All Obituaries

      HORWITZ, Leon Leon died on Saturday, April 20th at his home in Riverdale, New York at the age of 84.  Born in Elmira, New York he was the last surviving child of Solomon and Lena Horwitz and the grandson of the first ordained rabbi in Elmira, Moses Aaron Horwitz, and his wife Rachel.  His beloved wife of 52 years, Phyllis, predeceased him, as did his sister, Helen Jerome, and his brothers, David, Alexander (Sandy), Harold, Gerald and Samuel.  He is...

Marian Edna Solomon daughter of Dr. Charles and Edna Strailey of Blossburg, Pa. Aunt M made every occasion so special, loved to host beautiful parties through the years. Sunsets will be brighter on Keuka Lake, with her in our memories. Card games will not be the same without her winning “The Pot”! Marian was predeceased by her loving husband, Benjamin Solomon October 1995. Predeceased by her sisters, Gladys Olson, Ernestine Adams, Pauline Behrman Toombs; brothers, Roy,Donald,...

Frank A. Banks, 92, retired Deputy Chief of the Elmira Fire Department passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14th, 2019.  He was born on June 6, 1926 to Frank W. Banks and Elizabeth McLaughlin Banks in Elmira, NY.  Sibling were Arthur Banks, Joan Fusare and Betty Smith.  Frank was predeceased by his loving wife, Helen Nitsche Banks in 2012; daughter-in-law, Mary Hughes Banks; and son-in-law Dr. Leonard Hersh.  Frank is survived by his children, MaryBeth Hersh, Nancy...

      THOMAS M. JENKINS    Age 70 of Elmira, NY died on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Tom was born in Elmira on Thursday, June 17, 1948 to Wallace E. Jenkins & Marion Stroman. He was predeceased by his father, Wallace Jenkins, step mother, Lena Jenkins; mother, Marian Stroman; aunt, Andrea Flemming; step brother, Donnie Jenkins. Tom is survived by step brother, Carl (Donna) Jenkins; sister, Tina Mathews; step sisters, Pat Mathews...

      DONALD F. LANCE Passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Christine and is survived by his children, Jay, Donna and David; his five grandchildren, Katie, Christine, Taylor, Dave, Connor; and his three great grandchildren, Theresa, Elina and Elijah. Donald was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was fondly known as Lance. He enjoyed fishing, dancing and drinking beer. FRIENDS MAY...

Donald E. Kennedy Jr., Elmira, age 74 passed away on Friday, February 22,2019. He was born on December 14, 1945 in Elmira NY, the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Kennedy. He graduated from Southside High School in 1966 and retired from the Town of Elmira in 2009 after 35 years of service. Don is survived by his longtime companion, Vicky LaRue and his siblings, Ileen Kennedy of Elmira and David Kennedy Elmira. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Sharon Valliere of Nashua,NH. He is also...

MAUREEN E. PERRY Our beautiful mother and friend Renee peacefully departed this earthly world on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Maureen Elizabeth Conroy was born on Tuesday, April 28th 1942 to Margaret and Thomas Conroy of Corning, NY. She was greeted in heaven by her parents, her grandparents, her sister Sheri, the love of her life Roddy Sheehan and their amazing pup Dundee. Left here with incredible memories and invaluable life lessons she imparted are her children, Daniel Perry (Georgann)...

      Richard Jay Frank exceptional husband of Andra; father of Alyn Gusefski (Joseph Jr), Andrew Carmen (Jeanette Quin); granddaughters, Carla Gusefski (Joseph Ransey, Jr) Caryn Gusefski-Barnel (Junior Barnel); great grandfather of Celia, Joseph III Grayson; sister, Thelda (Joseph Liebreich); niece, Debra Liebreich; nephew, Dr. Mark (Connie) Liebreich; & great nieces, Sara & Jenna Liebreich; god daughter Stephanie Olmstead Maher & special friend & cousin,...

        DONNA MARIE STAGE Age 75 of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Stage and is survived by sons, Edward Ringwalske III of Elmira, Joel (Kristen) Ringwalske of Rome, NY. Donna was a member of the Elmira American Legion Post 443.  She enjoyed going to New York City and watching New York Yankees games. Donna worked for JJ Newberrys for over 30 years and retired from...

        Herbert J. Robbins 1930-2019 Age 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Hilde; children, Liza Robbins-Theuman (John Theuman), Paul (Carolyn) Robbins and Joel (Michael Linder) Robbins; grandchildren, Alex (Sarah), Ben, Emily (Sam) and Lindsay. Herb was a Veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed a lengthy career with...