Obituaries
Donna Marie (Snyder) Carolin
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...
Ronald B. Macwhinnie
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...
Bonnie Jeanne Keller
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...
Bernadette (Mccormick) Roberts
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...
Diane A. (Kipp) Kelly
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...
Robert Scott Thorp
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...
Melody Lee (Peckens) Freeman
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...
Gary E. Cavanaugh
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...
Gayle Ann (Davies) Blanchard
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...
Lester E. "Jim" Campbell
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...
Everett A. Shock
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...
Sylvia D. (Denton) Smith
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...
John J. Liptak
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...
Katherine Irene (Doan) Mckerrow
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...
Elizabeth Marie (King) Blitz
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...
Patricia Ann (Cole) Hanson
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...
Julia E. (Klein) Ulrich
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....
John Andrew "Jack" Owen
Aug 28, 2024
John Andrew "Jack" Owen, born on May 14, 1942, in Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at "Camp" their home, on August 28, 2024, at the age of 82.
Jack dedicated many years of his life to educating young minds as a teacher at Athens Area School District. Prior to that, he...
Helena L. (Bowers) Barr
Aug 28, 2024
Helena L. (Bowers) Barr, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, in Lowman, NY, at the age of 101. Born on April 4, 1923, in Hornell, NY, Helena lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family and community. Helena was a devoted homemaker who took immense pride in caring for her home and loved ones....
Shirley A. (Matison) Divel
Jun 28, 2024
Shirley A. (Matison) Divel. 87 of Gillett, PA passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She was the loving wife of John L. Divel. The couple married in August of 1973 and had 50 happy years together. Shirley was born on September 11, 1936 in Ithaca, NY, daughter of the...
