Obituaries

Apr 11, 2025

Linda Ellen Wright, a long-time resident of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully of natural causes on the morning of April 11, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 82.

She was born in Elmira, NY to Marcus and Helen (Eaton) Wright on March 4, 1943. She found her passion at a young age and...

Apr 11, 2025

Ann M. Davis, Age 90, of Southport, NY, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at home with her loving family at her side. Ann was born January 31, 1935 in Syracuse, NY, daughter of the late Clyde and Leah (Gero) Murrock. She was a graduate of Syracuse Schools.  Ann was dedicated to her family and worked hard to care...

Apr 9, 2025

It is with a heavy heart and immense sadness that we share the loss of our sweet baby girl, Zaria Saint, who was born with the angels on April 9, 2025. Though her time with us was short, we are still blessed with an immeasurable amount of joy that she brought into our world upon her arrival.

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Mar 14, 2025

Allan G. Unger, age 87, of Big Flats, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Seneca View Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. Allan was born November 15, 1937 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, son of the late Edward and Ruth (Walters) Unger. He served his country in the US Army. Later he graduated from...

Mar 12, 2025

Betty Eleanor Carney, a native of Elmira, NY and resident of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was 61 years old.

Betty was an unforgettable woman who was always so proud of her accomplishments. She would often tell of her younger life prior to living at the Arc. She worked at McDonalds...

Mar 10, 2025

Mark B. Weaver, Age 70 of Golden Glow, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Mark was born February 26, 1955 in Kentucky. The son of Norris Weaver and the late Mary Lou (Coe) Weaver. Mark was also predeceased by his brother Dave Weaver in 2021 and his grandmother Florence Weaver in 2005....

Mar 8, 2025

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, LuAnn “Robin” (VonNeida) Rhode, age 69, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving children, niece, and family, following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

LuAnn was born June 13, 1955, in Elmira, to Harry VonNeida and Mildred (Rinker) Furman. She graduated from Southside High School in 1973 and worked after high...

Mar 5, 2025

Robert T. Hyde, a native of Elmira, NY and resident of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on March 5, 2025. He was 78 years old.

Robert graduated from Southside High School in 1965. He then served in the US Navy from 1966-1970, and went on to serve as a Captain in the US Coast Guard. He later...

Feb 28, 2025

Corey Allen-Joseph Stevens, a native of Merritt Island, FL and resident of Elmira, NY, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on February 28, 2025. He was a student at BOCES and a talented athlete. He loved his time playing with the Upstate Legends, 607 Panthers, and the Southern Tier Kraken, now the Southern Tier Cobras, and was looking forward to...

Feb 27, 2025

Myra Elizabeth “Bethie” Thomas Elston Morris, a native of Elmira, NY and resident of Lowman, NY passed away on February 27, 2025. She was 91 years old.

Myra was the eldest child of the late Harold and Myra (Bennett) Thomas. She finished eighth grade at Hendy Avenue School in Elmira, and graduated high school at Elmira Free...

Feb 26, 2025

Janet Baxter (née Clift), a cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Born into humble beginnings, Janet’s 98 remarkable years were a tapestry of love, grit, and perseverance. Her eclectic journey led her from nursing to ministry, entrepreneurship, and business ownership, reflecting her innate curiosity and bravery to flout convention. With a...

Feb 26, 2025

Christopher Jude Lockwood, age 77, arrived on Fiddler's Green on February 26, 2025.

Born September 17, 1947, in Elmira, NY, he was the eldest of the three children of the late Irene Sowa Lockwood and Frederick Philip Lockwood. He was raised by his mother in Elmira and graduated from Elmira Free Academy.  On May 17, 1967, at...

Feb 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Lynda Marlene Freeman Warner passed away on February 23, 2025 at home.  Lynda was 84 years old.  She made her home in Gillett and Coryland, PA.

Lynda was born the eldest child of Lynn DeLay and Margaret Arlene Collum Freeman.  Her family moved to Gillett when she was...

Feb 22, 2025

Darrell L. Stansfield, a native and resident of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was 66 years old.  He was a talented mechanic who loved tinkering with his prized truck. He also enjoyed fishing and had a special talent with landscaping.

He was preceded in death by: his parents Bernard and Helen (Jestin)...

Feb 17, 2025

Virginia June Brubaker Gustin, formerly of Elmira, NY passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, peacefully of natural causes at the home of her daughter Vicki Murphy in Shaftsbury, VT. June is now reunited with her beloved husband William Lawrence ‘Bill” Gustin who died on May 24, 2003.

She was born on November 14, 1923 at Stevenson Township,...

Feb 17, 2025

Donald F. Holmes, Age 82 of Millerton, PA passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at home with his family at his side. Don was born March 8, 1942 in Elmira, NY son of the late Claude J. and Alice V. (Jones) Holmes. He attended local schools and following graduation from high school he and the former Viriginia A. (Treadeau)...

Feb 9, 2025

Beverly Ann (Harchison) Allen, 89, a native and life-long resident of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025.  She was born June 4, 1935 to the late Frank and Therese (Costello) Harchison.  On October 25, 1969 she married the love of her life, the late Donald F. Allen.  She spent the next 50 years happily by his...

Feb 9, 2025

Mary B. (Lane) McCarthy, Age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at home. Mary was born February 5, 1944 in Elmira, daughter of the late John and Madeline (Halliday) Lane. She was in the class of 1962 at Southside High School and prior to retirement worked as a library aide with the Elmira City School District at...

Feb 9, 2025

Jean Mikel, a native and resident of Elmira, NY passed away on February 9, 2025 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

Jean was preceded in death by: her parents -Robert and Jean (Vail) Denson; her sisters Kathy and Debbie; her brother-in-law Jeff Mikel and his wife Stacey; and her beloved husband of 48 years, James E. Mikel....

Feb 8, 2025

Timothy M. Robertson, 61, of Bath, NY passed into eternal peace and healing while surrounded by family on February 8, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born Timothy W. Cole, Tim was the son of Melanie (Robertson) Cole and the late Warren D. Cole. He was employed by many firms throughout his life,...