All Obituaries

Dora R. Kelly, age 81, of Corning, passed away on November 23, 2023, due to complications from a fall. She was born October 3, 1942, to Clifford (June) Divens and Ruth Bruce Divens. Dora worked several jobs before getting hire at Corning Incorporate in June 1973.  After retiring from there, she was the "Bakery Lady" at Corning Wegmans for almost 15 years. The two most important things in her life were her sports and her family.  She loved playing cards, scratch...

Severna Park, MD - William Leo Havens, age 77, formerly of Bath, NY, passed away on November 5, 2023, at the University of Maryland Washington Medical Center after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Bill was born in Corning, NY, to Mary Louise Burger and Leo Havens on June 15, 1946. He attended Northside High School and was a member of the first class to graduate from Corning East High School in 1964.  After high school, he attended Alfred State College and then graduated with honors...

Adrian C. Downing III, 58, of Corning, NY passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Adrian was born December 4, 1964, in Corning, NY, the son of Adrian C. and Lee E. (Bardo) Downing Jr. He was a graduate of Corning East High School and continued his education receiving his Associates Degree from Corning Community College. He went on to be a bus driver for Terp's Enterprises Inc., in Elmira, NY. Adrian enjoyed working on computers, driving bus and listening...

On Friday, October 27, 2023, Clair D. Matteson Jr., loving husband, cherished friend, and devoted father, passed away at the age of 89. Clair was born January 27, 1934, in Troupsburg, NY to Clair D. Matteson Sr. and Flora D. Cleveland.  On January 1, 1955, he married the love of his life, Bettie A. Phillips. Together they raised raised two children, Davida and Robert. Clair served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1962.  He dedicated himself to a career at Corning Glass Woks...

Belvagean A. Aldrich, age 79, of Corning, New York left this earth on her heavenly journey to join loved ones on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born July 13, 1944, in Corning, New York to Freeman E. and Shirley E. (Buckley) Smith.  She was a graduate of Northside High School.  Belva  married the love of her life, Loren C. Aldrich on September 9, 1961, at Calvary Baptist Church. The couple spent 62 loving years together. Belva began her career working for the grocery...

Bonnie Louise (Crane) Hackett, age 77, of Prattville, Alabama, formerly of Corning, New York, left this earth to join her first love, Jesus Christ and her loved ones who have gone before on Sunday, October 22, 2023.  She was born October 15, 1946, in Rochester, New York to Durwood J. and Lois R. (Mack) Crane.  She was a graduate of Greece Olympia High School. Bonnie was married to her beloved husband, William Hackett, for 56 years.  Their marriage bore 3 daughters, 7...

Frances R. Backer, 94, passed away on October 17, 2023 after a long and fulfilling life in Corning, NY. Born to Anna and Omer Loop in Elmira on January 19, 1929. She married Elbert “Red” Backer in 1951 and moved to Corning where she worked at English Insurance for 27 years. Frances took pride in supporting her children in their various activities, especially, Cinderella Softball. She was active in the Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday School. Frances was preceded in death by...

Robert Larry White, known by many as Whitey, age 74, of Corning and Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1949, in Corning, the son of Ernest and Geraldine (Brown) White.  After graduation he honorably served his country with the US Navy serving from 1968 until 1974. Robert was a carpenter and had worked for Reeterer and Sons Janitorial LLC in Corning. He loved to hunt and fish in his...

Maureen Shon-Brimmer, born August 25, 1957, was an amazing mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, went to the Lord on October 2, 2023. She was a retired machinist at Dresser-Rand Co. in Painted Post, NY. She is survived by her daughter Shannen R. Wright and husband Andrew, her grandchildren Nala Keona Wright, Kieran Paddock, Dantley Vest, Andrea Wilkerson and great-granddaughter Giuliana: three sisters, Fran Givens, Theresa (Denny) Kelley and Mary (Joe) Wallitt: two brothers, Robert...

                                                                                  "Johnny" Schwartz John Thomas Schwartz August 2, 1946 - August 14, 2023   Johnny Schwartz, age 77, of Corning, NY passed away August 14, 2023, after a brief Illness. Johnny was born in...