Alan R. Drake
Mar 17, 2024
Alan R. Drake, 67, of Odessa, N.Y. and more recently, Cayuga Ridge Rehabilitation Center, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 after an extended illness of post cortical atrophy and aphasia. Alan was the only son of Calvin R. and Eleanor R. Drake of Watkins Glen. He was born on December 13, 1956 in Montour Falls, N.Y. Alan attended...
Charles R. Edminster
Mar 12, 2024
Charles R. Edminster, 91, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 under the care of the wonderful staff and nurses at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. He was born on December 7, 1932 in Montour Falls to Russell and Carrie (Foster) Edminster. Charlie "Bud" served with the United States Navy from...
Patricia A. Trenchard
Mar 12, 2024
Patricia Alvene Trenchard, 67, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Pat was born in Montour Falls, NY on April 30, 1956 the daughter of the late Harland and Ruth (Hopper) Trenchard. She achieved a degree from an automotive mechanic school. Pat loved...
Doris J. Woodworth
Mar 5, 2024
Doris (Jean) Woodworth, 89, long time resident of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 following an extended diagnosis of Alzheimer's Dementia at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls. She was born on April 17, 1934. Jean graduated from Watkins Glen High School where she was a sports enthusiast and a talented athlete. Jean loved her...
Deborah L.L. Wright
Feb 29, 2024
Deborah L.L. Wright, 50, of Odessa, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at home. She was born on December 6, 1973 the daughter of the late Phillip and Barbara Wright. Deborah loved many people and would spend hours talking with friends on the phone, it didn't matter day or night. She was known for being very generous...
Rebecca E. Thompson
Feb 28, 2024
Rebecca E. Thompson joined the lord on Wednesday February 28 th 2024 at the age of 68. Rebecca will be dearly missed by her children: Michelle Congdon (Art), Casey Doane, Mia Somers (Eric), Kyle Cox, Megan Scardina (Andrew) and Alexandra Thompson. She took great pride in her 15 grandkids and great grandson. Rebecca is also...
Mildred Erlean Stacker-Hasty
Feb 24, 2024
Mildred Erlean Stacker-Hasty, age 75, of Corning, NY entered unto rest on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at The Corning Center.
Mildred was born in Manhattan, NY on May 25th, 1948, the daughter of the late McKinley and Bertha O.D. (House) Stacker, Jr. She graduated from Babylon High School and Farmingdale College. She married the late DeWitte Hasty...
Judy E. Simpson
Feb 22, 2024
Judy Ellen (Sickel) Simpson, age 63, of Westfield, PA entered unto rest on Thursday, February 22 nd , 2024 at UPMC Williamsport.
Judy was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 13 th , 1960, the daughter of the late Ernest Sickel and Mary Pecketz. She attended Brandywine Heights Area School District...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
