obituaries

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,...

Apr 20, 2024

K'ythrn "Kathy" Ann Williams Irons, 69, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born to Charles "Chub" and Jean Webster Williams, April 1, 1955 in Montour Falls, N.Y. With her family, she lived in Montour Falls, spending idyllic and happy summers in Himrod, N.Y. on the shores of the Seneca Lake. She attended Odessa-Montour High...

Apr 17, 2024

Cheryl A. Boynton, 78, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on January 25, 1946, the daughter of Francis and Joyce (Stone) Crane. She graduated from Odessa-Montour High School with the Class of 1964 and went on to attend college in Cobleskill for a year. Cheryl married Harry Boynton in...

Apr 14, 2024

Donna L. Thurman, 81, of Alpine, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1942, the daughter of Donald M. and Evelyn M. France. Donna was raised in Schoharie NY on a dairy farm. She graduated from Schoharie High School and went to work at Remington Rand in Cobleskill where she...

Apr 11, 2024

Sandra Jean States, 71, of Odessa, NY entered unto rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at home. She was born in Elmira, NY on June 13, 1952 the daughter of Marcus Elmont Hipple and Cora Ellen Ayrton Hipple. She graduated from Ithaca High School and later from C.C.C. with a degree in Nursing. Sandy was a registered nurse for...

Apr 9, 2024

Nancy A. Fazzary, age 80, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Buffalo, NY, on October 30, 1943.

Nancy married Dominick "Art" Fazzary in February, 1962. They worked together driving taxi at Watkins Glen State Park for several years before taking over LaFaces...

Apr 9, 2024

Bessie Lamos Barrigar, 84, of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her home. She was born in Long Lake, NY on October 11, 1939, the daughter of the late Maurice and Lillian (Bailey) Lamos.

She received her MA in Education and...

Apr 6, 2024

Lynn Coolican, 78, of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on April 6, 2024. She was predeceased by her infant son; parents Dorothy and Robert Howell; grandparents Dan and Ethel Brace; in-laws, Richard M. Coolican, Elizabeth Fordham Smith and Wayne Smith; and brother-in-law Morrie Smith. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard J. Coolican; daughter and son-in-law, Heather...

Apr 4, 2024

Fledra Rose Ector (Parmalee), 85, of Watkins Glen, NY has left this earth, to join the love of her life on April 4, 2024. Fledra was born on May 28, 1938 in Penn Yan, New York. She was the daughter of Charles and Winifred Parmalee. Fledra graduated from a small school house in Bellona NY, where she also met...

Apr 1, 2024

Walter R Guiles, 80 of Spencer NY, passed away on Monday April 1, 2024 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital with his family by his side. Born and raised in NY he was the son of the late Earl Guiles of NY. He was a brother, a father, and a friend to so many. Walt was a kind loving soul who...

Mar 30, 2024

Sally Edelman, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on March 30, 2024. Sally is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and her parents, Frank and Mae Wilkinson.  She is survived by her children Melissa Doak (Claudia Brenner); Jennifer Cainas (Michael Hayes); and Luke Doak; along with five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Sally was...

Mar 21, 2024

James (Jim) D. Johnson

Born November 3, 1953 in Elmira, NY the first born son of Paul and Christine Johnson of Odessa, NY. He passed away March 21, 2024 at his home in Springfield, IL.

He graduated from Odessa Montour High School in 1971 and immediately enlisted in the army at age 17 initially serving...

Mar 20, 2024

Jonathan A. Cole, 37, of Odessa, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at home. He was born in Ithaca, NY on April 16, 1986, the son of Dennis A.and Nancy L. Cole and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School. Jonathan enjoyed playing the drums. He is survived by his parents; sister, Jennifer Cole of Erin, NY; and by...