All Obituaries

Marie J. Scouten Elmira - Marie J. Scouten, 95, of Elmira, NY peacefully passed away on March 2, 2022, due to natural causes. She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Robert B. Scouten; brother, Pier Peirce; mother Edna (Crampton) Peirce; father, WyBo Peirce; stepmother, Hilda Peirce; and step-brother, Clinton (Teft) Robie. Marie is survived by daughters, Deena Scouten, Robena Helsing (son-in-law Douglas Helsing), WyEdna McCabe; and son Nathan Scouten. She...

Robert B. Scouten Elmira - Robert B. Scouten, 97, of Elmira, NY, peacefully passed away on February 25, 2022 due to natural causes. He was predeceased by his brothers, Henry Scouten, Hank Scouten, Theodore Scouten; and sisters, Julia La Barron, Bertha Anglehart, Cleaora Reese, Joy Phenes; parents, Grace and Watson Scouten. Robert is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marie Scouten; daughters, Deena Scouten, Robena Helsing (son-in-law Douglas Helsing), WyEdna McCabe; and son, Nathan...

  Rowena J. (Rosie) Bennett Campbell Elmira - Rowena J. (Rosie) Bennett Campbell, 84 of Elmira, NY passed away February 24, 2022 at the Steuben Center in Bath, NY. She was born to the late Reverend Arthur and Geneva Bennett on July 1, 1937 in Rome, Pa. Rosie graduated from Southside High School in 1955. She worked as a bookkeeper at John H. Cook, Jr. Painting Contractors from 1986 until her retirement in 2001. She was employed at St. Joseph's hospital as an office manager and also...

Donna C. Kerr-Nowlan, age 85, of Elmira, NY, born September 25, 1936, passed away unexpectedly at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Donna is survived by her sons, Craig K. Nowlan (Mary) of Cape Coral, FL, and Brent F. Nowlan of Elmira. She started the Building Block Nursery School in 1969 in Elmira, and managed the school for over 40 years until its closing. Donna was a founder of the Twin Tiers Jazz Society, and was involved in the group until her death. She...

Shannon Ali of Elmira, NY, passed away in her sleep on December 15, 2021. She was born in Elmira, on May 10, 1970. Shannon is survived by father, David Gillis; mother, Roberta Gillis; son, Ryan Noll; and her daughter; Della Noll. She was also loved by several "Adopted" children. There will be a Memorial Service at her home at a future date. No flowers. Donate to ASPCA in her name if you wish. ARRANGEMENTS BY BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME www.bakerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Wayne Edward Obrochta, age 68 of Elmira, NY. He was born in Bath, NY, on July 3, 1953, son of the late Frank J. and Eleanor F. (Clinton) Obrochta; passed away at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, on Sunday morning, December 5th, 2021. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Joseph Obrochta; and his sister, Sandra Obrochta James. Surviving are his son, James C. Obrochta; granddaughter, Kate-Lynn R. Obrochta; and great-granddaughter, Luna...

Age 90 of Elmira, NY.

Rachel E.  (Niles) Holmes, Elmira – Age 79 of Elmira, NY died on Saturday, November 27th, 2021.    Rachel was the daughter of Roland and Gladys Niles. She was born and raised in Bainbridge, NY.    Rachel  graduated  salutatorian  of  her  class from  Bainbridge  Central  School  in  1960.    She graduated with a B.S. in Education from SUNY Oneonta in 1964. Her  teaching ...

Harold Richard Mortensen, Sr. Born October 19th, 1940. We are sad to share the news of the passing of our father, Harold “Mort” Mortensen, Sr. in the late afternoon of Friday, November 5th in Lexington, NC at the age of 81. Harold had been ill for the past few years, but he never stopped being the happy, positive guy we all knew and loved. He was always thinking about the future and all the things he wanted to fix, repair, redesign, and improve (always the...