Milton K. Serfas, Jr
May 25, 2023
Milton K. Serfas, Jr. "Butch", "Dutch" Age 75, of Elmira, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Robert Packer Hospital with his family members by his side. Milton was born on July 10, 1947, the son of Milton K. and Betty J. Serfas.
Milton was a graduate of Troy High School and attended Mansfield University. He...
Ronald H. Owens
May 24, 2023
Ronald Herbert Owens, age 86, passed away May 24, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife Judy Owens and leaves behind daughter Renee Owens and Patrick Hord; son Derek Owens and Teresa Hewitt; grandson Ryan Owens; and dog Phoebe. Ron was born in Zanesville, Ohio, to Mary VanGorder and William Owens. His mother later relocated with Ron and his two...
Gary William Zack
May 23, 2023
ZACK, Gary William, Age 53 of Elmira, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Gary was born February 19, 1970 in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland to Gary Paul and Sharon (Foster) Zack. He was a 1988 graduate of Southside High School, where he lettered in multiple sports. Gary was a huge NASCAR, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, and NY...
Sophie F. Conklin
May 23, 2023
MILLPORT – Sophie F. Conklin, 93, of Millport, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born on May 26, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Maria (Mysnyk) Fecich. Sophie served as town clerk and tax collector for the town of Veteran for 24 years. She was formerly employed with Westinghouse for 17 years. She was a...
John D. Dehaas
May 21, 2023
ELMIRA – John "Dan or Danny" DeHaas, 71, of Elmira, passed away on May 21, 2023, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Born on May 20, 1952 in Elmira, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary (Barone) DeHaas. Dan was a graduate of Southside High School Class of 1971. He went on to earn two Associates Degrees from...
Shirley M. (Barrows) Holden
May 19, 2023
Shirley Marie (Barrows) Holden (AKA "Sha") Age 95, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Joseph's Skilled Nursing Facility, Elmira, NY. Shirley was born on February 12, 1928, to the late Ezra and Rose Barrows in Elmira, NY. Shirley is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Randall Holden, Jr., and son, Glen...
Susan C. (Kendall) Eichenauer
May 15, 2023
Susan C. (Kendall) Eichenauer Age 74, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Sue was born on April 6, 1949 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Addison "Doc" and Sue (Henry) Kendall. Sue graduated from Elmira Free Academy. She worked at AIM, Capabilities, Chemung ARC, and also was her husband's home secretary. Sue is...
Carlton Eugene Carpenter "Spunky"
May 13, 2023
Carlton Eugene Carpenter "Spunky" Age 74 of Elmira, passed away Saturday, May 13th, 2023. Spunky was born in Elmira; the son of the late Edwin and Delores Carpenter. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole M. Carpenter "Nicki" of East Hartford, CT. and son, Chad Carpenter of Elmira; grandsons, Jacob and Dylan Carpenter; great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Jada'lynn Carpenter. Spunky...
Dorothy M. (Quinn) Orme
May 8, 2023
PINE CITY - Dorothy May (Quinn) Orme, 94, of Pine City died on May 8, 2023. Born on November 16, 1928 in Romulus, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry William and Helen Elizabeth (Huff) Quinn,
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sons, Stephen Cole, Joseph Gott, and David Orme, her...
Cheryl Lee Quesnel
May 5, 2023
Cheryl Lee Quesnel, 69, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born August 16, 1953, in Montpelier, Vermont, the daughter of Wendell and Bernice (Robinson) Dolloff. She was the devoted wife of Wayne Quesnel for nearly 50 years; loving mother to Tracy Farr and Marc...
Carol Lou Shaylor
May 3, 2023
Carol Lou Shaylor Age 81 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at UHS Wilson Hospital, due to complications from a previous stroke. Carol is survived by her sons, John (Diana), Randy (Paula), and Jeff (Wendy); grandchildren, Christi Wescott, Shawn, Nicole, Adam, Megan Shaylor; and one great-grandchild, Owen Wescott. She is predeceased by her husband of...
Gisela (Lisa) Sempler
May 2, 2023
Gisela (Lisa) Sempler Age 89, of Pine City, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Lisa was born on March 27, 1934 in Ludwigshaffen, Germany, the daughter of the late Adam and Paula Wilhelm. During World War II, the Wilhelm family survived three years of Allied bombing in a bunker...
Emily E. Allen
Apr 30, 2023
Emily E. Allen Age 24 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Emily was born on August 25, 1998 in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of Bryan Allen and Robin Witkowski. Emily was an artist. Beside her parents, she is survived by her brothers and sisters, Brandy Whispel (Steve Nelson), Faith Lynn Allen, Jacob Allen (Jacquelyn Wandell),...
Sophie J. Batrouney
Apr 29, 2023
Sophie J. Batrouney of Bethany Manor, Horseheads, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Sophie was born in Elmira, NY on April 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Samuel and Yamna (Williams) Batrouney. Sophie retired from Sears and Roebuk in Horseheads. She enjoyed playing golf and walking her dogs. Sophie is survived by nieces, Debra Haldeman, Vicki...
John L. Burnside
Apr 28, 2023
John L. Burnside of Morrowfield Ave Elmira passed away April 28,2023 at home. John was born in Penn Yan ,NY July 27,1937. The Son of the late Leonard & Helen (Crippen)Burnside. He is survived by daughters Linda (Jeff) Paugh & Debbie (Otto) Kuntz . Grandchildren David Tillotson of Watkins Glen NY , Lorraine Tillotson of Campbell NY ,Heather Anstee...
Louise G. Marsh
Apr 28, 2023
Louise Aurelia Griffin Marsh
Age 91, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. Louise was born April 12, 1932 to the late Walter and Marion Cleveland Griffin in Elmira, NY. She grew up on a dairy farm in Millerton, PA, which continued to be one of her special places to spend time. Louise...
Douglas J. Wilcox
Apr 22, 2023
Douglas J. Wilcox 74 Liberty Street Elmira. Passed away Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at Elderwood of Waverly. Doug was born the in Utica, NY May 1st, 1948; The son of the late Harold and Jessie (Whitman) Wilcox. He is Survived by his long time companion Judy Longwell of Cleveland, OH; Niece: Lisa (Howie) Evertts of Beaver Dams, NY; Nephews:...
Sue E. Taylor
Apr 18, 2023
Sue E. Taylor Age 62 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Sue was born on June 6, 1960 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late James (Bucky) and Ethel Alberta (Crain) Buchanan. Sue graduated from Southside High School. She married Ron Taylor on July 8, 1985. Sue was...
Esther L. (Purvis) Cook
Apr 18, 2023
Esther L. (Purvis) Cook Age 91 of Elmira, NY, having lived the last four years in Victor, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Esther was born on June 5, 1931, in Mansfield, PA, the daughter of the late William Wilmot and Diantha (Ashley) Purvis of Mainesburg, PA. Esther graduated with a Bachelor of Science Music Education in...
Bernard C. Hakes Sr.
Apr 12, 2023
Bernard Cerall Hakes, 92, of Pine City, NY passed away on April 12, 2023. Bernard was born on February 15, 1931, to George and Anna (DuVall) Hakes in Corning, NY. Bernard joined the Army National Guards during the Korean War Conflict. On December 23, 1950, he married Phyllis (Smith) Hakes and they celebrated 69 wonderful years of love and...
