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Smithfield, Virginia Timothy D Keegan 1963 — 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Timothy D. Keegan, 60, of Corning, New York. Timothy, a child of God and man of unwavering faith, passed from this earth into Heaven's gates on April 28, 2024, leaving a void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Timothy was a loving father, cherished grandfather, beloved brother and son to the late James and Marion Keegan. His unwavering devotion to helping others was evident in all he did, and his presence brought light and joy to those around him. A man of faith and service, Timothy's love for Jesus shone brightly in all aspects of his life. His dedication to serving others, both through his...

Gibsonton, Florida Sandra Lanphear 1956 — 2024 67, passed away on January 19, 2024. She is survived by her daughters, Alexis Murphy and Kimberly Lidey; sister, Rebecca Lanphear; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Southern Funeral Care, Riverview, FL. Go to SouthernFuneralCare.com.

Hawthorne, Florida Diane E Sutherland 1944 — 2024 Diane E. Sutherland of Hawthorne, Florida passed away on January 10th, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born on October 1st, 1944 in Corning, New York. She had a life-long career as a Registered Nurse. Diane enjoyed horseback riding, skating, and hiking, playing with children and ice fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents, and son Adam Michael Sutherland. She also passed away on the same day as her best friend Linda Watson, which whom they had made a promise to die together many years ago. Linda passed away at 6am on the same day as Diane, who passed at 1:10am. Diane is survived by her sons Raleigh D. Sutherland (Kate), Anthony S. Sutherland (Michelle)

Holiday, Florida Pauline M Cyrczak 2023 — 2023 Pauline M Cyrczak, 91, was born in Homer City, PA on March 18, 1932 she passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Pauline married Anthony on September 24th, 1955 and were together till his passing. Pauline worked at Westinghouse as an engineer for 10 years. She went to school in Albany becoming an Educator (SUNY) and worked for West High School in Painted Post retiring in 1991. Her Husband Anthony Cyrczak, as well as her Sister Martha Serio and Brother George Machuga predecease Pauline. Pauline is survived by her Daughter Lisa (Greg) Wickard from Mountain Home, ID, Son Lee (Kari) Cyrczak from Horseheads, NY. She is also survived by 4 Brothers; Frank Machuga, Ted Machuga, John...

Jefferson, Maryland Margret Lou Kostolansky 1966 — 2023 Margret Lou Kostolansky, a beloved wife, mother, daughter and friend left this world on September 30, 2023. Born on September 15, 1966, in New York, Margret brought light and joy to the lives she touched. Throughout her career, Margret dedicated herself to creating unforgettable experiences and happy memories. For twelve years, she worked as an event planner at Holly Hills Country Club, ensuring that each occasion was filled with joy and elegance. Following that chapter of her life, Margret spent eight years as an Account Manager for Matrix, where her dedication and professionalism shone brightly. But it was not just her professional achievements that defined Margret's life; it was the...

Port Orange, Florida Craig Alan Smith 1959 — 2023 On the evening of June 22, 2023 Craig (Smitty) passed away after a valiant fight from open heart surgery. He was 64 years young. He resided in Port Orange, FL. Craig was born in Wellsboro, PA to Lester and Marlene Smith. He spent most of his life in Bath, NY. ln 2OO2 Craig married the love of his life, Valerie (Brown) Smith. ln 2016, he retired from the Town of Bath Highway Department after 30 years of service. He was a Machine Equipment Operator 3. He and Valerie packed up everything they had and started their new adventure in the Dayton Beach, FL area. Craig had a passion for cars, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, NASCAR, and pretty much anything that flies. ln his retirement years he enjoyed...

Columbus, Ohio Florence E. Valli 1950 — 2023 Florence Valli, 73, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. A graveside committal with Fr. Patrick Connor will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, 375 Park Ave, Corning, NY on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:00am. To read the full obituary and share a message of condolence with the family, visit www.carpentersphillipsflint.com/carpenters-funeral-home.

Concord, North Carolina Jessica Marie Felker 1978 — 2023 Jessica Marie Felker, 45, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Jess was born February 26, 1978, in Corning, NY, to Ronald and Robin Clark. In addition to her parents, Jess is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Chris Felker; sons, Kolby and Collin Felker; brother, Michael Clark and wife Natalie; nieces, Lilah and Fiona Clark; mother-in-law, Belva Felker; brother-in-law, Clifford Felker, Jr.; niece-in-law, Megean; and companion, Mugsy. Jess was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Clifford Felker, Sr. To Jess, family was everything. Most of all, she loved her boys more than life, always encouraging and supporting them in all aspects of their...

Goshen, Indiana Marjorie Ann Miller 1930 — 2023 Marjorie "Marge" A. Miller (Obourn), 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after an extended illness and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Corning, New York on October 1, 1930, and is predeceased by her loving spouse John A. Miller; her father, Nicholas Palmer Obourn and her mother, Leone Mary Obourn (Deitlin), as well as her brothers James Obourn, Jack Obourn, and Edward Obourn from Corning, New York; her sister Denise Kress of Canonsburgh, Pennsylvania and her son-in-law, Steven Alberts from Goshen, Indiana. She is a graduate of the Class of 1948 Northside High School and was active in singing, acting, National Honor society, served as...

WIinsaor, Vermont Rodney Delano Bagley 1934 — 2023 Rodney Delano Bagley, 88, passed away on April 13, 2023, in his home in Windsor, Vermont. He was born in Ogden, Utah, October 2, l934, to Rodney V. and Vivian (Jensen) Bagley. He is survived by his wife, Alice (Grover), brother Jere Bagley, and sister Marilyn Warner. He is predeceased by his brother Reid Bagley. Rod and Alice had seven daughters: Anne (Stephen Hardy), Pamela, Carol Lynne, Amy "Rebecca" (late Michael Butters), Sara (Alan Vail), Susan (Benjamin Koyle), and Laura (Stephen Harris) and grandchildren (Rachel, Mathew, and Emily Hardy; Rowan, Ellie, and Ian Vail; Lydia, Eliza, and Jonas Bagley Koyle; Bobby and Tricia Butters; and Peter, Louisa, and Sam Harris). Rod was the oldest...

Citrus Hills, Florida Gaile Jay Felli 1940 — 2023 GAILE JAY FELLI, Gaile Jay Felli of Terra Vista in Citrus Hillls, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Gaile graduated from Villa Angela Academy and received her BA in Education from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. She earned Master's Degrees in Education and in Administration from Mansfield University, Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Prior to her move to Florida, Gaile was a resident of the Finger Lakes area of Upstate New York, where she was an Elementary Special Education teacher for over 30 years. She was proud and had immense satisfaction during her years of being a reading specialist. An avid reader and puzzle enthusiast, she enjoyed her...

Columbus, Ohio Gino Valli 1949 — 2023 "Gino", Pierluigi, Paola, Italico, Gabriele Valli passed away on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Louvre, Italy on March 4, 1949. Please visit www.newcomercolumbus.com for full obituary.

Goshen, Indiana John A. Miller 1930 — 2022 Goshen - John A. Miller, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, after a brief illness and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Jersey Shore, PA on February 5, 1930, and is predeceased by his father, Lewis Larue Miller and his mother, Marcella Hampton Jacoby (Miller), as well as his son-in-law, Steven Alberts. He moved to Corning, New York and attended Northside High School where he starred in football, baseball, and track, served as Vice President of the Class of 1948, and where he met his future wife, Marjorie Ann Obourn, who survives him. During his career he worked for the Welles Supply Company, Elmira Heights, NY as a widely valued...

Largo, Florida, North Pine Winifred "Wini Mizzoni 1922 — 2022 of Largo, Florida passed away on August 23, 2022. She was 100 years old. Wini was born on August 1, 1922 in Richmond, New York to Otto and Mildred Altenburg. She graduated from Hempstead High School and soon married Anthony "Tony" Mizzoni. Eventually the pair moved to St. Petersburg Florida where Wini enjoyed volunteering at the Bay Pines Veterans Association and became an active member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. After Tony's passing, Wini moved to the Palms of Largo where she lived for over 20 years. While at Royal Palms, Wini held many roles including President of the Resident's Board and countless other volunteer positions. She especially enjoyed visiting residents, reading to...

Sevierville, Tennessee Mary Jean Tobelmann 1937 — 2022 Mary Jean Tobelmann, age of 84 of Sevierville, passed August 22, 2022. Mary Jean was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. Other places of residence included Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Parkersburg, West Virginia; Corning, New York; Edmonds, Washington; and the greater Washington DC area. Mary Jean Tobelmann graduated Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. She was passionate about working with children and she taught and served as a principal at a school for individuals with disabilities in Asheville, North Carolina. She taught high-school students in New Jersey, and coached an award-winning cheerleading squad in Corning, New York. Perhaps the only thing more important to her than her...

Harrodsburg, Kentucky Joyce A. McKinney 1924 — 2022 Joyce A. (Foster) McKinney widow of Walter J (Doc) McKinney, Born November 23, 1924, in Corning, NY, daughter of the late Herman and Hazel (Cortwright) Foster. Died on August 3, 2022 at her home at the Willows in Harrodsburg. She owned her own Tax Preparation business, was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, a Kentucky Colonel and Ambassador for The Willows at Harrodsburg. Survivors include: 4 daughters, Mary Beth (Jimmy) Lyons, Carol Anne (Rod)Sell, Kevinie Click, Kathleen Fletcher; grandchildren, David McKinney Jr., Dawn Stallings, John Lyons, Lisa Coleman, Ryan, Trevor, and Jason Sell, Cherrine Coulter, Shawn and Michael Click and Devin Reul, along with 16 great grandchildren. ...

Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin Pamela Jean Lackey 1949 — 2022 Pamela J. Lackey, 73, passed away on June 3, 2022, at her home in Soldiers Grove in the company of her family and her best friend Max (her dog), after a long battle with cancer. Pam was born in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, to Donald and Doris (Pratt) Healy. Pam attended Elkland Junior/Senior High School in Pennsylvania. Pam moved to Wisconsin when she married George Lackey. They owned and operated Romance Tavern for years. She belonged to the Local 139 Operators Union where she worked for Payne and Dolan and James and Sons as an Equipment Operator. She retired from Walgreens as a truck dispatcher. Pam was an avid book reader. She enjoyed gambling and the love of her life, her dog Max. Pam is...

Union, South Carolina Addie Coley Ellison 1942 — 2022 Mrs. Addie "Annie" Ellison, age 79, passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Valley Falls Terrace. Mrs. Ellison was born August 18, 1942, in Honolulu, HI, a daughter of the late James Charles Coley and Gertrude Anderson Coley. She was a retired caregiver. Mrs. Ellison was a member of Bethany Christian Church in Ashland, VA. She loved her cat. Surviving are a son, Rolph E. Toney and wife Vicki of Buffalo; two brothers, Leon Albert Coley and wife Patricia of Fayetteville and Stephen Hill Coley of Bumass, VA; four grandchildren, Frank E. Toney and wife Ashley, Magen M. Barber, Jessica T. Lawson and husband Chad, and Christopher Lee and wife Sybil; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and...

Statesville, North Carolina John F Palinkas, Jr. 1936 — 2022 John F. Palinkas, Jr. age 85, of Statesville, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Valley Nursing Center. John was born May 6, 1936 in Corning, NY, the son of the late John F. Palinkas, Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Hovey Palinkas. He was a graduate of Northside High Class of 1954 in Corning, NY and graduated Alfred State College in 1956 with a degree in Engineering. He was a US Army National Guard veteran, who served at Fort Dix. He retired from Ingersoll Rand after 42 years in 2001. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. He was affectionally known to all as Pop Pop. John was an avid collector of Civil War swords and muskets. He loved the circus, trains, photography and...

The Villages, Florida Georgia Geiger 1944 — 2022 Georgia A. Geiger passed away on April 5, 2022, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, John Geiger, her son Scott Geiger and her daughter, Kristen Geiger. Georgia worked as a glass engineer for Corning Incorporated in upstate New York before retiring to Florida. She enjoyed bicycling, quilting and handmade soap making. For the last four years she was a volunteer at Houndhaven, a local dog shelter. Friends and family will be received at Beyers Funeral Home, located at 1123 W. Main Street in Leesburg on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, located at 601 Mariposa Way in The Villages, Florida or by visiting their...

Marco Island, Florida Laverne "Joy" Hopkins 1936 — 2022 Most times angels fly away on their own; but on rare occasions they travel in pairs. On March 14, 2022 Laverne "Joy" Hopkins (Gossie) passed away in Marco Island FL, joining her husband Don Hopkins who passed away only days before on March 8, 2022. Joy was born in Charleroi, PA where she grew up with her parents and an extended Italian-American family with roots in Poviglio, Italy. She attended Charleroi High School; graduated from University of California PA with a degree in Education. In 1956, she and Don were married and began their more than six-decade journey of life together. Following her passion for children, Joy had an accomplished career as a teacher and counselor. From her...

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