Jeanne M. Voorhees
Jun 1, 2023
Jeanne M. Voorhees, 86, formerly of Montour Falls and Watkins Glen, New York, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 21, 1936 the daughter of the late Adolph and Mary (Knapp) Landry. Jeanne retired from Corning, Inc. She was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen....
Robert L. Benjamin
May 26, 2023
Robert L. "Bob" Benjamin, 91, of Montour Falls, New York, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born on October 5, 1931 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, to the late Marion Lewis Benjamin and Vera Mae (Stephens) Benjamin. Bob grew up in Limestone, New York where he graduated from Limestone High School in 1949. He married N....
Robert B. Smith
May 24, 2023
Robert B. Smith, 62, of Odessa, NY, passed away on May 24, 2023. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on January 17, 1961, the son of Dale and Elfriede Smith. He graduated from Newfield High School and served honorably with the US Army. Robert worked in construction for many years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American...
Nikki M. Tague
May 24, 2023
Nikki M. Tague, 62, of Montour Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Schuyler Hospital. She was born in Cortland, NY on November 28, 1960 the daughter of the late Gordon and Louise Marshall. Nikki was a homemaker, caring for her husband Bill and grandson Shawn. She was proud of her Seneca Indian Heritage. She loved...
Wendy S. Green
May 23, 2023
Wendy Sue Green (Robbins) 44 of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira NY. Wendy was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 5, 1979, the daughter of Melanie Croft and Randy Robbins. Wendy went to Odessa-Montour Central School and was a stay-at-home Mom who enjoyed spending time with family, friends,...
Gary L. Ayers
May 20, 2023
Gary Lewis Ayers, age 71, of Delhi, NY formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at the Delhi Nursing Center. Gary was born in Montour Falls, NY on December 2nd, 1951, the son of the late, Daniel and Janet Ayers. Gary attended Watkins Glen High School until he was drafted into the service in 1969. He...
Beverly A. Vanamburg
May 12, 2023
Beverly Clark VanAmburg, 83, of Dundee, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 12, 2023. She was born in Rochester, NY on November 5, 1939 the daughter of the late Roy and Juliana Routly and attended Rochester Schools. Beverly worked at Ithaco Electronics Co., Avon and Sears. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church...
David "Mickey" Fazzary
May 12, 2023
David "Mickey" Fazzary, 68, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday May 12th, 2023 unexpectedly at home. Mickey was born on June 16th, 1954 to the late John and Shirley Fazzary. He grew up in Watkins Glen with his sister Patti Fazzary and brother Johnny (Cathy) Fazzary. Mickey is survived by his wife, Lori Fazzary; four daughters; three granddaughters;...
Robert “Jerry” Harnas
May 11, 2023
Robert G. "Jerry" Harnas, SMSgt. USAF Ret., 73, of Watkins Glen, NY, entered unto rest on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Jerry was born on August 18, 1949 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Joseph and Ann Harnas and graduated from Watkins Glen High School. Jerry served with the US Air Force as a Specialty Aerospace Maintenance Superintendent retiring...
William D. Vanfleet
May 9, 2023
William Dellwood VanFleet, 99, of Trumansburg, NY, moved from farming on earth to farming in the sky on Tuesday May 9, 2023. Known to most as William, Dad, Grandpa, Studmuffin, Great Grandpa, Uncle Bill or Uncle Willie he was a friend to many. On April 5th, 1924, he was born at home and lived his life on the farm he...
Elizabeth A. Stratton
May 9, 2023
Elizabeth A. (Rouse) Stratton, 89, of Watkins Glen, NY died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She was born in Tioga, PA on July 23, 1933 the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Rouse. She graduated from Northside Blodgett High School in Corning and was a Navy Reservist. Elizabeth was a homemaker....
Patrick "Ricky" Vanhorn
Apr 29, 2023
Patrick "Ricky" Van Horn, age 60, of Pine City, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Ricky was born in Montour Falls, NY on November 11th, 1962, the son of Doyle James and Terry Ann (Dull) Van Horn. Ricky is survived by his mother, Terry A. Van Horn; sister, Patricia...
Richard H. Owlett
Apr 26, 2023
Richard H. Owlett, 80, of Alpine, NY died peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; three children, Susan Viditz-Ward, Kristina Smith and Paul Silver; seven grandchildren; and his Basset Hound, Winston. A memorial service will be scheduled by the family at a future date. Contributions may...
Emma L. Nickerson
Apr 22, 2023
Emma Louise (Knapp) Nickerson, 56, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Saturday, April 22 2023 at home. She was born on August 3, 1966 in Dover, New Jersey. Emma graduated from Dundee High School in 1985. She married Jeffrey A. Nickerson on August 19, 2006 in Montour Falls, NY. She worked as a Direct Support Professional with the ARC...
Minnie B. Leljedal
Apr 20, 2023
Minnie E. (Bender) Leljedal, 97, of New Albany, PA passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born on July 31, 1925 to Cleve and Belle (Forrest) Bender in New Albany, PA. A graduate of New Albany High School, she continued on to graduate from Mansfield State with a degree in Home Economics. She married James...
N. June Benjamin
Apr 17, 2023
N. June Benjamin, 88, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Montour Falls, New York on November 28, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Grace (Thurston) Cope. June graduated from Odessa Central School in 1954. She later graduated from Elmira Business Institute in 1982....
Joyce A. Vanvleet
Apr 17, 2023
Joyce Anne VanVleet, age 88, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Huntington Living Center in Waterloo, NY. No newcomer to the "Land Between the Lakes" and a direct descendant of Ezekiel VanVleet and George Faussett, Joyce's family has lived here since 1789. Joyce started school at the one room school...
Kathleen M. Estes
Apr 14, 2023
Kathleen M. Estes, 67, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on May 11, 1955 the daughter of Richard and Mary Lou (Emmons) Haight. Kathleen worked for 26 years in Civil Service, and later worked as a Teaching Assistant in Watkins Glen Central School for 16 years, retiring in...
Ruth Likoudis
Apr 14, 2023
Ruth Hickleton Likoudis passed away in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 91 years of age after a brief illness. She was born on February 5, 1932 to parents Dr. George Taylor and Ruth Aikin Hickelton of Williamsville, N.Y. Our beloved mother is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, noted Catholic writer James Likoudis. She...
Henry J. Grondski
Apr 11, 2023
Henry "Hank" J. Grondski, 80, of Odessa, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 11 2023. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on January 1, 1943, the son of Henry Grondski, Sr. and Sophie (Stanley) Sinko. Hank graduated from Thomas Edison High School. He served in the US Navy from 1961-1964. He was married to Ellen on February 14, 2005 in...
