obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Thomas C. Doolittle, age 67, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, October 16th, 2023, at St. Joseph's Skilled Nursing Facility.

Thomas was born in Elmira, NY on May 9th, 1956, to the late Clifford and Virginia (O'Daniels) Doolittle.  Tom worked as a mechanic for VanSkiver's...

Oct 13, 2023

Pandora Lee Maphis, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away at home peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, just 2 days shy of her 70th birthday.

She was born on October 15, 1953 the daughter of Henry and Ethel Addison of New York City. Pandora graduated with two college degrees, a Bachelor of Arts from the City...

Oct 8, 2023

Donald Fred McFarland of Burdett, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born in 1935 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to Donald Fred McFarland, Sr., and Frances Risinger McFarland. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sarah Howell McFarland; daughter, Sarah Frances Ruth McFarland, Burdett; son, Frederic Howell McFarland (Martha), Wilmington, Delaware; two very...

Oct 6, 2023

Melissa Amy Bower, 43, of Dryden, NY, and formerly of Monterey, NY, entered unto rest on Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born in Sacramento, CA on August 8, 1980 the daughter of Merlyn Bower and Connie Lathrop. She attended West Corning High School. Melissa was a homemaker and her greatest joy was being a mom. She also enjoyed crafts....

Oct 2, 2023

Richard Luis Egidio, 63, of Southington, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 in Montour Falls, New York. He was born on November 28, 1959. Ricky (Jiggy) was a devout individual who loved the Lord and dedicated his life to spreading God's word. Richard is survived by his two sisters, Lisa Garcia and Kimberly Garcia as well as his...

Sep 27, 2023

Edward Wilder Gates of Burdett, NY, died in a car accident on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the age of 91. He was born November 5, 1931, to Lillian Francis Cowdell Gates and Paul Wilder Gates. He grew up in Ellis Hollow, NY, and was the oldest with three sisters: Lillian, Annette, and Rosemary, who all called him Ted. His...

Sep 21, 2023

In memory of Angel L. Colon who passed away on September 21 st , 2023 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Home.

He was 76 years young.  He was born in Puerto Rico, his parents Victor Colon and Gladys Colon Dilan.

He leaves behind his loving wife...

Sep 21, 2023

Leroy F. Edminster, 82, of Alpine, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Bampa's House in Corning. Leroy was born in Montour Falls on August 19, 1941, the son of Russell and Carrie Edminster and attended Odessa-Montour Central School. He married Lila E. Bishop on July 22, 2000 at his home in Alpine. Leroy worked as Foreman/Lumber Inspector...

Sep 20, 2023

Carol Y. Kinner, 71, of Cayuta, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. She was born in Penn Yan, NY on December 19, 1951, the daughter of the late Walter and Isabella (Landon) Davis. Carol was a homemaker for many years, caring for her family. She was a Jehovah's Witness and member...

Sep 20, 2023

Ronald T. Riley, age 80, of Montour Falls, NY, went home peacefully to be with our Lord on September 20, 2023 at Elcor Rehab Facility, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Ron was born in Montour Falls, NY on January 8, 1943 to Jack and Rose (Bartone) Riley.  Ron graduated from OMCS in 1961 and Broome Technical...

Sep 18, 2023

Otto Welzel of Lamoka Lake passed away peacefully at home on September 18th, 2023 at the age of 87. Otto was born in Corning, NY on March 30th, 1936 to the late Otto and Mary Kosty Welzel. He is survived by his son, Jay Welzel of Osceola, PA. Otto served in the US Army and retired from Steuben County Dept....

Sep 15, 2023

Katherine A. Davis, 67, of Alpine, NY, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Steuben Center in Bath, NY. She was born in Ithaca, NY on April 28, 1956 the daughter of Freeman Edwin Badmone and Geraldine May Spears and graduated from Penn Yan Academy. On April 30, 1977, she married Dale Davis in Tyrone, NY. Katherine was...

Sep 10, 2023

Gloria (Filippetti) Menio, age 100, of Watkins Glen went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Seneca View Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY.

Gloria was born on May 20 th , 1923 in Watkins Glen, NY the daughter of the late, Thomas and Christina (Martine) Filippetti. ...

Sep 7, 2023

Brooke Taylor Gardner, 33, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1990.

Brooke was the loving daughter of Russell and Victoria Gardner, a caring sister to Michael (Michelle) and Ryan (Amelia). She was the proud aunt to nephew Troy and niece Sophie and dear granddaughter of Dorothy Lott....

Sep 4, 2023

Dawn Marie Vincent, 52, of Alpine, NY, went to be with Jesus on Monday, September 4, 2023 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Hammonton, New Jersey, on November 24, 1970, the daughter of Peter F. and Carol Bruno, Sr. She graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 1989. Most of Dawn's career was in Hotel...

Aug 31, 2023

Gloria Gayle Park passed away on August 31, 2023 at Seneca View in Montour Falls, New York. She lived life to its fullest, developing a deep faith, working to lift up people in need, energetically exploring a variety of hobbies and interests, and forging strong connections with family and community. Gayle was born on July 1, 1935, in Ann Arbor,...

Aug 25, 2023

Daniel W. Impson, age 74, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away Friday, August 25 th , 2023 at home.

Daniel was born in Montour Falls on October 30 th , 1948, to the late Maynard A. and Irene M. (Harrington) Impson.  He married Darlene Dunbar on June 24 th , 2000...

Aug 21, 2023

Shirley Marie DuVall, 66, of Montour Falls, New York passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on November 5, 1956 and graduated from Watkins Glen High School.

She worked as a Home Health Aide in Corning, NY.  Shirley loved to attend the auctions.  She...

Aug 17, 2023

Carol Bliss Griggs, 69, of Alpine, NY passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of August 17, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 14, 1954, the daughter of Theodore and Jane Bliss. Carol attended St. James Catholic Church in Trumansburg, NY and was an active member of the church choir. Carol studied and worked in...

Aug 14, 2023

Abelgayle L. Parker, 26, of Montour Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Abelgayle was born in Corning Hospital on August 4, 1997 to Cynthia J. Parker and Michael E. Brown. Abelgayle was a lifelong resident of Montour Falls. She graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School with Class of 2016 and also attended the...