Carolee A. Sherman
Jul 20, 2026
Carolee Ann (Ruocco) Sherman passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on the morning of Monday, July 20, 2026.
A daughter of Joseph and Lillian Ruocco, she was born on November 1, 1948, in Corning, NY. Beloved sister of Joseph (Teresa) Ruocco and Annette (Alan) Zerbe, she graduated from East High School in 1966. She then graduated from SUNY Erie...
Donald Holmes Reynolds
Jul 15, 2026
Donald H. Reynolds, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in the company of his two sons. Born on May 7, 1944, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, he was the eldest son of the late Donald W. Reynolds and Betty Miller (Betty V. Bird). Don grew up in various communities across New York and Pennsylvania. He graduated from Thomas...
John D. McGuire
Jul 19, 2026
Doting Husband of 54 years, Beloved Father of four, adoring Grandfather of four, passed away on July 19, 2026 following a difficult and debilitating illness. John was an Educator, a cinema projectionist, a carpenter, an antique car enthusiast/restorer (longtime member of the NASH Car Club), a motor-boater & water-skier extraordinaire, a 59-year member in good standing of the IATSE Local...
Curt G. Perry
Jul 16, 2026
Curt Perry, 53, passed away at his home on July 16, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1973, in Elmira, New York to Charles and Carol Perry.
Curt was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy, class of 1991. He went on to work for AFI Cybernetics, where he was respected for his dedication, reliability, and strong work ethic.
Curt believed that...
Parnilla Carpenter
Jul 1, 2026
Parnilla Royre (Parmer) Carpenter, age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her Pine City home on July 1, 2026. She courageously lived with cancer for 10 years.
Parnilla was born September 30, 1959 to Roy and Pauline (Feldhaus) Parmer in Covington, Kentucky. She grew up in Pine City, collecting life-long friends from her time at Pine City Elementary,...
Glen F. Rummings
Jun 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, at 12:47 p.m., the world lost one of the most loving and remarkable men anyone could have known. Heaven gained a beautiful angel when Glen F. Rummings peacefully passed away at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, New York, surrounded by his children.
Glen is now reunited with his beloved wife and the many family members...
Esther Maria Leonardi
Jun 12, 2026
Esther Maria Leonardi, 83, of Elmira, NY, took her last breath on June 12, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Esther was born in Lima, Peru on July 23, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Sixto and Maria (Loli) Calero, and the sister to the late Elena, Alejandro, Javier, Maria, Genoveva, Raul, Victor, Luis, and surviving sister Olga.
She...
Cheryl Jeanne Cooper-Reynolds
Jun 8, 2026
With deep love, the family of Cheryl Cooper Reynolds announces her peaceful passing on June 8, 2026, at the age of 74. Cheryl passed away at her home in Elmira, NY, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.Cheryl was born in Sayre, PA, and grew up on the family farm in Ulster, PA, where she was...
Michael Charles Sheehe
Jun 7, 2026
Michael "Mike" Sheehe joined God in Heaven on Sunday, June 7th surrounded by loved ones at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.
Mike was born in Elmira on July 26, 1955, to Harry and Ethel Sheehe. He graduated from Southside High School in 1973 and attended Corning Community College. Mike worked for many years at B&C Photo. Later, he worked at...
Dorothy R. Saginario
2026
Obituary for Dorothy R. "Dottie" Saginario
December 23, 1943 - June 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy R. Saginario, a beloved sister, and cherished friend, who left this world on June 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Elmira, NY, Dottie spent her life in the heart of the Finger...
Ronald G. Klossner
Jun 3, 2026
Ronald G. "Ron" Klossner, 89, of Elmira, entered into rest suddenly on June 3, 2026.He was born on April 9, 1937 in Utica, NY, the son of the late John J. and Agnes (Ostrouch) Klossner. Ron retired from Elmira Correctional Facility as a corrections officer. Following his retirement from The Hill, he worked for 17 years for Brinks Security.In his...
Debra M. Bertrand Ferrill
Jun 2, 2026
Debra May "Debby" Bertrand, 70, of Elmira, passed away on June 2, 2026.She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 18, 1955, the daughter of Delno and Betty (Proctor) Hall.In addition to her parents, Debby was preceded in death by her brother, Delno Hall, Jr.She is survived by her children, Marty (Justine) Bertrand, Donavan Bertrand, Patrick (Courtney) Bertrand and...
Regina A Dean
May 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of Regina Anne Dean (Schiefen)
On May 31, 2026, our hearts were broken as we said goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, Regina Anne Dean (Schiefen), of Elmira, New York. Regina was born on July 25, 1934, and spent 91 years showing those around her what unconditional love, strength, and devotion truly looked like.
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John H. Collum
May 29, 2026
John H. Collum, 78 of Elmira NY escaped the clutches of dementia on Friday May 29, 2026 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
He was born on February 10, 1948, in Elmira, New York. He grew up in Elmira, graduated from Elmira Free Academy, and received his bachelor's degree from Mansfield University and master's degree from Elmira College. John...
Regina V. Duffy
May 21, 2026
Age 94, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026. Regina was born in Elmira, NY to the late Joseph and Sophia Rutzke. She was predeceased by her husband, John, to whom she was married for 59 years, and her beloved daughter, Susan LeClair. She was also predeceased by her siblings Bernard Rutzke and Sister Rita Rutzke, SSJ.
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Jeanine Ann Peck
May 20, 2026
Jeanine Ann Peck, 69, of Elmira, entered into rest on May 20, 2026 with her loving family by her side.She was born in Elmira on April 17, 1957, the daughter of John A. and Marilyn (Stone) Dickinson.Jeanine graduated from Edison High School. She attended Corning College. She married Michael Peck on February 9, 1980.She retired from Chemung Canal Trust Company...
Sylvia Jeanine Parker
May 17, 2026
Sylvia J. Parker, 67, of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2026. She was born on April 20, 1959 in Big Flats, New York, the daughter of Lyle and Betty (Ross) Markle.She married Charles M. Parker on March 3, 1983.Sylvia was well-known, well-loved and never knew a stranger. Everyone who knew her knew that she would put a smile...
Joseph William Ryan Jr.
May 14, 2026
Our beloved Chip Ryan passed away on May 14, 2026 surrounded by his family and good friends at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Chip was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. As a friend and mentor, he touched generations of those who love the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer.
Chip was born in Elmira, NY on June...
Richard D. Hughes
May 12, 2026
Richard Day "Dick" Hughes, 88, of Elmira, passed away on May 12, 2026 at Chemung County Nursing Facility surrounded by his loving family.Dick was born on July 28, 1937 in Elmira, a son of Henry E. Sr. and Carolyn (Day) Hughes. He worked for General Electric until its closing. Dick then worked for 19 years as the Industrial Arts Training...
Sherwood E. O'Dell Jr.
May 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sherwood E. O'Dell Jr., who left us peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on April 15, 1952, in Elmira, NY to the late Sherwood O'Dell Sr. and Patricia O'Dell, Woody was a lifelong resident of the area, known for his friendly demeanor and dedicated...