Diane M. Silliman
Sep 16, 2026
Diane (Dian) Silliman age 67 of Montour Falls, NY passed away on September 16, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dian is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Carl E. Silliman. Per Dian's request, in lieu of flowers, cards, or other condolences please consider making a contribution to your favorite animal shelter or nature preservation...
Crystal L. Brehm
Sep 11, 2026
Crystal Lane Brehm, 45, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.
She was born in Gowanda, NY on October 6, 1980, the daughter of Daniel E. Brehm and Elaine M. Ortell. Crystal graduated from Groton Junior Senior High School in 1999 and attended Tompkins Cortland Community College where she studied to be a Paralegal.
Crystal was a member of...
Phyllis J. Markowski
Sep 11, 2026
Phyllis J. Markowski, 69, of Lindley, NY, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Robert Packer hospital surrounded by family.
She was born in Elkland, PA on February 23, 1957, the daughter of Raymond and Shirley (Woodard) Buck. Phyllis graduated from Medina High School with the Class of 1974. She went on to attend Williamsport Area Community College and Corning...
Keith Allen Jelliff
Sep 8, 2026
Keith Allen Jelliff, Jr., 36, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
He was born in Montour Falls, NY on June 30, 1990 the son of Keith A. Jelliff, Sr. and Lucinda Wheaton.
Keith worked at Howell Packaging in Elmira. He was a volunteer at the Elmira Animal Shelter. Keith enjoyed fishing, was an Atlanta Falcons fan, and loved...
Mary V. Chaffee Glick
Sep 2, 2026
Mary V. Chaffee Glick, 73, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
She was born in Montour Falls, NY on February 1, 1953, the daughter of Harold P. Chaffee and Mary J. (Ousterout) LaRue. Mary graduated from Watkins Glen Central School and attended college at Corning Community College, SUNY Oswego and Elmira College.
On March 10, 1979, she...
Sharon Jean Perry
Aug 31, 2026
Sharon Jean (Smith) Perry, 60, of Hector, NY, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Montour Falls, NY on October 13, 1965, the daughter of Laurence Smith and Eleanor Simpson. She graduated from Watkins Glen Central School in 1982.
Over the course of her career, Sharon excelled in retail management for several different...
Edward David Harrian
Aug 23, 2026
Edward David Harrian was born February 8, 1956 at Bath Hospital to Edward and Jeannine Harrian. Edward David, known as David age 70, passed away August 23, 2026 at Corning Hospital.
He is survived by his son Joshua, his daughter in law Marjory Randall Harrian, his two grandchildren Asher and Emma Harrian, sister Nancy Harrian Blencowe, a niece Sarah Blencowe, nephews...
Jack L. Proscia
Aug 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jack Luke Proscia
“A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth.” — Ecclesiastes 7:1
Jack Luke Proscia, 85, of Montour Falls, New York, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Friday, August 21, 2026, after a life marked by perseverance, faith, personal growth, and an enduring love...
John L. Vickio
Aug 20, 2026
John Louis Vickio, 76, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at home.
John was born in Binghamton, NY on April 28, 1950, the son of the late Louis and Mary (Filipetti) Vickio, Sr.
John graduated from Watkins Glen High School, class of 1968. He went on to serve with the U.S. Army. He later received his Bachelor’s...
Klyda K. Wilson
Aug 20, 2026
Klyda K. Wilson, age 76, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at home.
Klyda was born in Corning, NY on July 30, 1950, the daughter of the late Lee and Mary Jane (Ellsworth) Kizer. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Otis Wilson Sr., her two sons, Otis Jr., and Robert; sister,...
Ernest M. Gardner
Aug 15, 2026
Ernest M. Gardner, age 67, passed away on August 15, 2026. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 5, 1959 to the late Roland and Virginia Gardner.
He worked for many years in the local vineyards and orchards.
Ernie is survived by his siblings Cynthia (Rick), Susan, Mark (Deb), and Gregory. He had many nieces and nephews. He was a...
Martin R. Craver
Aug 15, 2026
Martin Roy Craver, 71, of Burdett, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Born on May 25, 1955, Martin was the son of the late Roy and Shirley Craver. He spent more than 45 years working at US Salt in Watkins Glen and was approaching retirement, looking forward to the time he would spend doing the things he loved...
Karen E. Hadley
Aug 14, 2026
Karen E. Hadley (Coston),
Age 69, passed away peacefully on August 14,2026 at Elderwood Skilled Nursing Facility after her brave journey through Dementia. Karen is the daughter of William & Ruth Coston of Montour Falls, NY.
Karen was predeceased by her father William H. Coston Jr., husband Frank Hadley, son Rick Clugstone, and brother William A. Coston Sr.
Karen is survived by her...
Caroline L. Simpson
Aug 12, 2026
Caroline L. Simpson, 70, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center surrounded by her loving children. She was born in PennYan, NY the daughter of the late Allen and Irene (Brantner) Hatmaker. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Ronald D. Simpson. Caroline is survived...
Mary E. Glick
Aug 6, 2026
Mary E. Glick, age 63, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Cayuga Medical Center. Mary was born on July 11, 1963 in Corning, NY to the late John B. and Betty V. (Linderman) Glick.
Mary attended Bradford Central School and later attended Corning Community College. She was a waitress for most of her working career,...
Clinton A. Wilcox, Sr.
Aug 5, 2026
Clinton Austin Wilcox, Sr., 89, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. He was born in Beaver Dams, NY on October 31, 1936, the son of Corolee Wilcox. He served with the US Army from 1954-1957. Even though he was an only child, he was one lucky man when he married one of the 10 Nichols...
James R. Drake, Jr.
Jul 25, 2026
James Richard Drake, Jr., age 65, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Arnot Odgen Medical Center. James was born in Montour Falls on May 4, 1961 to the late James R. and Lois (Dean) Drake, Sr.
James grew up in Odessa, NY and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School with the Class of 1980. He worked...
Douglas J. Eggersdorf
Jul 18, 2026
Douglas J. Eggersdorf, 65, of Newfield, NY passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Bampa’s House in Corning, NY.
Doug was born to David J. & Phyllis (Benson) Eggersdorf in Montour Falls, NY, on February 10, 1961, the youngest of five children. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1979.
Doug was a ‘born mechanic’, following in his father &...
Vernabelle C. Welsch
Jul 15, 2026
Vernabelle “Vern” C. (Hunter) Welsch, age 95, of Burdett, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at home, surrounded by her family. Vern was born on January 29, 1931 in Newport, VT to the late Russell and Helen (Lawson) Gibb.
Vern graduated from Newport High School and went on to attend Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing, graduating with the Class...
