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Betty Jean Belloma

Betty Jean Belloma

Jan 4, 2024

Betty J. (Matthews) Belloma, 87, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Betty was born in Elmira, NY on July 25, 1936, to Robert and Novella Gladys Matthews.

Betty will be lovingly remembered by her children Terry Clark, Darlene (Robert) Fairbanks, Timothy (Bridget) Belloma, and Cathy (Thomas) Dunbar. She is also survived by grandchildren...

Janice A. Bird

Janice A. Bird

Jan 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice Arlene (Richmond) Bird who left us on January 1, 2024, at the age of 84 in Sayre, PA. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully entered eternal glory to be with her Lord and Savior.

She was known as an encourager and...

Franklin Henry Crater Sr.

Franklin Henry Crater Sr.

Jan 1, 2024

Franklin H. Crater, Sr., a native of Millheim, PA and long-time resident of Elmira, NY passed away on January 1, 2024. He was 92.

He was preceded in death by: his wife Joan (VanHorn) Crater; son Michael VanHorn; daughter Joan Crater; and grandson Franklin Crater, III.

He is survived by: his children – Franklin (Diane)...

James T. Dibella

James T. Dibella

Dec 30, 2023

DiBella, James T. 65 of Lodi, New York formerly of Elmira passed away very unexpectedly at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Saturday, December 30th, 2023. James was born in Passaic , New Jersey September 15th, 1958; the son of the late Eugene P. and Marylou (Holmes) DiBella. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years Becky...

Joseph H. Parsons

Joseph H. Parsons

Dec 29, 2023

Parsons, Joseph H. 90 of Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY; passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 29th, 2023. Joe was born the son of the late Hubert and Rosamond (Belknap) Parsons, September 29, 1933. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his dearly missed son Joseph D. Parsons in 2002. Joe is survived by his wife and best friend...

Karen Wykoff

Karen Wykoff

Dec 20, 2023

Karen Wykoff, 65, of Ithaca, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born in Elmira, NY on April 10, 1958, the daughter of Henry Wykoff, Jr. and Benita Chapman Wykoff. She was predeceased by her parents, nephew Martin Scahill, and brother-in-law Stephen Scahill. She is survived by sisters Mary Scahill and Roxa Wykoff; nephews Patrick (Kirstra...

Joan D. Crater

Joan D. Crater

Dec 17, 2023

Crater, Joan D. age 61 of Warren, Ohio formerly of Elmira; Passed away Sunday, December 17th, 2023. Joan is the daughter of Franklin and the late Joan (VanHorn) Crater. In addition to her father she is survived by her siblings: Franklin (Diane) Crater of Florida, Chuck (Marianne) VanHorn of Florida, Richard VanHorn of Elmira James Crater of Elmira, Shawn...

Ella May Ames

Ella May Ames

Dec 12, 2023

Ella May (Thomas) Ames, 84, a native of Jobs Corners, PA and long-time resident of Erin, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Emmons P. Ames; a daughter, Deborah Haner; and her parents, Robert and Madeline (Churchill) Thomas. She is survived by: her children – Terri Lenox and husband Jerry, William...

Olivia Morgan Roblyer

Olivia Morgan Roblyer

Dec 10, 2023

Olivia Morgan Roblyer passed away on the morning of December 10, 2023 at the age of 23.

She is survived by: her parents Andrew and Allison Roblyer; her sister Lindsay Roblyer; her brother Alexander Roblyer; and her beloved cat Tooter. She was preceded in death by: her grandmothers, Cheryl Unger and Mary Linda Roblyer; her cousin Joseph...

Robert C. Manchester

Robert C. Manchester

Dec 7, 2023

Robert C. Manchester (“Bob”) 84,of Elmira, New York passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Gerald O. Jr. and Jessie B. Manchester; sister Bonnie Jo Patten (Edward); sister-in-law Elaine Manchester; sister-in-law Nancy Kent; nephew Michael Manchester. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of...

Tarina Peterson

Tarina Peterson

Nov 30, 2023

Tarina Peterson, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was 54 years old when she was called away from her family and loved ones. Tarina is survived by her daughter, Alyssa (Justin Temple) Peterson-Temple; four grandchildren, Ryah, Wyatt, Jensen, and Xena; father, Gerald Peterson; and her younger sister, Patricia Bowman and family. She was predeceased by...

Kenneth P. Kellogg

Kenneth P. Kellogg

Nov 27, 2023

Ken Kellogg, 83, of Millerton, PA passed away on November 27, 2023, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. He was born on November 22, 1941, in Corning, NY, to the late Raymond Kellogg and Lillian Martens.

Ken, also known as Kenneth Paul Kellogg, proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1965. He...

Gary E. Fitzgerald

Gary E. Fitzgerald

Nov 18, 2023

Gary E. Fitzgerald Age 72 of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at home. Gary was born on January 1, 1951 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Norma and Richard Fitzgerald, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Donna Fitzgerald; sisters, Joan (Chuck) Rybak, Coressa Wagner, Patricia Lynch, Judy (William) Fruendt;...

Janet R. Mccormick Fitzwater (Farnham)

Janet R. Mccormick Fitzwater (Farnham)

Nov 15, 2023

Janet (Farnham) McCormick Fitzwater, 85, formerly of Gillette and Elmira, passed away on November 15, 2023 at the Elderwood Nursing Facility at Waverly, NY.

Born on January 7, 1938, in Sayre, PA, she was the daughter of Charles Farnham and Edna (Stranger) Farnham-Hankinson., and step-father Percy Hankinson.  Janet was a graduate of Waverly...

James E. Janeski

James E. Janeski

Nov 11, 2023

James E. Janeski, Jr., 77, of Elmira, NY, passed away on November 11, 2023 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.

Born on January 27, 1946, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of James and Katherine (Branch) Janeski. He was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy.

On November 6,...

Nancy A. Stanton

Nancy A. Stanton

Nov 10, 2023

Nancy A. Stanton, 85, of Elmira, passed away on November 10, 2023 at the Taylor Nursing Facility in Bath, NY.

She was born on May 26, 1938, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Harry and Margaret (White) Westlake. She was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy, class of 1956.

Wayne K. Vanhouten

Wayne K. Vanhouten

Nov 3, 2023

Wayne K. VanHouten  Age78 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Wayne was born on April 21, 1945 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Willis and Louise VanHouten. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Thomas) Keenan; son, Wayne (Carys) VanHouten; grandchildren, Erin (Charles) Devine,...

Robert C. Rodabaugh

Robert C. Rodabaugh

Nov 2, 2023

Robert C. Rodabaugh, Sr., 90, was called home to his Lord and Savior on November 2, 2023. He was the son of the late Clifford and Alice (Ennis) Rodabaugh.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his step-mother Virginia Rodabaugh; his sister Eileen Cundy; his brothers Leonard, Richard, and Peter Rodabaugh; the mother of his...

Francis Axel Bransky

Francis Axel Bransky

Oct 29, 2023

Francis "Axel" Bransky age 32 of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. He was born March 17, 1991 In Atlantic City, NJ to Colleen and Francis Bransky. Axel graduated from Southside High School and GST Boces where he was certified in heavy machinery operation. He was a hard worker, and he worked for City of...

Michael R. Manchester

Michael R. Manchester

Oct 28, 2023

Michael R. Manchester, 62,  of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 28, 2023.

Born on December 27, 1960, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of Gerald and Elaine (Copestick) Manchester. He was a graduate of Southside High School, class of 1979.

Mike was a lifetime...

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