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Arthur Scott, age 101, passed away on August 29, 2021 in Akron, Ohio after a short illness. He was a committed husband, father, and grandfather. Arthur was a WWII veteran, where he was Chief Draftsman in the HQ War Room of the China/Burma/India Theater and drew the maps for 5 Generals who lead the invasion of Burma. He knew all details of the invasion and was told "Soldier keep your mouth shut!" He was a music teacher in the Corning School District for 20 years and a talented furniture restorer after retiring from teaching. Arthur was an Elder at Faith Lutheran Church in Corning and was a man of faith in his Savior Jesus Christ. Mr. Scott is survived by his daughter Rachel (Dennis) Weaver;...

Francis Madigan Webster, 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Frank was a loving son, brother, uncle, and great uncle, and a wonderful friend who will be dearly missed. Frank was born in Corning, New York on September 15, 1949 to John Mahlon Webster and Mary Madigan Webster. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's Parochial School, and Corning-Painted Post East High School. He studied at Niagara University, NY (BA French & MS Education) and SUNY Buffalo, NY (MS Library Science). Frank taught French and Social Studies in Elizabethtown, New York; was a Librarian at Niagara University, 1977-1987, and a Senior Librarian at...

Paul Franklin Romyn died peacefully at his Pawleys Island home on June 11, 2021, at age 86. Born in Simcoe, Ontario, Paul was the eldest son of Peter F. Romyn and Gertrude Franklin Romyn. He graduated from Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, BC, Royal Military College and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After retiring from the Canadian Army with the rank of captain in 1962, Paul began a career with Corning Glass Works. In the 1964, Paul moved his young family to Martinsburg, WV where his career continued as Plant Manufacturing Engineer, Consumer Products Division. In 1971, he moved to Corning, New York where he was instrumental in the...

Barbara Novitsky passed away on March 29,2021 after a prolonged illness with Parkinson's Disease and underlying conditions. She was born and raised in the Corning NY area as 1 of 4 children of Harold and Bertha Davis. Being married to George Novitsky for 56 wonderful years, they lived in Rochester, NY, Long Island, NY, NJ, and retired from AT&T to live in The Villages, Florida. She is survived by her husband George, sons Harold and Steven, brothers Don and Richard Davis, and sister Betty Lou Maxfield, grandchildren Miranda, Bryce, and Bodie Novitsky. A celebration Service is being planned in the May/June time frame in The Villages, Fl at the Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 3975 Wedgewood...

Frederick Adrian Shinners, 78, of Isle of Palms, SC husband to Mary Ann Shinners (Daumeyer), entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 21, 1942 in Corning, NY, Frederick was the son of the late Adrian Shinners and Emily Shinners. He attended the University of Cincinnati where he met his wife Mary Ann. They were married in 1965 and were able to celebrate over 55 years of marriage together. In addition to his wife, Frederick is survived by his son Frederick Shinners and daughter-in-law Sarah Shinners of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his daughter Jennifer Shinners of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his grandchildren: Michael, Angelia, Alexander and Heather and his...

Sylvia (Wightman) Hunter Eaton, 91 of Brattleboro, Vt. died February 15, 2021 after a period of declining health. The family is planning a virtual memorial service for Sunday, March 7th at 5pm EST. For a link to that service send an email request to [email protected] To view her full obituary and send condolences to the family please visit www.atamaniuk.com.

Gary Robert Nelson, 82, passed away peacefully in The Villages, FL on January 2, 2021. He was born December 29, 1938 in Corning to George R. (Judd) Nelson and Constance (Kress) Nelson. He married Janet (Jane) Cavalier August 25, 1962 at St. Mary's Church. They moved to The Villages, Florida in November 2003. Gary graduated from Northside High School Class of 1957; attended Syracuse University from 1957 to 1959 before graduating from Michigan State University in 1961 with a B.A. in Education; M.S. in Education from SUNY Albany in 1962 and obtained certification in Guidance from Ohio State University in 1964. He taught Social Studies at Southwestern High School, Flint, MI; Counselor at...

Paul D. Andrews, age 89, a longtime resident of Lansing NY, passed away in the early morning hours of December 31, 2020, at the Indiana Masonic Home, Franklin IN. Paul was born on February 5, 1931, in Gang Mills NY to Wilmont and Elizabeth (Sproule) Andrews. Paul attended Northside High School in Corning, NY, and served in the Army during the Korean War. On February 5, 1955, he married Clara Wilson. In 1969 Paul and Clara purchased and moved into 26 Myers Road. There they raised their children and many coonhounds until the property sold in 2019. Paul retired from Cornell University after 30 plus years of being a glass artisan within the department of Chemistry in Baker Hall. He and Clara...

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...

Phyllis Krewer Miller, 93, of Raymond, NH, former 78-year resident of Corning, NY, passed away on December 13, 2020, at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH. She was born in Rochester, NY on October 24, 1927, daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (Engert) Krewer. Phyllis grew up in Corning, NY and was a 1944 graduate of Northside High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. A busy homemaker and proud mother, she had traveled extensively with her husband, Bernie throughout the US, Europe, the Bahamas and Mexico. She loved gardening, walking and riding her bicycle around Corning. She enjoyed touring the Northeast on their motorcycle with her husband Bernie. ...

June Marilyn Manson age 89, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her residence. Born in Corning, New York, she was a daughter of the late William and Edna Fedchock. Mrs. Manson was an Accounting Supervisor for J.C. Penney's for 23 years. She was a member of the Golden Oldies Choir, 50's + and helped with Mercy Hospice and Mobile Meals. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Manson. Survivors include a son, Stephen M. Manson of Delman, NY; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Church of the Resurrection. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Church of the...

Waneta R. O'Brian, 84, passed away December 1, 2020. She was born December 13, 1935 in Corning, NY and moved to Belleview, FL in December of 2003. She retired from Aetna Insurance Company. She also worked at The Foodmart for many years as a cashier and office clerk. She enjoyed camping, crocheting, reading, cooking and spending time with family. She is survived by her sons, Leo J. O'Brian, Jr. (Jeannine) and Terry L. O'Brian (Eileen), brothers, Russell Pratt, Charles Force, Billie Force, and Alton Force, 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. O'Brian, son, Robert C. O'Brian, and parents, Robert and Irene (Seymour) Pratt. In...

Mickey Lee Keeney, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his home in Long County, GA. Born in Johnson City, TX. He served in the US Army, Airborne Infantry, for 8 years and was medically retired. He completed combat missions in Kuwait and many other missions including training soldiers in Panama. Mickey was very patriotic and gave his heart and soul to help troubled and distressed Veterans, reminding them "I always got your six". Mickey was a devoted husband and father that loved his family, pit pull Kain and ferret Stanley. He loved fishing, being a master griller, woodworking, the beach, a stormy day, driving his truck, listening to a variety of music, and helping...

F Brockett (Brock) Morey, age 93, of Acworth Georgia passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. Brock was born in Utica New York. He was a resident of Corning New York for over 60 years before moving to Acworth GA. A WWII Navy Veteran, Brock attended Lycoming College where he met his wife, Peggy Zulick. He worked at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Rochester New York then returned to college and received his Masters Degree in Education from Cornell. He moved to Corning New York and worked for the Corning-Painted Post School District as an educator. He taught at Carter Elementary, Corning Free Academy and Painted Post Middle School. He retired in 1985. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying...

David Lee Kennedy, age 74, passed away in Murrells Inlet, SC on Sunday, March 1st, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born on July 14, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Seda Kennedy. Dave showed an avid interest in music from a young age and earned a Bachelor of Science in Music from Duquesne University. He served in the Navy from 1967-1971 as a journalist on the USS Francis Marion and radio host at the naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It was during this time, while on leave in Chicago, that he met the love of his life, Barbara. Dave and Barb were happily married for forty-eight years and had seven beautiful children. Dave worked as a...

Clara K. Laughlin, 91, the widow of Olin "Joe" Laughlin, went home to be with the Lord and join her waiting loved ones, Thursday, December 5, 2019 at her daughter's home in South Carolina. Born the youngest daughter to Theodore Samuel and Etta Sharman Kent, on May 8, 1928, Clara joined a family including four older siblings: Gilletta "Dolly", Marie, George and Virgil. Her childhood years were spent in the Horseheads/Corning, NY area. She married "Joe", a local gentleman, on June 1, 1946, shortly after he returned from serving in WW2. Her married life was filled with managing the household, child rearing, gardening, sewing and cake making. Getting together with friends and family for a meal...

Edgar I. Vatcher of Naples, Florida and a former resident of Corning passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Providence, RI to Edgar and Mary Vatcher, he was a resident of Marco Island and Naples, Florida for the past 30 years. Edgar was a four-year veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, later graduating with highest honors from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Industrial Management. He was a plant manager with Corning Inc. during his 34 year career. Survivors include his beloved wife of 67 years, Barbara (Smith) Vatcher, sons John (Ellen) of Shoreline, WA, Stephen (Virginia) of Kennebunk, ME, Robert (Erin) of Little...

Sharon Lee Levanduski (Nee Wales) April 24, 1940 - October 9, 2019 Sharon passed away at the Villages Cornerstone Hospice at the age of 79. She was born in Elmira, NY to Larry & Jane Sutherland Wales. She lived most of her life in the Elmira, and Big Flats NY area, moving to FL in 1983. Sharon was a loving, caring wife & extremely devoted mother. Everyone who knew her liked her. SHE WILL BE MISSED. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John; sons John (Debby), Michael (Linda), Stanley (Angie) & Steven; 6 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren; sister Pamela Farlow; sisters-in-law Mary Anne (Bob) Coughlin, Rita Mapes. She was an honor graduate, (AAS in nursing) at...

Mary Elizabeth "MaryBeth" Curry, 68, passed away at her home in Camillus on September 30, 2019 following a prolonged illness. She was born in Corning, NY on February 3, 1951, the daughter of Carroll "Muff" and Margaret Snyder. MaryBeth grew up in Prattsburgh, NY where she met the love of her life, her best friend and husband of 48 years, Michael. Neither could say when they first met, but believed it was before MaryBeth entered kindergarten. MaryBeth will be remembered for her caring heart and her fierce love of family that began with her little sister, Judy in Prattsburgh and her large extended families in Prattsburgh, Corning and beyond. This quality intensified and flourished with the...

Ralph L. Perkins , 75, of Mount Pleasant, SC Wednesday September 11. retired corporate executive with Corning, Inc.. Penny. J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Clara H. Andrews, age 90, long time Lansing resident passed away in her sleep on Friday, August 2, 2019, in Greenwood, IN. Clara is survived by her husband of 64 years, Paul D. Andrews. They resided and raised their family at 26 Myers Road from 1969-2019. Clara was born on April 23, 1929, in Bradford, NY to Carrie and Earl Wilson. She is predeceased by her siblings Peg Spas and Faye Wilson, and son Reggie. She worked with the Tompkins County Department of Social Services, Wilson Sporting Goods, and Jamesway Department Store. The job she treasured the most was raising her children Stephanie, Jeff, Tom, Bryan, and Paula, She loved being part of their lives and spending time with her...