Obituaries


Local Obituaries

Bernice (Bristol)  Chamberlain

Bernice (Bristol) Chamberlain

Nov 13, 2017

Bernice Bristol Chamberlain, of Lakeland, FL formerly Bentley Creek, PA, went to join her husband in heaven on November 13, 2017. She was the loving wife of Afton Chamberlain. The couple married November 1, 1950 and had 63 happy years together. Bernice was born October 18, 1929 in Troy, PA daughter of the late Leon and Rossa VanNoy Bristol...

Pamela J. (King)  Fish

Pamela J. (King) Fish

Nov 6, 2017

Pamela J. (King) Fish, 62, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Pam was born on December 7, 1954 in Elmira, Daughter of the late Leon G. King, Sr. and Beverly Green.  She enjoyed playing Yahtzee and bingo, liked camping, and loved the time spent with family and friends.

...

Helen R. (Kolivoski)  Mitchell

Helen R. (Kolivoski) Mitchell

Oct 10, 2017

Helen Ruth Mitchell of Lowman, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October10, 2017 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility just 5 weeks shy of her 90th birthday.  She was the loving wife of Fred Mitchell who passed away December 14, 2012.  The couple married in November of 1963 and had 49 happy years together.

One of fourteen children,...

Marian Francis (Bennett)  Swayze

Marian Francis (Bennett) Swayze

Sep 11, 2017

Marian Francis (Bennett) Swayze, 95, of Waverly, NY passed away peacefully on September 11, 2017 at Elderwood of Waverly. She was the loving wife of the late Edward Kilmer Swayze who passed away on October 26, 2005.  The couple married February 21, 1942 and had 63 happy years together.

Marian was born on October 27, 1921 in...

Marjorie S. Cahill

Marjorie S. Cahill

Sep 10, 2017

Marjorie S. Cahill, Age 86, of Kernersville, NC passed away at the home of her daughter in Bentley Creek on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Marjorie was born December 13, 1930 in Ulster daughter of the late Mark and Irene (King) Swanhart. She was a Secretary for the SRU School District and the Tax Collector for many years prior to...

Debra L. (Rinebold)  Briggs

Debra L. (Rinebold) Briggs

Sep 5, 2017

Debra L. (Rinebold) Briggs, Age 60 of Horseheads formally from Gillett and Wellsburg passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center with her son and loving family by her side. Debbie enjoyed her German Sheppard  “BoBo”, spending time with her son, companion Greg, her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Debbie was born...

Robin A. Nero

Robin A. Nero

Aug 12, 2017

Robin A. (Hoose) Nero, Age 56, of Bentley Creek, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Robin was born January 10, 1961 in Elmira, NY daughter of the late Theodore and Beatrice (Hill) Hoose. She was a graduate of SRU high school and was married to Steven Nero in 1999. She was employed by the...

Joseph L. Brewer

Joseph L. Brewer

Aug 10, 2017

Joseph L. Brewer, Age 66,  formerly of Bentley Creek and Ridgebury, PA passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Joe was born March 24, 1951 in Elmira, NY son of the late Joseph and Alice (Andrews) Brewer. Joe attended SRU high school and was employed by DuraBuilt for 35 years. He enjoyed...

Leone (Stevens)  Phillips

Leone (Stevens) Phillips

Aug 2, 2017

Leone (Stevens) Phillips, 92, of Bentley Creek, PA went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from her home surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of the late Robert A. Phillips.  The couple married in April 16, 1947 and had 52 happy years together.

Leone was born on May...

Florence Catherine (Chandler)  Langeland

Florence Catherine (Chandler) Langeland

Jun 24, 2017

Florence Catherine Langeland, 80, of Ridgebury, PA, passed away pain free on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY after her battle with breast cancer.  She was the loving wife of Raymond Langeland. The couple married September 11, 1954 and had 62 happy years together.

Florence was born on...

Carol Ann Bundy

Carol Ann Bundy

Jun 11, 2017

Carol Ann Bundy of Wellsburg, NY passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 79 years of age with her loving husband of 53 years at her side.

Carol will be joining her beloved daughter Debra Ann Sherry and grandson Jonathon Sherry. Carol is survived by her husband John, son in law Jon Sherry of...

Virginia L. (Hall)  Simon

Virginia L. (Hall) Simon

May 28, 2017

Virginia L. (Hall) Simon, 84, of Ridgebury, PA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Bradford County Manor.  She was the loving wife of Paul A. Simon whom she married May 12, 1978.  A memorial service to honor Virginia’s life is planned for a later date.  The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street Wellsburg,...

Lawrence E. Musto

Lawrence E. Musto

May 20, 2017

Lawrence E. Musto, 81, of 926 Hoffman Hollow Road, Lowman, NY passed away on May 20, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. There will be no services as suggested by Larry. The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street Wellsburg, NY has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Greta Lila (Clark)  Elston

Greta Lila (Clark) Elston

Apr 15, 2017

Greta Lila (Clark) Elston, 74, of Chemung, NY, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of Wilson E. Elston.  The couple married August 26, 1961 and had 55 happy years together.

Greta was born on November 24, 1942 in the Town of Barton, NY,...

Laura M. (Lamb)  Allen

Laura M. (Lamb) Allen

Mar 9, 2017

Laura M. (Lamb) Allen, Age 85, formerly of Main Street, Wellsburg, NY passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Elderwood of Waverly. Laura was born October 5, 1931 in Canton, PA daughter of the late Ellery and Marion (Smith) Lamb. She was married to the late Philip D. Allen, Sr. and was a nurse’s aide at Lambs Convalescent Adult...

Robert C. Bowman

Robert C. Bowman

Mar 3, 2017

Robert C. Bowman, 88, of Sayre, PA and formerly of Centerville, PA, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Harriet (Combs) Bowman. The couple married January 29, 1948 and had 69 happy years together.

Bob was born on March 27, 1928 in Wellsburg, NY,...

Joyce L. (Douglas)  Colwell

Joyce L. (Douglas) Colwell

Mar 1, 2017

Joyce L. (Douglas) Colwell, 88, of Ridgebury, PA, passed away on March 1, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth L. Colwell, Sr. who passed away 1990. The couple married in 1949 and had 41 happy years together.

Joyce was born on January 3,...

Eleanor A. (Cernohorsky)  Shaw

Eleanor A. (Cernohorsky) Shaw

Feb 28, 2017

Eleanor A. (Cernohorsky) Shaw, 78 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Eleanor was born on April 27, 1938 in Elmira, daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Haven) Cernohorsky.  She worked as a machinist for Harding Brothers in Elmira Heights until her retirement in 2003.  She enjoyed...

Shirley J. Evans

Shirley J. Evans

Feb 21, 2017

Shirley J. Evans, Age 74, of Stringham Road, Gillett, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Sayre Heath Care Center. Shirley was born May 20, 1942 in Clarion, PA daughter of the late William & Katie Sayers. Shirley was married to Steven Evans on October 22, 1966 upon his return from the service and enjoyed 50 years...

Joy S. Dixon

Joy S. Dixon

Dec 14, 2016

Joy S Dixon, 79, of Wellsburg, NY passed away December 14, 2016 following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Joy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ronald Guy Dixon; daughters, Ronda Brown and Shari (Jerry) Picarazzi; her grandchildren, Shane Smithmen, Nathan and Kyle Dixon, Shayla Hurd and 5 great grandchildren. Joy retired from the Elmira City School District...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Black
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.