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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...

Patricia A. Benjamin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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