All Obituaries

Gertrude B. O’Brian, 85, of Corning, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at home surrounded by her family.She was born November 28, 1934, in Chazy Lake, NY, the daughter of Clayton and Freida (Badger) Brooks.She married Darrell O’Brian on June 15, 1957, in Syracuse, NY and was married for 57 years before Darrell’s passing in 2015. Gertrude was a graduate of Lyon Mountain High School in Lyon Mountain, NY and Our Lady of Victory Secretarial School in...

  Marguerite C. Elliott, 74, of Corning, NY passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Marguerite was born September 30, 1945, in Lakewood, NJ, the daughter of the late Ivan Delmar and Catherine (Townsend) Brown. Marguerite was a graduate of Mansfield High School. Marguerite and Arthur R. Elliott were married February 13, 1965. Marguerite retired from Corning-Painted Post School District as a Bus Aid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Esther (Pat) Daudelin, 89, of Painted Post, NY passed away November 6, 2019, at Absolut Care of Three Rivers. Pat was born March 3, 1930, in Bath, NY the daughter of Harry and Esther (Partridge) Young. Pat dedicated her life to taking care of her family and home.  She loved to read, spending her time gardening, canning, drawing and painting.  She always kept busy especially sewing.  In her younger years she not only walked 4 miles a day throughout Corning, she enjoyed...

Ruth L. Mapes, age 94, of Rochester, NY formally of Corning passed away Monday, October 14 2019 at the Fulton Center of Rehabilitation  and Healthcare in Gloversville, NY. Ruth was born in Corning on November 20, 1924 the daughter of Augusta and Permelia (Scouten) Wilson. Ruth was a graduate of Corning Free Academy.  Ruth Spent over twenty years delivering newspapers for the Corning Leader. Ruth is survived by her son Garry R. and Nancy E. Mapes of Rochester, Granddaughter Tara...

Darcylynn McPherson passed away unexpectedly on October 7th, 2019 at the age of 48 in her home. Darcy is survived by her husband John McPherson; her children, Sarah McPherson, Samantha Snyder and Stephen McPherson; her sisters Denise DeMarco, Deborah Beers-Bodough and brother Jeff Olah. Darcy was born in Alpha New Jersey on November 26, 1970 to Carol Beers and Stephen Olah. Darcy was an avid crafter. She enjoyed drawing, painting and was teaching herself how to sew. She devoted herself to...

Walter H. Connor passed away at Bethany Manor Friday October 25, 2019, at the age of 95. He was born on August 23, 1924 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn Connor in 2010, his daughter Fay Williamee in 2015 and son Lee Connor in 1987. Walter was a Publications Manager at Ingersoll Rand Co. in Painted Post, NY. He also was in the U.S. Army, 91st Chemical Mortar BN., PFC Mortar Crewman, Combat-European Theater, and the Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by...

Ida M. Cortright, age 97, of Corning passed away Thursday, September 26th at Brookdale Painted Post where she resided for the past three years. Ida was born on November 21, 1921 in Corning, the daughter of Charles and Helda (Fish) Davis. She was a graduate of Corning Free Academy and Del Kaderes School of Beauty in Elmira and was a hair dresser working out of her home for several years. She served in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corp one year. Ida married Stanley Cortright on July 7,...

Alice McLaughlin, 79, a lifelong learner, dedicated teacher and force of nature who fought for social justice, died on Sept. 23 in Horseheads, NY., surrounded by loving family. The daughter of Alice (Hogue) and Maynard McLaughlin, was a Corning native, graduating from St. Vincent DePaul School, Notre Dame High School, and Nazareth College. She entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Rochester, taking the name Sister Mary Jerome, and began her teaching career at Our Mother of Sorrows School....

Joanna P. Smith, 83 of Keuka Lake and Appleridge in Horseheads, passed away September 6, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of James A. Smith and the daughter of the late William E. and Doris R. Palmer. Joanna graduated from Elmira Free Academy and attended Elmira College. Over the years she gave her time to Meals on Wheels, Welcome Wagon, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Altar guild at Christ Episcopal Church, Corning and was a member of the Daughters of...

Corning, NY - Helen Klokus, 89, of Corning, NY passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, unexpectedly at home. Helen was born December 8, 1929, in Wilkes- Barre, Pennsylvania the daughter of Peter and Cecelia (Miklovich) Schur. She married Stanley Klokus on October 12, 1952. Helen loved to play bingo in her younger years and participated in a lot of activities at her church. Helen was a woman of perseverance and she will be missed by many. Helen is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Gary)...