obituaries

Sep 20, 2023

Carol Y. Kinner, 71, of Cayuta, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. She was born in Penn Yan, NY on December 19, 1951, the daughter of the late Walter and Isabella (Landon) Davis. Carol was a homemaker for many years, caring for her family. She was a Jehovah's Witness and member...

Sep 20, 2023

Ronald T. Riley, age 80, of Montour Falls, NY, went home peacefully to be with our Lord on September 20, 2023 at Elcor Rehab Facility, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Ron was born in Montour Falls, NY on January 8, 1943 to Jack and Rose (Bartone) Riley.  Ron graduated from OMCS in 1961 and Broome Technical...

Sep 18, 2023

Otto Welzel of Lamoka Lake passed away peacefully at home on September 18th, 2023 at the age of 87. Otto was born in Corning, NY on March 30th, 1936 to the late Otto and Mary Kosty Welzel. He is survived by his son, Jay Welzel of Osceola, PA. Otto served in the US Army and retired from Steuben County Dept....

Sep 15, 2023

Katherine A. Davis, 67, of Alpine, NY, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Steuben Center in Bath, NY. She was born in Ithaca, NY on April 28, 1956 the daughter of Freeman Edwin Badmone and Geraldine May Spears and graduated from Penn Yan Academy. On April 30, 1977, she married Dale Davis in Tyrone, NY. Katherine was...

Sep 10, 2023

Gloria (Filippetti) Menio, age 100, of Watkins Glen went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Seneca View Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY.

Gloria was born on May 20 th , 1923 in Watkins Glen, NY the daughter of the late, Thomas and Christina (Martine) Filippetti. ...

Sep 7, 2023

Brooke Taylor Gardner, 33, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1990.

Brooke was the loving daughter of Russell and Victoria Gardner, a caring sister to Michael (Michelle) and Ryan (Amelia). She was the proud aunt to nephew Troy and niece Sophie and dear granddaughter of Dorothy Lott....

Sep 4, 2023

Dawn Marie Vincent, 52, of Alpine, NY, went to be with Jesus on Monday, September 4, 2023 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Hammonton, New Jersey, on November 24, 1970, the daughter of Peter F. and Carol Bruno, Sr. She graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 1989. Most of Dawn's career was in Hotel...

Aug 31, 2023

Gloria Gayle Park passed away on August 31, 2023 at Seneca View in Montour Falls, New York. She lived life to its fullest, developing a deep faith, working to lift up people in need, energetically exploring a variety of hobbies and interests, and forging strong connections with family and community. Gayle was born on July 1, 1935, in Ann Arbor,...

Aug 25, 2023

Daniel W. Impson, age 74, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away Friday, August 25 th , 2023 at home.

Daniel was born in Montour Falls on October 30 th , 1948, to the late Maynard A. and Irene M. (Harrington) Impson.  He married Darlene Dunbar on June 24 th , 2000...

Aug 21, 2023

Shirley Marie DuVall, 66, of Montour Falls, New York passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on November 5, 1956 and graduated from Watkins Glen High School.

She worked as a Home Health Aide in Corning, NY.  Shirley loved to attend the auctions.  She...

Aug 17, 2023

Carol Bliss Griggs, 69, of Alpine, NY passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of August 17, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 14, 1954, the daughter of Theodore and Jane Bliss. Carol attended St. James Catholic Church in Trumansburg, NY and was an active member of the church choir. Carol studied and worked in...

Aug 14, 2023

Abelgayle L. Parker, 26, of Montour Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Abelgayle was born in Corning Hospital on August 4, 1997 to Cynthia J. Parker and Michael E. Brown. Abelgayle was a lifelong resident of Montour Falls. She graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School with Class of 2016 and also attended the...

Aug 9, 2023

Harriette (Neal) Fox, age 89, of Odessa, NY passed away Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 at her home in Odessa. Harriette was born on September 9th, 1933 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Marion and Clinton J. Neal. She earned her RN at Arnot Ogden School of Nursing, a teaching degree from SUNY Oswego, and her master's degree from...

Aug 7, 2023

(Evalyn) Arlene Cope Learn, 91, of Catharine went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born in Montour Falls to Fred and Grace Cope. She graduated from OMCS in 1950 and was married that year. Arlene was a loving farmer's wife (Wonderview Farms), helping with many chores including calf feeding, bookkeeping,...

Aug 3, 2023

Joyce Ann Symes, 94, of Millport, NY passed away on August 3, 2023. She was born in Burdett, NY on August 23, 1928, the daughter of Lou and Lula Baker. She was married to Robert Symes on May 19, 1957 in the Burdett Methodist Church where she was a member. They enjoyed 66 years together. Joyce worked as a housekeeper...

Aug 3, 2023

Jeffrey James Collins, 66, of Montour Falls, NY died on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on December 28, 1956 the son of Richard Eugene Collins and Virginia B. Rumsey. He graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School with the class of 1975 and attended TC3.

Jeff was...

Jul 28, 2023

Emily Anne Johnson, 27, of Mecklenburg, NY, died unexpectedly in an accident on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 8, 1996 the daughter of Harry and Robin (Smalley) Johnson and graduated high school in 2013. Emily enjoyed serving the customers where she worked at Mazourek Farms in Newfield. She recently took a great...

Jul 27, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 4th at 1pm at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 905 Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891.

Jul 27, 2023

Robert William Fair, 80, of Alpine, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born in Kinston, NC on April 13, 1943 the son of Oliver and Ruth Fair.

Robert owned and operated Fair's Body Shop for over 45 years and Fair's Logging for 10 years. He was influential...

Jul 27, 2023

Marguerite D. LaTorre, 72, of Horseheads, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born in New York City on September 5, 1950 the daughter of Frank and Fay Santeramo.

She is survived by her partner, Tom Krnotch; sons, Louis (Kim) LaTorre and Robert LaTorre; mother, Fay Santeramo; brother, Andrew (Marie) Santeramo; grandchildren,...