Obituaries

Sep 6, 2023

Robin L. VanHouten Age 78, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Robin was born on April 21, 1945 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and June (Doland) Collum. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Wayne VanHouten; daughter, Jennifer (Thomas) Keenan; son,...

Aug 26, 2023

Coleman, Edward Joseph Jr. "Ed" "Eddie" age 38, of Pine City, NY passed away at the Cleveland Clinic, Saturday August 26th, 2023. He was born in Elmira, NY.  Ed was predeceased by his parents: Edward Sr. and Linda (Dailey) Coleman.  Ed is survived by his wife, Sara (Roush) Coleman; sons, Carter and Ethan; brother, Jason (Melanie) Coleman all of...

Aug 25, 2023

Marilyn Louise Wood July 28, 1930 – August 25, 2023

Marilyn Louise Wood, Age 93, of Big Flats, NY, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Allan L. Wood; Her parents: Delmar and Agnes Jones; Granddaughter: Melissa Beth...

Aug 22, 2023

David A. Sherman, born on December 28, 1947 in Elmira, NY, leaves a legacy of love and dedication to his family and the local community. He impacted many lives through his unwavering commitment to helping children gain confidence in their abilities and their importance in the world. Dave died unexpectedly on August 22, 2023, at the age of 75,...

Aug 6, 2023

Michelle M. Mitsch-Galpin Age 73 of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at home, very unexpectedly. Michelle was born on November, 14, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of the late Eleanor and Henry Mitsch, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle (Steve) Counterman; granddaughter, Alisha; grandson, Stephen (DeeDee); great-grandson, Zac; great-granddaughter, Julia; brother, Dennis...

Jul 29, 2023

Mary Lou Watson, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 29, 2023 in Horseheads, NY.  She was born in Corning NY, January 20, 1943. Mary Lou was predeceased by her parents, Wesley and Edith McChesney and her husband, John Watson.  She is survived by her son Timothy Watson and his wife, Cherie Watson, and her two beloved grandsons,...

Jul 24, 2023

Angel L. Rummings was born on August 6, 1973 and passed on July 24, 2023.  Angel’s death was very unexpected, even though she had a prolonged ailment.  She went to her heavenly home into the loving arms of her father and Jesus.  She was predeceased by her loving father, Robert A. Rummings. She is survived by her loving mother,...

Jul 19, 2023

Harper - Carlton D. Harper, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Bampa’s House in Corning, NY. He was born April 24, 1937 in Elmira, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Irene Harper; his sisters, Shirley Wood and Beverly Gotham; and his wife, Linda M. Harper.

Carl led a full,...

Jul 19, 2023

White, Ronald Ival  lifelong resident of the Pine City community passed away on Thursday, July 20th, 2023 at the Corning Center in Corning, NY. Ron was the son of the late Victor Ival and Ruth Jesse (Morey) White. He was born in Elmira, NY on April 13, 1936.  He is survived by his long time loving and caring companion...

Jul 19, 2023

Zepp, Wendy M. Born June 22, 1963. Wendy was very unexpectedly called to her Heavenly home on July 19, 2023. She was pre-deceased by her parents Lee and Eleanor Zepp. Survived by her mother Rosemary Zepp, daughter Jessica (Ian) Molter with the lights of her life, her grandchildren Ella and Grant, brothers Gene (Colleen) Zepp, Karl (Lynn) Zepp, Marc...

Jul 19, 2023

Gregory A. Carrigan, "Sweet Lou", 65. Unexpectedly his race was won, Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife, best friend and soulmate, Tiana Carrigan of Elmira; Mother: Margaret Carrigan of Elmira Heights; Son: Keith (Alicia) Carrigan of Elmira; Daughter: Kellie (Jamme) Green of Elmira; Son: Seth Carrigan of Elmira;...

Jul 18, 2023

I'd like the memory of me

to be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow

of smile when my day is done.

I'd like to leave an echo

whispering

softly down the ways,

of happy times and laughing times

and bright...

Jul 13, 2023

Jun 22, 2023

Diane Susan Allegrucci-Sawyer, age 73, daughter of Anthony Allegrucci and Janice Allegrucci, from Sayer, PA, peacefully passed away in her home early Friday morning, June 23rd, 2023, with her close friends and family around her, after battling metastatic Lung Cancer. Our beloved mother has gone home to heaven and to all those that await her, mostly being our father...

Jun 17, 2023

Elmira- Deatrice Ellisine Wynn Jr, 79 of Elmira, New York passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Major Ellison & Meneva (Holman) Wynn. Dea was a graduate of Hillside High School (Durham, NC), Elmira College (Elmira, NY), Columbia University (NY,NY) and Pace University (White Plains,...

Jun 16, 2023

Richard Orin Hawley, 78 of Pine City, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2023. He was born in Cambridge, KS, to George & Elsie Hawley.

Richard graduated from the University of Kansas Pittsburgh with a BS in Wood Technology & worked in several product segments of Manufacturing Management throughout his successful career, having retired as Director...

Jun 8, 2023

PAINTED POST - Jeffrey Mayson Dennis was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 30, 1947. He passed away at the age of 76 on June 8, 2023, in Hornell, NY. Jeff was married to the love of his life, Sandra Dennis for fifty-five years and they had three children. He loved spending time with his six grandchildren. Jeff...

Jun 8, 2023

Jacquelin Louise Silvernail

(Coon, Hamlin), 83 of Elmira, formerly of Pine City passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children Thursday, June 8th, at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. She was born May 17th, 1940, in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Archie and Wilda (Stewart) Hamlin. Jackie graduated from Southside High School, class of 1958. Following...

Jun 4, 2023

CATON – Tari-jo R. Morgan, 52, of Caton, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.  Born on January 5, 1971, she was the daughter of Patricia A. Rogers.

On April 23, 1988, she married the love of her life, David T. Morgan in Vidor, TX.

For more than 23 years, she dedicated her life to...

Jun 4, 2023

Paul L. Hoff Age 97, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Paul was married to Marion (Endress) Hoff (deceased) for 60 years, during which time they raised two children and loved to travel. Paul joined the Navy when he was 17 and served his country during the second World War on the Nehenta Bay....