Obituaries

Dec 13, 2023

Peacefully in his sleep, Stephen (Steve) W. Burger passed away on December 13, 2023. He was 80 years old. Steve is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judith (Judy) A. Burger, his daughters Sharon Bois and Kari Cairone, and their husbands and children Mike, Elizabeth, Trevor, and Eric Bois, and Steve, Anna, Ella, and Mia Cairone. Also surviving are...

Dec 11, 2023

Horton, Myles P. Age 70, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on December 11, 2023. He was born in Towanda, PA on December 26, 1952 to the late Myles and Claire (Giovagnorio) Horton. Myles was predeceased by his sister, Sheryl Kellerman. He is survived by his brother, Verne (Melissa) Horton of OH and brother-in-law, Mark Kellerman of OH; along with several...

Nov 27, 2023

Richard D. Johnson Age 52, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023. Richard was born in Urbana, NY on June 22, 1971, son of Preston and Caroline (McLean) Johnson. Additional obituary information will be posted at a later date.

Nov 24, 2023

Damian A. Montanez Age 50, of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Damian was born in Springfield, MA on April 2, 1973, son of Gumercindo Rios Lisboa and Gladys Montanez. Damian was predeceased by his father, Gumercindo and his sister, Elida Rios Montanez. He is survived by his daughters,...

Nov 22, 2023

Mary A. Isaac Age 44, of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Mary was born in Mansfield, OH on November 28, 1978, daughter of Leonard and Brenda (Northover) Isaac. Mary was predeceased by her father, Leonard, grandmother, Marjorie Northover, niece, Alyssa Isaac and nephew, Bobby. She is survived by...

Nov 17, 2023

Moss, Jane V. Age 88, of Elmira, NY, formerly of the state of Virginia departed this life on Friday, November 17, 2023 in Horseheads, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, sisters and brothers in her home state of Virginia and a sister in Elmira, NY. Jane is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Moss; children, Geoffrey Luckett,...

Nov 12, 2023

Issing, Linda P. Age 81, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on July 26, 1942 in Mt. Vernon, NY to the late Einar and Florence (Rudge) Sorenson. Linda was predeceased by her husband Walter Issing, brothers, Edward and Charles Sorenson and sister, Dorothy Maciewski. She is survived...

Nov 10, 2023

John R Brimmer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, John R. Brimmer, who left us on Friday, November 10th at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was 63 years old. "Brims", as he was fondly called by friends, was born on June 23, 1960 to William Brimmer (deceased) and Nancy...

Nov 10, 2023

Nov 8, 2023

Elmer Cherokee Barrett (Sonny) Age 69, of Lockwood, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Elmer was born on March 18, 1954 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Pauline May Hults Barrett Conley and Elwood Recer Barrett. Elmer comes from a family of nine children. Elmer is survived by his sisters, Louise...

Nov 7, 2023

John T. Shaffer Jr. Age 66, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2023 in Elmira. John was born in Elmira on July 2, 1957, son of the late John T. Shaffer Sr. and Helen (Bush) Shaffer. John is survived by his siblings, Patrick, Diane M Shaffer Dunn, William, Philip, Gerald, Dawn and Hope. Special thoughts to Andy...

Nov 1, 2023

Rumsey, Edith L. Age 93, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was born on December 18, 1929 in Elkland, PA to the late Ralph and Alice (Binkey) King. Edith was predeceased by her husband, Harold Rumsey, son, Jay Rumsey, granddaughter, Heidi Drake and 8 brothers and sisters. She is...

Oct 31, 2023

Taft, Brandon J. Age 26, of Elmira, NY, passed away very unexpected on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1997 in Elmira, NY to Jodi Austin and James Taft. Brandon graduated from Elmira Free Academy with high honors and was goalie for the EFA Lacrosse team. He completed the Criminal Justice Program at BOCES. Brandon was...

Oct 29, 2023

Mom did not want to go. She loved being here on earth. Rosemary was surrounded by her family and beloved pets, while taking her final breath on October 29, 2023. She passed away peacefully as our hearts began to sing; for Jesus called mother home and gave her, her wings. Her Parents Cecil and Vonda Davison gave our family a...

Oct 25, 2023

James D. Eastwood Jr. Age 65, of Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023 at the Elcor Nursing Facility in Horseheads. James was born on May 1, 1958 in Heidelburg, Germany. James worked as a farmer in the Addison, NY area for many years. He enjoyed nature and everything life offered. There will be no services held for...

Oct 19, 2023

Lewis, Coralea C. Age 65, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 after a courageous month-long battle at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center with family and hospital staff by her side. She was born on November 28, 1957 in Elmira, NY to the late Leon Levi Cody and Barbara (Parke) McCartney. She is predeceased by her step-father,...

Oct 10, 2023

BURLEW-(Titsworth), Donald Age 96, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Donald was born in Elmira, NY on June 19, 1927. He was predeceased by his parents, Boyd Sr. and Ada Titsworth, sisters, Mary Kenyon, Dora Davenport and Dorothy Lawson, brothers, Herman, Ernest, Edward and Boyd Jr. Titsworth. wife, Dorothy Goff in 2008 and son, Andrew Rumsmoke. Donald served in...

Oct 9, 2023

Antonia M. Molina, Age 55, of Elmira, NY, after a short fight with pancreatic cancer, peacefully went home to be with the Lord and her family who preceded her on Monday, October 9, 2023. Antonia was born in Elmira on March 23, 1968 the daughter of the late Ishmael and Norma (Williams) Molina. She was a bright spirit who brought...

Oct 4, 2023

Anita A. Seymour-Pearson Age 47, of Horseheads, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1976 in Elmira, NY. Anita is survived by her fiancé, Joel Pearson; mother, Darlene Ketter and father, Paul Seymour; children, Samantha LaRow and Hunter LaRow; step-children, Kara Pearson, Dylan Pearson, Khloe Pearson and Nicholas Pearson; brother, Paul...

Oct 1, 2023

Darel F. Hammond Age 52, of Elmira, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1970 in Elmira, NY. Darel was predeceased by his brother, Dale Hammond. He is survived by his children, Lindsey Hammond and Devin Hammond; father, Gene Hammond; mother, Mary Rouille; sister, Jennifer Rouille; brothers, Todd Hammond and Christopher...