Cora Mae Miller

Notes:

In 1910 she is a housekeeper living with the widower Mathew Gunsolus and his son Earl. She is listed as widow Cora Franklin(Four children, one living) and daughter Cirena.. Living in Jasper,NY in 1915, divorced from her pervious husband.

Cora married Edward George Franklin about 1897. Edward was born on 27 Apr 1875 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 23 Mar 1919 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Herbert George Gunsolus on 5 Jul 1911 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York. Herbert was born in Dec 1871 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 15 Sep 1911 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenville Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Albert Stephens on 20 Dec 1915 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. Albert (son of John Stephens and Louise Park) was born on 28 Jan 1874 in Jasper, Steuben County, New York; died on 09 Nov 1937 in Ovid, Seneca County, New York; was buried in Jasper Village Cemetery, Jasper, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Irene had been sick, a Doctor was called in, and the medicine he left for her was too strong for a baby and she died.

Notes:

Harlo died of either pneumonia or measles.

Notes:

HORNELL - Serena Naomi Zirkelbach, 97, went home to her Lord and
Savior on Monday (Sept. 15, 2003).
She was predeceased by her father, Edward George Franklin; mother,
Cora Mae (Miller) Stephens; stepfather, Burt Stephens; brother,
Clarence Stephens; granddaughter, Tracey Zirkelbach; and husband,
Donald F. Zirkelbach.
Serena is survived by her son, G. Donald (Alice) Zirkelbach;
daughters, Patricia (Rev. Nathan) Dye and Marilyn (Jesse) Cimino;
grandchildren, Richard (Nancy) Zirkelbach, Joan Zirkelbach, Barbara
(Peter) Chiariello, Robert (Kathy) Lyke, Susan (Dennis) Cooper and
Steven (Theresa) Lyke; seven great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandsons; special cousins, Jeannie (Bob) Brown; adopted
granddaughter, Colette Gawlowiez; and several nieces and nephews.
Serena graduated from the Canisteo Academy. On June 30, 1935, Serena
married Donald F. Zirkelbach; they were married for 64 years. Donald
died in 1989. They lived most of their lives in the Almond/Hornell
area. Serena retired from the Alfred Almond Central School cafeteria
in 1970. Upon retirement Serena and Donald enjoyed being with family
and traveling. Four years ago, Serena moved from the Hornell area and
made her home with her daughter and son-in-law in Rochester.
Serena had been a member of the Almond Union of Churches since 1935,
and was active there until her move to Rochester. Serena had been
secretary of the Philatelies, and a member of the Rebeccah's, and was
instrumental in getting the women's prayer group started at the Almond
Union of Churches. Serena enjoyed her family, and church family,
sewing, knitting and traveling.
Calling hours were Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Bender-Brown & Powers
Funeral Home in Hornell. The funeral service was held Thursday, Sept.
18, at the Almond Union of Churches, 11 Main St., Almond. Serena's
son-in-law, Rev. Nathan Dye, officiating. A memorial service was also
held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Hope Lutheran Church, 1301 Vintage
Lane, Rochester.
Those wishing to make contributions in Serena's memory may do so to
the Almond Union of Churches, 11 Main St., Almond, N.Y. 14804.

Serena married Donald F. Zirkelbach on 30 Jun 1925 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. Donald (son of Frank Joseph Zirkelbach and Ethel Diven) was born on 02 Nov 1904; died on 07 Jan 1989; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Was owner and operator of Stephens Appliances in Canisteo, NY.

Family/Spouse: Elouise Mae Denhoff. Elouise was born on 3 Jan 1921 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died on 4 Oct 2006 in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alice Marie. Alice was born on 16 Feb 1928 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 08 Mar 2008 in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Virginia was the daughter of John Clarence & Eloise Denhoff Stephens. She was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and had been employed at the Westinghouse plant in Bath and the Royce Shop in Hornell. Virginia married Harold Hilyard on May 19, 1972. She was predeceased by her father in 1964, her mother and her brother John Stephens in 2006. She is survived by her husband Harold of Canisteo, her sisters Barbara (Norman) Hurd of TN, Betty Drake of Hornell, her brother Larry (Donna) Stephens of Canisteo, plus Nieces and Nephews.

Family/Spouse: Harold Lee Hilyard. Harold was born on 18 Nov 1939 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 10 Jun 2016 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married Norman Lee Hurd on 25 Sep 1970. Norman (son of Chester Carl Hurd and Mildred Marie Roy) was born on 19 Jun 1936 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 18 Apr 2017 in Mount Pleasant, Maury County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born in Hornell, NY, the son of John Clarence Stephens and Eloise Denhoff Stephens. He was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and had been employed at the former Morrison Knudsen. He was predeceased by his father, and grandson, David Troy.