Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York), December 3, 2005, Saturday

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Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

December 3, 2005 Saturday

SECTION: LOCAL; Pg. 3LOCAL

HEADLINE: Obituaries

BODY:
BAKER
Pamela M. Cavallaro Age 44, of E. Pulteney Street, Corning, died Thursday, December 1, 2005, at Corning Hospital after an extended illness. Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Homes on Sunday, December 4, 2005, from 2-5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday 9:30 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Church. Memorial donations may be made in Pamela's name to the American Cancer Society, 1318 College Ave., Elmira, NY 14901.
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BERGH
Bessie Malvina Stoker Age 94, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2005, a resident of the Hill Top Retirement Community, of Johnson City and formerly of Elmira. Family and friends are invited to call at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 424 S. Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904, Friday, December 9th, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Memorial services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hour at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Joseph Kim will officiate. Bessie will be cremated at the Southport Crematorium Inc. of Southport, NY. Her cremated remains will be placed next to her late husband William in the Woodlawn Cemetery, privately, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Community Service Ministry, c/o Centenary United Methodist Church, 424 S. Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904, or the Silver Bay Society, Silver Bay, NY 12874. Those wishing may leave a "Candle of Remembrance" for the family at www.olthof.com.
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BROWN
Clayton E. "Brownie" Of 203 Bowers Drive Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday December 2, 2005. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY and are incomplete at this time.
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COOK
Darrell R., Sr. Age 69, of Antler Road, Big Flats, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Homes on Saturday, December 3, 2005, from 1-4 p.m. where a funeral service will be held 4 p.m. at the conclusion of calling hours with the Rev. Paul Mills officiating. Burial will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats. Memorial donations may be made in Darrell's name to Ducks Unlimited, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120 Attn: Memorials.
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FURNEY
Clara V. Age 85, of Campbell, passed away November 30, 2005 in Corning Hospital, Corning. She is survived by her children, Francis "Charley" (Brevadine) Furney, Jr. of Placida, FL, and Donna (Richard) Wainwright of Painted Post; granddaughters, Brenda (Vernon) Van Zile of Campbell, Haladine Furney of Australia, and Sharon (Monty) Wall of California; grandson, Lonnie Furney; great-grandchildren, Patrick (Crystal) Van Zile of Campbell, Ryan and Amy Van Zile of Campbell, Leanna Eygabroat of Corning, and James Wall of California; great-great-grandson, Jacob Ryan Eygabroat of Corning; foster great-grandchildren, Calvin, Alexis. Shaun, and Demitrius Haynes of Campbell; in- laws, Robert Allen of Chambers, Jolene (H. William) Anderson of Corning, and Mary (Albert) Allen of Elmira; several nieces and nephews. Clara was predeceased by her stepfather, Ford Grover; sister, Betty Allen; granddaughter, Teresa Lynn Wainwright; in-laws, Joseph and Merab Furney, Neamata and Joseph Paciorek, and Paul and Eleanor Furney. Clara's family will receive friends on Monday, December 5, 2005, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street, Corning where her funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. James Ellis officiating. Flowers will be graciously received but donations may be directed to First Baptist Church of Corning c/o Rev. James Ellis, 110 E. First Street, Corning, NY 14830.
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HOUGHTALING
Ronald C. Age 69, formerly of Elmira passed away unexpectedly at his home in Florida on November 26, 2005. Ron was born in Elmira on October 30, 1936 to the late Charles F. and Mary E. (Shoemaker) Houghtaling. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ithaca College and Master of Science in Education degree from Elmira College. He pursued his post graduate studies at The Cornell School of Labor Relations. For over three decades Ron acted as School Administrator and Personnel Director for the Elmira City School District. He was founder and Director of Labor Relations for Schuyler Chemung Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services, the first implemented in New York State. Ron was recognized throughout the state as an authority in the field of labor relations. In 1980 he was appointed to Governor Carey's Advisory Committee. Post retirement he served as interim City Manager for the City of Elmira and was notoriously the first City Manager to double whiff the opening drive of the season for the Mark Twain Golf Course. In addition, he acted as a labor relations specialist for numerous municipalities throughout the Southern Tier. Over the years, Ron was an avid fisherman, golfer, skier and enjoyed numerous years at his Pennsylvania cabin with his family and friends. Ultimately, he, his loving wife of 46 years, the former Mary Elizabeth Aderhold and his faithful canine companion, Binky retired to The Villages, Florida. In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by daughters Lynn (Thomas) Rodriguez of Stockton, New Jersey and Julie (Emilio) Houghtaling-Cappelli, Esq. of Clarence, New York; grandsons Dylan Snyder, Jared Rodriguez and Drew Rodriguez; Aunt Dorothy Carey of Elmira Heights; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held at McInerny Funeral Home, 502 West Water Street between 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2005 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira with burial at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Ron through donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
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KELLEY
Robert S. Age 84, of Ridge Rd., Lockwood passed away on Friday, December 2, 2005, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols.
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LAGONEGRO
Paul R. GREECE: December 1, 2005. Predeceased by his father, Ralph; and brother, Julius. Survived by his wife, Dorothy (McKensie) Lagonegro; sons, Paul II (Mary Ann), Mark, Kirk (Jennifer) and Alan (Zina) Lagonegro; mother, Anne Lagonegro; grandchildren, Stephanie, Nicole, Colleen, Sean, Samantha and Matthew; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul was a former employee of Xerox, where he worked for twenty-eight years. He is the holder of several patents both at Xerox and Delco. Paul was a former member of the parish council at Good Shepherd Church and a founding member of the Knights of Columbus, Henrietta Council. For more information, visit www.aliferemembered.com BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home Inc., 1411 Vintage Ln (between Rte 390 & Long Pond Rd). Visitation Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Paul's Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Lawrence Church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Parkinson's Disease Center, 919 Westfall Rd, Suite 220, Rochester, NY 14618 or Continuing Developmental Services, 71 Perinton Parkway, Fairport, NY 14450.
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PARFITT
Ellison William Age 85, of Elmira, NY, passed away Wednesday, November 30th, 2005, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY on Saturday, December 3rd, 2005, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral and Committal services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 4:00 p.m. The Reverend Joseph Kim and Reverend Keith Kissell will officiate. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors accorded at the grave, after his cremation at the Southport Crematorium Inc. Southport, NY. Memorials in Bill's name may be made to the Community Service Ministry, c/o Centenary United Methodist Church, 424 S. Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904. The Brothers of the Ivy Masonic Lodge #397 F&AM are asked to assemble at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Saturday, December 3rd, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. for a committal services for the late Ellison William Parfitt. Signed, President Those wishing may leave a "Candle of Remembrance" for the family at www.olthof.com.
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THOMAS
Cleaora Age 93, formerly of Canton, PA, died December 1, at Towanda Memorial Hospital's Skilled Nursing Unit. Cleaora "Tot" Herman was born on July 27, 1912. She was a daughter of Harry and Bessie (Page) Herman and grew up on the family's farm near Ogdensburg. Tot was married to the late Gerald Thomas for over 50 years. She was a member of the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Canton's Lady Rebekah Lodge 362 and V.F.W. Auxiliary 714. Mrs. Thomas was also active and held offices in Minnequa Grange 754 and the Bradford/Sullivan County Pomona Grange 23. Tot was devoted to caring for her family and home. She was a talented seamstress, enjoyed crocheting and especially loved times spent fishing with Gerald. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Ruth Thomas, Vestal, NY; three grandchildren, Mark (Julia) Thomas, Marcia (Mark) Canford, all of Vestal, Craig (Diane) Thomas, Silver Spring, MD; six great-grandchildren, Katelynn, Brian, Joshua, Shana, Brandon and Megan; a brother, Lawrence "Fats" Herman, Roaring Branch, PA; a sister, Betty Rahall, Elmira, NY; two sisters-in-law, Alice Herman of Georgia and Ernestine Herman of Canton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Gerald, Mrs. Thomas was predeceased by two brothers, Harry Jr. and Lloyd; and a sister, Stella Herman. Calling hours will be 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday, December 4, at Pepper Funeral Home in Canton. The funeral service will follow with Rev. David B. Morris officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), P.O. Box 57, Canton, PA 17724.
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WILSON
Glenn F. Age 97, of Country Terrace, Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Elkland, PA, died Friday, December 2, 2005, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born July 10, 1908 in Gorham, NY, the son of William and Sarah Ellis Wilson. He was a world traveler and a veteran of the U.S. Army who served his country during WWII. He worked as a tool and die maker for Corning Glass, Remington Rand, American LaFrance, Kennedy Valve, and retired from F. & M. Burt in Buffalo, NY. He was also a sign painter who owned and operated "Glenn Wilson Signs" since 1925. He painted signs all over New York State and Pennsylvania. He is survived by daughters, Sally Jordan, Waynesboro, PA, Marjorie Millward, Waynesboro, PA, Linda Moore and Lee Horch, Elkland, PA, Glenda Wilson, Wellsboro, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Joe Italiano, Parish, FL, Rhonda and Joe Orchowski, Elkland, PA, Beth and Daryl Dean, Orchard Park, NY; son, Roger Wilson, Elkland, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jayme Wilson, China; 84 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Wilson, who was killed during the Korean Conflict; and his wife, Eleanor. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main St., Elkland, PA, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Memorial donations may be made to your local chapter of the "Disabled American Veterans" in Glenn's memory.
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