obituaries

Dec 6, 2025

  Howard Theodore Spencer, 81, of Rock Stream, NY passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025.  

  He was born in Montgomery County, Maryland on August 3, 1944 the son of the late Addison H. and Lisa (VonGunten) Spencer. He graduated from Canton High School in Canton, PA. Howard served his country honorably for three years with the US Army, with tours in...

Dec 4, 2025

Mary Lou Cross Kulp, 78, of Corning, New York, passed away on December 4, 2025, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will miss her always.

Born and raised in Corning, Mary Lou was the daughter of Helen and Stanley Cross. She graduated from Corning East High School, in 1964. Corning was always home...

Dec 3, 2025

Kathleen "Katy" Ann (Robinson) Phenes, age 80, of Savona, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Corning Hospital, with her family by her side. Katy was born on July 27, 1945 in Corning, NY to Oliver P. and Dorothy M. (Clark) Robinson. Katy is predeceased by her parents; a brother, Donald Robinson; and a sister, Nancy Morgan. She...

Nov 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William "Bill" Emil Yessman Jr., who entered into peaceful rest and joined the angels in Heaven on November 29, at the age of 66. Bill was born on May 18, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey, the son of the late William E., Sr., and Mary Ann Yessman. He...

Nov 28, 2025

Lois Marie Rumsey, 90, of Rochester, NY passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1934 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Claire Raymond Lane and Arberta Hazel Smith Lane and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School. Lois married Clifford D. Rumsey, Jr. on April 15, 1951 in Corning, NY.

Lois retired from Cornell University...

Nov 15, 2025

Born November 5th, 1966 in Montour Falls, NY, Richard "Dirk" Cosgrove, beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and cherished cats after a courageous battle with stage IV colon cancer.

Dirk faced his illness with extraordinary strength, humor, and grace. He was...

Nov 15, 2025

Charles "Mike" Michael Davis, age 75, of Waterloo, NY passed away on November 15, 2025, at home. Mike was born on November 17, 1949 in Elmira, NY to the late Charles "Red" Davis and Etta M. (Shafer) Davis.

Mike was  predeceased by his parents; and a son, Frank William Davis in...

Nov 15, 2025

Anthony J. Burin of Odessa, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was born on August 29, 1951, the son of the late John J. and Teresa (Cieri) Burin. On June 29, 1985 he married Rebecca A. Burin at St....

Nov 14, 2025

With grateful hearts and unshakable hope in God's promises, we celebrate the life and heavenly homegoing of Lisa Joy Collins (Johnson), who joyfully entered the presence of Jesus on November 14, 2025. While we will miss her dearly, we rest in the assurance that she is now alive in perfect peace, surrounded by glory.

Born on...

Nov 13, 2025

Mary Owens Wright, 85, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

She was born in Montour Falls, NY on April 6, 1937, the daughter of the late James Ray Smalley and Esther Hammond Smalley and graduated from Dundee Central School in 1955. She...

Nov 13, 2025

Gaynell E. (Gleason) Shepherd, age 86, of Cayuta, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. She was born in Cherry Tree, PA to the late Edward and Molly (Pierce) Gleason. She is predeceased by her parents; children, Robert Vail and Robin Vail; sisters, Irene Gleason and Gladys Gleason Williamee, and brothers,...

Nov 13, 2025

Dona Lee Teske, 82, formerly of Catharine Court in Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, acceptance, and unwavering thoughtfulness. Born in Clifton Springs, NY, Dona graduated from Dundee Central School in 1961 before attending the Rochester, Minnesota School of Cosmetology.

Dona was the devoted mother...

Nov 12, 2025

Arthur H. Allen, age 83, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Arthur was born on April 3, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Raymond and Virginia (Emery) Allen.

He is predeceased by his loving wife, Geraldine Allen (2009); daughters, Andrea Allen (1988) and Lauren Bullis...

Nov 10, 2025

James A. Zafonte, 60, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services.

Nov 10, 2025

Nancy Ellen (Tuma) Sauberan, 84, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elmira, NY on November 15, 1940 the daughter of William and Minna Marie (Sorensen) Tuma. Nancy graduated from Odessa High School in 1958 and from Oswego State University in 1962. Nancy married her husband, Clayton H....

Nov 6, 2025

It is with profound sadness, but joy of her salvation that Ellen D. Misner, 89, of Montour Falls, NY, received her angel wings on November 6, 2025 at Seneca View Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. Ellen was born in the Town of Montour on March 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Ernest W. Davis and Bernice Markle Davis....

Nov 3, 2025

L. Claude Cole, 88, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at home surrounded by family and friends. Claude was born on July 31, 1937 in Montour Falls, NY, the son of Lewis and Dora (Baxter) Cole. He graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 1955 and was later inducted into the OMCS Hall of Fame. Claude...

Oct 30, 2025

Michael Lee Doane, 61, formerly of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 of natural causes.

He is survived by his children, Hunter Lee Doane of Watkins Glen, NY and Catherine Montgomery; step children, Keith Nichols and Lou Anne Nichols; and by many extended family and friends.

Mike was a...

Oct 27, 2025

Ruth Eleanor (Rennie) Nelson, age 97, of Montour Falls, NY, and formerly of Hopewell, PA, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. She also had resided in Appleridge Senior Living in Horseheads, NY for 12 years. She was born on August 4, 1928 in Glassport, PA to the late William K. and Lillian...

Oct 27, 2025

Donna Mae Stastyshyn, 76, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on October 27, 2025. She was born in Corning, New York on April 1, 1949.

Donna worked at Mercury Aircraft in Hammondsport, NY and Tampa Technologies in Tampa, FL.  She was a member of the Seventh Day...