Obituaries

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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...

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,...

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...