Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Dunbar, Donna Jean passed away December 3, 2021 following a long battle with cancer.  Born July 9, 1944 at Tioga Hospital in Waverly, NY to Leroy and Ethel Mae Lenox Donna was survived by husband, Duane Dunbar, son, Terry and daughter-in-law Bridget Dunbar of Starksboro, VT, daughter-in law, Sherry Dunbar of Elizabethtown, PA; grandchildren Brittany and Samantha, Quinn and...

Oct 30, 2021

Marilyn A. White, Age 83, of Gillett, PA passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Bradford County Manor. She was born October 10, 1938 in Elkland, PA daughter of the late Clarence E. & Florence R. (Douglas) White. She was retired from nursing career where she tirelessly cared for others.

Surviving is her loving sister Joanne...

Oct 20, 2021

Beverly Joyce (Tice) Miles, 81, of Pine City, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, NY. She was the loving wife of Raymond W. Miles, Jr. Beverly was born on January 23, 1940 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Lewis C. and Julia (Comfort) Tice. She was a SRU High School...

Oct 13, 2021

Jackie Lee (Olmsted) Nichols, Age 68, Passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a lengthy illness. Jackie was born on July 12, 1953, in Waverly, NY daughter of the late Burgess & Rosalie (Kenish) Olmstead. She was retired from the Ithaca Police Department where she was employed as a dispatcher for many years. She...

Oct 8, 2021

Charlotte Elaine Makinster, 83, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2021 at home. She worked for Coldiron Diner in Lowman as a baker, was a taxi driver for a short while and worked for Elmira Stamping. Charlotte loved road trips, was a cross country traveler and knew her geography. She wrote many pages of songs that were washed away...

Oct 6, 2021

Herbert Aubrey Abbott of Chemung View Apartments in Athens, PA passed away October 6, following declining health.

He was born in Birchardville, PA, March 10, 1934, to Paul and Ruth Brink Abbott.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a step son Jerry and his wife of 55 years, Leola Reeve Abbott.

He is...

Sep 28, 2021

Carl L. Hakes, Age 80, of Gillett went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at home following a lengthy illness. Carl was born September 11, 1941 in Williamsport son of the late Walter & Sadie (Snell) Hakes. Following high school Carl served his country with the US Army from 1962 to 1965. He...

Sep 15, 2021

Clara B. (Nichols) Connis, Age 94 passed away Wednesday, September15, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was born June 27, 1927, in Elmira daughter of the late Ralph B. & Clara (Christian) Nichols. Clara was retired from Maple Lawn Dairy & Restaurant where she was employed as a prep cook. Clara and Wallace R. “Walt” Connis were married...

Sep 7, 2021

Clair Wilson, of Chemung NY passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Clair was born on May 3rd, 1948 to Herbert Wilson Sr. and Dorothy Claire Wilson in Mundy’s Corner, PA. Clair graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1971. He was an avid instrumentalist, former member of the Kirby Band and...

Sep 1, 2021

Lee H. Leonard, of Gillett, PA passed away at home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Lee was born in Gillett son of the late King & Beatrice (Sherman) Leonard. He was a graduate of Troy High School. Lee was a self-employed contractor building many area homes until his retirement. Lee once built and owned the Ice Cream Stand on...

Aug 30, 2021

Elizabeth M. (Wilson) Wolfe, born at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY was graduated from Elmira Free Academy and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1954 where she was awarded the Francis Walker Award for the highest scholastic average. She continued her education and in 1988, earned her B.S. in Nursing from St. Joseph’s College in North Wyndham, Maine. She...

Aug 29, 2021

Jack A. Diedrich, Jr. Age 55 of Bentley Creek, Ridgebury Twp. Passed away at home following a courageous battle with ALS. He was born March 12, 1966, in Des Moines, Iowa son of the late Jack A. & Mary (Logan) Diedrich, Sr. He was a graduate of the University of Hawaii with an engineering degree and was employed as...

Jul 16, 2021

Alice M. (Shoemaker) Hoose, 82, of Ridgebury, PA, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She was born on April 11, 1939 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Cheresnowski) Shoemaker. Alice was a graduate of Sayre High School, Class of 1957, was a member of St....

Jul 12, 2021

Cheryl C. (Stroman) Chapman, 73, of Waverly, NY, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at home. She was born on December 31, 1947 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late William and Ruth (Bunnell) Stroman. Cheryl was a 1967 graduate of Waverly High School and because of her love of cooking and baking worked for several local restaurants...

Jun 18, 2021

Helen (Loomis) Williams, 82, of Lowman, NY passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 23, 1938 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Monroe and Florence (Chamberlain) Loomis. Helen was a graduate of Van Etten High School and worked several places over the years including NCR in Ithaca, NY. She enjoyed...

Jun 4, 2021

George Moilanen, 57, of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at home.  He was the loving husband of Tina M. (Collins) Moilanen. The couple married December 31, 2003 and had 17 happy years together.

George was born on December 12, 1963 in Elmira, NY, son of the late George and Shirley (Hess) Moilanen. He...

May 25, 2021

Louis A. Ulrich, Age 90, of Gillett, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Louis was born October 18, 1930 in Hillside, New Jersey son of the late Edward and Meta Ulrich. Following high school, he entered the US Airforce and served in Korea with the 342nd Bomb Squadron from 1951 to 1955....

May 24, 2021

Lawrence R. Whitney, Age 97, of Chemung, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at Elderwood of Waverly. He was born June 5, 1923 in Tioga, PA son of the late Alfred & Ida (Mattison) Whitney. Lawrence was a graduate of Tioga High School and served his country with the US Army. He was retired from Glider City Tool Company...

May 12, 2021

William E. Reiff, Age 72, of South Creek Township, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Bill was born February 9, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA son of the late William & Marion (Leeds) Reiff. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a mechanic for various employers including Huntington Motors in Wellsburg....

May 3, 2021

Ronald W. Hansen, Age 78, of Wellsburg, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Ronnie as he was affectionately known was born in Elmira on September 25, 1942 son of the late Alf & Clara (Coe) Hansen. He was a graduate of Horseheads Central School. Ronnie was married to the former...