Nina R. Swartwood
Dec 15, 2020
On December 15, 2020, Nina R. Swartwood, age 90, walked peacefully from this life into eternity.She was lovingly cared for at Strong Memorial Hospital, after suffering from a stroke. Her daughter and granddaughter were by her side.She was predeceased by her husband Charles.They enjoyed a long and happy 63 years together.She is survived by Son Charlie (Grace) Swartwood of Stratford...
Joel D. Henderson
Dec 13, 2020
ELMIRA HEIGHTS – Joel Henderson, 68, of Elmira Heights, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and those he was close to.Born on June 11, 1952 in Elmira, he was the son of the late James H. and Mary (Tilford) Henderson.He attended Alfred State College graduating in 1974. Joel was known by all who knew him for...
Judy K. Hughes
Dec 13, 2020
Judy K. Hughes Age 60 of Elmira, NY, passed away on December 13, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Judy was born on June 1, 1960 in Hornell, NY, the daughter of Elaine M. (Roberts) Baker and the late Chester J. Baker. Judy graduated from Canisteo High School and was a nurses aide at Bethany Village in Horseheads, NY....
Sylvia Jeanne Rinebold
Dec 13, 2020
Rinebold, Sylvia "Jeanne" (McCartney) age 80, of Elmira NY, passed away December 13, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on January 23, 1940 in Mt Union, PA. She worked at American LaFrance, where she met her hubby, Levi Rinebold (Bud), who predeceased her in 2010.She was also predeceased by her two brothers, Ira McCartney (Sonny) and...
Glenn W. Cooper
Dec 13, 2020
Glenn W. Cooper Age 85 of Southport, NY passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1935 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Leslie and Thelma Cooper. Glenn was a retired safety coordinator from Trayer Products, Inc., retired New York and Pennsylvania State Fire Instructor. He was an active life member of the...
James L. Vondracek
Dec 13, 2020
PINE CITY – James L. Vondracek, 72, of Pine City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 13, 2020.Born in Elmira on February 1, 1948, he was the son of the late James Vondracek and Herb and Mildred (Oberist) Doan.In 1989, he married Sheila Morse at Westminster Presbyterian Church. For 44 years, James worked for Swift Glass in...
Helen A. Roote
Dec 10, 2020
Helen A. (Freer) Roote passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Helen was born was born in Crosby, PA on March 14, 1926, to the late Lucius and Rena Freer. Helen is predeceased by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Donald R. Roote in 1992; an infant brother, James Freer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Laverne Freer, Gordon...
Anna Marie Mitchell
Dec 9, 2020
Anna Marie Mitchell of Horseheads, age 89, passed away December 9, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center due to complications from Covid 19.She was a longtime resident of Horseheads, most recently living in Bethany Village. Ann was born in Elmira, New York, daughter to the late Robert and Anna (Seeley) Jolley. She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas W. Mitchell...
Patricia A. Hartman
Dec 7, 2020
Patricia was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion Auxiliaries. She is survived by her daughters, Judith (Michael) Mros of Rochester, NY, Susan Draxler (Mike) of Elmira, NY; son, Joseph Hartman of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Brandy, Latasha, Theodore, Todd, Kerry, and Denise; great-grandchildren, Rosie Marie, Leonard, Issabella, Callie, Adam, Hailey, Mitchell, and Erin; great-great-granddaughter, Ariel; special niece, Yalanda;...
Dale Mcmasters
Dec 6, 2020
Dale McMasters On Sunday, December 6th, 2020, Dale McMasters, loving father of two children, passed away at age 57. Dale was born on March 18th, 1963 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to James and Mildred McMasters. Dale grew up in Elmira, NY and was a 1981 graduate of Thomas A Edison High School. He also attained multiple degrees from Elmira College. At...
Barbara T. Mosher
Dec 3, 2020
ELMIRA – Barbara T. Mosher, 66, of Elmira passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 3, 2020.Born on April 8, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Richard and Marilyn (Wich) Tucker.In 1972, she graduated from Southside High School in Elmira. On October 26, 1974, she married the love of her life, James R. Mosher at...
Sandra Eileen Coolbaugh
Dec 1, 2020
Sandra Eileen Coolbaugh went to be with the Lord on 12/1/2020 after a battle with COVID-19 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Sandi was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma to Preston Bruce Dungan and Anna Lee (Wells) Dungan. She grew up in Tehachapi, CA and graduated from Tehachapi High Class of 1964.She married her loving husband of 54 years, David (Dave)...
Gary Carl Mortensen
Nov 30, 2020
Gary Carl Mortensen, age 84, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. Gary was born in Canandaigua, NY to the late Otto and Mary Mortensen, on May 15, 1936. He attended Victor High School and graduated in 1954. He attended the University of Rochester. Gary worked at Xerox Corporation for 26 years, Rochester Newspapers and was a...
James J. Lynch
Nov 28, 2020
Age 83, of Corning, NY, passed on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at home with his devoted wife, Louise, and his son, James Eugene at his side. Jim is survived by his wife Louise; his sisters, Rose Drumm, Theresa Barnstead and Anna Mae (Donald) Evans; his children, James Eugene and Deborah (James) Danko; his grandchildren, Jaime (Michael McCurry) Danko, Dylan Danko...
Lester G. Hill
Nov 24, 2020
Joe resided at Bethany Village in Horseheads NY.He passed away at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from kidney failure, with his family by his side.Joe was born on October 2, 1930 to Benjamin and Olive Hill. He married the love of his life, Patricia Scott, on July 4, 1953.Joe served in the US Army...
Donna M. Mathews
Nov 23, 2020
ELMIRA – Donna M. Mathews, 64, of Elmira, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 after a brief illness at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.Born in Elmira on October 8, 1956, she was the daughter of the late George and Sandra L. Mathews.She graduated from Southside Highschool Class of 1976. Donna enjoyed reading books, bingo and doing crossword puzzles.She...
Joanne Daniels Christastie Andrews
Nov 22, 2020
JoAnne Daniels Christastie Andrews passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on 11/22/2020. Born on September 16th, 1946 to Charles W. Daniels and Helen M. (Collins) Daniels in Elmira, NY. She had a wonderful career as an X-Ray Technician and Mammographer at various medical facilities throughout the area. She enjoyed a full life with her children and...
Dalores L. Austin
Nov 22, 2020
Dalores L. Austin, Age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 as a result of Covid. She was born on August 16, 1929 to the late John and Murna (Kinner) Wheeler. She married Burton Austin on September 18, 1948. Dalores is survived by her children, Bonnie (George) Cochrane, Michael Austin, Timothy Austin, William (Sandee) Austin; grandchildren, David Cochrane, Jennifer...
Valerie A. Fortier
Nov 19, 2020
PINE CITY – Valerie A. Fortier, 67, of Southport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 19, 2020.Born on February 14, 1953 in Walton, NY, she was the daughter of Myra (Fitch) Cappiello and the late Thomas Cappiello. Valerie graduated from Owego Free Academy in 1971 and earned a degree in Chemical Technology from...
Gregory M. Smith
Nov 17, 2020
Gregory M. Smith, Sr., age 73, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. Gregory's passions in life were big game hunting, and collecting and restoring antique cars. He was a member of the Elmira Corvette Club. Gregory was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and a...
