Obituaries

Sep 14, 2025

Paul S. Woodard, 75, passed away on September 14, 2025, after a short illness. He was born on December 27, 1949, in Elmira, NY to Joan (Smith) and Edward Woodard. Paul was a devoted husband, dad, brother and son.

Paul leaves behind his wife, Julie, daughters Heidi (Larry) Lightsey, and Heather (Scott) Fletcher, grandchildren Brandon (Kayana) and Emily Yarrison, Ethan and...

Sep 7, 2025

Neal Albert Halstead, a pillar of the community and beloved family member, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at Sayre Health Care in Sayre, Pennsylvania, at the age of 95. Born on May 27, 1930, in Rochester, New York, Neal lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and community service.

A proud veteran...

Sep 3, 2025

Terry Lynn Hackenberg, II, affectionately known as Lynnie, 37, of Gillett, PA, passed away on Wednesday September 3rd, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was the husband of Kayla A Hackenberg. Lynnie and Kayla were married September 21st, 2012. He was born on February 7th, 1988 in Lock Haven, PA, son of Terry (sr) and...

Aug 13, 2025

Matt Bogdan, of Barton, NY, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 15, 1935, in White Pine, Montana, he was the son of William and Anna (Jasso) Bogdan. After high school, Matt enlisted in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge for his service from 1954 to...

Aug 9, 2025

Stephen "Steve" E. Price, a cherished resident of the Berwick Turnpike in Milan, PA, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, at the age of 67.

Steve was born on November 12, 1957, in Elmira, NY, to his loving parents, the late Donald and Phyllis (Clark) Price. He was...

Jul 18, 2025

Timothy Robert Boehm, 37, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

Timothy was born on February 23, 1988, in Sayre, PA, and was the son of Donald and Terri (Cranmer) Boehm, Jr. Tim was a graduate of Waverly High School, class of 2006.

He was employed at...

Jul 6, 2025

Edward Anthony Carolin, age 82, of Chemung, passed away on July 6, 2025, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Edward and Anne (Degan) Carolin, he was born on December 16, 1942, in Syracuse, NY. He graduated from St. Anthony of Padua High School and earned an associate’s degree from SUNY...

Jul 4, 2025

Kathleen Rose (Burke) Orr, 74, formally of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.

She was born on April 10, 1951, a daughter of the late Daniel and Waneta (Hamblin) Burke. Kathy married Ronald B. Orr on June 28, 1970 and was married for 49 years before his death on August 9, 2019.

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Jul 3, 2025

Marie Jeanne (Steil) Zimmer, 67, of Gillett,PA, passed away on July 3, 2025 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Born on May, 17, 1958, in Elmira, she was the daughter of Theodore and Jeanne (Ditolla) Steil, Jr.

On June 21, 1986, Marie married Ernest Zimmer who survives.

She was a dedicated...

Jun 5, 2025

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Donna Marie (Snyder) Carolin, age 80, of Chemung, passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.

The daughter of George and Mary Snyder, she was born on November 17, 1944, in Syracuse, NY. She graduated from Most Holy Rosary High School and was employed for many...

Jun 2, 2025

Ronald B. MacWhinnie, 83, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Born on March 25, 1942, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he was a son of David and Lillian (Boedeker) MacWhinnie.

On  September 9, 1960, Ronald married Sherida Petell.

Ronald always knew he...

May 29, 2025

Bonnie Jeanne Keller, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully at her home in Wilawana, NY, on May 29, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on November 10, 1944, in Elmira, NY, Bonnie lived a life filled with love, service, and devotion to her family and community. Bonnie dedicated her career to caring for others...

Apr 16, 2025

Bernadette Roberts passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY, just two days shy of her 102nd birthday. Born on April 18, 1923, in Towanda, PA, Bernadette lived a long and fulfilling life surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Bernadette dedicated many years of her life to her work...

Apr 7, 2025

Diane A.(Kipp) Kelly, 77, of Gillett, PA, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Born on January 26, 1948, in Sayre, she was a daughter of Andrew and Eliza (Cowell) Kipp.

Diane was a graduate of North East Bradford High School, class of 1966.

She married...

Apr 6, 2025

Robert Scott Thorp passed away at the age of 78 after a period of declining health. He was born in Troy, Pa. on December 29, 1946, son of the late, Robert and Lucile Baldwin Thorp. Scott was employed for several years with Ribstone Silos and then at Kennedy Valve where he retired after 44 years.

In retirement...

Feb 22, 2025

Melody Lee (Peckens) Freeman, born on June 4, 1960, in Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully at her home in Ridgebury on February 22, 2025, at the age of 64.

Melody dedicated her career to caring for others as a nurse at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Her compassion and dedication touched the lives of many patients and colleagues...

Feb 14, 2025

Gary E. Cavanaugh, 82, of Gillett, PA, was called to his Heavenly home on February 14, 2025.

He was born on October 3, 1942 in Wellsboro, PA and was the oldest child of William Sr. and Virginia (Spencer) Cavanaugh.

Gary was a 1961 graduate of SRU High School in East Smithfield, PA. He was employed...

Jan 23, 2025

Gayle Ann (Davies) Blanchard, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Elmira, NY. She was 83 years old. Born on September 17, 1941, in Washington DC, Gayle lived a life marked by her dedication to family, faith, and compassionate care for others.

Gayle devoted much of her professional...

Jan 6, 2025

Lester E. “Jim” Campbell age 83 of Wellsburg New York passed away on January 6, 2025 at Elderwood Nursing Facility. Lester was born in Williamsport PA and graduated from Southside High School in Elmira. He retired from Sheet Metal Workers local #112 at Collins & Walton Plumbing and Heating. He was a body and fender man and owned Les...

Jan 4, 2025

Everett A. Shock, 89, of Wellsburg, passed away on January 4, 2025 at his residence with his wife Elsie by his side. He was born on February 20, 1935 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Alfred and Mildred (Redmond) Shock. Everett worked for General Electric as a young man and worked for many years at...