Obituaries

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....

Feb 15, 2023

Vernor J. Walmsley, Age 90, of Athens, PA formerly of Centerville, PA passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was born September 19, 1932, in Towanda, PA son of the late Vernor Leroy & Alma Mae (Smith) Walmsley. He attended area schools and prior to his retirement was employed by Trinity Security as a...

Feb 13, 2023

Donald L. Ward, Age 75, of the Town of Southport, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 13, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Don was born February 3, 1948, in Elmira, son of the late Newell L. & Florence E. (Youmans) Ward. He attended Southside High School. He was retired from Zack’s Auto Sales and...

Feb 7, 2023

Betty J. (Updike) Farley, 102 years old, of Lowman, NY passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 19, 1920 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Jess and Gretchen (Wingrave) Updike and was one of ten children. Betty worked at Remington Rand, Fairway Springs, both of Elmira,...

Jan 18, 2023

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Kenneth Neil Cooke, loving husband and father of three went to be with the Lord at the age of 83.

Ken was born on October 11, 1939, in Oneonta, NY to Kenneth E. & Lucy (Smith) Cooke. Ken graduated from Canton ATI college and started his lifelong career as an agent with...

Jan 1, 2023

Brian K. Barr, 64, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2023 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was the loving husband of Felicia A. (Hill) Barr. The couple married November 10, 1990 and had 32 happy years together.

Brian was born on October 5, 1958 in Elmira, NY, son of the...

Dec 25, 2022

Charles “Keith” Robbins, Age 95, of Columbia Crossroads, PA and formerly of Wellsburg, NY, passed away December 25, 2022, at the Bradford County Manor. Keith was born July 15, 1927, in Big Pond, PA son of the late Carl & Verna (Leonard) Robbins. For many years Keith and his late wife Kathryn worked side-by-side, owning and operating the Finger...

Dec 21, 2022

Douglas Mark Parsons, 58, Elmira, NY, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was the adopted son of the late Richard & Sherry (Shanks) Parsons. He was a graduate of Elmira City Schools and was employed as a Union Sheet Metal Worker until his health declined. Mark as he was affectionately known...

Dec 18, 2022

BENJAMIN, Edward Cleveland a/k/a “Count Desmond”, 81

On December 18, 2022, Edward C. Benjamin, of Bentley Creek, PA, and known professionally as Count Desmond, passed away unexpectedly with his adoring family at his side

Count is predeceased by his parents William & Dorothy Cutler, Ernest Benjamin, and by his brother, William Cutler, Jr. in 2016...

Dec 5, 2022

Robert L. Craig, Age 89, of Berwick Turnpike, Columbia Cross Roads, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his side. Bob was born January 13, 1933, in Springfield Township son of the late Benjamin & Gladys (Grace) Craig. Bob was married to the former Doris A. Lamb on March 14, 1953 and celebrated 69 years together....

Nov 28, 2022

Jerrie E. (Turner) Barrett, Age 75, of Roberts Hollow Road, Lowman, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side. Jerrie was born October 17, 1947, in Elmira, NY daughter of the late John & Mildred (Leff) Turner, Sr. She was a graduate of Southside High School and then obtained...

Nov 25, 2022

Lula Mae Brinthaupt

July 14, 1924 - November 25, 2022

Lula Mae Love was born on July 14, 1924. She was the daughter of John H. and Ruth A. Marquart Love of Oregon Hill, near Morris, Pennsylvania, and the wife of Gordon E. Brinthaupt, Jr.

Lula is survived by a son, Gordon E....