All Obituaries

Alyene Ruth (Kehoe) Jenkins, 93, of Cato, NY, formerly of Wellsburg, NY passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, NY. Alyene was born on April 19, 1929 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Harold C. and Velma May (Sautter) Kehoe. She was a Real Estate Broker for Blauvelt Reality. Alyene was a member of the Horseheads Moose, Southport Kiwanis, Wellsburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and Wellsburg Historical Society. She was on the Brand Park...

Duane E. Elston, 73, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Corning Community Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1949 in Elmira, son of the late Kenneth E. and Harriet L. (Hughes) Elston, Sr. Duane was a Contractor and was the owner/operator of Twin Tiers Installation in Elmira. He enjoyed fishing, telling jokes, laughing, and spending time with family and friends. Duane is survived by his children: Shannon (Anthony) Gill, Jeffery (Heather) Elston, and Ebben Lyman,...

Valerie Jean Chomenko, 65, of Lowman, NY, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Big Flats, NY. She was born on January 20, 1958 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Maynard and Hazel G. (Jackson) Chomenko. Valerie is survived by her daughter Danielle Sce of California and brothers John, Dane, and Clint Chomenko, all of Lowman.   Services will be private and at the convenience of Valerie’s family. The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street Wellsburg, NY has...

Vernor J. Walmsley, Age 90, of Athens, PA formerly of Centerville, PA passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was born September 19, 1932, in Towanda, PA son of the late Vernor Leroy & Alma Mae (Smith) Walmsley. He attended area schools and prior to his retirement was employed by Trinity Security as a supervisor. Vernor was an avid NY Yankees fan and loved baseball, watching DVD’s of old movies and enjoyed old country music. Surviving is his...

Donald L. Ward, Age 75, of the Town of Southport, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 13, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Don was born February 3, 1948, in Elmira, son of the late Newell L. & Florence E. (Youmans) Ward. He attended Southside High School. He was retired from Zack’s Auto Sales and Tom Holleran’s Auto Sales where he worked for many years. In his spare time Don enjoyed NASCAR and loved the game of golf. Surviving are his wife Patricia...

Betty J. (Updike) Farley, 102 years old, of Lowman, NY passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 19, 1920 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Jess and Gretchen (Wingrave) Updike and was one of ten children. Betty worked at Remington Rand, Fairway Springs, both of Elmira, NY, Sperry Rand in Florida, and Tourist Information for Chemung County, NY. She belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion, and VFW. Betty enjoyed...

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Kenneth Neil Cooke, loving husband and father of three went to be with the Lord at the age of 83. Ken was born on October 11, 1939, in Oneonta, NY to Kenneth E. & Lucy (Smith) Cooke. Ken graduated from Canton ATI college and started his lifelong career as an agent with the Internal Revenue Service.   On June 29, 1963, he married Jeanne Beardsley and together raised one daughter, Aimee, and two sons, Dan and Nathan. Ken never met a stranger nor...

Brian K. Barr, 64, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2023 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was the loving husband of Felicia A. (Hill) Barr. The couple married November 10, 1990 and had 32 happy years together.   Brian was born on October 5, 1958 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Grover B. and Jeane L. Guiles) Barr. He was a Heating and Air Conditioning Technician for Fix Rite in Elmira, NY. Brian was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was...

Charles “Keith” Robbins, Age 95, of Columbia Crossroads, PA and formerly of Wellsburg, NY, passed away December 25, 2022, at the Bradford County Manor. Keith was born July 15, 1927, in Big Pond, PA son of the late Carl & Verna (Leonard) Robbins. For many years Keith and his late wife Kathryn worked side-by-side, owning and operating the Finger Lakes Motel and the Queen Catherine Motel as well as other motels in West Virginia prior to their retirement. Keith was a 70-year...

Douglas Mark Parsons, 58, Elmira, NY, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was the adopted son of the late Richard & Sherry (Shanks) Parsons. He was a graduate of Elmira City Schools and was employed as a Union Sheet Metal Worker until his health declined. Mark as he was affectionately known enjoyed fishing, sprint stock car racing and had a knack to build anything for anyone when needed. He will be missed by his family and friends. Mark is...