Obituaries

Sep 6, 2023

Donald L. Kimble, USN Retired, Age 86, of Horseheads, NY passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Don was born May12, 1937 in the Town of Corning, son of the late Harry & Beatrice (Holmes) Kimble. Following graduation Don joined the US Navy where he served 23 years and retired in 1978. While...

Aug 9, 2023

Walt Connis, born Wallace R. Connis on September 14, 1930, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 92 in Elmira, NY. He was born in Corning, NY, and lived a long and fulfilling life. He was the loving husband of the late Clara B. (Nichols) Connis who passed away on September 15, 2021. The couple...

Aug 8, 2023

Rebecca J. Liddy, Age 75, of Wellsburg, NY passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Athens Health & Rehab Center. Becky was born June 17, 1948, in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Donald H. & Adeline L. (Park) Church. She was a graduate of Southside High School and was married to William J. Liddy on October 2,...

Aug 7, 2023

Orlo L. Doane, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his residence in Erin, NY on August 7th, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1936, in Elmira, NY. Orlo was 87 years old at the time of his passing.

Orlo dedicated many years of his life to serving in the US Army as...

Aug 7, 2023

Forrest "Ted" E. Berry, formerly of Ridgebury, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on August 7th, 2023, at the Chemung Nursing Facility surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1937 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Clyde & Ruby Berry. Ted had retired from F.M. Howell Packaging and spent years working part-time at Pine Croft Golf Course....

Jul 28, 2023

Lena M. (Burt) Buckland, Age 82, of Elmira, formerly of Wellsburg, NY passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center surrounded by close family members and friends. Lena was born May 27, 1941, in Elmira, New York daughter of the late Truman & Reva (Camp) Burt. She was a graduate of Southside High School and...

Jul 17, 2023

Albert B. (Bert) Hughson, Jr., Age 57, of Wellsburg, NY passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Bert was born in Elmira, NY on May 28, 1966, the son of Mary L. (Moore) Hughson and the late Albert B. Hughson, Sr. He was a graduate of the Elmira City Schools and was employed...

Jun 28, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Hartman, 78, of Lowman, NY, passed away on June 28, 2023, at Strong Memorial hospital after complications from a stroke. She was born on August 16, 1944, in Syracuse, NY, to the late George and Christine Wooster Bruster. Mary was raised by her late stepmother, Wanda Bruster. She was predeceased by her sister Betty (George) Sutliff, and...

Jun 28, 2023

Thomas Allington, Age 80, of Elmira, passed away June 28, 2023, at the Robert Packer Hospital. Tom was born September 14, 1942, in Elmira, NY son of the late Thomas & Olive (Conklin) Allington. He served his country in the US Army serving in Vietnam from 1964 to 1966. He retired from Kennedy Valve where he was employed as...

Jun 26, 2023

Jeannie Middendorf, of Waverly, NY, beloved daughter, sister, and mother, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born on July 4, 1978, in Levittown, PA, making her 44 years old at the time of her passing.

Jeannie had a deep passion for culinary arts and pursued her dreams...

Jun 19, 2023

Raymond F. Stone, known by many as Stoney, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, at the age of 92 at Sacred Heart Hospice in Dunmore, PA. He was born on May 2, 1931, in Greene, NY, to his parents Fred and Helen (Lee) Stone. Stoney had a fulfilling work life, spending many years as a farmer, heavy equipment...

Jun 6, 2023

Kenneth L. Nero, Age 52, of Ridgebury passed away, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Ken was born in Elmira, NY on October 16, 1970, son of the late Alvin & Elizabeth (Nero) Coats. He attended SRU schools and was currently employed by Pelton Trucking Service, Inc. Ken previously was employed as a custodian...

May 31, 2023

Robert J. Makowiec, 82, of Southport, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at home. He was born on November 4, 1940 in Blossburg, PA, son of the late Joseph and Jean (Wieczorek) Makowiec. Robert was a US Navy veteran and after was a Supervisor for Trayer Products in Elmira, NY until his retirement. He was a member...

May 31, 2023

Wilson E. “Pete” Elston, Jr., 84, of Chemung, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Greta L. (Clark) Elston who passed away on April 15, 2017. The couple married August 26, 1961 and had 55 happy years together.

Pete was born on May...

Apr 20, 2023

Harry Norman Bruce, 91, of Gillett, PA passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 10, 1931 in Troy, PA, son of the late Roy and Nina (Smith) Bruce. Harry was a US Air Force veteran, worked at Westinghouse, and later was a plumber for St. Joseph’s Hospital. Harry was a past...

Apr 11, 2023

Jeffrey L. Hall Sr September 26, 1960 - April 11, 2023

Jeff passed away at home on April 11, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his family.  Jeff is survived by his wife, Judy, children, Terra (Kevin) Peterson, Jeffrey (Kristy) Hall, Katie (Jake) Mitchell, Justin Kouterick, Tanner (Gloria) Kouterick and Garrett Kouterick....

Apr 7, 2023

Stephen L. Wintermute, 60, of Gillett, PA passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at home. He was the loving husband of Linette R. (Pierce) Wintermute. The couple married August 3, 1985 and had 37 happy years together.

Steve was born on March 17, 1963 in Sayre, PA, son of the late Earl C. and Genevieve A....

Mar 24, 2023

Duane E. Elston, 73, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Corning Community Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1949 in Elmira, son of the late Kenneth E. and Harriet L. (Hughes) Elston, Sr. Duane was a Contractor and was the owner/operator of Twin Tiers Installation in Elmira. He enjoyed fishing, telling jokes,...

Mar 23, 2023

Alyene Ruth (Kehoe) Jenkins, 93, of Cato, NY, formerly of Wellsburg, NY passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, NY.

Alyene was born on April 19, 1929 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Harold C. and Velma May (Sautter) Kehoe. She was a Real Estate Broker for Blauvelt Reality....

Feb 23, 2023

Valerie Jean Chomenko, 65, of Lowman, NY, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Big Flats, NY. She was born on January 20, 1958 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Maynard and Hazel G. (Jackson) Chomenko. Valerie is survived by her daughter Danielle Sce of California and brothers John, Dane, and Clint Chomenko, all of Lowman....