James Bohland
Mar 21, 2026
James R. Bohland, 77, of Elmira, passed away on March 21, 2026 with his loving family by his side.A celebration of life will take place at a later time.
Florence P. "Pat" Giammichele Sprague
Mar 21, 2026
Age 100, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Bethany Manor in Horseheads. Pat was one of 10 children born to Jacob and Bessie (Springer) Bryan. She grew up on the family farm in Breesport NY. Pat is predeceased by her first husband Joseph Giammichele Sr.; second husband Ralph Sprague; son Anthony Giammichele; daughter-in-law Roxanne Giammichele; grandchildren, April Giammichele...
Kathleen McNamara Miller
Mar 20, 2026
Kathleen McNamara Miller, died peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, with her husband and two daughters by her side, at the age of 79. Kathleen was born on February 20, 1947. She grew up in Ambridge, Pennsylvania and was valedictorian of her class at St. Veronica's. She went to Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania where she met her husband, Don...
Jim Hare
Mar 16, 2026
Chemung County Historical SocietyJim Hare, age 79, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully in Elmira, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 16, 2026, after a sudden and unexpected illness.
Born on August 8, 1946, in Medina, NY, Jim lived a life defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to his family, his community, and his faith.
Jim earned his master’s...
Thomas E. Reidy
Feb 26, 2026
Thomas E. Reidy, aged 90, died peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his beloved family. He is preceded in death by his wife Clare and their grandson John Reidy.
Tom was born in Elmira, NY, the son of Edward and Mary Donahue Reidy. He is also predeceased by sisters Mary Elizabeth (Bill Rauch),...
Elizabeth J. Lambert
Mar 11, 2026
Age 101, passed away peacefully in her home of 62 years on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Betty was born in Victor, NY, the daughter of Robert and Jennie Clary Cooley. She was predeceased by her husband, Mark W. Lambert Sr., and her son, Matthew P. Lambert.
Betty is survived by her sons, Mark W. "Billy" Lambert Jr. (Lorraine) of Millport, NY,...
John Canney Foster
Mar 7, 2026
Age 30, died on Saturday, March 7, 2026. John was born July 31, 1995, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo, New York to Mary Johanna (Canney) and the late Edward Foster. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother William and his sister Mary. John was predeceased by both sets of grandparents but had a very...
Mary Margaret Ogershok
Mar 4, 2026
Mary Margaret Ogershok of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the age of 100 at Absolut Care-Three Rivers with family and friends by her side. She was born in Elmira on October 29, 1925, the daughter of the late Anthony and Angelina (Louise) Bevilacqua. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 53...
Glenn B. McClelland
Mar 2, 2026
Glenn B. McClelland, age 81, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on March 2, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 24, 1944, at home in Columbia Cross Roads, PA, the son of the late Boyd and Juanita (Brown) McClelland.
In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his sisters, Janice McClelland and...
Kevin Eugene Hill
Feb 27, 2026
Kevin Eugene Hill, 56, of Elmira Heights, formerly Dryden, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2026.He was born on January 25, 1970 in Teaneck, NJ, the youngest of six children born to the late Thomas and Linda (Nolan) Hill.Kevin grew up in Washington Township, NJ and attended Westwood High School.Over his lifetime, Kevin held various positions at group homes. His...
Lea Rose Sidari
Feb 27, 2026
Lea Sidari, 35, of Elmira, passed away February 27, 2026 with her loving mother by her side.She was born July 18, 1990 in Elmira, NY the youngest daughter of Vincent and Kelly (Silvia) Sidari.Lea attended Horseheads schools, graduating from Horseheads High School. She later received her Licensed Massage Therapist degree from Finger Lakes School of Massage.Lea was a successful massage...
Michael Jon Durkee
Feb 26, 2026
Michael Jon Durkee, Age 70, of Elmira, NY passed away on February 26, 2026. Born 01/05/1956 to William and Charlotte Nixon Durkee, in Williamsport, PA. Michael graduated from South Williamsport High School in 1974. He attended Williamsport Community College, Corning Community College and vendor schools, ie MIT, Dodge, SKF, Fafnir and Martin. Mike, as he liked to be called retired...
John F. Fracchia
Feb 19, 2026
John F. Fracchia, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Absolut Care–Three Rivers in Painted Post.
John was the son of John Paul and Mary Marchesi Fracchia. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Meekins Fracchia; his children, John R. Fracchia and wife Nancy Kane of Ithaca, NY; Susanne M. Fracchia of Henrietta, NY; Gabrielle L....
Ronald Mark Williams
Feb 17, 2026
Ronald Mark Williams
Elmira NY
Age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Ron was born in Sidney NY, son of the late William Williams and Suzanne Nabinger. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Judy Cutting Williams; stepdaughter, Emily Antalek with husband Jason and her son Noah Peters; stepdaughter, Tina DiOrio with her daughter Bella DiOrio;...
Linda Lee Burke
Feb 17, 2026
Linda L. (Tompkins) Burke passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was 84 years old.
She was born in Mount Kisco, NY to Dorothy H. (Riegelman) Tompkins and Warren C. Tompkins on December 1, 1941.
When Linda was young, her father moved her family upstate to Elmira, NY upon accepting a position with...
Carol Ann Gilmore
Feb 16, 2026
Carol Ann Gilmore, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2026.She was born February 17, 1948 in Elmira, one of 7 children born to the late Clinton Sr. and Theresa (Forrest) Nickens.Carol graduated from Elmira Free Academy and received her Associate's Degree from Alfred State College.She spent many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in nursing homes and...
Donna Lee Peters
Feb 16, 2026
Age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Donna was born in Elmira and grew up on Elmira's Southside. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Esther McNaney Ruggles. Donna was also predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Robert and Marilyn Ruggles; sister and brother-in-law Betty and Earl Goodwin. She is survived by...
Thomas A. Drum
Feb 13, 2026
Age 67 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026. Tom was born and raised in Elmira NY, a son of the late Alfred O. and Patricia Biddle Drum. He is also predeceased by his brother William Drum. Tom is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Charles Rohrer of Elmira with their son Matthew; sister and brother-in-law Nancy...
Mary Kathryn Scanlin
Feb 3, 2026
Mary Kathryn Scanlin (Bombary), 94, of Elmira, New York, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on February 3, 2026.
Born in Blossburg, PA, August 22, 1931, Mary Kay was the cherished daughter of the late Vincent and Martha (Lazeski) Bombary.
She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Frank Scanlin, with whom she shared a loving marriage rooted in family, faith,...
Adam Joseph Cullen
Jan 31, 2026
Adam Joseph Cullen, 53, of Elmira, entered into rest on January 31, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 30, 1972 in Elmira, and attended Elmira Public Schools. Adam lived in ARC group homes for 32 years, under the loving care of wonderful staff.
Adam loved wrestling, food (especially sweets), coffee, babies, animals, and his family which...