Curt L. Jr. Mcgriff
Dec 9, 2024
Curt L. McGriff Jr. Age 34, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2024. Curt was born in Elmira on March 20, 1990, son of Curt Sr. and Ruth (French) Mcgriff. Curt will always be known for his wonderful cooking ability and the love he shared for his family. Curt is survived by his mother, Ruth; sister, Miranda...
Henry R. Bennett Sr.
Dec 7, 2024
Bennett, Henry Sr. Age 80, of Erin, NY, passed away at home on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1944 in Elmira, NY to the late Francis and Martha (Dyer) Bennett. He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard, Francis Jr. and John Bennett and sister, Carol Rose. Henry is survived by his wife of 60 years,...
Cecil M. Bement
Dec 3, 2024
Bement, Cecil M. Age 84, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on February 26, 1940 in Millerton, PA to the late Maurice and Irene Bement. Cecil was predeceased by wives, Priscilla and Christine and siblings, Marcene Streeter, Marilyn Ferger, Vera Jean Reynolds and Robert Bement. He is...
Ronald A. Georgia Sr.
Dec 2, 2024
Georgia, Ronald Sr. Age 83, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away at home on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1941 in Auburn, NY. He is predeceased by his father and step-mother, Ralph and Myrtle Georgia. Ronald is survived by his wife, June Georgia; son, Ronald Georgia Jr.; daughter, Diane Elizabeth (Robert) VanDeusen; grandchildren, Hannah Pettit,...
Florence K. Colegrove
Dec 2, 2024
Florence Kendall Colegrove Age 89 of Elmira Heights, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2024. Florence was predeceased by her parents, Dorothy and Oliver Kendall, brother Oliver Kendall Jr., and her Dear husband of 46 years, William Colegrove. Florence is survived by three children: Allison (Lewis) Campbell of Clifton Park, NY, Allen Colegrove of Elmira Heights,...
Lynn Merrill
Nov 3, 2024
LYNN, Merrill Merrill Lynn, recently of Morton, PA, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 3, 2024, 17 days short of his 94th birthday. He was predeceased by Lydia T. Lynn, his wife of 64 and a half years. Merrill was born in White Deer, PA to Joy and Mary Lynn. Mary died...
Robert W. Miller
Oct 28, 2024
Robert W. Miller Age 82, of Corning, NY passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY on Monday, October 28, 2024. Robert was born in Elmira on November 17, 1941, son of the late George and Jane (Kelley) Miller. Robert was also predeceased by his siblings, Beverly Ripley and George Miller. Robert served his country in...
Christa J. Sonsire
Oct 24, 2024
**In Loving Memory of Christa Sonsire** With profound sadness and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Christa Sonsire, who died peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home in Elmira, New York, surrounded by those who loved her. Christa lived a vibrant, full life marked by adventure, passion, and an unmistakable warmth that touched all...
Karen A. Ruth
Oct 17, 2024
Karen Anne Ruth July 22nd, 1963 - October 17th, 2024 Karen Anne Ruth peacefully entered her heavenly home on October 17th, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. After a courageous four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, she faced her illness with remarkable strength and grace. Her unwavering spirit and the love of her family provided her comfort during her journey. Though...
Jeffrey L. Mikel
Oct 16, 2024
Mikel, Jeffrey L. "Squiggy" Age 68, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Corning Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1956 in Elmira, NY. Jeffrey is predeceased by his wife of 27 years, Stacey Lynne Mikel in 2022 and brothers, David and James Mikel. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Scot) Waters; step-sons,...
Cheryl A. Jackson
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...
Patricia Ann Labuda
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...
Richard W. Layton
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)...
Donald L. Holton Jr.
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,...
Vera L. Riopko
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....
Mariam F. Espey
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...
Sandra L. Fluman-Thompson
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...
Betty R. Hatfield
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....
Leonard R. Danna
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...
Doreen L. Hurlburt
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...
