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Alice Kiersnowski Obituary
Age 87, of Penn Yan, and formerly a longtime resident of Gardner Rd. in Horseheads, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Geneva, NY. Alice was predeceased by her first husband, Erwin E. Luce in 1982; and is survived by her husband, Stephen Kiersnowski. She is also survived by her sons and daughter, Marilyn and Ronald Hilt of Cicero, NY, Richard and Cynthia Luce of Elmira, NY, Stephen and Gladys Luce of Scottsville, NY, and David Luce of Hurst, TX; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother and sisters, Nancy Twist of Elmira, NY, Sharon (Roy) Wilcox of Vestal, NY, and Fred "Sonny" Howe of California. Alice was retired from the Horseheads Central School District where for many years she was a 4th grade teacher at Broad St. Elementary School. Alice was also a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, from 5-8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 West Broad St., Horseheads, NY on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at 12:00 Noon, the Rev. Christopher E. Linsler celebrant. Interment will follow beside her late husband, Erwin Luce in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. In addition to flowers, those wishing may also remember Alice with memorials to the Alzheimer's Support Group, c/o the Chemung County Office of the Aging, P.O. Box 544, 425 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904.
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Lisa Uhler-Austin
March 28, 2008
Mrs. Luce was my 4th grade teacher. My favorite memory is when she took a few members of our class to Lovell's for ice cream as a reward for learning our multiplication tables. Lovell's is closed now but I still think of her every time I drive by that building. My daughter is now going to college to become a teacher and I can only hope that she can help shape some young lives as woderfully as Mrs Luce did.
Rich & Janice Dennison
March 27, 2008
Nancy Twist, Dick Luce and Vicki Painter,
Rich and I are sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer O'Hara
March 27, 2008
Dick and Cynthia: We are so sorry for your loss. May warm memories comfort you and give you peace. You are in our thoughts. Jen & Joe
Jacklyn (Howe) & James Garcia
March 27, 2008
Hi I am Jacklyn (Howe) Garcia, the oldest daughter of Fred & Pat Howe of Washington.
I have so many fond memories of Aunt Alice at the cottage when I was young and their visits here in California.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
We attend funerals to honor their memory and grieve with tears. Just as we will see Jesus. I have no doubt that we will someday see Aunt Alice. Then we will have tears of joy at that great reunion. Our prayers are with you. God Bless
Robert Schmitt
March 27, 2008
I met Alice through my friend Cliff Knapp, a cousin of hers, when I first moved to Elmira. She and Erwin opened their home to me for 6 months as I started my first teaching job. We had several great times at the lake with them. She will be missed.
Pamela (Howe) McGiboney
March 27, 2008
On behalf of my Father Fred Howe and all our family, we are sad to see the passing of my Aunt Alice. My Father has many fond memories of his sister. Being raised in California I did not have the pleasure of growing up knowing her real well, but the memories I do have she was a lovely lady and will be truly missed by many.
Lisa (Hauptman) Walters
March 26, 2008
I had Mrs. Howe for 4th grade at Broad Street. She was a great teacher that accepted every student for who they were. My sympathies to the family.
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