Obituaries

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....

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...

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....

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...

Jun 13, 2024

Gerald "Gerry" M. Tillotson, 82, of Lowman, passed away on June 13, 2024 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born on March 25,1942 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of Morrell and Helen (Myslivecek) Tillotson. He was a graduate of Southside High School. On March 30,1962 he married the love of his life, Doris Becraft in Elmira, NY at...

Jun 8, 2024

Melissa A. (Henry) Ashby, 52, of Milan, PA, passed away on June 8, 2024, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born on April 7, 1972, in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Mary (Warren) Henry and Thomas Henry of Bentley Creek, PA. Melissa retired from her work in Human Resources at Cabinet Works in Sayre. She...

May 2, 2024

Mr. Lawrence John Detrick, Sr., peacefully passed away at his home in Ridgebury, PA, on May 3, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Detrick was 89 years old at the time of his passing. He was the loving husband of the late Rachel Ann (Sheffer) Detrick who passed away November 28, 2020. The couple married November...

Apr 14, 2024

Mary L. (Moore) Hughson, of Wellsburg, NY, beloved wife of the late Albert B. Hughson, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Elmira, NY, at the age of 90.

Born on April 4, 1934, in Elmira, NY, Mary dedicated her life to serving others through her work experiences, including her roles at Thatcher’s, H&R Block, and as...

Apr 3, 2024

John E. “Jack” Bundy, 81, of Wellsburg, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Absolut Care of Three Rivers Nursing Home. John will be joining his loving wife Carol Bundy of 53 years. John will also be joining his daughters Cassandra Ann Bundy, Victoria Jean Cesarini, Debra Ann Sherry, son-in-law Jon Sherry and grandson Jonathon...

Apr 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Robert Bryan, known to many as Dan, of East Smithfield, PA, peacefully left this world on April 3, 2024, in Sayre, PA. He was born on November 26, 1961, in Towanda, PA, making him 62 years old at the time of his passing.

Dan devoted...

Mar 7, 2024

Joseph Anthony "Joe" Brown, age 62, of Lowman, NY, passed away on March 7, 2024, in Sayre, PA. Joe was born on June 30, 1961, to loving parents in Cortland, NY. He was a devoted truck driver for All Moving Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he dedicated many years of service.

Joe had a wide range...

Feb 27, 2024

Anna Belle (Russell) Leonard, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, in Gillett, Pennsylvania. She was born on September 11, 1930, in Syracuse, New York.

Anna Belle dedicated many years of her life working at Westinghouse, then as an English teacher at SRU,  and finally as a Real Estate Agent for several...

Feb 24, 2024

Bruce A. Woodward, born January 10th, 1967, in Elmira, NY, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on February 24th, 2024. He was the beloved son of Nancy H. (Harlan) Woodward and the late William W. “Bill” Woodward.

Bruce is survived by his devoted mother Nancy Woodward, loving sister Shellie (Neil) Gerould, caring brother...

Jan 17, 2024

Robert William "Bob" Smith, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born on January 11, 1931, in Coudersport, PA, to Richard and Ava Mae (Rodgers) Smith. Bob's life was filled with diverse experiences and cherished moments. He dedicated many years of his life as...

Jan 14, 2024

Arthur W. Grace of Chemung New York passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 96. Arthur was born in Owens Mills at the home of his parents Frank and Pearl Simcoe Grace. He moved to his treasured farm next to his parents’ land when he married Madge Keiffer. They shared 67 years together until her passing...