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Arlene J. Woodruff

Arlene J. Woodruff

Oct 11, 2017

WOODRUFF, Arlene Age 79, of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Arlene was born in Elmira on January 26, 1938, daughter of the late Joseph and Lois (Breese) Bellinger. Arlene was also predeceased by her longtime companion, Glen Snyder. She is survived by her children, Lois Woodruff, Charles(Penny), Jeffrey (Judy) and Craig (Betty) Woodruff; 5 sisters and...

Rose M. Campanelli

Rose M. Campanelli

Oct 10, 2017

CAMPANELLI, Rose M. Age 104, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Rose was born in Corning, NY on September 30, 1913, daughter of the late Costantino and Nicolina (Russo) Campanelli. Rose was devoted to her Lord and family. Rose is survived by several nieces and nephews and...

Philip M. Brown

Philip M. Brown

Sep 30, 2017

Brown, Philip M. Age 74, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Elcor Health Services. He was born in Elmira, NY to the late John and Geraldine (Bergan) Brown Jr. He was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Brown and sisters, Ann Cox, Frances Janeski and Karen VanHouten. Philip is survived by his brother, Jack Brown; along...

Robert P. Sr. Rice

Robert P. Sr. Rice

Sep 7, 2017

RICE, Robert P. Age 84, of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. He was born in Elmira, son of the late George and Minnie (Burdick) Rice. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Minnie and son, Robert Jr, along with several siblings. Robert served his country in the US...

Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor

Sep 7, 2017

TAYLOR, Ann “Rev” Age 78, of Sayre, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Ann was born in Sayre on December 20, 1938, daughter of the late James and Bertha (Cramer) Hoose, also predeceased by her husband, Robert in 1984 and 4 sons. Ann was a longtime Minister for...

Robbin J. Walburn

Robbin J. Walburn

Sep 6, 2017

Walburn, Robbin Joseph “RobbyJoe” Born August 28, 1968 to James and Marjorie (Christian) Walburn passed away on September 6, 2017 after his last motorcycle ride. He was predeceased by his Dad on January 6, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Walburn of Elmira; brothers, James R. (MajaLis) Walburn, Timothy Duane (Robin) Walburn and Ricky L. (Diana) Walburn all...

June M. Evans

June M. Evans

Sep 5, 2017

EVANS, June M. Age 69, of Elmira, NY passed away at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. June is survived by her daughters, Colleen Mitchell and Sandi (Mark) Ellsworth; sons, Joseph (Brenda) Watson Jr., John (Melissa) Watson, Bambi Duane Griffin and Kenneth (Patience) Evans, Jr.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Larry (Robbi) Vanderpool...

Dorothy J. Wichtowski

Dorothy J. Wichtowski

Sep 1, 2017

Wichtowski, Dorothy J. Age 100, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Elcor Health Services. She was born in Elmira, NY on December 12, 1916 to the late Anthony and Josephine Kosloski. She was predeceased by her husband Leo Wichtowski, brother, Stanley Kosloske and sisters, Helen Stansfield, Agnes Richie, Frances Kosloski and Margaret Ryan. Dorothy...

Tabatha L. Beardslee

Tabatha L. Beardslee

Aug 21, 2017

BEARDSLEE, Tabatha Age 43, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Tabatha was born in Elmira on December 20, 1973, daughter of Leah Fisher and Timothy Castle. Tabatha is survived by her husband of 25 years, Dennis; daughters, Jessica (Brendan) Beardslee-Bassler and Kristen Beardslee; grandchildren, Mayson-Lee, Ellianna and...

Robin L. Wilson

Robin L. Wilson

Aug 8, 2017

WILSON, Robin L. Age 55, of Elmira, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her home in Elmira, NY. Robin was born in Corning, NY, daughter of the late Dewey and Carol (Ward) Richards. Robin was also predeceased by her grandparents, Donald and Verna Card in which raised Robin; father and mother in-law, Fred and Linda Lisk. Robin...

Margaret A. Rice

Margaret A. Rice

Jul 28, 2017

RICE, Margaret A. “Peggy” Age 76, of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Elcor Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads, NY. Margaret was born in Jersey Shore, PA on December 28, 1940, daughter of the late Howard and Margaret (Young) Beck. Margaret retired from the City of Elmira Dept. of Public Works after many years of...

Gloria F. Goldsmith

Gloria F. Goldsmith

Jul 28, 2017

GOLDSMITH, Gloria F. Age 70, of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. Gloria was born in Elmira on August 9, 1946, daughter of Ernest Sr. and Jennie (Cook) Tyson. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Karen (John) Bowman; grandchildren, Teri, Corey, Tyler, Heaven, Aaron and David; great grandchildren, Carson, Jordon, Glenn...

Elayne M. Everett

Elayne M. Everett

Jul 27, 2017

Everett, Elayne M. Our beloved mother and daughter Elayne, age 57, of Elmira, NY, passed into a world where life has no time and where comfort and care with Jesus is endless…… Elayne’s body is now peacefully at rest and with us knowing that she is in God’s hands for eternity. Elayne will be laid to rest in the Sly...

Torsten H. Snell

Torsten H. Snell

Jul 19, 2017

Snell, Torsten H. “Hokan” Age 80, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on May 26, 1937 in Finland. Hokan is survived by his wife of 48 years, Glady Snell; children, Sharon Mausteller, Paul (Sharon) Bennett, David (Linda) Bennett, Joseph (Barbara) Bennett and Marilyn Hefner; 18 grandchildren and...

Linda R. Danks

Linda R. Danks

Jul 3, 2017

DANKS, Linda R. Age 77, formerly of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at the Reading Hospital in Reading, PA. Linda was born in Elmira on January 11, 1940, daughter of the late Ray and Esther (Bennett) Danks. She was also predeceased by her nephew, Mark Steven Touschner and brother-in-law, Francis V. Touschner. Linda is survived by...

James J. Beckhorn

James J. Beckhorn

Jun 21, 2017

BECKHORN, James J. Age 58, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Johnson City, TN. James was born in France on January 8, 1959, son of George Beckhorn and Ethel C. Moss. James was also predeceased by his brother, Robert Beckhorn and step-father, Paul Moss. James attended Thomas Edison High School and served his...

Gerald R. Brown

Gerald R. Brown

Jun 20, 2017

Brown, Gerald R. Age 78, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 after a courageous battle with an extended illness at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was born on November 29, 1938 in Elmira, NY to the late John and Geraldine (Bergan) Brown Jr. Jerry was predeceased by his sisters, Ann Cox, Frances Janeski and Karen VanHouten....

Veronica F. Hamula

Veronica F. Hamula

Jun 20, 2017

Hamula, Veronica F. Age 94, crossed over peacefully early Tuesday morning at her home in South Carolina with family at her bedside. She was administered the Sacrament of Last Rites by Fr. Sandy McDonald of St. John Neuman Roman Catholic Church, Columbia on Monday afternoon. A funeral Mass will take place at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on...

Patricia J. Vanslyke

Patricia J. Vanslyke

Jun 18, 2017

VanSlyke, Patricia Born on July 22, 1951, the beloved wife of Lee VanSlyke, passed away at home after a courageous battle with Liver Cancer. Survivors include her daughters, Lynda VanSlyke and Dina Overbey; granddaughter, Danielle VanSlyke; great-granddaughter, Dilyn Brewer; sisters, Judy (David) Noteboom and Eleanor (Frank) Parker; brother, Santo (Bev) Polizzi; sisters-in-law, Nadine (Charles) Freer and family, Mary Lou (Frank)...

Francis Sr. Smith

Francis Sr. Smith

May 31, 2017

SMITH, Francis E. Sr. Age 74, of Pine Valley, NY passed away on May 31, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Francis was born in Elmira on December 21, 1942, son of the late Wilber and Cecelia (Mehalke) Smith. Francis was also predeceased by his brother, Albert and sister, Maryann. Francis is survived by his wife,...

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