All Obituaries

WLADIS, ROSALYN N. Rosalyn N. Wladis, age 92 of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully at Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Monday, October 29, 2018.  Rosalyn was the beloved spouse of Marvin Wladis, her husband of 65 years, who passed away in 2013.  Together, they raised a loving family and ran Marvin’s Clothing Store in Elmira, NY.  In addition, Rosalyn ran the Clos’ Outlet adjacent to Marvin’s on Water Street.  She was also the proud recipient of the...

Phyllis M Bailey, Age 87 a lifelong resident of Elmira was called home on Friday, October 19, 2018. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Warren W and Nettie Kurtz Stevens. She is survived by her son and daughter-in –law, David and Joan Bailey of Elmira; granddaughters, Rachel(Jared)Urda of Midloathian,  VA, Hope Bailey(Jesse Boback)of Altoona,PA, Theresa(Kyle)Eggleston of Gaithersburg, MD; great granddaughter, Lila Urda; and nieces and nephews. Phyllis was predeceased by her...

James H. “Jim” Krige Age 78 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. James was born on May 11, 1940 in Pretoria, South Africa, the son of the late Hermanus L. and Doreen Webb Krige Brandt of Pretoria South Africa. James is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rozanne Walshe Krige; son and daughter-in-law, Shane R. and Patricia Krige of Florida and the Bahamas with children, Shane II and Madeleine; daughter and...

                    Robert F. Lester Robert F. Lester age 94 of Elmira, NY died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Bob was born on July 3, 1924 in Buffalo, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Dewey Milton & Ruby Eleanor Lester; and daughter-in-law, Deborah Lester. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Colgate University in 1945 followed by a Masters of Divinity Degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He held an Honorary Doctor...

JOEL KERKER Joel Kerker died peacefully in Los Angeles, CA. on Sunday, July 8 at the age of 61. He is predeceased by his dear parents, Milton and Reva Kerker. Joel is survived by his siblings, Ruth Ann (Larry Hapner), Martin (Shelly Kerker), Susan (David Langmann), his cousins, nieces, and nephews. Joel was born on August 14, 1956 in Potsdam, NY. He attended the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester and majored in composition and trumpet. Joel worked as a piano technician...

      Eleanor Louise Snyder Smutzinger Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018 while at home at the age of 99 years. Born in 1918, on August 28, in Spring Hill, PA, she was the daughter of Lewis Nelson Snyder and Sybil Lyon Snyder. Eleanor lived the majority of her many years in Elmira and was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Robert G. Smutzinger; sisters, Winifred "Peggy" Lints of St. Louis, MO and Faith...

          PETER J. TRIFOSO, SR. On June 22, 2018 Peter J. Trifoso, Sr. passed away at the age 92 surrounded by his loving family. His beloved and caring wife, Antoinette passed away in 2009 after 63 years of marriage. Pete was the definition of an All American, born on July 4, 1925. He served during WWII where he was a Navy 2nd class, serving aboard the U.S.S. Mt. Mckinley. Pete served in the Pacific in 5 major battles with 4 of his brothers, earning him 5...