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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Janice Vaughn-Young
Nov 30, 2023
Janice Angela Vaughn-Young, 55, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center with her family by her side. Jan was born in Ithaca, NY on October 16, 1968, the daughter of the late Edward Vaughn, Sr. and Angelita Bruman, whom she is survived by. She is also survived by her husband, Scott...
Danny L. Mattison
Nov 26, 2023
Danny L. Mattison, 43, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was born in Corning, NY on March 19, 1980 the son of Sam and Pat Mattison and graduated from Corning West High school in 1998.
Danny enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family. He was a jack of all...
Debra S. Brooke
Nov 26, 2023
Debra S. Coons Morgan Brooke, 67 of Montour Falls, NY entered unto rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Schuyler Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Dundee, NY on August 5, 1956 the daughter of Fred S. coons and Eleanor Delia Bailey and graduated from Corning Community College. On August 23, 1986 she married William...
