obituaries

Jul 26, 2023

David A. "Poppy" Lynch, age 73, of Odessa, NY, entered unto rest on Wednesday, July 26 th , 2023 at Schuyler Hospital.

David was born in Ithaca, NY on May 18 th , 1950, the son of the late Herman and Esther Lynch.  He married Suzanne Michener on July 29 th...

Jul 26, 2023

Eleanor A.Thompson, 90, of Odessa, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  She was born on May 20, 1933 in Bridgewater, New York.

She married Arthur Thompson on May 31, 1952.  Eleanor worked as a receptionist at the Masonic Home in Utica, New York, until her retirement in 1998.  She...

Jul 24, 2023

Frank P. Spena Sr, age 75, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Monday, July 24 th , 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.

Frank was born in Montour Falls, NY on October 12 th , 1947, the son of...

Jul 22, 2023

Andrew W. Tanner of Dundee, NY passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan, NY.

Andrew is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie L. (Schaffhouser) Tanner; daughters, Tamara L. Tanner Everett (Jeff) and Becky A. Tanner Farley (Richard); grandchildren, Carrie Langley (Jason), Joshua Langley (Cecelia), Amanda Hill...

Jul 17, 2023

Cecile Marie Veasey, 81 of Alpine, NY passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 surrounded by family. Cecile was born to Frank & Cecile Swansbrough on November 2, 1941 in Caroline Center, NY. Cecile attended Candor Sr. High School. After high school she married Thomas Veasey in March of 1959. They were married for 51 years before Thomas passed away...

Jul 13, 2023

Myrtle E. Knop, 92, of Newfield, NY and formerly of Owego and Rochester, passed away at home on Thursday, July 13, 2023. In keeping with her family's wishes, there will be no services. She will be laid to rest at Greensprings Natural Cemetery in Newfield, NY.

Jul 11, 2023

William "Bill" G. Ward, 84, of Mecklenburg, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca with his wife and daughter by his side after an extended illness. He was born in Montour Falls, New York on June 10, 1939, the son of Albert and Gertrude Ward. Bill attended Watkins Glen High School....

Jul 10, 2023

Ellen Ann Spranz Sharps, 93, passed away on July 10, 2023, at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, New York. She was born in The Bronx, New York, on September 18, 1929, the only child to Emil Eugen Spranz and Anna Berta Fürner who met in New York after emigrating separately from Germany several years before.

Jul 8, 2023

Marjorie Reynolds, 98, of Odessa, NY passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born on August 2, 1924 the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Rudy) Bond and graduated from Interlaken High School. On September 14, 1947 she married Layron Reynolds at the Lawrence Chapel by Cayuta Lake. Layton and Marjorie were the owners of Reynolds Fuel...

Jul 7, 2023

Richard Patrick Berry, 38, of Tyrone, New York entered unto rest on Friday, July 7, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 18, 1984 in Montour Falls, New York, to Linda Sue Rumsey and Bobby Lee Eaves. Richard attended Dundee Central School. He was a believer in God. He was passionate about being a volunteer groundskeeper at the...

Jul 6, 2023

Scott Wytrwa, aka Kristine, 54, of Montour Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Surviving are partner of 20 years, Brent Weed of Montour Falls; sisters, Sandy Just of Montour Falls, Dawn (Daniel) Stillwell of Ithaca, Darlene Gridley of Montour Falls, Tina (Gregg) Stiles of TN; brothers, Bruce (Mary) Lawrence of Montour Falls, Dusty (Charlene)...

Jul 5, 2023

Per J. Navestad, age 98 of Burdett, NY passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born at home in Ozone Park, NY on January 17, 1925 to Peder and Dagny (Borgen) Navestad. On April 24, 1954 he married Doris L. Croker at Community Methodist Church in Ozone Park, NY. They raised four children at their...

Jun 29, 2023

William "Bill" Osborne, 69, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at home. He was born in Montour Falls, New York on May 28, 1954, the son of William and Bessie Osborne. Bill married Teresa "Tessie" (Thorpe)Osborne on August 28, 1976 in Reynoldsville, New York. He was a heavy equipment operator and foreman at the Schuyler...

Jun 28, 2023

Christopher A. Franzese, owner of the Villager Motel & Glen Manor in Watkins Glen, NY was called home by God surrounded by his loving family at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Chris was born on March 11, 1948, in Montour Falls, NY. He graduated from St. Anthony's of Padua (Watkins Glen) and...

Jun 27, 2023

Beatrice J. Burden, 88, of Horseheads, NY, entered unto rest on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at home. She was born in Cleveland, OH on June 8, 1935 the daughter of the late Arnie and Agnes (Pearson) Westerinen. Beatrice loved to play her instruments, paint, play cards and horseshoes. She is survived by two daughters, Lillian (Allan) West of Horseheads and...

Jun 26, 2023

Merle Raymond Cratsley passed away June 26, 2023 at his home in Odessa, NY where his wife Lois had been caring for him as he was being treated for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Merle was born on May 19, 1941, the son of Frances and Raymond Cratsley; and the younger brother of Lorraine. Merle's childhood was spent playing with neighborhood friends:...

Jun 17, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" S. Clark, age 65, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Saturday June 17, 2023 after a series of unfortunate events with multiple illnesses. Becky leaves behind a badass daughter, Beth A. Clark of Montour Falls, NY, whom she raised to be as strong as her, as compassionate as her, and as independent as her. Becky also leaves...

Jun 7, 2023

Frank "Joe" Hammond, 65, of Montour Falls, NY passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 30, 1957 the son of Frank and Helen Hammond and graduated from Watkins Glen High School. On May 12, 1979, he married Penny Moore in Beaver Dams, NY. Joe was a truck driver for over...

Jun 5, 2023

Lois Fay Drake, 83, of Odessa, New York, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 with her family at her side. She was born on December 24, 1939 to Earl W. Dean and Lillian R. (Carrigan) Dean. She graduated from Watkins Glen Central School in 1956. Lois was married to James R. Drake, Sr. on June 11, 1959. She worked...

Jun 3, 2023

Joseph Benjamin West III, 75, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, January 7, 1948. He was honorably discharged after serving 9 years in the U. S. Army. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona for over 20 years and has been a resident of Watkins Glen for the past 21 years....