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Harry J. Sr. Edwards
Mar 13, 2024
EDWARDS, Harry J. Sr. Age 80, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira. Harry was born in Ovid, NY on July 1, 1943, son of the late Eddy and Marion (Brown) Edwards. Harry retired from the Elmira Correctional Facility in Elmira after many dedicated years as a correctional...
Larry E. Smith
Mar 8, 2024
Smith, Larry E. Age 72, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on August 23, 1951 in Elmira, NY. He was predeceased by his father, Lawrence Smith and brother, Gary Smith. Larry is survived by his wife, Ann (Berger) Smith; daughters, Gretchyn (Daniel) Bedard and Sarah (Steven) Moye;...
Francisca D. Lopez
Mar 4, 2024
Lopez, Francisca D. Age 53, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on September 3, 1970 in Canandaigua, NY to the late Jose Lopez Sr. and Arlene (Lafler) Seemer. Francisca was predeceased by her fiancé, Michael Calderon, sister, Sheila DeVos and brother, Jose Lopez Jr. She is survived...
Leon A. Dean Sr.
Feb 22, 2024
Dean, Leon A. Sr. Age 86, of Elmira, NY, passed away on February 22, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 24, 1937 in Elmira, NY to the late Leon and Ruth (Scott) Dean. Leon was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Catherine, daughter Mary Lou and son, Richard. He is survived...
Ruth G. Hrasdzira
Feb 21, 2024
Ruth G. Hrasdzira (Orlousky - Scott) Age 81, of Big Flats, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Guthrie Corning Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1942, in Elmira, NY. Ruth was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 43 years, Roger. Ruth is survived by her children, Tony (Kim), Glen, and Mary Lisa; stepchildren Roger M.,...
Joseph C. Horton
Feb 16, 2024
Joseph C. Horton, Age 58, 0f Elmira, NY passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Joseph was born in Elmira on February 20, 1965, son of the late Kenneth and Ann (Sullivan) Horton. Joseph retired from Willard Correctional Facility after many years as correctional officer. He is survived by his loving wife,...
James T. Towner
Feb 13, 2024
Towner, James T. Age 83, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was born on October 9, 1940 in Elmira, NY to the late Francis and Shirley (Kiper) Towner. James was predeceased by his brother, Donald Towner and sister, Joanne Rich. He is survived by his wife, Joan Towner of...
Elsie Mae Pallone
Feb 5, 2024
Pallone, Elsie Mae Age 67, of Alpine, NY, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Panama City, Panama on January 5, 1957 to the late Arthur and Elsie (Laninger) Tyler Sr. Elsie is survived by her husband, William Pallone of Alpine; sons, Peter Tyler of DE and Philip Whitehead of...
Henry E. Ginnetti
Jan 30, 2024
Henry E. Ginnetti Age 96, of Breesport, N.Y., formerly of Elmira, N.Y. and Lackawanna, N.Y. passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at home. He was the son of the late Carmine and Carmela (DiMasi) Ginnetti. Henry is survived by daughter, Phyllis Dahlhaus and son, Ronald (Christine) Ginnetti; six grandchildren, Michelle (John) Adams, Brent (Tracey) Dahlhaus, Michael Ginnetti, Rev. Fr....
Donovon M. Nichols
Jan 19, 2024
NICHOLS, Donovon M. AKA (Dawn Estrore) Age 22, of Spencer, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2024. Donovon was born in Elmira, NY on April 3, 2001, son of Jacob and Amanda (Nichols) Fretz. He is survived by his parents, sisters, Alana Nichols and Isabella Fretz; brother, Nathan Martin; maternal grandmother, Mary Nichols; paternal grandparents, Robert and MaryAnn...
Curt L. Mcgriff
Jan 18, 2024
McGriff, Curt L. Age 66, of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2024 as he was comforted by his loving family at bedside. Curt was born on June 21, 1957 in Titusville, FL, son of Jack and Dorothy (Taylor) McGriff. Curt is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ruth; mother, Dorothy McGriff; daughter,...
Joy L. Wheeler
Jan 17, 2024
Joy Lynn Wheeler Age 58, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2024 in Elmira. Joy was born in Elmira on September 24, 1965. Joy was the daughter of James and Diane (Stahle) Weaver. No services listed presently for Joy.
Lawrence Kelly
Jan 4, 2024
KELLY, Lawrence A. Age 84, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Larry was born on August 19, 1939 in Elmira, son of the late Jesse and Mary (Bush) Kelly. He was also predeceased by his wife, Patricia in 2008 and daughter, Cynthia Kelly in 2021. Larry enjoyed...
Judith G. Girardi
Jan 4, 2024
Girardi, Judith G. Age 79, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. Judith was born in Elmira, NY on September 23, 1944, daughter of the late Lester and Marion (Ellison) Besley. Judith will always be remembered for being a wonderful wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt to many nieces and...
Floyd W. Coleman Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
With heavy hearts the children of Floyd Winston Coleman, Jr announce the passing of their beloved father. Winston, a pillar of strength and independence, peacefully passed away at the age of 99, just two months before he would have celebrated his centennial milestone. He departed this world leaving behind a legacy etched in determination and resilience. Born March 21, 1924...
Joyce M. Coolbaugh
Jan 2, 2024
Joyce Coolbaugh Age 85, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Joyce was born on October 4, 1938 in Elmira, daughter of the late Bernard and Genivieve (Coats) Nichols. She was also predeceased by her husband, John in 2021. Joyce retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira after...
Joyce M. Shutt
Jan 1, 2024
Joyce M. Shutt Age 90, of Elmira, NY passed away on January 1, 2024. Joyce was an adored grandmother and mother that gained her wings and walked home with the angels. Joyce was born in Elmira, NY on May 15, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Ethel (Garvey) Dacey. Joyce married the love of her life,...
Edward E. Mitchell
Dec 26, 2023
Mitchell, Edward E. Age 67, of Big Flats, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on June 17, 1956 in Elmira, NY to the late Edward Mitchell and Lillian (Watts) Tomei. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany (John) Mitchell; grandson, Joshua Mitchell; brother, Daniel (Janet) Mitchell; sister, Patricia Mitchell;...
Kd L. Timerman
Dec 24, 2023
Timerman, Kd L. Age 43, of Horseheads, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at home. She was born on December 17, 1980 in Elmira, NY. Kd is survived by her children, Ethan Timerman and Ryleigh Westfall; mother, Cloie (Dave) Yerkes; brother, Kyle (Brandi) Yerkes; uncle, Howie (Candy) Soule; aunts, Dawn (Larry) Colton and Marsha Rose; nephews and...
Daniel L. Wood
Dec 21, 2023
Daniel L. Wood Age 63, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Daniel was born in Elmira on January 5, 1960, son of the late Stanley and Lavera (Shock) Wood. Daniel is survived by his children, Denee Marr and Daniel D. Wood; grandchildren, DeShonn, Nayden and Mykol; sisters,...
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