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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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Joseph W. Sr. Brannaka
May 20, 2017
BRANNAKA, Joseph W. Sr. Age 60, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Joseph was born in Elmira on January 25, 1957, son of the late Emerson and Rose (Toti-Recouper) Brannaka. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Thomas and John Brannaka. Joseph is survived by the love...
Lawrence R. Sr. “Mack” Mcbride
May 18, 2017
MCBRIDE, Lawrence R. Sr. “Mack” Age 79, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Larry was born in Elmira, NY on October 25, 1937, son of the late Arthur and Dora (Titsworth) McBride Sr. Larry was also predeceased by his brother, Arthur McBride Jr... Larry served his county...
Nate R. Williams
May 10, 2017
Williams, Nathaniel R. Age 28, of Elmira, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born in Elmira, NY on July 12, 1988. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Hollister; father, John Bryerton; children, Maddison and Keagan Williams and their mother, Nicole Lambert; brother, Jonathan (Nicole Yeakel) Williams; girlfriend, Amy Viera and his soon to...
William L. Shaw
May 8, 2017
SHAW, William L. Age 91, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away at home on Monday, May 08, 2017. William was born in Elmira Heights on April 28, 1926, son of the late Justus and Bertha (Hill) Shaw. William was also predeceased by his sisters, Ellen Willett and Barbara Grabowski, brother, Richard Shaw. William served his county in the US Marines...
Louis N. Tamara
May 5, 2017
Tamara, Louis N. Age 70, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 25, 1946 in Elmira, NY to the late Louis M. and Patricia (Liberatore) Tamara. He was predeceased by his sister, Patricia Russick and father and mother-in-law,...
Constance Cunningham
Mar 25, 2017
CUNNINGHAM, Constance E. “Connie” Longo. It is with much grief and sorrow that we announce the passing of Connie on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the age of 70. She passed away at her home after an extended illness, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born on July 5, 1946 in Corning, NY, the daughter of Patricia Phelps. Connie...
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