System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!LATTIMER Arthur Abram 87, of Lattimer Lane, Gillett, went to be with the Lord and was reunited with his beloved wife, Sarah; his son, Keith "Butch"; and family on August 18, 2006. He was the husband of the late Sarah R. (Miller) Lattimer, who passed away on November 30, 2002. The couple had 62 wonderful years together. He is also the father of Grace S. (Tom) Brush of Elmira, NY, Linda D. (Don) Plouse of Gillett, PA, Sandra J. (Tom) Slaght of Elmira, NY. Family and friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and again from 7:00-9:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday with Rev. Edward Crandall and Rev. Gary Mammarello officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Hanlon Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors.
WATKINS King E., Sr. Age 66, of 809 W. Gray St., Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2006, unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
YOUMANS Elwyn "Peck" Age 91, of Covington, PA, died, August 19, 2006 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born June 25, 1915 in Covington Twp., he was a son of Fred and Lottie (Ferry) Youmans. He was a member of the Covington United Methodist Church. Peck was a talented auto mechanic. He enjoyed camping and Square dancing but his main interests was the love he shared with family. Surviving are his children, Donna Minyo of Covington, Shirley (Robert) Homan of Watsontown, Frederick (Janice) Youmans of Covington, Keith (Bernadine)Youmans of Morris Run, Kevin Youmans of Cambridge Springs, PA; a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Youmans of Waterford, PA; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Bernice (Revie) Youmans; a son, Howard Youmans; sisters, Irene Youmans, Laura Peake, Margaret Stratton, Bertha Rolfe, brothers, Vernon, Kenneth and Fremont Youmans. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Covington United Methodist Church, with pastor Sherry Good, officiating. Burial will be held in the Gray Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Covington Methodist Church, P.O. Box 134, Covington, PA 16917.
BENNETT Phyllis Crandall Age 95, died on Saturday, January 13, 2007. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at North Presbyterian Church, 921 College Avenue, Elmira.
COSTLEY Marilyn Age 68, of Knoxville, PA, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Marilyn was born June 22, 1938 in Elkland, PA, a daughter of Henry and Luella "Marie" (Taylor) Schmidt. She was the wife of Francis "Frank" Costley. She was a member of the Knoxville Assembly of God. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Frank; two sons, Grant Wheaton of Tulsa, OK, and Randy Joe Wheaton of Nebraska; a daughter, Cynthia Marie DeAmicis of Lowell, MA; 11 grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Charlene Payne, whom she raised; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard (Doris) Schmidt of Tioga, PA, and Frederick Schmidt of TN; a sister, Bernice Connelly of Douglas, Wyoming. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Fawcett in March 2006; a sister, Dorothy Smith; three brothers, Henry, Harvey and Lindsey Schmidt. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, February 5, 2007, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Terry L. Spencer officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA.
CRONIN Anne Frances (Hall) Age 67 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Thursday February 1, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Cronin was born August 22, 1939 in Providence, RI the daughter of the late Francis J. and Mary White Hall. She was a payroll clerk at Swank Jewelry in Attleboro, MA from 1957-1960. Anne married her husband, James F. Cronin, on February 6, 1960 and they would have celebrated their 47th Wedding Anniversary on February 6, 2007. She was a communicant and taught religious education at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. Anne loved to play the piano and organ and was the organist at St. Edward's Church in Pawtucket, RI. Mrs. Cronin loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Cronin is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years James F. Cronin; her loving children who cherished her: Kathleen Cronin Richards and Paul Richards of Macedon, NY; Kevin Cronin of Horseheads, NY; Michael Cronin and Kim Andujar of Macedon, NY; Stephen and Helena Cronin of Horseheads, NY; Carol Anne "Pixie" Cronin and Jeremy Ackerman of Elmira, NY; Mark and Tammi Cronin of Corning, NY; John H. Cronin of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Emily and Tyler Richards of Macedon, NY; Hayley Cronin of Horseheads, NY; Marc-Anthony Andujar of Macedon, NY; brother and sister-in-law: Francis J. and Kathy Hall of Narragansett, RI; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends including a special aunt and uncle: James J. White of Warwick, RI and Rita White of Pawtucket, RI as well as a very special neighbor, Ted Saglibene. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Monday February 5, 2007 from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. A Prayer Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday February 6, 2007 at 9 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. The Rev. Robert C. MacNamara will be the Celebrant of Anne's Funeral Mass. The Rev. Christopher E. Linsler will Con-Celebrate Anne's Funeral Mass with Father MacNamara. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. In Lieu of Flowers those wishing may remember Anne through memorials to Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830, St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY 14845, or to The American Cancer Society 1316 College Avenue Elmira, NY 14901.
DELELLO Carmella (Pompeii) of Binghamton 87, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, at the home of her daughter, Maria, in Elmira, NY, after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Dominick Delello in 1993; and her infant son, Frank; and parents, Rocco and Julia Pompeii; sisters, Rose Canny and Antoinette Pompeii; brothers, Thomas and John Pompeii. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Russ and Dana Carpenter, Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Monica and Mario Goncalves, MA, Jacqueline and Jeffrey Zawko, Big Flats, NY, James and Shannan Russ, Horseheads, NY; great-grandchildren, Lucas and Olivia Zawko, and Jared and Dominick Russ; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frederick and Margherita Pompeii, Rochester, NY, Phillip and Flo Pompeii, Deposit; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bastine and Florence Delello, Endwell, Joseph and Tomasina Delello, Utica, Frank Delello, Bainbridge, and Diane Zucarelli, NJ; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, also St. Agnes Church in Afton and St. Mary of the Assumption Church. She was a retired employee of Bendix Corporation in Sidney. She will be remembered for her gentle and humble heart and her smiling eyes, generous to her family and friends alike. Her grandchildren have been a special joy to her and she was especially loving toward her great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader and baseball fan, and a wonderful cook. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 5, 2007, at 8:45 a.m. at the James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, NY, and continue at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at the DeMarco & Son Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions in Carmella's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206, St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, 37 Fayette Street, Binghamton, NY 13901, or to the charity of your choice.
DUELL John T. of Westfield, PA 59, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, at his home. Born August 9, 1947 in Corning, NY, he was the son of John W. and Bernice L. Thomas Duell. On March 25, 1967 in Westfield, he married the former Gloria Mead, who survives. A 1965 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he served with the US Army in the Vietnam War from 1968 – 1969. He was employed as a bulk tank milk truck driver by Scott Bros. in Rushford, NY. Surviving besides his wife are: three daughters, Angela Duell and Lynnette (Jeff) Cady, both of Westfield, and Bobbie Jo (James Shank) Duell of Mesquite, TX; a son, John H. (Julie) Duell Empson of Addison, NY; three grandchildren, Morgan Cady, Cordell Cady, and Arch Ackley; two sisters, Dorothy (Gary Gill) Shablom of Harrison Valley, PA, and Achie Summers of Westfield, PA; two half sisters, Muriel (John Edward) Pekarski of Coudersport and Mary Kent of Norwalk, CT; a half brother, Willis R. (Sandy) Duell of Shinglehouse, PA; an aunt, Rodelia Webster of Ulysses; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, John W. Duell; and his mother, Bernice L. Miller. Private burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.
ENGELBERT Dorothy T. Of 477 Waverly St., Waverly, NY, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, February 2, 2007, at home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on September 8, 1937 in Waverly, NY. She was the daughter of Gilbert and Agnes Swartwood Terwilliger. Dorothy was a devout wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. When her children were growing up, she volunteered countless hours to their activities. Little League, Girl Scouts, and never missing any event they were involved in. She took pride in decorating her loving home. She also loved to do arts and crafts. Dorothy was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She sang in the church choir and was always there to make her pies for church events. Dorothy was the chair person for the 1956 Waverly High School class reunions over the years. Dorothy is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Albert: In June of 2006 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; children, Kathy (David) Shaw III, Al (Amy) Engelbert of Elmira Heights, and Keith (Lorna) Engelbert of Tolland, CT; grandchildren, David IV (Sarah), Justin, and Jordan (Jessie) Shaw, Morgan, Taylor, Alexandra, Ashley, Christian, and Nicolas Engelbert; great-grandchildren, D.J. and Peyton Shaw; brothers, Jack (Alice) Terwi1liger of Waverly, Lewis G. (Charlene) Terwilliger of Waverly, and Carl (Hutz) (Katherine) Terwilliger of Florida. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents; sister, Betty Sampson; brothers, Kenneth (Stub) and Donald Terwilliger. A gathering family and friends will be held on Monday, February 5, 2007, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 445 Waverly St., Waverly, NY. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Waverly United Methodist Church on Chemung St., Waverly. Pastor Ann Bey Canfield will officiate. Burial will be held in the spring at Glenwood Cemetery, Waverly, NY. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's name may be sent to Waverly United Methodist Church, 158 Chemung St., Waverly, NY 14892; or to Lourdes Hospice, 154 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905.
FIFE Andrew E. Age 62, of Elmira, surrounded by his loving family and friends, went to be with his Lord, after a prolonged battle with renal cell cancer, on Friday, February 2, 2007. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, February 4, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held Monday, February 5, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. at the Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 1205 W. Church Street, Elmira, with Reverend Paul MacPherson conducting the service. Interment, with full Military Honors, will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
LAMPHIER Gary R. Of Mills, PA Age 68, died Thursday, February 1, 2007. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Sunday, February 4th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday in the Mills Union Church.
MCCANN Francis C. Age 75, of 562 Cypress St., Elmira, NY. He was born March 16, 1931 in Elmira, son of the late Edward and Edna (Lindsey) McCann and passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St., at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Monday, February 5th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held there on Tuesday, February 6th, at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas O'Brien will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
MOSHER William D. Of Columbia Cross Roads, died Saturday, February 3, at Bradford County Manor. He was 92, and husband of the late Betty (Bailey) Mosher. Surviving are his sons, Leon, Skip and Lyle Mosher; a sister, Toots Wright; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m., and again from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Garry Zuber.
NIXON Harold G. (Jack) Age 78, of Hammondsport, NY, passed away on Thursday, February l, 2007, following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. Jack, as he was called by family and friends, was born on September 14, 1928 in Corning, NY, the son of Roy A. and Winifred Maltby Nixon. He graduated from Corning Northside and was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Jack was a graduate student of finance at Syracuse University and earned a Bachelor's degree there in Economics. He was Chapter President of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity. An Elmira businessman, in 1953 Harold began as a Mechanical Contractor. His company performed heating, air conditioning, ventilation, electric and plumbing on industrial, commercial, and public works projects within the eastern U.S. and Canada. Simultaneously, he developed and owned Commercial Real Estate Properties, including thirteen U.S. Post Office facilities in the Southern Tier of New York. Harold was a pillar in business communities, helping his friends start many businesses. Publicly he is known for his battles against the Elmira Urban Renewal Agency after the Flood of 1972. He fought against the agency's policy of using Eminent Domain to condemn large sections of private land for public use and then improperly planning the redevelopment of downtown Elmira. Mostly he had victories as his buildings remain at the heart of many communities. Jack is survived by his wife of 25 years, Onalee Barton; five daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Alan O'Neil of Venice, FL, Debbie and Albert Babinicz of Simpsonville, SC, Patty and Anthony Werner of Castle Rock, CO, Laurie and Rick Guild of DePere, WI, and Jacquelyn Nixon of Rochester, NY; one son and daughter-in-law, Harold G. and Joy Nixon, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ; three stepchildren, Craig and Sue Sabin of Endwell, NY, Laural Sabin of Dallas, TX, and Todd and Jodi Sabin of Morganville, NJ; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy A. and Fran Nixon of Sparta, TN, Philip A. and Donna Nixon of Vero Beach, FL; two sisters and brother-in-law, Lucy and L. R. Walbridge of Hammondsport, NY, Kathryn Nixon of Vero Beach, FL; first wife, Lois Greene Ritchie of St. Petersburg, FL; 17 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and by his brothers, Henry M. Nixon of Painted Post, NY, and Alan R. Nixon of Corning. An avid bridge player, Jack participated in numerous bridge groups through the years. He enjoyed collecting antiques and collectibles with his wife and had great admiration for the ingenuity of our ancestors. In his younger years, Jack enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and boating, and logged thousands of hours as a private pilot for both business and pleasure. His greatest joy was hosting get-togethers of family and friends at his Keuka lake home. Friends may call Monday from Noon to 2 p.m. at the LaMarche Funeral Home, 35 Main St., Hammondsport. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammondsport. In addition, a Memorial Service of Celebration will be held on June 17, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Hammondsport United Methodist Church. Rev. Paul J. Rowley will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572; or to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.
ROBERTSON Josephine Holmes Age 75, of Elmira, New York, formerly of Afton, New York, died Saturday morning, February 3, 2007. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to Bibles for Children, 771 County Road 4, Oxford, New York 13830. Josephine is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Gregory Pesesky of Elmira, Tammy and Thomas Mulhern of Cortland, NY; five grandchildren, Matthew Mosher, Justin Mosher, Tiffany Mulhern, Kathleen Mulhern, and Alyssa Pesesky; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Robert Howe of Preston, NY; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Dolores Holmes of Cuba, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Nina and John Lashway of Afton, NY; brother and sister-in-law, Charles E. and Rachel Holmes of Elmira; sister, Glenna Stevens of Afton, NY; many nieces and nephews. Josie was predeceased by her husband, Richard Robertson; sister, Lillian Howe, and was a retired secretary from Afton Central School. ARRANGEMENTS BY BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, ELMIRA, NEW YORK.
SISSON Harry R. Age 83, of 4021 Rockwell Ave., Horseheads, NY, passed away Friday, February 2, 2007, at home. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
TUNISON Walter F. Age 86, of Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, February 03, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
WEDGWOOD Carl Arthur, Sr. Age 94, of Penn Yan, NY, died peacefully in his sleep at the Homestead. A memorial service for Carl will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made in his name to the Pro Action / Office of the Aging, 417 Liberty St., Suite #1116, Penn Yan, NY 14527, or the Dresden United Methodist Church, 58 Cornelia St., Dresden, NY 14441. Carl was born November 23, 1912 in Geneva, NY, the son of the late Ray and Louise Harding Wedgwood. He was a retiree of Remington Rand in Elmira after 30 plus years, and was an avid fisherman on Seneca Lake. He was predeceased in life by his wife, Alice M. Wedgwood. Carl is survived by his children, Carl (Barbara) Wedgwood, Jr., Ronald (Linda) Wedgwood, Barry (Ann) Wedgwood, Jane (Albert) Gingras, and Joyce (Alan) McElroy; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Margery Blodgett. Arrangements with the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel in Penn Yan, NY.
WOEPPEL Mary Josephine Age 99, of Lee Avenue, Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on January 30, 2007. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, from 1-3:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Robert C. MacNamara as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning, NY.
BARBER Stanley L. Sr. Owner/Operator of Barbers Garage and 24 Hour Towing Service Age 71, of Big Flats, NY, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Monday, February 12, 2007, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Stanley will be laid to rest next to his wife, Phyllis in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats, NY. The family would like to thank Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, and Marge Bellows for the wonderful care given to Stanley during his illness.
BREWER Robert K. Age 86, of Elmira, died Saturday, February 10, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Bob was born June 25, 1920, a son of Jonathan and Jesse Brewer. He is predeceased by his son, Ronald Brewer, grandson, Joseph Brewer, brother, Glenn Brewer, and sisters, Bernice Black, Thelma Bucci, Mariam Widdis and Jean Depio. Bob is survived by his children, Dean D. Brewer of Lockwood, NY, Diane M. Kelley of Virginia, Robert J. Brewer, with wife Zandra, of Waverly, and Richard K. Brewer, with wife Colleen, of Elmira; sister, Jesse McCall of Elmira; grandchildren, Dean D. Brewer, Jr., Jack Brewer, Mike Ryan, James Ryan, Jonathan Brewer, Justin Brewer, Jessica Dobbs, Christine Brewer; along with several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bob lived in his home on Monkey Run Road for over 80 years. In his earlier years he was a part time farmer. Bob was retired from American Bridge in Elmira Heights. He was a lifetime member of the Chemung Valley Old Timers Association and enjoyed being around antique farm machinery. Bob's greatest love was for his family. He will be missed. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 6:15 p.m., with Reverend Ann Mowery officiating. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Chemung County Historical Society, 415 E. Water Street, Elmira NY 14901.
