Friday, Star-Gazette, stargazette.com, October 15, 2010 Deaths Howard J. Beckhorn, age 83, of Troupsburg, NY, October 13, H.P. Smith Son, Inc. Funeral Home Ethel Furey, age 93, of Elmira, October 13, Mclnerny Funeral Home Dr. Edward A.
Kornuszko, age 87, of Hammondsport, PA, October 13, LaMarche Funeral Home Josephine M. Thompson, age 79, of Elmira, October 12, Walter J. Kent Funeral Home Norma L. Weideman, age 82, of Elmira, October 3, James D. Barrett Funeral Home The list of area deaths that appears above is provided free of charge.
The obituaries, in memoriams and cards of thanks elsewhere on this page are paid announcements. Obituary Department: 800-640-1722 Fax: 607-798-0261 HOURS Weekday Saturday Sunday Holidays Obituaries Fitch, Sarah Elizabeth (Seals) Elmira: Age 76 of Elmira, NY. She was born on October 21, 1933 to the late James R. and Irene (Jones) Seals, Sr. in Charleston, WV and passed away Monday, October 11, 2010, surrounded by her family.
Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Elmira on Friday, October 15th, from 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral will be held Saturday, October 16th, at 12:00 Noon at Word Of Faith Church Of God In Christ, 356 W. Thurston Street, Elmira.
Pastor Pendexter D. Mack and Reverend Roosevelt Simmons officiating. Committal Prayers and Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Obituaries Thompson, Josephine M. Elmira: Age 79 of Elmira, NY.
She was born February 25, 1931, daughter of the late Atillio and Nicholina (Cinelli) Berardi. She passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at home. Josephine was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church and a Sacred Heart Lady. She was predeceased by her husband Paul in 2001.
She is survived by her children, Paulette (Don) Clark of McKinney, TX, Mary Jo (William) Cicconi of Elmira, NY, Donna (Bobby Joe) Richards of Caton, NY. Sharon (Martin) Culshaw of Elmira, NY, JoAnn (Steven) Gilmore of Owego, NY and Paul Thompson of Elmira, NY; twin brother, Joseph Berardi of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Philomena Messina of Elmira, NY and Theresa D'Abbracci of Penn Yan, NY; along with 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family and Friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Elmira on Sunday, October 17th, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Her funeral service will be held there Monday, October 18th, at 10:30 a.m. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations my be made to the Arnot Ogden NeoNatal Unit, 600 Roe Elmira, NY 14905 in memory of her greatgranddaughter, Jenna E. Lewis.
Moosewood donates collection By John Mikytuck Cornell News Service The Moosewood Restaurant which Bon Appetit magazine named one of the Obituaries Beckhorn, Howard J. Troupsburg, NY: Howard J. Beckhorn, 83, of Troupsburg, NY, died on Wednesday, October 13. Howard was a native and long time resident of Knoxville, PA but had lived the last several years with his children in Troupsburg, NY. He was born in Coudersport, PA on July 11, 1927, the son of Creed Beckhorn and Bessie Campbell Beckhorn.
Howard was a self-employed entrepreneur working in various businesses. He married the former Winifred Mapes who predeceased him in 1989. He was also predeceased by his son, Butch Gardner; his brothers, Donald, Leroy and Carl Beckhorn; and his sister, Helen Crooks. Surviving are his sons, Lanny Beckhorn and Mark Beckhorn, both of Andover, NY, Carlyle (Vicky) Beckhorn of Troupsburg, NY, Creed (Mary) Beckhorn of Lindley, NY, and Roy (Nisha) of Roseville, CA; his daughters, Jane Prano, Christine (Robert) Estrata and Jacqueline (Steven) Butler, all of Andover and Winifred Beckhorn of Wellsville, NY. Also surviving are his daughter-in-law, Bonnie Gardner of Osceola, PA; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the H.P. Smith Son, Inc.
Funeral Home, 1607 Main Woodhull, NY. Burial will be made in Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses, PA. Furey, Ethel P. Elmira: Age 93, died at her daughter's home on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Ethel was born January 27, 1917, the daughter of Francis and Georgianna (English) Paddock.
She is predeceased by her husband John F. Furey, Obituaries Romagnoli, Santa C. Age 98, formerly of Portsmouth, NH, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pio Romagnoli; her brothers, Leto and Roy Pirini; and recently her granddaughter, Pamela Kisk of Corning, NY.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Glenn) Hunsinger, Sr. of Horseheads; and her son, Richard (Bertha) Ronagnoli of Fredericksburg, VA: a sister, a brother, 8 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren, 8 greatgreat-grandchildren and many nieces nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in the Courtyards at Bethany Village, 3005 Watkins Horseheads on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev.
Mary Ann Bernard officiating. Those wishing may remember Santa with memorials to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Corning, NY 14830. Remembrances and condolences may also be left and viewed at www. barberfuneralhome.com In Memoriam 002 In Loving Memory Of Mary Ellen Morich Happy Birthday, Mom October 15, 2010 We love you and miss you Obituaries sisters-in-law, Clara Z. Paddock, Sylvania Miller, Dr.
Mary Z. Furey, brother-in-law Dr. Dewitt T. Baker, nephew Ted Baker, and grandson-in-law Daniel P. Emanuel.
Ethel is survived by her daughters, Susan E. Furey of Geneva, NY, Evelyn F. Furey, with Michael Fieno, of Elmira; grandchildren, Angella C. Emanuel, Jessica L. (Travis) Moreno, Samuel A.
Furey Goodman, Michael P. Furey Goodman; greatgrandchildren, Nicholas J. and Francesca J. Moreno; brother George C. Paddock of Bath; sister-in-law Yvonne Baker of East Corning; former son-in-law and good friend John Gordon Burroughs; along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, -nephews, cousins, and a multitude of good friends.
Active in local clubs, Ethel and her husband John were members of the following: Elmira Elks, American Legion Post Elmira Moose, and Elmira Eagle's Club. She was also a former member and treasurer of the Order of the Eastern Star. Ethel was an avid watcher of soap operas, loved the NY Yankees, loved music and singing but above all she loved her family and friends. She was a member of North Presbyterian Church, Elmira and of late had attended St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Geneva, NY.
Ethel was an incredibly sweet person who had a beautiful smile for everyone, generous in spirit, she was loved by all. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut on Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and then again on Monday, October 18, 2010 from 5:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service, officiated by Fr. James Adams of St. Peter's in Geneva, will follow after Monday's calling hours. Donations in Ethel's memory may be directed to Stand Up to Cancer, File 1224, 1801 W.
Olympia Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91199- 1224 or to Susan Komen for the Cure, PO Box 1306, Elmira, NY 14902. 13 most influential eateries of the 20th century recently donated its earliest menus, cookbook drafts, drawings, ads and other documents to the Cornell University Library. Knownby Cornelians as a local Ithaca favorite since 1973, Moosewood has become an icon for vegetarian cooking and cuisine around the world. "It began as a small project of seven Cornell friends who wanted to foster community spirit, raise environmental consciousness and offer wholesome foods," said Wynnie Stein, one of 19 members in the Moosewood collective, whose members coown the restaurant. Today, the Moosewood brand includes the Ithaca restaurant, 12 cookbooks and a line of Obituaries Weideman, Norma L.
Elmira: Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira. Norma was born on May 18, 1928 in Blossburg, PA, daughter of the late Leon and Verna (Holmes) Hazlett. Norma worked for Betty B's Restaurant in Corning, NY for many years. She is survived by her husband, Richard Weideman daughter, Susan Crain of Horseheads, NY; son, Walter Ribble of Elmira. Interment will take place in Nelson Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Young, Donald William "Bill" Knoxville, PA: Age 79, of 307 East Main Street, Knoxville, PA, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 at Corning Hospital, Corning, NY. He was born May 22, 1931 in Westfield, PA, the son of Frank and Alberta Ransom Young. Donald retired after working for over 43 years in the foundry at DresserRand. He was a member of the Knoxville Yoked Churches and a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during the Korean Conflict.
Survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauline Hamm Young; daughters, Connie (Ernie) Schrneisser, Georgetown, TX, Susie (Kevin) McGannon, North Ogden, UT, Pamela (Carl) Bean, Sayre, Tracie "Matt" Reed, Corning, NY; son, Douglas (Nancy) Young, Knoxville, PA; grandchildren, Greg, Meredith, Michael, Kelly, Colleen, Kari, Natalie, Allison and Kyle; two great grandchildren; brother, Gary (DeAnna) Young, Harrison Valley, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins, He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home 222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Friday from 2- 4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 AM at Knoxville Yoked Church. Pastor Sherry Good Officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA.
Memorials may be made to the Knoxville Yoked Churches. KENYON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Westfield, PA salad dressings, sauces, soups and frozen foods. A discussion of the Moosewood Restaurant and its role in the vegetarian movement was the focus of a library salon last Thursday at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Anne Kenney, Carl A.
Kroch University Librarian and creator of the library salon series (which are modeled after literary salons), highlighted some of Moosewood's accomplishments to the large crowd of Cornell alumni, students and friends. "Over 6 million copies of Moosewood cookbooks are in circulation around the world," Kenney said. "In comparison, there are 8 million books in Cornell's library holdings." Moosewood's cookbooks contain more than 1,000 original recipes. "I'm pleased to say that not only am I frequent visitor to the Moosewood Restaurant, I'm also a contributing writer in one of their books," said Kenney, whose Southwestern Cheese Soup can be found on page 129 of the "Simple Suppers" cookbook. It was with her encouragement that the Moosewood collective donated its archive to the Cornell library this spring.
"Anne kept nudging me on what I was doing with all the Moosewood papers," Stein said. "How are you preserving she'd ask." "Moosewood cookbooks are a stunning success," said Elise Goodman, Moosewood's long-time literary agent, who first heard about the restaurant in 1982. She noted at the event that "in a book category that normally sells 25,000 copies," Moosewood's most popular cookbooks have sold well more than 300,000 copies. Bestsellers include "Sundays at Moosewood," "Moosewood Cooks at Home" and "Moosewood Low Fat Recipes." Trumansburg man charged In phony contracting scam By Raymond Drumsta Staff Writer The Schuyler County Grand Jury has accused a dling more than $10,000 in Trumansburg man of swina phony contracting scheme. Richard B.
Foster, 38, allegedly dividuals took money frominto erect shed-type buildings but never built them, according to the Schuyler County District Attorney's Office. The grand jury charged Foster with three counts of third-degree grand larceny, Obituaries a Class felony, two counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and first-degree scheme to defraud, both Class felonies, and petit larceny. Schuyler County Sheriff's deputies arrested Foster. Matt Hayden, chief assistant district attorney for Schuyler County, said Foster used the Internet to advertise the bogus business. He didn't have information on the exact amount Foster is accused of stealing.
Foster is free on bail and his case is pending in Schuyler County Court. Kornuszko, Dr. Edward A. Hammondsport: Dr. Edward A.
Kornuszko of Hammondsport and Fort Lauderdale, age 87, died at home on October, 13, 2010. Dr. Kornuszko was born on April 1, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY to Bronislaw A. Kornuszko and Margaret A. Zawadzki Kornuszko.
He had one older sister, Mary. At age six, Edward began studies on the violin at the Julliard School. In 1937, he gave his debut performance at Carnegie Hall. Dr. Kornuszko went on to play and tour with many orchestral groups both nationally and internationally.
In 1940, Dr. Kornuszko graduated summa cum laude from Boy's High School in Brooklyn, after which he enrolled in City College in a course in pre-medicine and later transferred to St. Bonaventure University in 1942. While classically trained on the violin, he possessed an innate musical talent and also fluently played the tenor saxophone, piano, clarinet, and vibraphone by ear. With the rise of jazz, Dr.
Kornuszko went on to play with Vincent Lopez, Betty Hutton, Sarah Vaughn, and other big bands. His education was interrupted when he enlisted in the United States Army in 1943. During the war, he was placed in Special Services where he entertained troops giving classical concerts, and playing with the Glen Miller Orchestra and Air Force Band. After the war, he continued his education at St. Bonaventure and earned his bachelor's degree i in chemistry in 1948 followed by a master of science degree, while working as a research analytical chemist at the Sinclair Refining Company in Wellsville.
Dr. Kornuszko earned his doctor of dental surgery degree in 1959 from Marquette University. Dr. Kornuszko established two dental practices, in Painted Post and Big Flats. He retired in 1988 and continued to give concerts and play pinochle, his two favorite pass times.
Dr. Kornuszko was a patron of Polish art and culture. He was staunchly anti -communist and aided many Poles, visiting the United States, in fleeing totalitarian oppression and seeking asylum during the Cold War years. Dr. Kornuszko was dedicated to the preservation of sacred Catholic tradition and the restoration of the Latin Tridentine Mass.
He was an ardent supporter of music and benefactor of musical endeavors. Dr. Kornuszko is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Loretta A. Rinke Kornuszko of Hammondsport and Ft. Lauderdale, daughter, Margaret A.
Kornuszko Story of Bethlehem, PA, son, Dr. Edward V. Kornuszko of Boston, and two grandchildren, Keaton Story and Annabella Story. Calling hours are Saturday, October 16, 2010, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at LaMarche Funeral Home in Hammondsport with rosary at 5:30 PM. A Requiem Mass will be sung at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at St.
Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church in Hammondsport. In lieu of flowers, Holy Masses may be offered or donations may be made to Southern Tier Hospice in his memory..
