obituaries

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 24, 2023

William C. Lederman, 92, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. Services were private. Burial in Montour Cemetery.

Nov 19, 2023

Gary E (POPS) Kelly, 81, of Burdett NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 19 th , 2023. Gary was born in Montour Falls NY, on August 24, 1942, the son of the late Floyd and Ruth Kelly. He was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School.  He was a...

Nov 15, 2023

Raymond L. Wright Sr., age 69, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

Ray was born in Elmira, NY on April 29th, 1954 to the late Faith (Rapplee) Clark of Watkins Glen. He graduated from Klasoldern American High School and Married Michele K. Webb at the...

Nov 8, 2023

Marian Anne Hodge Habbershaw, 97, formerly of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. She was born in Elmira, NY on February 14, 1926 the daughter of the late John E. Hodge and Leda M. (Andrews) Hodge.

Marian was a member of the Montour Falls United Methodist...

Nov 6, 2023

Nathalie Ann Stanton, 94, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home. She was born in Springfield, PA on February 23, 1929 the daughter of the late Roy and Frances Bailey and graduated from Odessa High School. Nathalie worked as an accountant for many years. Her hobbies included golfing, biking, dancing and reading. She...

Nov 5, 2023

Robert E. Watkins, 71, of Watkins Glen, NY and formerly of Chemung County, passed away on November 5, 2023. He was born in Elmira, NY on September 19, 1952 the son of Robert "Andy" Watkins and Margaret Christy Watkins and graduated from Southside High School.

Robert retired from the NYS Department...

Oct 29, 2023

Jeanne Witte Wrinkle Wayland passed away October 29, 2023 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY at the age of 83.

Jeanne was born on March 22, 1940, to Howard and Ethel (née Court) Witte in Oceanside, Long Island, NY. She graduated from East Rockaway High School and Oswego Teachers College. She later obtained her Masters in...

Oct 26, 2023

Tod C. Blodgett, 59, passed away surrounded by loving family October 26, 2023.

Tod was born in Walton, NY to the late Robert Blodgett and Nancy (Davis) Blodgett. He graduated from Walton High School and worked in construction for many years.

Tod was an outstanding dad to five children: Brett Schaffer (Reagan Ball),...

Oct 18, 2023

Beverly J. Matthews, 71, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. There will be no services. She will be buried with her family in Vermont.