Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

Susan C. Glosenger, Age 66, of Horseheads, NY passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born January 9, 1954 in Elmira daughter of the late Robert Hugg and Gladys (Seymour) Hugg who survives. She was dedicated retiree of the Binghamton Psychiatric Center where...

Jul 28, 2020

Jean S, VanZile, 88, of Chemung, NY daughter of the late Arthur & Esther (Peppard) Shadduck passed away on July 28, 2020. She was a member of the Hicks United Methodist Church and worked for 32 years in the fire apparatus Business at Ward LaFrance, American LaFrance and Ward ’79 Limited prior to retirement.

She is survived...

Jul 25, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Y. Derstine, Age 82, of Ridgebury Township, passed away at home due to natural causes with her family at her side. Betty was born August 26, 1937 in Harleysville, PA daughter of the late Allen & Maggie (Moyer) Young. She attended local schools and on January 1, 1957 married the late Abraham “Abe” Derstine. Betty was a...

Jul 24, 2020

Chester F. “Chet” Jelliff,  Age 78 of Ridgebury PA, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Elderwoods of Waverly following a brief illness. Chet was born July 4, 1942 in Elmira, NY son of the late Chester F. & Ruth (Reeser) Jelliff, Sr. He was a graduate of Troy High School and then attended Mansfield University. He and the...

Jul 22, 2020

Deborah Lynn (Wilkinson) Wood, 70 of Bentley Creek, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Gary L. Wood. The couple married June 23, 1990 and had 30 happy years together.

Deborah was born on December 20, 1949 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late...

Jul 21, 2020

Richard D.  Winslow, 58, of East Smithfield, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from his home. He was the loving husband of Cindy A. (Valentine) Winslow. The couple married August 20, 1997 and had over 26 happy years together.

Rich was born on November 28, 1961 in Elmira, NY,...

Jun 29, 2020

Marilyn W. (Weber) Powell, 72, of Elmira, NY went to be with her Lord on June 29, 2020. She was the loving wife of David J. Powell. Services are private and at the convenience of her family. The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. Wellsburg, NY has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Jun 29, 2020

John G. Hall, age73, of Elmira, NY went to heaven on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was the loving husband 45 years to the late Carol Hall, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather.

John was in the US Marine Corps serving from 1966 to 1969. He worked at American LaFrance and Borg Warner where he retired from. He loved...

May 21, 2020

Carol A. Hall, 77 of E1mira, NY went to Heaven on May 21, 2020. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother, and great grand-mother. She was born in Elmira on December 28, 1942 and worked at Remington Rand, American La France, and St. Joseph Hospital and Home Health Care. She Loved her dogs, NASCAR, bowling and was a lifetime...

Mar 27, 2020

We are so very sad to announce that our son, Joshua David Stevens, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 27, 2020, after a long battle with diabetes and drug addiction.  Joshua was 36 years young.  Joshua had been residing in Aurora, Colorado, for the past two years.

Joshua was born on June 19,...

Mar 26, 2020

Mervin K. Stanton, Sr, Age 84, of Main Street Wellsburg, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the VA Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Merv was born August 19, 1935 in Geneva, NY son of the late Jennings & Thelma (Decker) Stanton. He attended school and left early to join the US Army in 1953, serving until 1954. He then joined...

Mar 26, 2020

Mervin K. Stanton, Sr, Age 84, of Main Street Wellsburg, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the VA Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Merv was born August 19, 1935 in Geneva, NY son of the late Jennings & Thelma (Decker) Stanton. He attended school and left early to join the US Army in 1953, serving until 1954. He then joined...

Mar 21, 2020

Phillip A. Murphy "Murf/Murphy" 1949-2020 Wellsburg, NY Murphy passed away peacefully on March 21, 2020. Anyone who met him knows he was a charismatic character with a sharp tongue and a soft heart.  He never met a waitress he didn't like and they liked him right back. He was a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War as part...

Mar 14, 2020

Wayne Alan Waite, 67, of Bentley Creek, PA, passed away on March 14, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital.

Wayne was born on August 6, 1952 in Sayre, PA, son of the late Robert H. and Mary M. (Hayes) Waite. He was a line production worker for Toshiba until the plant closed. Wayne was a member of...

Mar 6, 2020

Elizabeth Ann (Nero) Coats, Age 67, of Bentley Creek passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was born November 29, 1952 in Elmira, NY daughter of the late Kenneth & Florence (Teeter) Nero. She was a graduate of SRU high school and was married to Alvin G. Coats on November 27, 1971 they celebrated 48...

Feb 21, 2020

Raymond Elwyn Layton, Age 71, of Erin, NY passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Robert Packer Hospital. Ray was born May 14, 1948 son of the late Reginald & Ethel (Saunders) Layton. He was a graduate of Southside High School. Ray was a dedicated 35 year employee of Chemung County and in 2009 became the Caretaker of Park...

Feb 14, 2020

Lynnwood Harry Austin, 90, of Comfort Hill Road in Wellsburg, NY passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Chemung County Nursing Center in Elmira, NY surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Anna May (Anderson) Austin. The couple married August 1, 1948 and had 71happy years together.

Lynn was born on October...

Feb 13, 2020

Charles Willard Daniels Sr, 92, of Sayre, PA, passed away peacefully, February 13, 2020, with his family surrounding him.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Charles was born April 17, 1927 in Centerville, PA to the late William and Alice Clark Daniels.  Charles attended school on Hanlon Hill, Centerville, PA and then enlisted...

Feb 9, 2020

Robert Charles “Charlie” Lewis, Gillett, PA, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 9, 2020 at home. Charlie was born August 20, 1948 in Elmira, NY son of the late Robert H. & Wanita (Carroll) Lewis. He attended SRU and served in the US Navy 1969 to 1974. Charlie was a member of the Elmira Heights Legion. Prior to retirement Charlie...

Jan 31, 2020

Vera Ellen (Young) Hoover, 92, of Bentley Creek, PA passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Bradford County Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Albert K. Hoover who passed away June 24, 2007. The couple married July 5, 1946 and had 60 wonderful years together. Vera was born on August 27, 1927 in Braman,...