All Obituaries

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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...

  Richard L. Downing, age 72, of Painted Post, NY passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Absolut Care of Three Rivers. Richard was born April 9, 1947 in Corning, NY the son of Stanley and Betty (Hoy) Downing. Richard worked for many years at the Radisson Hotel in Corning. He enjoyed meeting and greeting people while working for Walmart in Painted Post. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Sonja Downing of Painted Post. Services will me announced at a later date. Burial will be...

Betty (Huels) Van Etten Joy, age 90, of Corning, NY passed away on March 13, 2020, three days before her 91st birthday. She was a resident at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the last 6 years. In January, she began receiving hospice services from CareFirst. Betty was born in Lawrenceville, PA, on March 16, 1929 to Frances (Holton) Huels and Elmer Carl Huels. After graduating from Lawrenceville High School, Lawrenceville, PA in 1947, she became a local glass engraver at the...

  Marion M. Cook, 85, passed on 3/8/20. The youngest child of George and Edna (Hakes) Burguess. She was predeceased by per parents, 4 brothers: George, James, Richard and Robert, and 3 sisters: Betty, Clara, and Sally. She is survived by husband of 48 years Darwin D. Cook, daughter Dawn (Kevin) Champaign, stepchildren Faith (George) Ebright, Marty (Pam) Cook, Darwin (Yung) Cook, 9 grandchildren: Aaron (Rebecca) Champaign, Adam (Jessica) Champaign, Renee (Ryan) Hardy,...

Thomas Skip Bulkley, 68, Buck Hollow Rd., Hornby, died February 29, 2020 at home. Born to Alice and Clyde Hoyt Bulkley. Married Marlene Kemp Feb. 8, 1969. Children Melissa (Dave Calhoun) West, Ernest (Tatum Gonzalez) Bulkley; grandchildren Jeffrey West 2nd, Cheyenne Calhoun; great-grandson Jeffrey West 3rd; siblings Shirley (Richard) Horton, Genivieve (Harry) Goosen, David (Joann) Bulkley, Beverly (Chuck) Parker, Dorothy (Robert) Champion, Scott (Debbie) Bulkley, Sidney (Gordie)...

Ernest L. Case, 88, of Painted Post, NY died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at home. He was born May 7, 1931 in Elkland, Pennsylvania the son of Bryon and Cora (Pettit) Case. Ernest was a graduate of Beecher High School.  Ernest and Mary Spaccio Case were married December 29, 1974 in Beaver Dams, NY.  He retired from Schwitzer Aircraft in Horseheads, NY.  After retirement he enjoyed working around the house and helping others with carpentry work.  Ernest is...

Merle H. Green Jr. of Coopers Plains went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020.  He was born February 3, 1945 in Elkland, Pennsylvania to Merle H. Green Sr. and Beatrice Green. Merle graduated from West High School in 1964. His work career started early, at the age of twelve he was working at the local plant nursery in Coopers Plains.  He also did carpentry for many years including building his own home in Coopers Plains.  Merle also worked at the A&P plant, YWCA...

Leonard "Lenny" G. Sutton, age 89, of Painted Post formerly Campbell, NY passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Steuben Health Center.  He was married to Barbara (Meredith) Sutton for nearly 64 years, who predeceased him in 2017.   He is survived by his children, Debra (Tom), Karen (Bob), Cindy (Eugenie), Corey (Wendy); grandchildren, Caitlin (Ash), Derek, Brett (Rachel), Tristan, Matthew; great grandchildren, John, Colton and Brielle.   Lenny was known by many as...