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Leah Sanderson

Leah Sanderson

Apr 18, 2024

Sanderson, Leah Age 43, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Leah was a longtime resident of Able 2 in Horseheads, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service for Leah on Tuesday, April 23rd at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Raymond L. Audinwood

Raymond L. Audinwood

Apr 18, 2024

Audinwood, Raymond L. Age 71, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born on July 18, 1952 in Corning, NY to the late Harry and Ruth (McAllister) Audinwood. Raymond was predeceased by his brothers, George, Gary and Earl Audinwood. He is survived by his brothers, Harry (Louise) Audinwood, Bill Audinwood and Fred Audinwood; sister,...

Douglas G. Bauman

Douglas G. Bauman

Apr 8, 2024

Douglas G. Bauman, Age 84, of Elmira, NY, rode the Eclipse to Glory on April, 8th, 2024, after losing his fight with ALS. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl F. and Josephine (Sullivan) Bauman, along with siblings, Carl Jr., Rose (Theresa), Francis, Frank, Beverly, Lena and Phyllis,...

Terrance R. Shutt

Terrance R. Shutt

Apr 8, 2024

Terrance ”Terry” Shutt passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 8, 2024 at home. Terry was born in Elmira on December 18, 1954 to George and Joyce Darcy Shutt. Terry was the owner of Danny’s Body & Fender Shop, 310 Old Corning Rd, Elmira Heights. He was known as the best auto body man in...

Virginia M. Butray

Virginia M. Butray

Apr 4, 2024

Butray, Virginia “Ginny” (Kent) Age 92, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Absolut Care of Three Rivers. Ginny was born on December 11, 1931 to the late Mary (Sullivan) and Dean Kent. Ginny was artistic, beautiful, clever, funny and a loving daughter, mother, wife, aunt, cousin and friend. She was a very talented artist who...

George A. Phillips

George A. Phillips

Mar 22, 2024

George A. Phillips, age 85, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Friday, March 22nd, 2024, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. George was born in Grampian, PA, son of the late Henry and Kathryn (Schubert) Phillips. George was predeceased by his sisters, Barbara Phillips and Mary (Phillips) Smeal and her husband Bill Smeal. George was employed...

Robert R. Dietrich Sr.

Robert R. Dietrich Sr.

Mar 21, 2024

Dietrich, Robert R. Sr. Age 83, of Lowman, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Elderwood Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born on November 5, 1940 in Blossburg, PA to the late Glenn and Norma Dietrich. He was predeceased by his brothers, Bill and Ronald Deitrick and sister, Barbara Braunbeck. Robert is survived by his son, Robert (Sunny)...

Madeleine Pabis

Madeleine Pabis

Mar 21, 2024

Pabis, Madeleine Age 84, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Beverly, MA on October 11, 1939 to the late John and Irene (Walsh) Burns. She was predeceased by her husband, Arnold Pabis Sr., siblings, Barbara Snyder, John Burns, Paul Burns and Michael Burns and grandson, Michael...

Steven L. Pietro

Steven L. Pietro

Mar 16, 2024

Steven Lee Pietro Age 69, of Elmira, New York, after a courageous and hard-fought year-long battle with cancer he passed away peacefully with his wife, Debbie at his side on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Steve was born in Sayre, PA on March 15, 1955, son of the late Adelbert and Henrietta (Corner) Pietro. After graduation...

Sharon M. Champion

Sharon M. Champion

Mar 14, 2024

CHAMPION, Sharon Age 76, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Sharon was born in Corning, NY on December 12, 1947, daughter of the late Leon and Verna (Clark) Sturdivant. Sharon was also predeceased by her husband, Lester Champion Sr. in 2019, son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and...

Harry J. Sr. Edwards

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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