obituaries

Aug 9, 2023

Harriette (Neal) Fox, age 89, of Odessa, NY passed away Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 at her home in Odessa. Harriette was born on September 9th, 1933 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Marion and Clinton J. Neal. She earned her RN at Arnot Ogden School of Nursing, a teaching degree from SUNY Oswego, and her master's degree from...

Aug 7, 2023

(Evalyn) Arlene Cope Learn, 91, of Catharine went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born in Montour Falls to Fred and Grace Cope. She graduated from OMCS in 1950 and was married that year. Arlene was a loving farmer's wife (Wonderview Farms), helping with many chores including calf feeding, bookkeeping,...

Aug 3, 2023

Joyce Ann Symes, 94, of Millport, NY passed away on August 3, 2023. She was born in Burdett, NY on August 23, 1928, the daughter of Lou and Lula Baker. She was married to Robert Symes on May 19, 1957 in the Burdett Methodist Church where she was a member. They enjoyed 66 years together. Joyce worked as a housekeeper...

Aug 3, 2023

Jeffrey James Collins, 66, of Montour Falls, NY died on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on December 28, 1956 the son of Richard Eugene Collins and Virginia B. Rumsey. He graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School with the class of 1975 and attended TC3.

Jeff was...

Jul 28, 2023

Emily Anne Johnson, 27, of Mecklenburg, NY, died unexpectedly in an accident on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 8, 1996 the daughter of Harry and Robin (Smalley) Johnson and graduated high school in 2013. Emily enjoyed serving the customers where she worked at Mazourek Farms in Newfield. She recently took a great...

Jul 27, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 4th at 1pm at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 905 Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891.

Jul 27, 2023

Robert William Fair, 80, of Alpine, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born in Kinston, NC on April 13, 1943 the son of Oliver and Ruth Fair.

Robert owned and operated Fair's Body Shop for over 45 years and Fair's Logging for 10 years. He was influential...

Jul 27, 2023

Marguerite D. LaTorre, 72, of Horseheads, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born in New York City on September 5, 1950 the daughter of Frank and Fay Santeramo.

She is survived by her partner, Tom Krnotch; sons, Louis (Kim) LaTorre and Robert LaTorre; mother, Fay Santeramo; brother, Andrew (Marie) Santeramo; grandchildren,...

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...