obituaries

Jun 19, 2024

Ralph D. Pipe, 87, of Painted Post, NY passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was born in Corning, NY on November 19, 1936 the son of Olin and Julia Pipe. Ralph served with the US Navy. He married his wife Geraldine on August 22, 1981 in Corning, NY.

Ralph loved to watch NASCAR and...

Jun 19, 2024

Everett Glidden Ingalls, 78, of Bath, NY, died peacefully on the morning of June 19th, 2024. He was the son of late Herbert and Frances (Glidden) Ingalls. He is survived by Debra Carter, his partner of nearly 40 years; his sister, Evelyn "Lori" Kathol (Fred Kathol) of Napa, CA; his daughters: Jennifer Ingalls (Mia Wolfanger Pero) of Clarksville, TN, and...

Jun 18, 2024

Glenda "Gigi" Siglin Cooke, 85 of Wayne, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday June 18, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family.  Gigi was born in Elmira, NY on March 26, 1939. The daughter of the late Dorothy Geiser Winkler&...

Jun 11, 2024

Colette Colleen Jackson, 49 of Elmira, NY entered unto rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 11, 1974 the daughter of the late Frederick Nason, Sr. and Shirley Ann Dillon and attended Dundee Central School.

Colette was a baker and a chef for many years. She loved...

Jun 8, 2024

Bruce Alan McClain, 55 of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at home surrounded by his family and friends after a short battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Katina McClain who was by his side everyday; children, David (Lynne) Robinson of Elmira, NY, Ed (Cortney) McClain...

Jun 7, 2024

Sherry May Hubbard, 74, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Corning, NY, on October 21, 1949 the daughter of William E. Mapes and Genevieve Winnie Mapes. Sherry graduated in 1967 from Corning West High School. She worked as a machinist for Shepard Niles and retired from Cornell...

Jun 4, 2024

Anthony Belmonte entered eternal rest on June 4th 2024. He was born on March 17th 1992 to Robert Belmonte & Mary Hilligus, who love him and will miss him dearly. He will also be missed by his son Miles Belmonte, Unborn Daughter and his fiancé of 14 years, Amanda Scotchmer. He also leaves behind a sister, Teena Case (Dave)...

Jun 4, 2024

Gary R. Cooper, 65, of Odessa, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at home. He was born in Elmira, NY on May 22, 1959 the son of Freeman and Eunice Cooper and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School. Gary was a carpenter and worked in construction for many years.

Gary is survived by his son,...

Jun 2, 2024

Rose (Lachut) Cook of Odessa, NY, age 71, passed away at home Sunday, June 2, 2024 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Stanley Lachut Sr. and Anna (Wantuck) Lachut. Rose graduated from Watkins Glen High School and worked for over 25 years for the Odessa-Montour and Dundee school districts as a library aide, teacher's aide, and teaching...

May 29, 2024

Frances "Pam" Slater, 98, a longtime resident of Geneva, NY, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Elmira, NY. She was born in Vancouver, Canada on October 8, 1925, the daughter of the late Henry and Frances Walden. Pam served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII as one of the first female air traffic controllers. Pam was office...

May 24, 2024

Francis Richard Cleveland known by most as "Dick" was born in Montour Falls on October 5,1940, the son of the late Skip and Viola Cleveland. He passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home in Montour Falls, NY.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Marie Cleveland; children, Judi (Cliff) Lott, Betsy and Scott...

May 23, 2024

Steven L. Ector, 60, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 after battling ALS. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 30, 1963, the son of Joseph and Doris Ector.

He is survived by his mother, Doris Ector; brothers, Charles (Laurie) Ector of Truxton, NY, Randy (Ellen) Ector of Lawrenceburg,...

May 3, 2024

Barbara Hughey Baldwin, age 92, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2024. She was born in Watkins Glen, NY at the family home May 16,1931, the daughter of Walter and Marguerite Buck Hughey.

Barbara graduated from Watkins Glen High School and later worked as Assistant to the Superintendent at the school for 27...

May 3, 2024

Michael David Buelow, 54, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born in Elmira, NY on October 23, 1969, the son of Richard Buelow and Sharon Woodard. Michael worked in construction for over 40 years. He liked cars and motorcycles and loved his dog Tank.

He is survived by his...

Apr 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beautiful mother, Patricia Annette Lewis Gardiner. She went to heaven after a short illness on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born to the late E. Fay and Helen (Woodworth) Lewis, on October 6, 1932, in Waverly NY. She is predeceased by...

Apr 26, 2024

Reverend Richard John Beligotti, age 81, of Venice, FL, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1942 to Sarafino and Linda Beligotti in Montour Falls, NY.

Father Richard was a graduate of St. Andrew's and also St. Bernard's Seminaries. He was ordained with his twin brother, Rev. Robert L. Beligotti...

Apr 26, 2024

Helen E. Green, 88, formerly of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, April, 26, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Born on April 5, 1936 in Wayland, NY, she was the daughter of Helen (Luther) and Maynard Green. Helen was a secretary for Stromberg-Carlson for many years. She enjoyed birdwatching and going to cultural events like ballet...

Apr 22, 2024

Georganna E. Brown, age 65, of Montour Falls, died Monday, April 22, 2024 at her residence.

Georganna was born on April 4, 1959 in Hancock, NY. She was daughter of the late Isabel I. Mitterwager Brown and George H. Brown. Georganna was a graduate of Deposit Central High School studied Executive Secretarial A.A.S. at SUNY Broome Community...

Apr 22, 2024

Joshua James Haller, 34, of Odessa, died unexpectedly at his home in Odessa, NY on the evening of April 21, 2024.

Born on January 8, 1990 in Pensacola, FL., he was the son of Mary (Haller) Johnson. Josh was a brother, uncle, son, cousin, nephew, and dear friend to so many. The caliber of person that he...

Apr 20, 2024

Nancy L. Cole, 62, of Odessa,  passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on May 21, 1961 in Corning, NY, and was the daughter of Nona Welty Pitts and Charles Quackenbush, Jr. Nancy was a graduate of Odessa-Montour Central School and on April 19,...