All Obituaries

Lonny E. Smith, age 47 of Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born in Corning, NY on August 5, 1974, and was the son of the late Larry E. Smith and Sharon E. Hartwell.     Lonny enjoyed fishing, hunting, singing Karaoke and playing guitar even if it was a right handed guitar that he had to flip it upside down to play because he was left handed. He played in several bands including White Lightning, Shadow Walkers, Future Ghost, and Feed Back to name a few. ...

Mr. Carley Edward Crooker, of Caton, New York, born on October 8, 1933 in Corning, New York, to the late Walter Crooker and the late Sadie Lewis, passed away at age 88 on May 9, 2022 in Bath, New York. Carley was the beloved husband of Jan Sylvia (VanKurin) Crooker. He is survived by his son, Douglas Crooker; daughter, Charmaine Crooker; and grandchildren, Breanna Phalen, Nick Weinstein, Jake Weinstein, Liz Weinstein, and Kate Weinstein; brother, Richard...

Howard M. Green Jr., age 70, of Painted Post, NY passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Corning, NY on June 29, 1951 the son of Howard M. and Allegra "Pat" I. Travis Green Sr. Howard was a graduate of Corning-Painted Post West High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force.  He married Deborah M. Spaulding on February 25, 1978 and they spent the next 44 years together. Howard’s favorite...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Elizabeth Curry, age 94 of Painted Post, New York went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Absolute Care of Three Rivers. She was born in Corning, New York on September 28,1927 the daughter of John and Jennie Gates Cox.  Jackie was a graduate of Corning Free Academy Class of 1946, Tuskegee University class of 1950. She married Jesse J.M. Curry in 1951. Jackie retired from Corning Glass Works. She is survived by her children, Andrea Curry of...

Robert "Bobby" J. Root, age 58, of Savona, NY passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 22, 2022 at Corning Hospital.  Bobby was born June 2, 1963 in Elmira, NY to Gerald and Sheila (Doyle) Root. He was a retired Corrections Officer at Monterey Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility.  He enjoyed working with the wrecker crew at Watkins Glen International.  Bobby enjoyed fishing, hunting, drinking a cold beer and was a...

Kathryn Ann Howland, age 95, of Painted Post, NY passed away Friday, Aril 22, 2022 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was born November 15, 1926 the daughter of Abb and Hazel M. (Sallade) Eckess.  She was a graduate of Corning Free Academy. Kathryn was the City Chamberlain for the City of Corning. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. At Kathryn's request there will be no services. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Corning.      

On April 21, 2022, Raymond Francis Fratarcangelo passed away at Strong Memorial with his son and daughter by his side. He was 75 years young, also known as Butchie or Froggy. Butchie loved the outdoors, he loved gardening and he loved his family. Butchie leaves to cherish his memory a son Jonas and daughter Annie. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren Jonas Jr., Gionni, Amerie, Camdon, Aubrynn, Alina and Aaron. Butchie was predeceased by his mother Marie and Father Raymond P....

Ralph D. Miller, age 94, of Corning, NY passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born May 1, 1927, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. He was the only child of Harold J. and Alice J. (Vough) Miller. Ralph was a graduate of Waverly High School and received a certificate in electrical engineering from a trade school in Chicago, IL. He retired as a powerhouse mechanic for Corning Incorporated, where he worked for 42 years. Ralph was a volunteer...

Agnes I. Miller, age 90, of Corning, NY passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022.  She was born May 2, 1931 in Binghamton, NY to Delta & Louis Runyon. Agnes was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School in 1948. She retired from United Health Services, where she was a Unit Secretary. She spent her retired years traveling the USA with her husband of 29 years Ralph Miller. She is survived by her children, Billene Hebbard of Canastota,NY,  Patricia Kresse of Lawrenceville, GA,...

William Thomas "Moose" Fisher, age 84, of Painted Post, New York formerly of South Corning went home to our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 15, 2022. Moose was born to Versa Mae Daniels and William Thomas Lambert Sr. in Monticello, Arkansas. He had worked for Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Horseheads, NY and had established his own paving company. Moose gave his life to Christ and proclaimed Jesus as his Lord and Savior.  He enjoyed...