All Obituaries

John S. Brinthaupt Sr. “JB” Age 71 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 2nd 2020 after battling lung cancer and complications from multiple strokes. Calling hours & celebration of life will be held at a later date. John was born in Elmira, NY to Fredrick S. and Dania K. Brinthaupt on June 14th 1949. He graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1967. John worked as a custodian at the Elmira Heights Central School District and retired in 2007. After retirement John worked...

Daniel G. Tacka Age 61, of Elmira died on Thursday, June 18th, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer.  He died peacefully, surrounded by his family. Dan was a master fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman with a wicked sense of humor. Dan was born in Elmira, graduated from EFA in 1978, and worked as a machinist at Hilliard. He also worked as a mason and at several area restaurants. Always the life of any party, Dan would light up a room with his matchless wit.  An accomplished cook, Dan...

Haskell J. Rubin (Hack) Age 95 of St Joseph’s Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Elmira, NY passed away, June 9, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Hack was born July 25, 1924, Native of Elmira NY, the son of the late Harry N. and Bertha L. Rubin of Elmira. He was a member of Congregation Kol Ami in Elmira, NY. Before he retired, he owned and operated Rubin Auto Wrecking and Salvage Company, on Harriet and John St. in Elmira. He was a member of the IAV, Eagles and Elks Clubs where...

Prudence Welles Manley Age 95 of Bethany Manor, Horseheads, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, May 17, 2020. Prudence was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 12, 1925. She was adopted by Ellery Dolson and Mary Welles Manley. Prudence is survived by first cousins, Bartow S. Curtis of Elmira, Charles F. Welles of Wyalusing, PA and Nelson A. Welles of Towanda, PA, and many third and fourth cousins. She was predeceased by beloved first cousins, Mary Welles Smith and Nelson...

  James W. Eldridge Age 62, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 6, 2020 at his home in Ukiah, California with his partner and sole caregiver, Carol comforting him throughout these final months. Jim lived many years in California but always kept a piece of his heart in Elmira, NY where he was born. He served as Director of Food Services at hospitals in both Southern and Northern California. Despite a very hard diagnosis seven years ago, Jim never gave up and continued to live...

Stuart A Scouten Age 68, passed away April 16, 2020 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Stuart was predeceased by his father, Kenneth Scouten. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Olinger; his three sisters, Joan (Dave Wellington) Ballinger, Kathleen (Scott) Young and Roxanne (Jimmy) Yaple; several nieces and nephews, Brianne (Greg) Beber, Jimmy Yaple, Alicia Yaple, Max Young, Dannie Yaple and a great nephew, Landon Beber. Stuart devoted his life long energy into maintaining the family...

        COLLEEN M. FLYNN Age 61, of Elmira passed away at home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born in Elmira, on Tuesday, April 8, 1958 to the late Benjamin & Margaret (Clune) Flynn. In addition to her parents, Colleen was predeceased by brother, Bryan Flynn. She is survived by daughter & son-in-law, Heather & Todd Blish of Elmira; son & daughter-in-law, Cory & Karen French of Horseheads; sisters, Eileen Buckholtz (Tom Milford), Kathleen...

    Mark Nicholas DeVore Age 66, died on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Lutz Fl.  A Private Graveside Service was held on Friday, June 5, 2020 in Chemung Cemetery, Chemung, NY. Those wishing may make memorial donations in Mark’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Mark was predeceased by his parents, R. Arden & Eleanor DeVore. Mark is survived by his loving family; sister, Gwendolyn J. (Thomas) Mahon of Weeki Wachee, FL; nieces, Kimberly (Troy) Ohlhauser of...

Jean Ann Cox   Age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Jean Ann fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer for over 2 years. Jean Ann was born on October 29, 1945 in Elmira, NY.  She is preceded in death by her parents, John Stearns and Anna Massa and her father and mother in law, Harold and Helen Cox. Jean Ann is survived by her loving family; her husband of 53 years, John Cox Sr; son, John Jr. (Mary) Cox;...

Michele M. Hackett - Apgar Age 44, of Lockwood, NY passed away at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Michele was born in Elmira on Wednesday, October 8, 1975 to the late Michael J. & Deborah M. (Converse) Hackett. She is survived by her partner, Ronald Chandler; son, Christopher Apgar; daughter, Courtney Apgar; and granddaughter, Serenity Apgar; stepchildren, Ronald Chandler, Nora Chandler and Breton Chandler; sisters, Tricia (Ralph) Cleveland; Theresa (James) Melendez; Stacey...