All Obituaries

  Carol Daniel Parker Carol Lanier Daniel Parker, 93, of Elmira, NY passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born February 9, 1926 in Denver, CO to the late Anna Maria Christiansen Daniel and Walter Lanier Montgomery Daniel. She married the late Maxwell Haight Parker, of Elmira, NY on August 29, 1946, in Denver, CO. She attended Elmira College and was an active member of the Alumni Board. She worked alongside...

      Dorothy "Dottie" Bartlett Age 106 of Big Flats, NY passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2019 at Bethany Manor.  She was born on April 16, 1913 in Elmira, NY.  She retired from Lincoln Bank in Corning, NY. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, William E Bartlett; her son, William R Bartlett; and her great-grandson, Eric M Green. She is survived by her daughter, Alice B Bartholomew of Elmira; her grandchildren, Michelle A Green, Anne Damrad...

John Avak Arikian died August 22, 2019 surrounded by his cherished wife of 48 years, three adoring daughters, and treasured grandchildren who affectionately call him “Bompa.” John blessed so many lives in his 84 years full of loving, teaching, giving, thinking, and creating. He loved a house full of family and friends, and no one left hungry. John was known for his charm, generosity, and ability to enter a room and know at least five people. Always quick to find the positives...

Edith Lubin passed away on August 1st, 2019, just four months shy of her 100th birthday, in Ithaca, New York. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Lubin; and her two sisters, Helen Levine and Florence Levine. She is survived by her children, Enid (Peter) Littman of Ithaca, and their three sons; Barbara (David) Carkeet of Middlesex, Vermont, and their three daughters; and David (Marianne) Lubin, of Elmira, and their daughter and son.  Edith was born in Brooklyn, New York, and...

      DAVID G. NADER Age 67 of Elmira, died on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, Pa. David was born on Monday, February 11, 1952 to the late James & Lena (Abbott) Nader. He is survived by his brother, James Nader of Elmira & sister, Sandi Nader of Clearwater, Fl.  He was the owner of Nader’s Tech in Elmira Heights, NY. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 640 W.GRAY ST. ELMIRA ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019 FROM 10AM TO 11AM....

CHAMPION, DANIEL LEE    Age 52, of Lindley, NY, formerly of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 peacefully, in the comfort of his home after a fearless battle with cancer. Dan was born in Elmira, NY on Sunday, February 5, 1967 to Lester and Sharon Champion. He graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1985. Upon graduation he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Gilboy and moved to Fort Hood, Texas where he proudly served in the United Stated...

          NORMAN L. LOVITCH Age 89 of Elmira, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Bethany Manor.  Norman was born in Elmira, on April 23, 1930 to the late Manford & Frances (Solomon) Lovitch. In addition to his parents, Norman was predeceased by his loving wife, Francine Lovitch in 2016.  He is survived by his daughter, Linda Lovitch; son and daughter-in-law, Mark & Tara Lovitch; grandchildren, Jessica Pitcock, Meiron Menzin, Ayala Menzin &...

      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...