obituaries

Dawn R. Pennypacker

Dawn R. Pennypacker

Feb 15, 2024

Dawn Renee Pennypacker, 55, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on May 24, 1968 in Olean, NY, the daughter of Michael Duffy and Cindy Dick. Dawn graduated from Alfred State College. She was an IT...

Karen A. Kress

Karen A. Kress

Feb 9, 2024

Karen Kress of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the age of 69, surrounded by her children, granddaughter Colette and loving husband Gene – just the way she wanted it. Simply going home to heaven, undoubtedly passing back into her mother's embrace. Born on December 20th, 1954 to Charlotte and James Baker,...

Rosemary E. Jenkins

Rosemary E. Jenkins

Feb 8, 2024

Rosemary E. Jenkins, 63, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Schuyler Hospital. She was born in Washington D.C. on November 29, 1960, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Jenkins.Rosemary is survived by her companion of 19 years, Paul Green; a daughter, Beverly Jenkins; sister, Rebecca White; and niece, Casey McClary. In keeping with...

Michael "Mike" E. Learn

Michael "Mike" E. Learn

Feb 2, 2024

After 73 years of making his mark in the world, Mike passed peacefully from this life into eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024, in New Port Richey, Florida. Mike was born in Corning, NY on November 20, 1950, the son of the late Elwyn and Verna (Young) Learn.

Mike was a lifelong resident of...

Patricia J. Fell

Patricia J. Fell

Jan 22, 2024

Patricia "Pat" J. Fell, 84, of Montour Falls, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. She was born in Noxen, PA on January 25, 1939, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Gladys Dobson. Pat worked at International Salt in Watkins Glen for over 30 years. She enjoyed snowmobiling with her husband Bob. She also enjoyed reading her many books....

David Edward Mckee

David Edward Mckee

Jan 20, 2024

David Edward McKee, age 75, of Richfield, NC formerly of Canisteo, NY passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, January 20th, 2024.

Dave was born in Hornell, NY on November 21st, 1948, the 2nd of Six sons of the late Donald and Lois McKee.  He...

Gladys E. Chaffee

Gladys E. Chaffee

Jan 18, 2024

Gladys E. Chaffee, 88, formerly of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Elcor Nursing Home in Horseheads, NY. She was born in the Town of Catharine, NY on May 30, 1935 the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Lisk) Thomas.

Gladys was a lifelong homemaker. She babysat and helped raise...

Charles E. Decker

Charles E. Decker

Jan 15, 2024

Charles E. "Butch" Decker, 76, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 8, 1947 the son of the late William and Doris Field. He married his wife, Vicky Bennett Decker in Montour Falls on February 24, 1973. Butch retired out of Monterey Corrections as a NYS Correction...

Muriel E. Graeber

Muriel E. Graeber

Jan 11, 2024

Muriel Elizabeth Klaas Graeber, age 98, of Hector, NY formerly of Valois died following a short illness on Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca. Muriel was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on July 2nd, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Christina Klaas. She married Leroy Graeber on December 13th, 1946 in Dumont,...

Gerri Dawn Benedict

Gerri Dawn Benedict

Jan 9, 2024

Gerri Dawn Benedict, 67, of Burdett, NY passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at home.

She was born in Ithaca, NY on July 18, 1956, the daughter of the late John Taylor and Grace (Forgatch) Wilken. She graduated from Trumansburg Central School with high honors...

Burton L. Schoonover

Burton L. Schoonover

Jan 7, 2024

Burton L. Schoonover, 83, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born in Barton, NY on November 28, 1940, to Edwin and June (Wood) Schoonover. Burton served with the US Navy as a Radar Specialist from 1958-1962.

Burton was a man of many talents. You might say he was a Renaissance...

Steven Wolpow

Steven Wolpow

Jan 4, 2024

Steven Wolpow, 71, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at The New Falls Home. He was born in New York City on September 21, 1952. He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Beatrice Wolpow. There will be no services. Burial will be in Montour Cemetery.

Melissa Ann Daddona

Melissa Ann Daddona

Dec 26, 2023

Our beloved Melissa Ann Daddona, age 48, of Watkins Glen, NY died unexpectedly on December 26 th , 2023 while at the family cottage on Seneca Lake.  Survived by her fur babies Hannah and Seneca. Melissa was born in Hackensack, NJ on October 4 th , 1975.  Melissa is survived by her parents, James and...

Jesse L. Ellison

Jesse L. Ellison

Dec 23, 2023

Jesse Lee Ellison, 89, of Tyrone, NY, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was born in Lindley, NY on November 20, 1934 the son of the late Jesse Claude Ellison and Viola (Miller) Ellison. He graduated from Bradford Central School with the Class of 1954. He then served with the US Army Reserves from 1955-1963.

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Bobbie Ray Estes

Bobbie Ray Estes

Dec 20, 2023

Bobbie Ray Estes, age 78, of Watkins Glen, NY died on Wednesday, December 20 th , 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.

Bobbie was born in Lyon County, Kentucky on February 18 th , 1945, the son of the late, Elbert J. and Nola (Henson) Estes.  Bobbie retired...

John Q. Smith

John Q. Smith

Dec 20, 2023

John Q Smith, born December 20, 1943, and died December 20 2023. John Q Smith, known as Q by many of his friends, died after a long struggle with frontotemporal dementia. He stayed with us until his 80th birthday and passed away in his home surrounded by family, with his wife (Joanne) of 58 years by his side. Thanks to...

Donald D. Bauman

Donald D. Bauman

Dec 20, 2023

Donald David Bauman, 88, of Montour Falls, passed on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his daughter's home in Corning. He was born in Elmira on August 11, 1935, the son of the late William Bauman and Josephine King. Donald loved to hunt with his brothers and especially with his nephews. Don would always talk about his late wife, Beverly, and...

Nadine B. Crippen

Nadine B. Crippen

Dec 17, 2023

Nadine (Brown) Crippen, age 93, of Alpine NY, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Nadine was born on July 19, 1930 in Elmira, NY to the late Eldon A. & Kate D. (Cook) Brown. She had four siblings, Donald, Clayton, Robert, and Sharon, who all predeceased her. She graduated from Horseheads High School in 1949...

Anita L. Bianco

Anita L. Bianco

Dec 5, 2023

Anita Louise (Legg) Bianco, age 76, of Watkins Glen/formerly of Geneva, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Friends and family may call from 4 to 7 pm on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at the Haughey Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 119 5th St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891 and again from 10 to 11...

Daniel Lee Bolz, Jr.

Daniel Lee Bolz, Jr.

Dec 1, 2023

Daniel Lee Bolz, age 55, of Dundee, NY formerly of Medina, NY passed away at home on Friday, December 1st, 2023.

Daniel was born in Buffalo, NY on November 6th, 1968, the son of Dottie Flanders and Daniel L. Bolz Sr. He attended school in Lyndonville, NY and married Michele Laubacher in Medina, NY on January...

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