All Obituaries

Calvin J. Kitchings, 39, of Tuxill Ave., Corning, NY went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020.  Calvin was born March 16, 1981 in Corning, NY the son of James C. Kitchings and Kathleen Riley Kitchings.   Calvin is survived by his Mother, Kathleen Kitching of Corning, Father James C. Kitchings of Elmira. Sisters Latonya M. Kitchings of Horseheads NY and Jamie Kinner of Elmira NY. In addition, he is survived by Aunts LaRaine (Alvin) Green...

  Carol E. Lewis, age 83 of Savona, NY died Friday, September 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.   Carol was born December 26, 1936, in Bath, NY the daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Jacoby) Bulkley.  Carol worked for Gold Seal Vineyards in Hammondsport, NY.  She is survived by her children, Mike (Paula) Lewis of Coopers Plains and Lori (Michael) Stopka of Savona; she has 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren plus her very special neighbor...

Timmy Harold (Tim) Force, 61, of Corning, NY died Friday, September 25, 2020. Tim was born August 7, 1959 in Corning, NY the son of Gerald Force and Irene Hill. Tim was a U.S. Veteran serving in the Airforce from 1976-1980.  He had worked at the Pressware Plant in Corning, NY. Tim is survived by his Son, Kyle Force; Grandchildren, Aiden and Tammy; Siblings, Rhonda Rizer, Michael Prescott, Tammy Force, Sherry Foux and Lauri Liller. At Tim's request there will be no...

Sylvia Rae Spengler, 77, of Corning, NY died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at home.   She was born February 10, 1943, in Corning, NY the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (White) Copp.   Sylvia worked for Sitel Corporation in the call center.   Sylvia is survived by her Son, Daniel (Lauray) Spengler of Corning; 6 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren, 3 Step Grandchildren and 7 Step Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews. She was...

Desirie Laurence Folk, 57 of Corning, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her home.  Desirie was born July, 26, 1963, in Plainfield, New Jersey, the daughter of Diane Folk.  She was a graduate of Plainfield High School in Plainfield, New Jersey.  Desirie enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving from 1984 to 1987.    She is survived by her Mother, Diane FolkThrower and her husband Cleveland Thrower of Ithaca,...

  Teresa Irma Ruocco, age 92, died peacefully in her sleep at home on August 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 15, 1928 in Corning, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Ella (Colacecchi) Micheli. Teresa was a CFA graduate, Class of 1946, and a member of All Saints Parish. She met the love of her life at 21 years old, Anthony S. Ruocco and was married on April 15th, 1950. They shared over 70 wonderful, joy-filled years together and had six beautiful children....

Pamela Louise Copp  September 5, 1954 - August 27, 2020    Pam Copp age 65 of South Corning, N.Y. passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Corning Hospital.  Born September 5, 1954 in Corning, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Marion (Krum) Copp.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her Grandmother Minnie Krum, her Brother Lynn and Sister-in-law Martha Copp.  She is survived by her Sister Sharon (Alan) Beaty of Lake Havasu...

Patricia Wexell Robbins, age 88, of Painted Post, NY passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in the care of Absolut Care at Three Rivers. Patricia was born May 17, 1932 in Corning , NY the daughter of Harold Wexell and Clarice Angus. She had worked as a home health aid for Steuben County and was a Sales Representative for Sarah Coventry Jewelry. Patricia loved the lake and spent many Summers there. Patricia is survived by her Children, Jay T. (Julie) Robbins of Addison and Rodney H....

  Kevin Wayne Hoagland, 54, of Corning, NY passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at home.  Kevin was born June 20, 1966 in Bath, NY the son of LeRoy Hoagland and Grace Barnard Matwiejow.   Kevin was a 1985 graduate of Bradford Central High School and attended Corning Community College.  Kevin grew up spending his days at Lamoka Lake where he developed his love for swimming and scuba diving.  He made lifelong relationships at the lake...

Frances Strzepek Bates, age 86, of Corning, NY passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 22, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born in Campbell, NY on April 17, 1934.  Frances is survived by her husband of almost 63 years, Richard V. Bates, daughters, Celeste Bates O’Connell of Corning, Candace (Michael) Weichman of Rochester, and Corinne (Sean) Mayer of Corning. Also her seven grandchildren, Adrianne (Jason) Pope of Scottsville, NY, Brittany (Rick Gantz) of...