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John E. Spicer, Age 96, of Southport, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 a day after he turned 96. He was born in Elmira on March 12, 1919 son of the late Charles & Catherine (Plum) Spicer. He was a graduate of Southside High School and following school served his country in the US Army Air force during WW II obtaining the rank of Sergeant. John was married to the late Alice Ruth (Bly) Spicer. He worked at Hardinge and Remington Rand prior to retirement and was also the former owner of Maple...

Kenneth W. Hughes, Age 91 of  Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Ken was born May 7, 1923 in Nelson Twp., PA.  The eldest of ten children and the son of the late William Clarence and Louisa (Jones) Hughes, he was a big part in helping the family when they moved to their Lowman farm during the depression in the 1930’s.  Ken was a tireless worker who ran a dairy farm for years and was also employed...

Kenneth E. Smith, 82, of Elmira, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb 13, 2015 with his loving wife of 26 years, Patricia A. Smith, by his side. He was surrounded by his family, all who loved him dearly.   He is predeceased by his sister Shirley; survived by sisters Nancy, Charlotte and Minerva ; Son Kenny Jr. (Flo) and daughter, Tina (Todd) Hammond; Stepchildren Lisa Tice, Alan Scholtisek, Richard (Catherine) Scholtisek, Diane (Mike) Eckman, Walter (Mindy) Freeman ; grandchildren...

William “Bill” Ray Owen, Age 64, of Ridgebury Township passed away Monday, January 5, 2015, very unexpectedly at home. Bill was born June 10, 1950, son of the late Elmo “Cuffy” and Helen (McCarthy) Owen. He was a graduate of SRU High School and worked in his early years at Durabuilt and Sperry Rail.  Previous to his retirement, he was a self-employed handy man. Perhaps he was best known for helping others in need or negotiating a deal for someone. Bill enjoyed hunting and...

Glen A. Guiles, Jr. Age 66 of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Glen was born April 13, 1948 in Elmira, NY son of the late Glen A. and Norma (Bailey) Guiles. He grew up the only boy in a household of seven sisters. Following graduation from Troy High School Glen served his country with the US Army from 1967 to 1969 in Vietnam. He and the former Sara A. Winslow were married August 13, 1982 and celebrated 32 years of...

Richard L. “Dick” Janowsky, 75, of Ridgebury, PA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 29, 2014 from his home surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Linda L. (Cragle) Janowsky.  The couple married November 12, 1966 and had 48 wonderful years together. Dick was born on September 5, 1939 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Fritz W. and Grace I. (Wagner) Janowsky.  Growing up on the family farm Dick always had a passion for the land...

Elmer G. Freeze, Jr., 84, of Port Carbon, died Wednesday at his home. Born February 10, 1930 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Elmer G. and Alma (Hubler) Freeze, Sr. Elmer was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville where he served as a Deacon. Upon graduation from high school he proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. His proudest moment was when he received a letter of commendation for the...

Rena C. (Spear) Northrop, 74, of Ridgebury Township, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of Cassel J. Northrop.  The couple married August 2, 1963 and had 51 happy years together. Rena was born on August 31, 1940 in Elmira, NY daughter of the late Ralph and Lena (Hess) Spear.  Rena was an entrepreneur.  She started several business ventures including:  selling...

Folkers, William J. 09/19/1954 Ridgebury, PA:  The angels came for Bill on October 26, 2014. Bill leaves behind his devoted wife of 34 years Linda Nichols Folkers, his two sons who are his pride and joy, James Folkers (Sheena) and Nicholas Folkers and his precious grandchildren (Jim’s) Abby and Aaron Folkers.  Bill is also survived by his loving mother Clara Zolli Grubb, brother Kenneth Folkers, nephew Kyle Folkers, aunt Barbara Zolli, aunt Dr. Christine Zolli, cousin...

nk C. Mahler, 90, of Erin, NY passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the Elderwood Nursing Home in Waverly, NY.  He was born on October 1, 1923 in Alpine, NY, son of the late Adolph and Mable (Saunders) Mahler.  He was a farmer his whole life along with his wife, the late Leona M. (Bogenrief) Mahler. Frank is survived by his daughters: Donna Mahler of Erin, NY, Paula Schrom of Erin, NY, Cathy Broughton of Gettysburg, PA, and Cindy Payne of Horseheads, NY, his...