Patrick Joseph Barrett
Nov 17, 2020
ELMIRA – Patrick Joseph Barrett, 55, of Elmira passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after a prolonged illness.Born on August 24, 1965, he was the son of Judith K. Sadler and the late James Jay Barrett. Patrick was a 1984 graduate of Southside High School in Elmira and became a well-known chef at many local restaurants.He enjoyed cooking, music...
Elijah Graham Pillow
Nov 13, 2020
ELMIRA - Elijah Graham Pillow, 89, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Graham was born on August 6, 1931 in Farmville, VA, the son of the late Oliver and Isabel (Fleshman) Pillow. Graham’s early life was centered in Virginia.As a young man he earned a Bachelor of Arts from William...
Melody Bess Spaulding
Nov 13, 2020
HORSEHEADS - Melody Bess Spaulding of Hickory Grove Apartments, The Stillwaters, passed away from severe lung disease at the Corning Guthrie Hospital on November 13, 2020. Born on November 25, 1947 to William and Constance Bess of Meads Creek Rd., Coopers Plains, NY. She is survived by Larry, her husband of 52 years; a daughter, Heather (Robert) Hakes and their...
Daniel (Danny) White
Nov 11, 2020
WAVERLY – Daniel (Danny) White, 73, of Waverly, NY passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020 surrounded by his family at Robert Packer Hospital. Born on December 15, 1946 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Lewis A. White and Flora Burdick. He was a US Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. For 25 years,...
Frances M. 'Fran' Rogozinski
Nov 10, 2020
ELMIRA - Frances M. 'Fran' Rogozinski, age 97, passed away peacefully at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, on November 10, 2020, from complications of Covid-19.Fran was born on September 20, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Frank Miedlar and Stella Zadlo Miedlar, both of whom had lost their first spouses in the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918.Fran grew up in...
Michael R. Klein
Nov 10, 2020
ELMIRA – Michael R. Klein, 65, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with brain cancer.Born on September 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Patricia Mizener and Richard Klein. Michael owned and operated Anne’s Pancake’s which he purchased from his good friend, mentor,...
Vern E. Doan
Nov 8, 2020
Vern E. Doan Age 88, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at home. Vern was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean War; former member of the Elmira V.F.W. Post 901; former member, bus captain and usher at the Elmira Christian Center; and attended the Penna. Ave. United Methodist Church. He was an avid...
Justin Wade Brewer
Nov 6, 2020
Justin Wade Brewer, 32, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2020, in Elmira, NY. Justin was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a passion for drawing and loved the outdoors. Justin had an amazing heart, a deep love for his brothers and sisters, and an immeasurable love for spending time with his nieces and nephew. He will...
Ruth J. 'Boochie" Tice
Nov 4, 2020
Ruth "Boochie" Tice, age 96, of Elmira, NY, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Ruth was born in Tioga, PA to the late George & Jennie Burrows. In addition to her parents, Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Robert Stocum; son Ronald...
Clara Oaks Smith (Schaeffler)
Oct 31, 2020
HORSEHEADS - Clara Oaks Smith (Schaeffler), age 99 of Horseheads, NY passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 31, 2020. Daughter of Mark Joseph Smith of Burdett, NY and Margaret Rea Oaks of Monmouth, Illinois. Clara Oaks Smith was born on December 11, 1920 at home in the Town of Hector and attended the first eight...
Philena Mary Shearer
Oct 30, 2020
PINE CITY – Philena Mary Shearer, 101, of Pine City, died on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Chemung County Nursing Facility.Born in Palmyra, NY on October 30, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Elizabeth (Leno) Matteson. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Shearer; her sons, Ronald Shearer, Richard Shearer; and her daughters, Phyllis Westlake and...
Virginia G. Chamberlain Todd
Oct 29, 2020
Virginia (Ginger) Chamberlain Todd, of Elmira, died on October 29, 2020, at Arnot Ogden in Elmira, due to complications from a fall at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. She was born on August 5, 1935 in Elmira, the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Strong) Chamberlain.Ginger graduated from Southside High School, and until her death, she met with...
Thomas C. Ferry
Oct 27, 2020
Thomas C. Ferry, 31 died unexpectedly October 27th, 2020. He was born March 9, 1989 at Arnot Hospital, to Arthur Ferry of Lowman, N.Y. and Kimberlee Blaine of Caton, N.Y. Thomas enjoyed hunting, riding four wheelers and dirt bikes as well as spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his grandfather Frances Ferry, grandfather Vincent Dunkley and grandmother...
David H. Tuell
Oct 25, 2020
ELMIRA – David H. Tuell, Sr., 77, of Elmira, died on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.Born on September 18, 1943 in Watertown, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Barney) Tuell.David earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY and a Masters of Science in...
Linda Lou (Seymour) Serfas
Oct 24, 2020
ELMIRA - Linda Lou (Seymour) Serfas, 71, of Elmira, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Linda was born April 15, 1949, the daughter of Wilson “Pete” and Bernice “Marie” Seymour. Linda was a graduate of Troy High School and a former employee of Pipe Welding Supply Company/Empire Air Gas and after her retirement,...
Carolyn T. English
Oct 23, 2020
HORSEHEADS – Carolyn T. English, 72, of Horseheads, died on October 23, 2020 due to complications of Coronavirus.Born on November 12, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Anne (Dinges) Rieger. On March 14, 1970, she married Richard L. English at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Elmira, NY and they remained happily married for 50 wonderful...
John "Chaz" Chopko
Oct 22, 2020
ELMIRA – John “Chaz” Chopko, 62, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October, 22, 2020. He was born in Elmira, NY on January 14, 1958. On October 23, 1982, he married Dianna Borden in Elmira, NY and they shared 21 wonderful years together until her death in 2003.In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his best friend,...
Margaret Ann Snell
Oct 21, 2020
Margaret A. Snell Age 54, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Margaret was born on January 7, 1966 in Bath, NY, the daughter of Margaret J. Clayson and the late Jason L. Adams. She enjoyed horseback riding, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-nieces and great-nephews. Margaret is...
James R. Peet
Oct 19, 2020
ELMIRA – James R. Peet, 86, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family on what would have been his 63rd wedding anniversary to his late wife, Eileen V. (Capozzi) Peet. James is survived by his daughter, Ann-Marie FitzPatrick of Elmira, NY; his granddaughter, Bella Grace of Elmira, NY; his...
Hila M. Hunsinger
Oct 17, 2020
Hila Stoddard Hunsinger Hila Hunsinger, 92, Elmira Heights, passed away on October 17, 2020. Hila was the daughter of the late Hiram and Gertrude (Vose) Stoddard, of Wyalusing, PA. She married the late Richard Hunsinger.She was predeceased by their son, Raulston (Carolyn Boecher) Hunsinger. Their surviving daughters are Wanda (Leon) McGrain; Linda (predeceased Randy) Little, and Pamela (Verne) Stage.Hila and...
