All Obituaries

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...

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...

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

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...

Ernest “Ernie” Roucek, age 83 of Pine City, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Patricia Roucek; daughter, Vicki (Peter) Appelt; granddaughters, Lizzie and Paige Appelt, all of Pine City; predeceased by infant son, Timothy and infant daughter, Sheila; as well as nephew, Ernie Harbol; and countless other family members. After Ernie graduated from Southside High School in 1956, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps....

SANDRA M. PAUTZ “Sandy” Elmira, NY- Age 82, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Elmira to Sanford S. and Blanche D. (Frost) VanHouten. Sandy was predeceased by her parents; and husband of 48 years, Raymond C. Pautz. Survived by daughters, Caroline E. Pautz (Max Samuels) and Rebecca A. Pautz, all of Elmira; grandchildren, Andrew E. Fife, III and Garrett R. Fife, both of Elmira; also survived by Chris Bockus. Sandy’s...

Edward D. Patten Edward D. Patten, age 72 of Elmira, NY, and Bradenton FL, died on Monday, September 27, 2021. Edward was born on October 1, 1948, in Elmira NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth (Pape) and Edward Patten; and Kimberly's mother, Bonnie Patten. Ed is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Elizabeth Patten, Bronx, NY; sisters, Ann Connell, Washington Crossing, PA, Patricia and Richard Harmetz, San Diego, CA, Peg Ford, Elmira NY; and partner, Doug Allinger; numerous...

Thompson, Hazel Hazel Thompson, of Elmira NY, joined the Lord Sunday morning, September 26, 2021, at the remarkable age of 104. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Frances; beloved husband, William Thompson; and nine brothers and sisters. Hazel is survived by her loving son, Leonard (Denise Emerick) Bolton II, of Elmira, NY; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Bolton of Waverly, NY; and treasured grandchildren, Devin (Nicole) Bolton-Robles of Syracuse, NY, Michael (Elaine) Erickson of...