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04/10/2026

Lisa M. Freeman
Age 62, passed away on March 24, 2026 at home in Painted Post, NY. Born on February 4, 1964 in Elmira, NY. She was the daughter of late Frank and Pearl (Phillips) Freeman formerly of Pine Valley, NY. She worked for the Corning Ambulance Service as an EMT-CC Paramedic. Surviving are her brothers: Greg (Scott Shaff) Freeman, of Elmira, NY, and Douglas (Loretta) Freeman, FL; sister, Diana White-Freeman, FL; Lisa is also survived by nieces, Page Freeman, Christina Messer and Kristie Yasofsky; nephews, Garrett Freeman, Tony White and Jeff White as well as several cousins. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Scott (Larry Metzgr) Freeman; and brother-in- law, Ron White. Keeping with Lisa’s wishes there will be no services at this time, Family can attend a graveside service at a later date to be announced.

04/10/2026

Patricia Ann Robbins age 92 of Elmira passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 after living along and full life. Pat was born on December 17, 1933 in Caton, NY. She was employed by Westinghouse for many years. Patricia was a loving and supportive wife to Robert V Robbins, who predeceased her in 2009; she was also predeceased by an infant daughter. She was a member of the Caton United Methodist Church. Patricia enjoyed gardening canning and loved her German Shepherds. She was very devoted to her family who survive, a daughter, Kathleen (Mike) Dunn, Pine City; grandchildren, Julianne (Gage) C**n and Nicholas (Kendelle) Dunn; great grandchildren, Braelyn and Griffin C**n; nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Caywood’s Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway Elmira/Southport, NY 14904 on Sunday, April 12, 2026 between the hours of 12 (noon) – 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2:15 p.m. with her pastor and friend, Rev. Richard Hurd officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery at her family’s convenience. Many thanks to St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Facility C5, they loved her and took great care of her; special thanks to Dr. Corbalan. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Elmira Animal Shelter, 842 Linden Pl. Elmira, NY 14901.

04/10/2026

Walton, Ryan Thomas
Elmira, NY
Age 42, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2026. Born on December 17, 1983, in Sayre, PA, Ryan was the son of Thomas and Linda Walton. A born-again Christian with a deep faith, Ryan spent most of his time reading the Bible and praising his Heavenly Father. Ryan loved his family fiercely and what he enjoyed most was spending time with his niece Rowan and nephew Aiden. Ryan enjoyed being outdoors playing basketball, taking long walks, and playing Wrestling Guys with his nephew. Ryan was passionate about his love for God first, then his family, then history and politics. Ryan is survived by his loving mother, Linda (Wetherbee) Walton, Elmira; cherished sister, Elizabeth (Walton) Salisbury, Erin; niece and nephew, Rowan Walton and Aiden Salisbury; and great niece and great nephew, Myah Kio and Ashton Kio. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Walton and brother, Jared Walton. At the family’s request, there will be no public services. He will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery.

04/05/2026

Lloyd G Weidman III age 61 of Southport passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at home in the loving care of his family following a lengthy illness. Born on August 4, 1964 son of Lloyd Jr. and Judy Bair Weidman. Lloyd was a Southside High School graduate class of 1982. He was a machinist employed by Hardinge Bros. Elmira NY for many years. He was a dedicated member of the Victory Highway Wesleyan Church. An outdoorsman, Lloyd enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He was often found in the kitchen and enjoyed baking. Above all, his family was most important to him. Surviving is his wife and companion, Anna Singerhoff Weidman; his children, Joshua Weidman, Danielle (Javier) Rodriguez and Saleena Weidman; step-children, Telisa (Andy) Vanderpool, Donna (Vinnie Abrunzo) Craven; grandchildren, Aleeya, Miah and Jacob; step-grandchildren, Mariah, Haili, and Annaleise; step-great grandchildren, Bree, Novalee and Layla; a sister, Lisa Weidman. Lloyd was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Kathleen, Salisbury. Family and friends will be received a Caywood’s Funeral Home & Gardens 1126 Broadway Southport Elmira on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 between the times of 3-5 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 5:15 p.m.

04/01/2026

Michael R. Mays
Elmira
Age 46 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at home. Born on July 9, 1979 in Elmira. Michael was the son of Robert C. Mays and Deborah Rathbun Mallette. He graduated from EFA in 1997. Michael was employed by Pladis, Big Flats. His interests included; following sports, NASCAR, and watching cooking shows. Surviving is his loving family, Mother and Step-Father; Deborah (John) Rathbun Mallette, Sister; Milissa Prescott, Half-Sister; Michelle Mays, Step Sister; Melissa (Jim) Preston Nieces and Nephews; Talon, Tayla, Iona, Luke, Madeline and Stephanie Great Nieces and Nephews; Jay’Ella, La’Raya, Xyan and Celine, Aunts and Uncles; Patti (Godmother) (Tim) Shay, David Rathbun, Kathy (Bob) Christman, Tom (Linda) Rathbun, Mary Beth Rathbun, Brenda Logan, James Rathbun, Clifford (Marie) Mays, James (Kathy) Mallette and several cousins. Michael was predeceased by his Father; Robert Mays, a Brother-In-Law; Timothy Prescott, Uncles; Kevin Rathbun, Don Logan, Aunt Francine Rathbun, Grandparents Mays and Grandparents Rathbun and a Niece, Hayli. All services will be held privately at his family’s convenience.

03/24/2026

Fitzsimmons, Gertrude
Age 96 of Corning, NY passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Gert was born on September 13, 1929 in Corning, NY the daughter of the late, Dewey and Mary Curran Scouten. Gert was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Roy Fitzsimmons, as well as her sisters and brother, Marion Canfield, Esther Sherman, Eleanor Austin, Agnes Eister, Janice Stroka and Kenneth Scouten. She was also predeceased by her beloved great grandson, Nicholas Roy Burt. Gert is survived by her children and their spouses, Susan and Steve Matkosky of Corning, Harry and Barb Fitzsimmons of Corning, Debbie and David Bartley of Horseheads, Harold and Karen Fitzsimmons of Corning and Brenda and Matt Baker of Wellsboro, PA. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Nicole (Dan) Burt, Amanda (Corey) Cheever, Allison Fitzsimmons, Greg Fitzsimmons and Aurora Bartley as well as her great-grandchildren: Michael and Adan Burt, and Roy and Emily Cheever. Gert’s greatest happiness and pride was her family. Her children and grandchildren were blessed beyond measure due to her selfless and sacrificial devotion. She also took great joy in her cats and “grand dogs”, word-find puzzles, sending cards of encouragement, and giving to organizations near and dear to her heart. Her family shall Never forget the legacy of love and the multitude of cherished memories she leaves behind. Gert truly lived a life of integrity, kindness and compassion. A private memorial service for the immediate family will be held at Caywood’s Funeral Home & Gardens. Interment will take place in Rural Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing to remember Gert may do so through memorials to The Ronald McDonald House or to the local SPCA. Thank you to the 6 th floor staff of the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the love and care you provided.

03/11/2026

Lois Goodwin Hartman
Elmira
Age 93, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Lois was born on May 7, 1932 in Elmira, daughter of Jacob and Sarah Janowski Hartman. She was a graduate of Arnot-Ogden School of Nursing. In service to others, she was a registered nurse for 39 years. She was employed by the Chemung County Health Department for many years. She took great pride in the care she gave her patients. Lois loved the Lord Jesus and attended Christian Faith Fellowship Church. She is survived by her brother, Bernard (Alice) Hartman, along with several close family and friends. Lois was predeceased by husbands, John F. Anderson, Walter Fenton, Roy Goodwin, and Donald Hartman along with her beloved son and granddaughter, David and Jessica Anderson. Family and friends will be received at the Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 719 Holdridge St. Elmira, NY on Thursday, March 19. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. with her great nephew, Rev. Stephen Crupi officiating. Burial will take place at the family’s convenience in Elmwood Cemetery Caton, NY. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility who showed daily love and compassion to Lois.

03/10/2026

Tipton, Herbert E.
Elmira, NY,
Age 97, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 following a long and full life. Born on July 26, 1928 in Landover, MD, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary Beall Tipton. Herbert married the love of his life, Clara Lott, who preceded him in death in 2016 after 61 years of marriage. Throughout their years Herbert and Clara had three auto service stations in Southport, Horseheads, and Big Flats. When not self-employed he worked for McLeod Volkswagen, Re*****on Rand, American LaFrance, Sumirail, ABB, and part-time at the Elmira Wegmans bakery. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and participated in the Twin Tiers Honor Flight in 2022. Herb was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Elmira. Herb enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. In his earlier years he liked fishing and working on cars. Upon retiring, he found a home with the Elmira Pioneers. He was a season ticketholder, never missing a game until the last 2 years of his life. He was loved by Nellie and Robbie Nichols, along with the rest of the staff, and he loved them back. He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Anne (Burt) Beebe, Pine City; son, Michael (Dena) Tipton, Stafford, VA; three grandsons, Brian Steinwinter, Wellsburg, NY; Eric (Jennifer Donovan) Steinwinter, Elmira, NY; and Michael Tipton Jr., Norfolk, VA; his sister, Helen Matzen, Ellicott City, MD, along with many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Herb’s wishes, he will be interred at the Woodlawn National Cemetery where military honors will be accorded and a graveside service will be conducted at a later date for family and friends to attend. We would like to thank the many health aides who treated Herb as their own, making them honorary family members forever. A special thank you to Tom Smetanka and Cynthia Harvey for initially bringing together the perfect crew to care for Herb. Thank you to the aides from Family Home Services and the Veterans Home Care program, especially Shauna Holden who was with him when he began his journey back to the Lord.

03/02/2026

Rev. A. John Ford
Horseheads
Age 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at home following declining health. Born on November 18, 1936 in Cortland, NY son on Arthur J. Sr. and Gertrude Boyce Ford. He married the love of his life, Mary Ellen Phillips and have enjoyed 66 years together. They have made a wonderful team raising a family and serving the Lord. John is predeceased by his sister, Trudy Osborn, sisters-in law, Beverly Phillips, Bertha Phillips, and brother-in-law, Donald Phillips. In addition to Mary Ellen, John is survived by their children, Timothy (Vickie) Ford, Big Flats, NY; Julie (Robert) DeGroat, NJ; Thomas (Faith) Ford, Lancaster, PA; son-in-law, Robert (Kat) DeGroat, SC; grandchildren, Bobby (Beth) DeGroat, Luke (Natasha) Ford, Caroline (Jake) Bristol, Kayla (Larry) Liao, Joshua Ford, and JacobFord; great grandchildren, Mason, Lexie, Sadie and Claire; brothers, Lee Ford, FL and Andy (Leslie) Ford, KY; brother-in-law, Arland Phillips; Nieces, nephews and many family friends. John graduated from Elohim Bible Institute, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Lian Graduate Theological Seminary, earned a Bachelor of Theology from Christian Bible College. In service to his country, John served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1962 on the USS Wrangell Ammunition Ship. John held various employment positions in his long career. Chapin-Owen, Elmira, NY; Home of Onesiphorus, Taitung, Taiwan, 1969-1994; Children’s Home, Guatemala 1995-1999; Corning Museum of Glass, 2001-2014; Bethany Village, 2015-2017; along with filling various pulpit vacancies at various local churches. John was a longtime member of Fassett Baptist Church, Fassett. PA. Many thanks to the Bath VA for wonderful help with home care services and necessary medical equipment, Arnot Hospital-Unit 3B, Falck Cancer Center, Guthrie Sayre, CareFirstNY Hospice and all our precious, close friends who were there for us through this journey. Family and friends will be received at Caywood’s Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway Elmira/Southport, NY 14904 on Sunday March 8, 2026 between the hours of 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 4:15 p.m. along with military honors. Burial will take place in Woodlawn National Cemetery at later date.

03/01/2026

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02/28/2026

Davidson, John M.
Pine City
Age 93 passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Corning Center following a long and full life. Born on February 19, 1933 in Elmira, John was the son of Ralph M. and Mildred E. Griffin Davidson. He was married to Shirley Breese Davidson for many years until her passing in 1999. John served his country in the U.S. National Guard. He was employed by the Town of Southport for over 30 years working in the highway dept. John loved to tinker on engines and was drawn to tractors, cars and trucks. Surviving is his loving family, daughter, Cindy (Jamie) Leonard, and granddaughter, Emily Leonard. In addition to his parents and wife, John was predeceased by a daughter, Linda S. Davidson in 2011. The family will receive friends at the Webb Mills United Methodist Church, 1623 Penn. Ave. Pine City, NY 14871 on Saturday, March 7, 2026 between the hours of 10 a.m.-11a.m. A celebration of his life will follow at 11a.m. John was laid to rest in the church cemetery with his beloved wife and daughter. The family would like to thank the Corning Center for the wonderful care they gave John. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Webb Mills Cemetery Association, 534 Sagetown Road, Pine City NY 14871.

02/27/2026

William “Bill” J. Leopold, Jr.
Elmira, NY
William “Bill” J. Leopold, Jr., of Elmira, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on January 26, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of William and Helen Leopold, Sr. Bill married the love of his life, Fern Campbell, on August 16, 1969. He is survived by his loving wife, Fern Campbell Leopold, of Elmira; daughter, Carrie Leopold; and granddaughter, Kaylee Leopold. Bill was an accomplished proprietor and operated Direct Page Communications in Elmira. He enjoyed skiing, sailing, gardening, and going to the cottage on Keuka Lake with his family. In honor of Bill’s wishes, there will be no public services. Memorials may be directed to the Chemung County SPCA, Food Bank of the Southern Tier or the Salvation Army.

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