Obituaries

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...

Nov 24, 2024

Sylvia D. Smith, 97, passed away on November 24, 2024 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Born on June 5, 1927 in Wellsburg, NY, she was the daughter of William and Nettie (Buell) Denton. Sylvia married Robert Smith on June 29, 1948 who preceded her in death in 2012. She worked many years for Rosenbaum's Advertising in Elmira as...

Nov 15, 2024

John J. Liptak,  passed away at the age of 85 on November 15, 2024, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Born on December 21, 1938, in Middlesex, NJ, John led a life marked by dedication, hard work, and love for his family and community. A proud veteran, John served his country with honor in the US...

Oct 27, 2024

Katherine Irene (Doan) McKerrow went home to be with her loving Father our Lord Jesus Christ on October 27, 2024, following declining health due to a long battle with cancer.

She was born on January 10, 1938 in Wellsburg and was a daughter of the late John and Violet (Gonzales) Doan. She worked at Westinghouse along with...

Oct 19, 2024

Elizabeth M. "Marie" (King) Blitz, of Wellsburg, NY, a devoted family matriarch and a cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, at the age of 89. She now rests peacefully in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. Born on April 29, 1935, in Nichols, New York, Marie was the beloved...

Oct 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow our dear mother Patricia Ann Cole-Hanson sadly passed away on October 9th , at the age of 83. She was a wonderful mother who was often there to offer support, wisdom, and love in abundance. She’s leaving behind a legacy of Wonderful children, kindness and strength. She’s predeceased by grandmother Ida Mable Cole, grandfather...

Oct 8, 2024

Julia E. (Klein) Ulrich, 89, of Gillett, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Louis A. Ulrich who passed away May 25, 2021. Julia was born on April 7, 1935 in Somerville, NJ, daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Vercheck) Klein, Sr....