All Obituaries

Gerald C. Early, 100, of Corning, NY, passed away on June 6, 2020.  Born on March 4,1920 in Astoria, NY to Charles and Clemence (Davis) Early. He was married to Gertrude Schwenn on April 16, 1949 at Kings Point. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage. She preceded him on May 2, 2005. Gerald served as a Merchant Marine during World War II from April 1942 until the mid-1950s, scuttling the ship Courageous on D-Day to make a break wall on the beaches of Normandy. Early lived in Corning...

Leon E. Harrington, 86, of Beaver Dams, NY, died June 5, 2020 peacefully at home. He was predeceased in death by his loving Wife, Geraldine “Gerri” (Blodgett) Harrington, Brother, Walter (Franny - deceased) Harrington, and sisters, Carol Zachary and Dorothy (Bill) McChesney, Brother-in-Law, Harry Blodgett, Daughter, Patti Smith and Parents, Raymond and Helen Harrington. He is survived by his children, Penny (Danny) Weaver of Campbell, Peter (Mary) Harrington of Campbell and...

William (Billy) H. Jelliff Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19th, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on May 13th, 1951 to William H. Jelliff Sr. and Anita Krivanek (Marmor).  He was a 1971 graduate of Corning West High School.  Billy had a love for everything nature, and was cherished by his family. He was full of life and always knew how to make everyone smile. His easy-going, fun personality is one every one admired.  Billy is predeceased...

  Larry E. Smith, 70, of Bradford, NY passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.He was the son of the late William Smith and Amy Elliot of Addison, NY.Larry was a United States Marine who fought in the Vietnam war. Larry is survived by his Children, Tracey Smith (Fred Neally) of Corning, Lonny Smith of Elmira, Krystal (Sean) Skala, Larry W. Smith of Florida; Children he raised as his own, Brian Packer and Tonya Abbot of Pennsylvania; Sister, Amy (Lyman) Sanford of Batavia and Brother, William...

  Mary Cavallaro Bucher, age 84, formerly of Davis Rd., Corning, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 after a long battle with dementia, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility with her family by her side. Bert Bucher and Mary Cavallaro were married June 18, 1955 at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Corning and were married for 50 years.  Bert predeceased her on December 26, 2005 and her daughter Debra Denison predeceased her on February 4, 2007. Mary loved, and dedicated her life to talking...

  Campbell, NY - Walter Willys Wilhelm, 63, of Campbell, NY passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Walter was born March 22, 1957 in the Village of Bath the son of LeVerne M. Wilhelm and Shirley J. Chambers. Walter drove the delivery truck for Crystal City Bakery in Corning. Walter is survived by his Wife, Suzanne Wilhelm; Children, James Wilhelm and Brenda Twist; Brothers, Clinton Wilhelm and Dwayne Wilhelm; Grandchildren, Damian and...

  Painted Post, NY - Duane M Cooper, 81, of Painted Post, NY passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, at Corning Hospital. He was born April 5, 1939 in Syracuse, NY the son of Carl J. and Roslyn Sweet Cooper.  He married Joyce A. Horn Cooper on April 16, 1960. Duane retired from the Village of Painted Post Department of Public Works where he worked in the water treatment plant. He was a volunteer fireman with the Painted Post Volunteer Fire Dept.  He also coached little league...

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Paul L. Brockway, 86, of Painted Post, NY passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Absolut Care of Three Rivers.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Rosemarie Clark Sylvester, age 78, of Painted Post, NY died on March 31, 2020 at Corning Hospital with her sister by her side. Rosemarie was born September 1, 1941 to Robert and Mary (Antonacci) Clark in Corning, NY.  She graduated from Northside High School and attended Arnot Ogden School of Nursing. She was a beautiful woman inside and out with a smile always on her face.  She never met a stranger.  She lived most of her adult life in Melbourne, Florida raising her...