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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...

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...

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