Obituaries

Jul 21, 2015

Charles H. Woodruff, 87, of Wellsburg, NY, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at ELCOR in Horseheads, NY.  He was the loving husband of Darlene E. (Chase) Woodruff.  The couple married March 20, 1982 and had 33 happy years together.

Charles was born on June 20, 1928 in Elmira, NY,...

Jul 21, 2015

Theresa A. (Flannery) Miller, 52, of Bentley Creek, PA and formerly of the Philadelphia area passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at her home with her family by her side.  She was the loving wife of Kenneth R. Miller.  The couple married July 17, 1999 and had 16 happy years together.

Theresa was born...

Jul 11, 2015

Jonathan Andrew Drake, 32, of Pine City and formerly of Wellsburg, NY passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.  Jonathan was born on May 10, 1983 in Elmira, son of Michael F. and Teddi Anne (Vanderpoel) Drake of Pine City, NY.  He was a graduate of South Side High School, Class...

Jul 9, 2015

Robert A. “Bob” Tuning, 72, of Elmira, NY, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2015 from the Chemung County Nursing Facility.  He was the loving husband of Sharon (Petty) Tuning.  Services are at the convenience of Bob’s family and have been entrusted to the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street Wellsburg, New York.

Jul 5, 2015

Virginia A. (Daniels) Conte, Age 89, formerly of Mosherville and Elmira, NY passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Virginia was born December 5, 1925 in Ridgebury Township, PA daughter of the late William and Alice (Clark) Daniels. She was previously employed at Westinghouse where she worked as an inspector and prior to that at...

Jun 3, 2015

Leola (Lee) Reeve Abbott of Centerville, PA passed away Wednesday, June 3, at the Sayre Care Center in Sayre, PA following a brief illness.

She was born in Herrickville, PA, September 30, 1919, to Charles Reeve Sr. and Aliph Waterman Reeve.  She was the 7th of nine children.  She had brothers George, Ward, Carl, Jesse and Charles,...

Jun 2, 2015

John A. “Jack” Knapp, Age 77, of Church Street, Wellsburg, NY passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Jack was born June 28, 1937 in Elmira, NY son of the late Ernest and Hazel Bell (Reed) Knapp. Jack was a veteran of the US Navy serving from 1955 to 1959. He was retired following 31...

Jun 1, 2015

Madge (Keiffer) Grace, 86, of Chemung, NY, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of Arthur W. Grace.  The couple married July 6, 1947 and had 67 happy years together.

Madge was born on July 24, 1928 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the...

May 26, 2015

William Lamarr Day, Age 67 of Lowman, NY, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 following an extended illness. Bill was born November 21, 1947 in Elmira, NY, son of Mary (Holcomb) Day Conkling and the late Robert Day. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam era but received an honorable medical...

May 14, 2015

Judd C. Burt, 81, of Wellsburg, NY passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the loving husband of Patricia E. (Atkins) Burt.  The couple married June 5, 1960 and had 54 happy years together.

Judd was born on January 23, 1934 in Wellsburg, son of...

Apr 19, 2015

Charles A. Tinkham, 84, of Centerville, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at ELCOR in Horseheads, NY.  He was born on February 24, 1931 in Conway, PA, son of the late Victor R. and Madelene (Mandaville) Tinkham.  Chuck was a Korean War veteran, serving in the US Navy.  He was also a US Coast Guard veteran, and...

Apr 13, 2015

Annamae (Malone) Bennett, Age 77, of Roberts Hollow Road, Lowman, NY went to be with her Lord Jesus and her beloved husband Herman on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  She was the loving wife of the late Herman J. Bennett, Jr. who passed away on August 23, 2002.  The couple married November 13, 1954...

Apr 8, 2015

Rexford “Mike” “Bopie” Judson, Age 78, of Wellsburg, NY went home to his heavenly father on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Robert Packer Hospital with his loving family at his side.

Mike was born December 7, 1936 in Elmira son of the late LaRue “Red” and Clarice Isabelle (Passmore) Judson. He was married to the former Barbara...

Mar 13, 2015

John E. Spicer, Age 96, of Southport, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 a day after he turned 96. He was born in Elmira on March 12, 1919 son of the late Charles & Catherine (Plum) Spicer. He was a graduate of Southside High School and following school served his country in the US Army Air force during WW II...

Feb 24, 2015

Kenneth W. Hughes, Age 91 of  Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Ken was born May 7, 1923 in Nelson Twp., PA.  The eldest of ten children and the son of the late William Clarence and Louisa (Jones) Hughes, he was a big part in helping the family when they...

Feb 13, 2015

Kenneth E. Smith, 82, of Elmira, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb 13, 2015 with his loving wife of 26 years, Patricia A. Smith, by his side. He was surrounded by his family, all who loved him dearly. He is predeceased by his sister Shirley; survived by sisters Nancy, Charlotte and Minerva ; Son Kenny Jr. (Flo) and daughter, Tina (Todd)...

Jan 5, 2015

William “Bill” Ray Owen, Age 64, of Ridgebury Township passed away Monday, January 5, 2015, very unexpectedly at home. Bill was born June 10, 1950, son of the late Elmo “Cuffy” and Helen (McCarthy) Owen. He was a graduate of SRU High School and worked in his early years at Durabuilt and Sperry Rail.  Previous to his retirement, he was...

Dec 31, 2014

Glen A. Guiles, Jr. Age 66 of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Glen was born April 13, 1948 in Elmira, NY son of the late Glen A. and Norma (Bailey) Guiles. He grew up the only boy in a household of seven sisters. Following graduation from Troy High School Glen...

Dec 29, 2014

Richard L. “Dick” Janowsky, 75, of Ridgebury, PA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 29, 2014 from his home surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Linda L. (Cragle) Janowsky.  The couple married November 12, 1966 and had 48 wonderful years together. Dick was born on September 5, 1939 in Elmira, NY, son...

Nov 16, 2014

Rena C. (Spear) Northrop, 74, of Ridgebury Township, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of Cassel J. Northrop.  The couple married August 2, 1963 and had 51 happy years together. Rena was born on August 31, 1940 in Elmira, NY daughter of the late Ralph and...