obituaries

Jul 18, 2024

John Dryden Bower, 65, of East Steamburg, NY passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 16th 2024. John was born in Ithaca, NY on October 23th 1959. He was the son of Robert Bower and Mary Bower. John is survived by his older brother Jim Bower, and his nieces, Heather and Lauren, and nephews Nicholas and Neill. John was...

Jul 13, 2024

Sally Marie Michel, 91, of Montour Falls, NY, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. She was born on July 4, 1933, in Theresa, NY, the daughter of the late Chester and Marie Bauter.

Sally graduated from Fredonia State College with a Teaching Degree in Elementary and...

Jul 11, 2024

William "Bill" H. Lynch, 58, of Owego NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2024. Bill was born December 28, 1965 in Sayre Pa. He was the son of the late Charles H. and Sharon Swayze Lynch.

Bill was a very kind and giving man. With a great love and respect for nature and the outdoors,...

Jul 10, 2024

Jeffrey C. Lynch of Waverly, NY, passed peacefully on Wednesday July 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 28th, 1954, in Elmira, NY., to the late Charles and Sharon (Swayze) Lynch. Jeff was a graduate of Waverly Central Schools and Boces for autobody and welding certification. In his early years he moved...

Jul 8, 2024

Randy Michael Personius, age 54, entered unto rest on July 8, 2024. Randy was born in Montour Falls, NY on November 26, 1969. Randy grew up in Alpine NY and attended Odessa-Montour High School.

He enjoyed cooking, and his first jobs as a teen were working as a cook at Chef's Diner and the Montour House....

Jul 6, 2024

Clifton E. Ray, 83 of Alpine NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 6th, 2024. Cliff was born in Elmira NY, on May 9th, 1941, the son of Clifton H. and Agnes M. Ray. He graduated from OMCS in 1960 and graduated from SUNY Morrisville, Automotive Tech in 1962. He worked for William Thom/Mullen Industrial for 50...

Jun 24, 2024

Donald William Cutton, age 93 of Odessa, NY and originally from Brockport, NY, passed into the arms of the Almighty in the early hours of June 24, 2024. Don was many things to many people, and his presence and being will be sorely missed. "It's a great world if you don't weaken" was one of his many favorite quotes,...

Jun 23, 2024

Helen V. Feldeisen went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Lillian Fassett; her daughter, Cheryl Ann Grimes; her son, Frederick Boyce, Jr.; brother, Mike Ham; and the love of her life, Russell Feldeisen.

She leaves behind her...

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,...