See also the Chemung County, New York Obituary Collection
Oakes, Artie Lavern Butler
Elmira, NY
A longtime resident of Erie St. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon, December 6, 2005 at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.
Born on September 11, 1925, Artie was the daughter of Andrew G. & Allie D. Butler. She married Milton G. Oakes Sr. on December 4, 1943 and he predeceased her in September of 1996. They would have celebrated their 62nd anniversary this year. Artie was first employed at the Remington-Rand for 23 years until its closing and retired from Corning Inc. after 12 years of service. Artie was a devoted wife, mother grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed time spent with her family and watching them grow. Artie enjoyed dinning out with her friends and family.
Surviving is her loving family who cherish her memory, children, Barbara Oakes, Milton Jr. & Sharon Oakes; and Melvin Oakes and his companion Connie Huslander all of Elmira; grandchildren, Jason Oakes; Jennifer & Tom Ruocco; Jeremy & Robin Oakes; Anthony & Suzann Cicconi; Christopher A. Oakes; Aimee & Steve Miller; Benjamin & Shannon Oakes; Sarah S. Oakes; great grandchildren, Kristen, Jared Alicia, Jacob, Ryan and Samantha Oakes, Lynsay and Justin Ruocco, Christian Cicconi, Zachary and Caleb Miller; Arties last surviving sister, Faye (Wendell Jr.) Dove, NM; nieces, nephews and many family friends.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Saturday, December 10, 2005 between the hours of 2-4 p.m. funeral services will follow the visitation at 4 p.m. Graveside services will take place on Monday morning at the families convenience in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. The family will provide flowers and request an act of kindness be done for someone in need in memory of Artie.
Moore, Betty
A longtime Horseheads resident formerly of Chestnut St. and presently of W. Broad St. passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday morning, December 3, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Betty was born on July 24, 1928 in Elmira, daughter of George & Ethel Orr Thomas. She was married to Bernard Bernie Moore on June 25, 1950 and he predeceased her on February 12, 2004. Betty was a homemaker, who took much enjoyment spending time with her family and being active in the Maranatha Bible Chapel where she served the Lord. Prior to living in Horseheads, Betty resided in Lowman and was employed by Allied Van Lines, Elmira Heights.
Surviving are her children, a daughter, Linda D. Bennett and her companion, Kevin Dyer and his children Kevin Jr. and Gabrelle, Horseheads; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary & Peggy Moore, Elizabethtown, PA; four grandchildren, Justin Bennett, Jason (Denise) Searle, Dana & Elisabeth Moore; two great grandchildren, Misty Moore & Jasmine Searle; a brother, Marion "Tommy" Thomas; nieces, nephews and a wonderful church family from the Maranatha Bible Chapel where Betty had attended and been active for many years. In addition to her parents and her husband, Bernie; Betty was predeceased by his granddaughter, Carolyn Moore.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 between the hours of 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 8p.m. with the Reverend William Wells officiating. Following the services, Mrs. Moore will be cremated at the Northern Bradford Crematory. Memorial donations may be directed to the Maranatha Bible Chapel Building Fund, 774 Sing Sing Rd. Horseheads, NY 14845 in Betty's memory.
Tillotson, William "Bill"
A resident of Waverly, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday morning December 3, 2005 at Troy Community Hospital at the age of 84.
Bill was born in Canton, PA on September 14, 1921, son of Paul & Maude Wilcox Tillotson. He married Betty Rinebold of Waverly, his wife of 61 years on January 27, 1944. Bill owned and operated a dairy farm on Talmadge Hill in Waverly for over 28 years. He was a WWII Veteran and served form 1942-1945 in the US Army Signal Corps in the China Burma India Theater as a message coder and decoder. Bill was at the Pentagon in Washington DC in 1943-1944. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant. Bill was a 50 year member of F&A Mason Lodge Chemung-Waverly # 350 and a 32nd degree member of the Otseningo Consistary of Masons in Binghamton, NY. He belonged to the VFW and Elks in Naples, FL. Bill will be remembered for his kindness, his patience and his concern for others. He enjoyed wood working, refinishing antiques and growing flowers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Rinebold Tillotson; their son and daughter-in-law, Bruce & Roxie Tillotson, Southport; brothers, Leon (Vivian) Tillotson, Lewis (Jean) Tillotson; and Dean Tillotson; sisters, Ernestine Herman, Aleatha (Wayne) Wright, Ella Mae Yaggie and Anna Lee (Mark) Wright; Bill's mother-in-law, Helen Bennett Rinebold; sisters-in-law, Roberta Shipmen, JoEllen (John Jr.) Robinson and Naomi Rinebold; nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his brother, Morrell Tillotson, his sister-in-law, Phyllis Rutledge, and also by nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday, December 5, 2005 between the hours of 4-6 p.m.
Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. Interment
will take place at the families convenience in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be directed to Waverly-Chemung Masonic Lodge # 350, the Rehabilitation Unit of Troy Community Hospital, Troy, PA, or the Chemung Volunteer Fire Department in Bill's memory.
Pickering, Floyd W. "Pappy"
Formerly a longtime resident of 26 Mountain View Dr. Pine City passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 26 , 2005 at the home of his son and care giver David Pickering following an illness at the age of 83.
Born on March 23, 1922 in Elmira Floyd was the son of Frank & Myrtle Hodge Pickering. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was well known in the Southport community having operated The Southport Liquor Store in what was the Bulkhead Plaza for over 35 years. He was married to June Lewert and she predeceased him in 1988 following over 40 years of marriage. Among his many interest were his fishing trips to Canada, hunting, and was best known at the Dixie Bowling Lanes as "Pappy".
Surviving is his loving family, sons and daughters-in-law, David & Virginia Borzellere Pickering, Southport; the Reverend Daniel & Joyce Pickering, Canisteo; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane & Ronald Puterbaugh, Jackson, TN; grandchildren, Matt, Holly, Luke Joy and Anne Marie; many great grandchildren; brothers, Harry (Margaret) Pickering and Claire "Pick" Pickering; a sister, Lenora Kerouac., several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Floyd was predeceased by his brother and sister in-law, Frank Jr. & Shirley Pickering and his sister-in-law, Joan Pickering.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Wednesday afternoon, November 30, 2005 between the hours of 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 4 p.m. with Floyd's son the Reverend Daniel Pickering and Floyd's grandson, the Reverend Mathew Pickering officiating. Graveside services will take place at the families convenience in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira where Floyd will be buried next to his wife, June Lewert Pickering.
The Pickering family will provide flowers and request memorials be directed to Southern Tier Hospice in his memory.
Osgood, Debra A. "Debi"
Passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday morning November 6, 2005. Debi was born on February 21, 1967 in Elmira daughter of Howard A. Hughes Sr. and Sharon L Bradley Hughes who predeceased her along with her brother, Howard A. Hughes Jr. She celebrated 20 years of marriage to her loving husband and friend, David Osgood this last August. Also surviving are her step children, David Osgood Jr., Elmira; and Robert (Kimberly) Osgood, Horseheads; step grandchildren, Amanda, Ryan and Makenzie Osgood; a sister, Diane VanBencoten, NC; aunt, Joan (William) Siebel, Mansfield, PA; Debi was a cherished member of the loving Osgood family and is survived by many friends. She enjoyed working with her husband, she was involved and supported her families auto racing. Debi enjoyed the outdoors, loved wildlife and caring for her pets. She was a born again Christian who had a deep faith and love for her Lord. .
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Thursday evening, November 10, 2005 between the hours of 5-8 p.m. Services will be held at Caywood's on Friday morning at 10 a.m. with the Reverend John McConnell officiating. Graveside services will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery at her families convenience.
Hughes, Howard
Of Carriage Estates passed away at his home Sunday morning, November 6, 2005 at the age of 28.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway on Saturday November 12, 2005 between the hours of 1-2 p.m. Services will follow the visitation at 2 p.m.
Stafford, William Paul
A resident of Chester St. Southport, passed away very unexpectedly Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at the age of 57 while working in Washington DC.
Bill was born on August 26, 1948 in Waverly, NY son of Paul E. & Winifred Porter Stafford. He graduated from Waverly High School and attended Corning Community College. Following school, Bill joined the United States Marines. After returning home he was employed by F. M. Howell & Company for 9 years. He was a pressman by trade and was currently employed by the Department of Transportation in Washington DC. Bill was a member of the Lockwood United Methodist Church and the VFW Rex Field Post # 901. His interest included NASCAR, attending races at the Chemung Speedrome, traveling, and quality times with his family and friends. Bill often spoke of the fondness he felt for the women in his life, his mother and daughter.
He is survived by those who cherish his memory, his mother, Winifred P. Hetherton, Elmira; his two children, Ellen Stafford and Robert Stafford both of Chaparral, NM; two sisters, Jacqueline (Stanley) Glowacki, Lilburn, GA; and Jennifer Barton, Elmira; a niece, Elizabeth (Josh) Generas, Japan; a nephew, Alan Barton, Elmira; three aunts, Marion (Robert) Wild, Sayre, PA; Lois (Leo) Balander, Spencer; Mildred Porter, Odessa; an uncle, George (Anna) Porter, Waverly; several cousins and many family friends. Bill was predeceased by his father, Paul E. Stafford, his brother, Gary Stafford and his maternal uncle, Ellsworth Porter.
Bills family will receive guests on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, NY between the hours of 4-6 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 6 p.m. with the Reverend Bill Vallett officiating. The Marine Corps League will accord Mr. Stafford full military honors in the Gardens following the funeral. Graveside services will take place in St. James Cemetery, Waverly where bill will be interred in the Stafford Family Plot at his families convenience. Bill's family will provide all flowers and request memorials be directed to the Marine Corps League, PO Box 236 Horseheads, NY 14845 in Bills memory.
Walrath, Jean E.
Formerly of Watkins Glen and most recently of Southport, Passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, February 25, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital where she had been residing at the age of 80.
Jean was born on February 21, 1926 in Montour Falls, NY to Frank & Florence Gould Emery. She was married to Donald R. Walrath who predeceased her in 1976. Her many interest including special times with her family and listening to music. She was a member of the Mooreland Presbyterian Church and the Olive Branch Grange. Surviving are her loving family who cherish her memory.
A daughter and son-in-law, Jean & John Jessmore, Southport; grandchildren, Donald R. Duffy and Emerald M. Jessmore; great grandchildren, Tiffany and Benjamin Duffy; a special nephew, Anthony J. Jessmore along with several nieces, nephews and family friends including her longtime friend and companion of 30 years, Gordon Hausner.
Jeans family will receive quests on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. The interment
will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.
Krum, Harvey
Formerly of 604 Moreland Ave. Elmira went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, February 18, 2006 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility where he had been residing at the age of 95.
Harvey was born in Neversink, NY beloved son of Benjamin & Elvira Krum. Surviving is his loving daughter and son-in-law, Barbara & William Wigsten, Millerton, PA; granddaughters, Robin (Wayne) Niles, Horseheads; Kimberly (Rich) Pettitt, Canisteo; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a sister, Florence Peterson, NJ. He was predeceased by his loving wife and devoted friend of 55 years, Frances Marjorie Freer Krum in 1992 also predeceasing Harvey were his 7 brothers, Millard, Everett, Harold, Leslie, Benjamin, George and William; and 6 sisters, Edna Alice, Helen, Lillian, Irene and Bertha. He retired from the Remington Rand after many years of service. Harvey loved to hunt, was a devoted fisherman on Keuka Lake and enjoyed his lovely grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday February 21, 2006 between the hours of 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 4 p.m. with the Reverend Laurie Greenlawn officiating. Graveside services will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at his families convenience on Wednesday morning. Memorial donations may be directed to the Patch Work Puppets Christian Ministry, RD2 Box 876 Gillett, PA 16925 in Harvey's memory.
Powers, Gene E.
A longtime resident of Milton St. in Southport passed away Friday, February 10, 2006 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center following an illness at the age of 73.
Gene was born on August 13, 1932 in Elmira, son of Eugene & Stella Hewitt Powers.
He served in the United States Army from 1950 - 1953. Gene was employed by Hardinge Inc. for over 30 years. He was predeceased by his first, wife Betty J. Powers, Gene's many interest included fishing, reading, playing cards and time spent with his loving family who survive and cherish his memory. His friend, companion and wife, Yvonne Powers at home along with her children, John (Kelli) Pidcoe, Owego; and Kathleen M. Pidcoe, Linden, NJ; Betty's children, Tom (Sue Huftalen) Senkiw, Horseheads; and Dave (Elaine) Senkiw, S. Corning; four grandchildren, Cameren Pidcoe, Jeff, Brian and Amanda Senkiw; a brother, Jim (Judy) Powers; a sister, Betty (Marion) Personius; several nieces, nephews, many cherished friends, neighbors and coworkers. In addition to his parents, Eugene & Stella Powers and his first wife, Betty Powers, Gene was predeceased by two sisters, Marion Smith and Irene Powers and a brother, Johnny Powers.
Gene will be cremated at the Northern Bradford Crematory and his ashes will be interred in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport today, Sunday, February 12, 2006 from 7 - 8 p.m. In honoring his wishes there will be no formal services. Memorials honoring Gene may de directed to the American Diabetes Assoc. 356 N. Midler Ave. Syracuse, NY 13206
Williamson, Katherine
A longtime resident of Roe Ave, in Elmira passed away at her home with her family at her side, Thursday morning, February 9, 2006 at the age of 84.
Born in Boston, NY, Katherine was the daughter of Robert & Helen Thiel Owen. She was married to Eldon Russell Williamson for over 42 years until his passing in 1980. Katherine had many interests including traveling, cooking and roller skating. She was a sports enthusiast and always made those who visited her home feel welcome. She was a devoted and loving mother to her six children, Laura Strock, Elmira; Donna Lester Wilbur, Tioga, PA; Robert Williamson, Lowman, NY; Kathy Williamson, Pine City; Russ & Jean Williamson, Horseheads; John "Jack" & Blanche Williamson, Elmira; along with 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also a very special sister-in-law, Betty Williamson, Madison, NY.
Katherine was predeceased by her parents, Robert & Helen Owen; her husband, Eldon Russell; brothers, Raymond and Albert Wolf; sisters, Evelyn Wiser, Mannita Lamm, Bernice Wolf, and Cora Owen.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 between the hours of 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Graveside services will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery where Katherine will be interred next to her husband Eldon R. Williamson. Memorials in her memory may directed to Southern Tier Hospice who helped make her final days with us more comfortable.
Case, Paul E.
Residing on Broadway in Elmira, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center at the age of 58.
Born on November 21, 1947 in Corning, NY, Paul was the son of Paul T & Genevieve Bennett Case who have predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his loving wife, Linda Case in 2003. His many interests included fishing camping and travel. He was employed by Union Local #150 and worked for many years in construction as a drywall installer.
Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer (Gerald) Austin, Wellsboro; a son, Brian (Jeri-Ann) Case, Middlebury, PA; grandchildren, Ryan, Cassandra, Ethan and Makayla; a brother, David (Patty) Case, Bradford; a sister-in-law, Connie (Thomas) Bravo, Elmira; Brenda (Howard) Estep, Lindley; a brother-in-law, Loren Clark, SC; nieces, including Robin Mayhood who took such good care of Paul, nephews including a special nephew and friend, Duke (Kate) Phenes, great nieces, great nephews and many friends.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday, February 13, 2006 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Chris Curry officiating. Paul will be interred in West Branch Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA next to his beloved wife Linda.
Wigsten, Lucinda Watts
Age 94, went to be with her Lord on Saturday morning, February 4, 2006 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Lucinda was a long time resident of Flannery Apartments on Elmira's Southside. Born on October 22, 1911, she was one of several children of Norman & Julia Easton Watts. She worked as a nurses aide at the Chemung County Nursing Facility when located in Breesport, NY and also was well known as a crossing guard in later years on S. Main St. and Curtis St. Lucinda loved to write poetry and won several awards from the National Library of Poetry, including Golden Poet Award for 1988. Surviving is her loving family who cherish her memory, a son and daughter-in-law, William & Barbara Wigsten, Millerton, PA a daughter and son-in-law, Judina & Purl Stevens, Gillett, PA granddaughters, Robin (Wayne) Niles, Horseheads; Kimberly (Rich) Pettitt, Canisteo; a grandson, Mark (June) Stevens, Knoxville, TN; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; a brother, Thomas (Beverly) Watts, Nashville, TN; several nieces, nephews including a special nephew, Judd (Nancy) Thompson, Burlington, KS; and wonderful family friends.
Lucinda was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Wigsten, a granddaughter, Laurie Stevens, parents, Norman & Julia Watts, brothers, Leon, John, Russell, Kenneth and Norman Watts; sisters, Martha Wilson and Marie Vanwert.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 between the hours of 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 8 p.m. with the Reverend Laurie Greenlaw officiating. Graveside services will take place at the families convenience in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be directed to the Patch Work Puppets Christian Ministry, RD2 Box 876 Gillett, PA 16925 in her memory.
Conte, June A.
A longtime resident of Partridge St. Elmira, passed away Wednesday morning, February 1, 2006 at The Falls Home Assisted Living Center, Montour Falls following an illness at the age of 86.
June was born in Ulysses, PA daughter of Theodore & Laura Rowley Williamson. She was employed for many years by Iszard's Department Store restaurant. In serving the Lord, June was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church. She enjoyed caring for her home and family who survive and cherish her memory.
Daughters, Roselyn Klein, NJ; and Carolyn & Russ Barr, Spencer, NY; five grandchildren, David Barr, Tina Klein, Barney Barr, Theresa Williams and Andrew Barr; three great grandchildren, Christopher, Carri, Jared, Jada and Jordan; sisters-in-law, Betty Williamson and Kay Williamson; nieces, nephews and cherished friends, including her neighbors on Partridge St. who went out of their way to help care for her home.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Saturday, February 4, 2006 from 11 a.m. - 12 (noon). Funeral services will follow the visitation at 12 (noon) with the Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Mills Cemetery, Mills PA.
Tackley, Joseph
A life long resident of Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 25, 2006 at St. John's Home, Rochester at the age of 52.
Joe was born in Rochester, son of Joseph & Alice Tackley, in his younger years he worked on the family farm with his father and also worked as a cook on the railroad.
He was a loving husband to his wife, Sheila Jo Robinson Tackley, Rochester, NY. Joe is also survived by his mother-in-law, Jeanne Monroe, Troy, PA; his father-in-law, Sheldon Robinson, Wellsburg, NY; brother-in-law, Jody Robinson, Rochester, NY; sister-in-law, Maureen Robinson, Lynchburg, VA; nephews, Eric and Jonathan Robinson, several aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Saturday January 28, 2006 between the hours of 3-5 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 5 p.m. with Chaplain Rosemary Bloise officiating. Interment
will take place in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY at the families convenience.
Price, Henry J. Sr.
A resident of Fairway Ave. and a much loved family man passed away on Thursday morning, January 19, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 54.
Henry was born on January 18, 1952 in Elmira, NY. He married his best friend, Sherry Lee Doane on September 23, 1974. Henry was a self-employed auto mechanic who's many interest included auto repair, painting and detailing. He loved taking his grandchildren fishing. A carpenter, Henry enjoyed caring for the home he built and cherished being surrounded by his large loving family who survive him. His loving wife, Sherry Lee Doane Price; their seven children, Margaret & Edward Taylor, Henrietta & Bob Petrie, Henry & Barb Price, Alice & Kurt Boorse, Tammy & Terry Thurston, John Price & Julie, Milton Price & Patty; 27 grandchildren, Katie, Harley, Adam, Joey, Kris, Eddie, David, Carla, Tyler, Amanda, Ryan, Logan, Matthew, Timothy, Brittany, Sheri, HenryIII "Big Dude", Noah, Morgan, Alexus, Caylee, Lindsey, Curtis III, Sara, Chase, Naudia, Alexa; and 1 great grandson, Johnny B.; sisters and brothers, Nancy & Jim Butts, Alice & Joe Prinzivalli, Edward & Nancy Price, Michael Price, Christopher & Tuddy Price; many cousins, nieces, nephews and cherished family friends including Henry's best friend, Leland DeWert.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Margaret Doane on February 17, 2001.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Sunday, January 22, 2006 between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Caywood's on Monday morning at 10a.m. with the Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Graveside services will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads.
Stevenson, Angela
Of Elmira, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 17, 2006 at Highland Memorial Hospital in Rochester following complications from Lupus at the age of 21.
Angela was born on June 17, 1984 in Elmira. She graduated form Notre Dame High School and attended Elmira College. She learned at a young age to respect and care for others and gave her Great Grandmother, Eloise B. Foster wonderful care until she passed in December of 2005. Angela was also predeceased by her mother Brenda I. Stevenson in 1990. Surviving are her loving family who cherish her memory. Her brothers, Kevin Stevenson, Elmira; Anthony Stevenson, Gang Mills; and James Stevenson, Elmira; a sister, Josalyn Barrett of Colorado; her grandmother, Edna L. "Sue" (Luke) Moss, Elmira; uncles, Chris (Dana) Moss, Pine City; Sky (Rebecca) Moss, Elmira; an aunt, Barbara McClain, Elmira; Terrace Johnson, Elmira; cousins, Roger, Cass, Christen, Walker, Parker, Wyatt, Steven, Jodi and Jamie, Tiffanee, Tienya and Takara; Angela touched many lives in her short life and also leaves behind many cherished friends including a very special friend, Megan Huddle.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Friday, January 20, 2006 between the hours of 3-5p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 5 p.m. with Angela's friend Sister Nancy Kelly officiating. Graveside services will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira at the families convenience.
Spencer-Wood, Shirley
A long time resident of Newhall St. in Elmira passed away very unexpectedly at St. Joseph's Hospital Friday morning, January 13, 2006 at the age of 86.
Shirley was born on May 23, 1919, daughter of Earl & Helen Shepard Roberts.
She was employed by the Remington-Rand for many years and was also well know as a self-employed beautician working from her home. Her many interest included crafts, traveling to flea markets, sharing fun time with friends and taking care of her loving family who survive and cherish her memory.
Her husband, Kenneth Wood; daughters, Pat (Joel Armstrong) Wilson, Elmira; Pamela (Douglas) Beck, OH; a son, Eugene (Carol) VanOrden, FL; nine grandchildren, Laken, Karleton, Andrea, Javelynn, Eugene, Terri, Lori, David and Thomas and several great grandchildren; step children, Linda (Norm) Theetge and Kenneth (Sue) Wood.
Shirley was predeceased by her first husband, Kenneth Spencer.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday, January 16, 2006 between the hours of
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Rosemary Bloise officiating. Interment
will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.
Black, M. Lucy
A longtime resident of Schuyler Ave. passed a way at Elcor Health Services on Thursday, January 5, 2006 following an illness at the age of 80.
Lucy was born on March 9, 1925 in Elmira daughter of Jeremiah & Mattie Marks Black. She graduated from Southside High School and was employed by National Cash Register in Ithaca. Lucy enjoyed caring for her home. She spent many hours working on crafts, needlepoint, sewing and ceramics and she loved to travel. Lucy had attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Southport. She was very close to her loving sister and brother-in-law who survive, Mary & Walter Newcomer, Southport; nieces and nephews who live outside of our area along with Albert & Debbie Newcomer, Elmira and their children, great nieces and nephews, Shaun, Jason and Mellissa Newcomer. Lucy was predeceased by her two brothers, Jeremiah Jr. Black and Kenneth Black.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday January 9, 2006 between the hours of 11a.m. - 1p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 1p.m. with the Pastor Chris Curry officiating, graveside services in Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport will follow the funeral. Memorials may be directed to the First Church of the Nazarene, 1136 Broadway, Elmira, NY 14904 in her memory.
Bryant, Helen Bright
A loving tribute written by Helen's children, Carol and George.
Helen Bright Bryant passed away on Tuesday morning, January 3, 2006. She was the eldest child of William E. Bright, Sr. and George Cure Bright. Helen was predeceased by her husband Charles Nelson Bryant and her brothers William E. Bright and George C. Bright. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of the Chemung County Nursing Facility and Dr. Francisco J. Corbalan for the attentive and compassionate care they gave to her. Helen will be cremated and buried next to her husband, Charles. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Helen's life at a memorial service held in Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, Southport, NY on Sunday afternoon, January 8th. Between the hours of 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m.
Born in Scranton, PA on June 9, 1909, Helen grew up in a musical household and played piano as part of a family orchestra. At 14 she started taking organ lessons at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Green Ridge, PA. She also played for the silent movies at the Roosevelt Theater in Green Ridge not only to make money, but so she could have a place to practice. While attending Scranton Central High School she met the love of her life, Charles Bryant. After graduating from Central, she went on to Syracuse University where she studied organ and piano earning a BA degree in music. She was the first organist for Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse when it opened in 1930. During her senior year, she earned the highest average in the school of music and was given a full scholarship to complete her Master's degree. She married Charles on March 29, 1932 and together they raised three children. During the summers of 1956-1960, Helen and Charles directed an Episcopal Church Camp in Tunkhannock, PA and the YWCA Camp Owaissa on Lake Ariel, PA.
Realizing her dream of being a concert organist and piano accompanist, Helen played and taught music throughout her life, concertizing extensively in Pennsylvania, New York and California. Shortly before her husband's death in 1964, she enrolled in Marywood College where she earned a Master's degree in Education. She then taught music at Blue Ridge School District in New Milford, Clarks Summit and Forest City, PA. In addition to teaching Helen was the organist and choir director at numerous churches throughout Pennsylvania and New York. For eighteen years she was the organist and choir director at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Scranton, PA. Helen was co-founder of the Scranton Singers' Guild and accompanist for the former Scranton Philharmonic Orchestra. She was also a member of the AGO and the BPWC.
A few years before her retirement, her brother, William Bright, became ill and Helen moved to California to spend time with him. While there she worked at San Bernardino College and toured with their choir as accompanist, playing in the Redlands and San Francisco Cathedrals among others. After William became better, she returned to Pennsylvania and completed her teaching career at the Blue Ridge School District retiring in 1974. Following her retirement she continued teaching organ and piano in her private music studio which she maintained until she moved to Elmira, NY to live with her daughter Carol and son-in-law Larry. Among other talents, Helen wrote service music, as well as numerous arrangements and descants for her choirs. In addition she set her brother William's poems to music and presented them at a recital in New Milford PA, accompanying her daughters Carol and Nancy who were vocal soloists.
Many of her students kept in touch with her throughout her life. Even in her late eighties while living with Carol and Larry, she still worked with several adult piano students and practiced regularly.
Helen leaves behind her beloved family including children George Bryant, Carol & Larry Kennedy and Nancy & Nelson Janigian; former daughter-in-law Theodora Bryant; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren: Heather and Ed Groszewski, with Helen's great grandchildren Kage and Katherine Rose; Heath and fiancee Christa Cox; Jared and Christy Kennedy; Charles with great granddaughter Morgan; George, Tracy, and Tisha and Pierre Momjian with great grandson Nicholas Nelson. Nieces and nephews are Marian Horak, Jeanne and Dick LeClere, Susan Bright and John Andrews, Megan Bright and Jud Bright. Numerous grand nephews and nieces also survive.
To quote a friend of the family, "The world is better because Helen Bright Bryant lived. She gave those of us who knew her an immortal legacy, because what we've learned, what we feel, what we think, we must inevitably pass on to others. What she lived, what she stood for and what she taught others is ageless and imperishable."
The family will provide flowers and request memorials be directed to the Scranton Singers Guild, 449 Arthur Ave. Scranton, PA 18510 or St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Po Box 406, New Milford, PA 18834 in her memory.
Perkins, T. Clair "Cy"
Age 82 of Southport, NY died Sunday, January 1, 2006 at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Southside Alliance Church, 530 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira. A memorial service will immediately follow at 5:30 p.m. with Pastors Tim Chamberlain and John Leasiolaggi officiating. Interment
of "Cy's" ashes will take place in the Woodlawn National Cemetery Columbarium with full military honors at a later date.
Survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Wigsten Perkins; and their nine children, Michael (Sharon) Perkins, Pine City, NY; Susan Perkins, Lowman, NY; Thomas Perkins, Cheyenne, WY; Christopher (MaryJo) Perkins, Elmira, NY; Peter (Giao) Perkins, Tampa, FL; John "Jack" (Adrienne) Perkins, Horseheads, NY; Rebecca (Joseph) Moreno, Plano, TX; Matthew (Sandi) Perkins, Charlotte, NC; Richard (Sandra) Perkins, Pine City, NY; a sister, Sybil (Larry) Gray, Elmira, NY; a brother,Jack (Barb) Perkins, Diamond Bar, CA; seventeen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many cherished friends.
Born on August 31, 1923 in Athens, PA "Cy" was the son of the late John H. & Cora A. Sweet Perkins. Shortly after graduating from Southside High School in Elmira, "Cy" served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a co Pilot of B29 Bomber. He left the enlisted military to marry and raise a family, but remained active in the Air Force Reserve, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. His life's work included vocations as carpenter, instructor and advisor. He retired from SCT-BOCES in 1985. Like his father before him, he bought his dream property and constructed a dwelling on it with his own resources. "Cy's" legacy is that of a generous man who continually supported the Lords work here on earth, often sharing with the many who knew him, as well as those who didn't. His children and grandchildren have many examples of his generosity in both construction and furniture projects.
