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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,...

Joseph W. Sr. Brannaka

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donald B. Coyles

Donald B. Coyles

Feb 24, 2017

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