William H. Osborne
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...
Christopher A. Franzese
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...
Beatrice J. Burden
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...
Merle R. Cratsley
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:...
Rebecca S. Clark
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...
Frank "Joe" Hammond
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...
Lois F. Drake
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...
Joseph Benjamin West
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....
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...
