Obituaries

Oct 27, 2023

Thomas J. Rennie, 67, of Pine City, NY, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2023.

Born on August 8, 1956, he was the son of the late William and Helena "Buffy" (Buffalin) Rennie; he was also predeceased by his beloved mother and father-in-law, Margaret “Peg” (Gowdy) Callas and James “Jimmy” Callas, whom he...

Oct 26, 2023

Bonnalyn "Bonnie" L. Burgett, 98, of Elmira, passed away on October 26, 2023, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.

Born on May 18, 1925, in Jasper, New York, she was the daughter of Clayton and Gladys (Zeh) Marlatt.

Bonnie was a graduate of Jasper Central High School, class of...

Oct 19, 2023

Elaine E. Stewart, 90, of Pine City, NY, passed away on October 19, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

Born on June 28, 1933, Elaine grew up on her family sheep farm “on the swale” in South Canisteo, and was the daughter of George E. and Elizabeth H. (Loper)...

Oct 17, 2023

George W. Holly, III Age 86, of Pine City, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October, 17, 2023 surrounded by his family. George was born on May 26, 1937 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late George W. and Martha Jane (Whitcomb) Holly, Jr. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran and was a retired employee of...

Oct 16, 2023

Anthony M. Belloma "Tony" 65, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023.  Anthony was born in Elmira, NY on Tuesday, May 13, 1958 to Frank and Betty Belloma. He is survived by his mother Betty Belloma, siblings Terry Clark, Darlene (Robert) Fairbanks, Timothy (Bridget) Belloma and Cathy (Thomas) Dunbar, along with nieces and nephews: David (Sarah) Fannin...

Oct 15, 2023

Timothy L. VonNeida, 74, of Elmira, passed away on October 15, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

Born on December 26, 1948, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of Harry VonNeida and Mildred (Rinker) Furman. He was a graduate of Southside High School, class of 1967.

After...

Oct 12, 2023

Gladys Faye Wheeler, 86,  of Millerton, PA, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 peacefully at her home with family.

She was born on November 15, 1936 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of William and Clara (Bowers) Whitney.

Gladys loved scratching lottery tickets, watching Jeopardy and spending time with her...

Oct 7, 2023

Belinda L. (Fields) White Age 61, of Corning, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on November 22, 1961, the daughter of the late Jack R. and Audrey L. (McNeal) Fields. Belinda was a graduate of Troy High School,  and married Richard J. White on March 31, 1994. She...

Oct 7, 2023

Kathleen J. Houper passed away on October 7, 2023.  She is survived by her wonderful sons and daughters-in-law: Doug and Ann, Phil and Dennise; her precious grandchildren: Alexa, Reilly, Calum, and Logan; siblings: Margy (Joe) Dritto, Eileen (Bob) Tellefssen, Dossie Rielly, and Jim (Beth) Rielly all who she loved so much; step-mother: Rose Houper; several nieces, nephews, and cousins....

Oct 4, 2023

Horseheads

Howard A. Olin, Jr., 81, of Horseheads, passed away on October 4, 2023, at the Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his loving daughters by his side.

Born on October 2, 1942, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of Howard Sr. and Eda (Lovell) Olin.  He graduated...

Oct 2, 2023

John Alan Volker

Elmira - John A. Volker, 73, died unexpectedly October 2, 2023, at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was born April 4, 1950 in Ossining, NY, the son of Donald C. Volker and Vera (Arnold) Volker.

John graduated from Southside High School,...

Sep 28, 2023

Slusser, Doris M. Age 100 of Elmira, NY passed away September 28, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was born in Nescopeck, PA; January 5th, 1923, the daughter of the late Phillip and Christine (Baer) Mowery.  She is predeceased by her husband Luther and is survived by her three sons: Roy...

Sep 24, 2023

Cheryl "Shari" Hildreth, 63, died unexpectedly September 24, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born February 18, 1960 at St. Josephs Hospital in Elmira NY.  Being predeceased by her father: James Yerkes, and mother: Lorraine Short. She was the daughter and wife of Veteran's & a volunteer firefighter which made her a very active member...

Sep 21, 2023

Obituary – Donna M. Wolfe (1930-2023) Donna M. Wolfe (Schaef) passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 21, 2023, while holding the hand of her husband, Harold F. Wolfe, at her home in Big Flats, NY.  Donna, the daughter of Gustav and Elizabeth Schaef, was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 14, 1930, and became a...

Sep 21, 2023

Rita M. Kruckow Age 87 of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Rita was born on May 15, 1936, in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Max and Marie (O'Leary) Vineski. Rita worked for several years and retired from Ithaca High School, Ithaca, NY. She is survived...

Sep 19, 2023

Silsbee, Vincent N. Age 69 of Horseheads passed away Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a long and courageous battle.  He was born in Elmira, June 2nd, 1954, Southside class of 1972.  He is survived by his wife Bonnie of Horseheads, they recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.  Sons: Michael Silsbee of...

Sep 18, 2023

Norm Beamesderfer born July 26, 1940 in Kingston PA. died this week, doing something he loved, playing  a close game of racquetball. Norm married his cross-town high school sweetheart, Regina Stefanowicz, whom he met at the roller rink and apparently wooed her with his stylish moves. They married in 1960 in Washington DC, but upon the Cuban...

Sep 17, 2023

Judith L. "Judy" Owen, age 74, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  Judy was born on August 11, 1949, in Auburn, NY. She is predeceased by her parents, Jack and Pat Owen and her sister, Catherine "Kelli" Tucker.  She is survived by her sister, Nancy Owen of Wappinger Falls, NY; brother-in-law: Gary Tucker; niece, Patti Tucker;  nephew-in-law, Andi...

Sep 12, 2023

Dean L. Webster Age 63 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on January 10, 1960 in Elmira, NY. Dean is survived by his wife of 40 years, Grace Snyder; daughter, Christie Robinson; sister, Ellen (Bob) Benjamin; brother, Eddie Webster; grandchildren, Noah Wilcox, Emily Wilcox,...

Sep 9, 2023

Richard B. Owens Age 88, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on December 5, 1934 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late William and Mary (Van Gorder) Owens. He was an U.S. Navy Veteran. Richard and his life partner, Nikki Lumbard, enjoyed ballroom dancing. Private services will be...