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Nancy Batrouney McMillen, 87, of Horseheads, New York passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Louisville, TN. Nancy worked at Artistic Greeting Cards, Iszard's Department Store, Airport Security and Howard Johnson's Restaurant, Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Jesse in 2020. Survivors include Daughters: Patricia Jannett (Kenneth), and Victoria Stover (Charles): Niece, Deborah Haldeman; Grandchildren: Jason Jannett, Patrick Jannett and Jon Stover. All services will be held privately.

Alan Richard White, formerly of Horseheads, N.Y. and Chittenango, N.Y., died on August 25, 2021 in Radford, Va. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol B. White; three children, David White of New York, N.Y., Jennifer White of Savannah, Ga., and Erin White of Greensboro, N.C.; a beautiful granddaughter; three siblings, Patricia Zimmerman of Buffalo, N.Y., Michele White of Clearwater, Fla., and Steven White of New York, N.Y.; and their families. Born in 1948 to Richard and Margaret White, Alan grew up in Horseheads, N.Y. He was an Eagle Scout and valedictorian of the class of 1966, and maintained several friendships from those years the rest of his life. He earned his B.S....

John G. Grim, 85, formerly of Elmira, and a graduate of Southside High School, passed away Friday at home in Syracuse. John was predeceased by his parents, Burr and Margaret Grim, and sister, Gail Fritz. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Carol Coleman; daughters, Karen Grim of Syracuse and Katie (Darryl) Lovato of Anaheim CA; son, Paul (Michelle) of Rochester; beloved granddaughter, Alexandra Grim of Camillus; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours and funeral services will take place in Syracuse. A private burial will be held in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Elmira. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North...

"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." Winnie the Pooh Ione Elaine Cheney was gently carried away by angels to the waiting arms of our Lord on May 10, 2021. Born Ione Elaine Lawton in Watertown, NY, Ione was the baby daughter and baby sister to parents Marcus and Alice Evelyn Lawton, and 4 older siblings. Her early years were spent in Mannsville, NY where she attended Mannsville Manor Central School and met and married the love of her life, Jack Cheney I. They married in 1963 and they shared a beautiful 56-year marriage. They raised 2 sons together, and along the way happily welcomed a daughter in law, 3 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. Jack and...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jillian L. Dunn (Knapp) at the age of 39. Jill lost her hard fought battle with cancer on April 20, 2021. She passed peacefully with her husband Matthew and mother Patricia by her bedside. She is survived by her husband, Matthew Dunn; father, James Knapp (Patti); mother,Patricia Jankowiak (Joe);brother,Christopher Knapp; uncle,Tom Knapp (Patty);aunt, Suzanne Powell (John);cousins, Kelly (Adam) Block, Kristy (Ben) Hymans and son Owen, Amy (Greg) Stec, Andy (Barbara) Burke, Jennifer (Matt) DeMarco and children Sean and Leora, Kevin (Lindsay) Burke, Stacy (Jason) Schull, and Brandon (Lauren) Passage and son Colin. Jill is preceded by...

Bernice P. Dozier, 85, of Syracuse, formerly of Elmira, passed away April 15, 2021. Bernice was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 7, 1935 to Harold and Madeline McClure. Bernice retired from St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira after many years as the ward clerk. She was a member of the Queen City Temple Elks Club. She was preceded in death by her Husband, William Dozier; Brother, Harold McClure and Nephew, Ronald McClure. She is survived by her Daughter, Lisa (Richard) Heyward; Son, Michael Dozier; Nephew, Harold McClure; Nieces, Angela (Steve) McArthur, Ronda (George) Ross; Four grandchildren, April, Israel (Nicole), Hannah, Alexander; Two great grandchildren, Damian and Jude. A...

March 10, 2021 Evelyn Helene Barrett, 87, of Baldwinsville, passed away Wednesday, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 21, 1933, in Larksville, PA. She graduated from Larksville High School, then attended Nesbit Hospital School of Nursing and became an RN. She later changed careers and worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Elmira, NY, and retired with 27-years of service. She loved spending time with her family on Keuka Lake. She was also an avid SU basketball fan and loved making Polish food. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Barrett, in 2015. She is survived by sons Joseph (Donna) Barrett and Tom (Mary Kay) Barrett; daughter Barbara Ellis (Pat English);...

Stephen J. Cardamone, 70, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Norristown, PA to the late John and Catherine (Kay) Cardamone and graduated from Elmira Free Academy. On August 13, 1983, Stephen married Carol Jo Grabowski and started his career working at National Homes in the early 70's and worked his way up to starting his own business, Cardamone Home Builders. Steve built hundreds of beautiful custom homes throughout the tri-county area including Chemung, Steuben, and Tompkins counties with his sons by his side. He built Spring Creek Apartments and developed several housing communities throughout his...

Bruce E. Bartlett, 66, of Syracuse, passed away Monday. Born and raised in Elmira, he moved to the Syracuse area 40 years ago. He was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1977. Bruce was employed in sales with various companies, including Gordon Brothers Electronics. He had a passion for skiing, listening to music and high performance cars. Above all, he loved spending time with his wife, Christine. Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Dr. George and Blanche Bartlett; and mother-in-law, Jane Pietrowicz. Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Christine; sisters, Gail (Gentry) Wooldridge of Horseheads and Lisa (Scotty) Mathis of Brevard,...

Kathleen J. Behan, 86, of Estero, FL died Friday, February 26, 2021. A former resident of Elmira, NY, she had been a resident of Estero since 2013. She was born August 20, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Hugh E. and Kathleen P. (O'Reilly) Woods. Julie spent most of her career in data services retiring from Mansfield State University in Pennsylvania. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Light Catholic Community. Julie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph T. Behan; and beloved grandson, Matthew R. Kennedy. She is survived by her three daughters, Theresa A. Craft and her husband, Doug of Estero, FL, Kathleen M. Kennedy of Athens, PA and Donna L. Fox and her...

Mark D. Zahorian, age 60 of Snellville, GA, passed away from a long illness on Monday, February 22, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mark is survived by his wife of 25 years, Amy Congleton Zahorian; children, Molly Zahorian of Raleigh, NC and Nikolas Zahorian of Rochester, NY; sister, Sarah Zahorian; brother, Tim Brown (Alicia) of Elmira, NY; and step-father, Tom Bush of Watkins Glen, NY. Mark was predeceased by his mother and father, Barbara & Anthony Zahorian, Jr. of Pine City, NY. Mark graduated from Southside High School, in Elmira, NY, in 1978 and went to SUNY Geneseo where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology in 1982. Mark...

Alice Bartlett Bartholomew passed away on December 17, 2020 in Liverpool, NY at the age of 88. She was born on July 27, 1932 to William E. and Dorothy Drath Bartlett in Cape Vincent, NY. A lifelong resident of Upstate New York, she grew up in Corning and spent most of her life in Elmira. Alice graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1950 and earned her Diploma in Nursing from Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. She spent the next two decades raising her family and working as a registered professional nurse, initially in private practice with Charles H. Kinley, MD, and subsequently in the emergency, intensive care, and recovery units at Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital. In...

Charles George Konkus, August 29, 1940 - December 15, 2020 peacefully entered eternity after an extended battle with Parkinson's Disease. Charles, known as Chuck and Charlie to all that loved him was born August 29th, 1940 to Michael and Ruth Haines Konkus in Elmira, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents. Chuck is survived by his wife Janice Fullerton Konkus; his daughter Stephanie [Scott] Cost; granddaughter Madeline Cost; grandson Christopher Cost; daughter Meredith [Ernest] Salyer; stepson Ernest Salyer IV; daughter Marsha [Steven] DeVantier; granddaughter Emilie DeVantier; grandson Matthew DeVantier; granddaughter Annaliese DeVantier and granddaughter Leah DeVantier. His...

Mr. Donald William Owens, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care in Rock Hill, SC. Mr. Owens was born in Zanesville, OH, and the son of the late William Owens and the late Mary Van Gorder Hill. Mr. Owens lived in Rochester, NY until he moved to Rock Hill. Mr. Owens retired from Xerox in Rochester, NY after 23 years of service. He was a member of Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church in Fort Mill, SC. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed working with his hands remodeling houses as a hobby. Mr. Owens was preceded in death by his step-father, Hugh Hill. Mr. Owens is survived by his wife, Patricia Owens; his children, William (Wendy) Owens,...

Kenneth W. Smith, 86, of Myrtle Beach passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at National Healthcare of Garden City. Born in Elmira Heights, NY on Christmas day of 1933, Kenneth was a son of the late Donald Smith and Marian Smith-Brown. He was the husband of Margaret R. Strong and the late Maureen Crawford. Surviving in addition to his wife, Margaret, are his brother, Bruce Smith (wife, Judy) and their family all of Elmira Heights, NY; children, Debbie Austin, Dawn Crans, Donald Smith, Denise Wead, Dan Smith; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kenneth is also survived by stepchildren, Debbie Wiltsie and Danny Strong as well as Margaret's other children, grandchildren, and...

Stanley Oren Montgomery, 85, passed away on June 2, 2020 at his residence in West Lafayette, Indiana surrounded by his family. Services are pending. Visit our website for full obituary at www.flinnmaguire.net

Glenn Marvin Hostetler, age 83, of Horseheads, NY and formerly of Westminster, MD, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Waynesboro Hospital, Waynesboro, PA. Born April 20, 1937 in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew Leroy and Mildred Josephine Waser Hostetler. He was the husband of Susan Schneider Hostetler, who predeceased him in 2015. Mr. Hostetler enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving for 15 years at sea on the USS Monrovia and USS Rankin for 10 months at a time. Following his honorable discharge he worked for IBM in Boca Raton, FL and then Baltimore, MD, retiring after 25 years. He is survived by his daughters, Heidi Beard and husband Mark of Waynesboro and Amy Slyter of...

LAKELAND, FL - Francis E. Hurley Jr., 72, died May 6, 2020, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born January 1, 1948, in Elmira, New York, to Francis E. Hurley and Theresa A. (Pirozzolo) Hurley. He graduated from the Elmira Free Academy in 1966. Francis is survived by his wife, Nancy A. Hurley; children, F. Edward Hurley and Jennifer (Bob) Morris; grandchildren, Stephen Mathews, Keslee (Matt) Krcha, Megan (Herman) Thomas; and great-grandchildren, Paisley Thomas, and Kaegan Greene, all living in Elmira NY; stepson, Jesse (Angelica) Bennett; grandchildren, Mason and Greyson Bennett; brother, Bob (Doreen) Hurley of Dushore PA; sisters, Kathleen Vermilion of Athens, TX, Nancy Neylon of...

Tom was born on November 21, 1927 and passed away on April 23, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the son of Grace Chapman Eells and Dana Eells. He is survived by his children Joan (Richard) Self, Stephen (Becky) Eells, Martin (Ina) Eells, Edward (Julie) Eells, Joseph (Linda) Eells, Dave (Jo) Eells, Thomas (Chinda) Eells, Linda (Frank) Dennison, as well as 22 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Betty Eells, his parents, daughter Ellen Snider, siblings Isabelle (Bebe) Petti and Ruth Calaroso. He served in the United Coast Guard during WWII. He retired from Seneca Beverage. Retirement was not for him,...

age 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, godfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2020 at Sabal Palms Health Care Center in Largo, FL. See the full obituary at

Wellsboro, PA Mary Ann Taynton, 78, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 while in Myrtle Beach, SC for the winter. She was born May 19, 1941 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Ronald W. and Isabel (Makowiec) Patterson. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Robert "Bob" Taynton; son, Steve (Pamela) Carlton; stepson, Doug (Maria) Taynton; stepdaughter, Kelly (Jack) Welch; & sisters, Sandra, Patricia, & Kay. Send messages to the family at www.msfh.net.