira, NY on June 17, 1931, daughter of the late Anthony and Florence Pilla. Angeline was also predeceased by her son, Paul Tangorre and brother, Charles. Angeline was known as an impeccable...
Jack Tice
Oct 29, 2018
Tice, Jack Age 75, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was born on October 3, 1943 in Elmira, NY to the late Joseph and Delia Tice. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Tice; son, Richard Tice; daughters, Donna (Dan) Hungerford, Lesley (John) Conover, Joy (Tim...
Emily Joanne Chapman
Oct 28, 2018
Chapman, Emily JoAnne Age 81, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Corning Center in Corning, NY. Emily was born on March 11, 1937, daughter of the late Leon and Mary (Elford) Moss, also predeceased by several siblings and granddaughter, Amber. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Nelson and Diane (Arthur) Clark; son,...
Cora Macri
Oct 27, 2018
Cora “Dolly” Macri Age 85, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2018. She was born in Sayre, Pa May 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Rachel and James Winfield. Survived by her dear friend Timmy Johnson; children Vincent Macri, Deborah Eames, Kenneth Kinner, Margaret Kinner, and Cynthia Cubero. She loved all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial...
David A. Sr. Pierson
Oct 26, 2018
PIERSON, David A. Sr. Age 88, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home on Friday, October 26, 2018. David was born in Elmira on July 6, 1930, son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Garvey) Pierson, also predeceased by his daughter, Susan Beth. David is survived by his wife of 66 years, Althea...
Harold T. Dickerson
Oct 6, 2018
Dickerson, Harold T. Age 75, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was born in Elmira, NY on February 19, 1943 to the late Theus and Madeline (Wicks) Dickerson. Harold was predeceased by his son, Scott Randall Dickerson and brother, Roland Dickerson. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Amber (Dewey) Dickerson...
Doris H. Depew
Oct 6, 2018
DEPEW, Doris H. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris "Granny" "Dode" Depew 94 years young on 10/6/2018. Best known for her strength, stubbornness & undeniable love for her family, she lived her life on her own terms until the very end. Predeceased by her parents, brothers & sisters, husband Clifford Georgia, and daughter Kay...
Shirley A. Kinner
Oct 6, 2018
KINNER, Shirley A. Age 75 , of Groton, NY passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Hospice Care Services in Ithaca, NY. Shirley was born on September 22, 1943, in Rochester, NY, daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn (Moorhouse) Ross. Shirley was also predeceased by her husband, Alvin in 2007, daughter, Rose Parker in 2018, brother, John Ross...
James M. Ii Derico
Oct 4, 2018
DeRico James M. II Age 69, of Elmira, NY passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born on April 5, 1949 son of James and Mary (Miller) DeRico. James was called "JD" by his many friends, he was the life of the party and adored by everyone everywhere he went. A...
Mary E. Faulkner
Oct 2, 2018
FAULKNER, Mary E. Age 66, of Elmira, NY passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Mary was born in Sayre, PA on September 9, 1952. She retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira after many years of service. Mary is survived by her husband, William; daughter, Melissa; sister, Rose Hunsinger; brother, Paul...
Ssgt. Eugene R. Costley
Sep 19, 2018
SSgt Eugene “Gene” Costley Graduate of Elmira Free Academy class of 1947 Entered (Enlisted) in the United States Air Force in August of 1948. After basic training in Texas was assigned to Kessler AFB, MS where he trained to become a flight engineer. In June of 1949 he was assigned to the 85th Air Depot Wing, Erding Air Base, Erding,...
Patricia Cota
Sep 8, 2018
COTA, Patricia A. “PBR” Age 72, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Patricia was born in Corning, NY on May 8, 1946, daughter of the late Frederick and Clara (Bacome) Pittman. Patricia retired as a machinist from Hardinge Inc. in Horseheads after many years of service. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, John:...
Ruth H. Atkinson
Sep 7, 2018
Ruth Heiles Atkinson Age 91, of Horseheads, NY passed Friday, September 7, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born November 11, 1926 in Orange, NJ to Frederick and Esther Heiles. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Joseph W. Atkinson Jr., of 57 years, step daughter, Lynne Greenberg Barrow and her family, brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Ruth Heiles. Ruth...
Deborah A. Lester
Sep 5, 2018
Deborah A. Lester ELMIRA, NY – Deborah A. Lester, known to friends and family as Debbie, died at the age of 63 at home the morning of September 5, 2018, surrounded by loved ones, following several years of cancer treatment. Born Deborah Lewien in Syracuse, NY, she grew up in Port Henry on the shores of Lake Champlain. She is...
Hilda M. Marsh
Sep 5, 2018
Marsh, Hilda M. Age 91, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Hilda was born in Elmira Heights on September 14, 1926, daughter of the late Theodore and Anna (Simon) Selewach. She was also predeceased by her husband, Claude Sr. in 2000, brother, Lawrence in 2001, three...
Earl J. Brooks
Sep 2, 2018
Earl J. Brooks I Age 46, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2018 in Elmira, NY. Earl was born in Elmira on December 15, 1971, son of Willie and Velvia (Howard) Brooks. Earl is survived by his mother, Velvia Avery; stepmother, Cindy Brooks and his grandmothers, Cora Howard and Mary Brooks; fiance, Antonette Johnson; children, Zhavez Brooks, Letayshia Brooks, Shaquana...
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