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Renamarie T. Diehr

Renamarie T. Diehr

Apr 19, 2018

Diehr, Renamarie T. (Gallavan) Age 82, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was born on June 1, 1935 in Elmira, NY to the late Matthew and Rena (Haager) Gallavan. She was predeceased by her husband, C. Richard Diehr in 1998. Renamarie is survived by her sons, Richard (Penny) Diehr,...

Louis A. Deneirio

Louis A. Deneirio

Apr 13, 2018

Denierio, Louis A. of Elmira, NY passed away April 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Louis was born in Elmira on May 15, 1926, son of the late Anthony and Christina (DiCamillo) Denierio who came to NY from Campo Basso, Italy. He grew up in “The Patch.” Louis was employed at Rossi Lanes as a young boy. Attended St....

Richard C. Sr. Weideman

Richard C. Sr. Weideman

Apr 7, 2018

Weideman, Richard C. Sr. Age 93, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Elderwood Senior Care in Waverly, NY. Richard was born in Delphos, OH on November 9, 1924, son of the late Leda and Pearl (Daniels) Weideman.Richard served his country proudly as a Corpral the US Air Force stationed in Germany during WWII. He...

Ruth C. Buchholz

Ruth C. Buchholz

Mar 24, 2018

Buchholz, Ruth C. Age 93, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Corning Center in Corning, NY. Ruth was born in Williamsport, PA, on February 1, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cora (Trick) Blitz. Ruth was also predeceased by her husband, Frederick Buchholz Sr in 2005....

Larry P. Taylor

Larry P. Taylor

Mar 17, 2018

Taylor, Larry P. Age 74, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Corning Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1943 in Vandergrift, PA to the late Arthur and Margaret Taylor. He was predeceased by his brother, Arthur Taylor. Larry is survived by his son, Justin (Katy Hansen) Taylor of Elmira; daughter, Aiya Taylor of...

Virginia Butler

Virginia Butler

Mar 16, 2018

Butler, Virginia Age 86, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at home after an extended illness. She was born on July 12, 1931 in Queens, NY to the late John and Bertha (Schluter) Butler. Virginia was predeceased by a brother and a sister and special nephew, Paul Clark. She is survived by her sisters, Helen Clark...

James H. Iii Voorhees

James H. Iii Voorhees

Mar 8, 2018

VOORHEES, James Age 54, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, March 8, 2018. James was born in Urbana, NY on August 18, 1963 son of James H. Voorhees Jr. and Anna Forrester. Jim served in the US Marine Corps, serving two tours in the Beirut conflict. Jim worked for Cameron Fabrication Mfg. in Horseheads as a...

Pauline E. Kelly

Pauline E. Kelly

Feb 16, 2018

Kelly, Pauline E. Age 80, of Corning, NY, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. She was born in Corning, NY on June 30, 1937 to the late Houston and Cloie (Miles) Wilson. She was predeceased by her husband, Lynn Kelly, son, Richard Lippincott and brothers, Houston and Roy Wilson. Pauline is survived by her children, Cheryle (John) Brown of...

Lawrence M. Campbell

Lawrence M. Campbell

Feb 5, 2018

CAMPBELL, Lawrence M. Age 89, of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Lawrence was born on January 5, 1929 in Canton, PA, son of the late Winfield and Myrtle (Carol) Campbell. Lawrence was also predeceased by his wife, Aurella C. Campbell, longtime companion, Eloise Lisk, son, Mark Campbell and...

Paul R. Kirschke

Paul R. Kirschke

Jan 31, 2018

Kirschke, Paul R. Age 97, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Pinellas Park, FL. He was born on January 24, 1921 in Broomfield, NY to the late Max and Agnes Kirschke. He was predeceased by his wife Ellen (Lester) Kirschke in 1962. Paul is survived by his sons, Paul (Kathy) Kirschke Jr. and Michael (Kelley)...

Betty J. Crandall

Betty J. Crandall

Jan 27, 2018

CRANDALL, Betty J. Age 89, of Dundee, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Betty was born on August 26, 1928 in Hornell, NY, daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (Miller) Davis. Betty was also predeceased by her husband in 2006 and son, Jerry in 1960. Survivors include her daughter, Darlene (Emery) Kelly of Tyrone,...

Betty A. Miller

Betty A. Miller

Jan 25, 2018

MILLER, Betty A. Age 92, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, January 25, 2018. Betty was born in Rochester, NY daughter of the late Ely and Ethel (Agett) Mulliken. Betty retired as a teacher from the Odessa-Montour School District in Odessa, NY. She was a communicant of Our Lady of...

Hollis E. Wiltsie

Hollis E. Wiltsie

Jan 17, 2018

Wiltsie, Hollis E. Age 84, Lowman, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 10, 1933 to the late Arthur and Lois Wiltsie. He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Wiltsie and son, Danny Wiltsie. Hollis is survived by his children, Arthur (Debra) Wiltsie of Elmira, Shirley Scholtisek of Lowman and Cindy...

Lillian H. Bjorck

Lillian H. Bjorck

Jan 16, 2018

Bjorck, Lillian H. On January 16th, 2018, Lillian H. Bjorck, 83, Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother Grandmother, departed this dear life and joined our Lord to forever keep a watchful eye on her loved ones. After a brief illness, Lillian passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Lillian was born in 1934 in the small town of Lopez, PA....

Sheldon D. Sr. Perry

Sheldon D. Sr. Perry

Jan 9, 2018

PERRY, Sheldon D. Sr. Age 72, of Horseheads, NY passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2018 at the Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. Sheldon was born in Granville Summit, PA on August 6, 1945, son of the late Coley R. and Elsie (Pierce) Perry. Sheldon served his country in the US Army during Vietnam. He worked for the A&P Plant...

Walter A. Kastenhuber

Walter A. Kastenhuber

Dec 20, 2017

Kastenhuber, Walter A. Age 73, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Bethany Manor. He was born on April 18, 1944 in Elmira, NY to the late James and Eva (Ochab) Kastenhuber. Walter was predeceased by his sister, Mary Mudge. He is survived by his son, Robert Kastenhuber; self-adopted daughters, Janet Tolbert and Sherry Ram; brothers,...

Charlotte Griswold

Charlotte Griswold

Dec 5, 2017

GRISWOLD, Charlotte Age 90, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Charlotte was born in Sayre, PA on February 15, 1927, daughter of the late Frederick and Katharina (Grillmayer) Schadler. Charlotte was also predeceased by her husband, Holman “Bing” Griswold in 2013, sister, Mary Champion, brothers, Frederick and Max Schadler. Charlotte is survived...

Edwin Austin

Edwin Austin

Nov 24, 2017

Austin, Edwin C. Passed on to be with his sons, Scott and Baby Eddy and his beloved step-daughter, Elaine. He is survived by his wife of 43 ½ years, Betty Lou Austin; 2 step-daughters; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. The great-grandchildren here in Elmira were very close to him and he loved them dearly. He is also survived by his brother...

Timothy J. Parker

Timothy J. Parker

Nov 14, 2017

Timothy James Parker, Age 41, of Sayre PA, died unexpectedly November 14, 2017.  He was pre-deceased by several family members and is survived by his three children, Harley Didas, Timothy Parker II and Julia Parker; parents, Rose and Ernie Parker; estranged father, Paul Parker; siblings Anne Marie Foster (Shawn), Ernie Parker (Missy), Tom Parker (Dawn), Ammie Comfort (Joe), Bridgette Mattison-Snyder...

Mitchell E. White

Mitchell E. White

Oct 29, 2017

White, Mitchell E. Age 40, of Millport, passed away on October 29, 2017 in the comfort of his own home after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Mitchell was born on October 14, 1977 in Elmira, NY. He graduated from Horseheads High School and then joined the Marine Corps and was proud to serve his country. Mitchell stayed in...

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