Obituaries

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....

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...