Obituaries

Oct 12, 2024

Cheryl A. Jackson Age 72, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira. Cheryl was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 3, 1952, daughter of the late Samuel and Dorothy (Dixon) Jackson. Cheryl is survived by her children, Rashana Johnson and Tavaughn “TJ” (Melinda) Johnson; grandchildren, Jayden Johnson, Minniyah...

Oct 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patricia (Pat) Ann Labuda. Pat was born in Elmira, NY, lived in Rockville, MD for 50 years and died in Miami, FL at the age of 81. Pat graduated from Buffalo State University in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in special education and taught children with special needs in...

Oct 9, 2024

Richard W. Layton “PAPPY” Age 78, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Richard was born in Johnstown, PA on June 2, 1946, son of the late Bert and Emma (Coleman) Layton. Richard served in the US Marines during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Steve)...

Sep 22, 2024

Holton, Donald L. Jr. Age 66, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1958 in Elmira, NY to the late Donald and Kathleen (Kimball) Holton Sr. Don is survived by his domestic partner, Jessica Corder; children, DJ (Jessica) Holton and Kathy (Josh) Vaughan and their mother, Kate Favata; grandchildren,...

Sep 21, 2024

Riopko, Vera L. Age 95, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was born on May 27, 1929 in Elmira Heights, NY to the late Palikarp and Mary (Zeedock) Kashuba. Vera was predeceased by her husband, Harry “Tiny” Riopko, son, Mark Riopko and brothers, Leonard Holchuk and Raymond Holchuck....

Sep 11, 2024

Espey, Mariam (Bobbi) F. Mt Laurel, NJ age 94, passed away 9/11/2024. Originally from Elmira, she was born 5/1/1930 to Dougall and Agnes (Golata) Espey. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Dougall H Espey, and her sister Kathleen McMahon. She is survived by her sister, Margaret (Peggy) E Stowell, nieces and nephews, Ellen McLaughlin, Mary Sochacki (TJ), Ann...

Sep 6, 2024

Passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on January 23, 1953, in Elmira, NY to the late Elmer T. and Marjorie E. (Cuer)Fluman. She was a 1970 graduate of Southside High School. Sandra held various jobs in the community, such as managing Sugar Creek stores, a CNA at Bethany Manor and as a Food...

Aug 23, 2024

Hatfield, Betty R. Age 104, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was born on August 7, 1920 in Ridgeway, PA to the late Rollin and Ruth (Dickey) Reed. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Grover Hatfield, son, Bruce Hatfield, brothers, J. Franklin, Charles and Max Reed and sisters, Kathryn Cowart and Helen Olson....

Aug 18, 2024

Leonard "Lenny" Robert Danna, aged 70, passed away on August 18, 2024, in Olean, New York after an extended illness. Born on June 2,1954, in Elmira, New York, Lenny was the beloved son of the late Leonard Palmer Danna and Marian Frances (Gunshaw) Danna. Lenny grew up in Horseheads, attending St. Mary Our Mother School and later graduated from Horseheads...

Aug 18, 2024

Doreen L. Hurlburt Age 81, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  Doreen was born in Elmira on April 3, 1943, daughter of the late Vernon and Doris (Wagner) Luckey. She was also predeceased by her sister, Mary McMellen and brother, Louis Cowan. Doreen is survived by her...

Aug 12, 2024

Bablo, Patricia I. Age 90, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira. Patricia was born in Corning, NY on August 7, 1934, daughter of the late George and Helen (Petro) Bablo. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Elizabeth Currie and Cecelia Hoover. Patricia retired as an LPN...

Aug 7, 2024

Komer, Maryann Age 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Elmira, NY on May 17, 1957 to the late Michael and Mary Komer. Maryann was formerly a resident of ARC and recently a resident of Able2 in Horseheads. All are invited to attend a funeral service for Maryann on...

Aug 5, 2024

Sharon L. Appleton Age 54, of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Sharon was born in Waverly, NY on November 19, 1969, daughter of the late Lewis and Pearl Sherman. She is survived by her daughters, Angel, Cheyenne and Tracy Appelton. A celebration of Sharon’s life will take place...

Aug 1, 2024

Jul 5, 2024

Hadley, Jon R. Age 41, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born on April 1, 1983 in Elmira, NY. Jon was predeceased by his father, William Hadley and uncle, Dale Vanderpool. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Hadley; aunts, Penny Stilson, Linda (Dick) Beach, Cindy (Keith) Welliver, Tina (Tracy Brown) Jancovic and...

Jun 30, 2024

Walburn, Timothy D. Age 63, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1960 in Elmira, NY. Tim was predeceased by his father, James Walburn and his brothers, Robbin and James Walburn. He is survived by his wife, Robin Walburn; mother, Marjorie Walburn; son, Timothy (Lysa) Walburn; step-children, Keith Duryea, Korey...

Jun 29, 2024

Carl O. Bombarger Jr. Age 91, passed away at the Elderwood Nursing facility in Waverly NY during the early morning hours of June 29th. A lifelong resident of the Elmira area, Carl was born on Pattinson Street and lived for many years on Sullivan Street with his wife, Agnes, where they raised four children. Carl was preceded in death by...

Jun 28, 2024

Donald L. Schrom Age 84, of Elmira, NY. We are saddened to announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend on June 28, 2024. Recently having reached his 84th birthday, our father and friend was born June 25,1940, the son of Beatrice and Lawrence Schrom, Don lived his life as an exemplar of devotion to...

Jun 26, 2024

Wenck, Silver D. Age 55, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased by her father, Robert Soule and brother, Gary Soule. Silver is survived by her husband, Clifford Wenck; mother, Louise Soule; sons, Shane (Autumn Vanderpool) Wenck and Brian Wenck; daughter, Cheyenne (Chris Salter) Wenck; brothers, Tom,...

Jun 25, 2024

Santulli, Daniel Age 72, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on April 12, 1952 in Albion, MI to the late Joseph and Eunice (Bailey) Santulli. Daniel was predeceased by his sons, Daniel and David Santulli and siblings, Pansy Paulo, John Santulli and Josephine Santulli. He is...