Frances E. Chapman
Nov 21, 2022
Frances "Fran" Chapman, 88, formerly of Cayutaville, NY, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. She was born in Alpine, NY on November 22, 1933 the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Chrisman Masin. Fran graduated from Odessa High School where she was a cheerleader, played field hockey and was the captain of the basketball team. Fran was a...
Nancy A. Devett
Nov 9, 2022
Nancy Ann DeVett, 82, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on November 9, 2022. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family visiting in their homes or taking occasional trips, especially to the beach. She had a great love for the arts and nothing gave her more pleasure than sharing these experiences with her family. Education was a priority to Nancy...
Elizabeth A. Matwiejow
Nov 8, 2022
Elizabeth (Betty) Matwiejow, 80, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Betty was born in Montour Falls, NY on February 16, 1942, the daughter of Earl and Grace Ameigh. She proudly shared the same birthday as her mother. Betty lived a gracious and humble life,...
Barbara L. Specchio
Nov 6, 2022
Barbara L. Specchio, age 86, of Watkins Glen, NY entered unto rest on Sunday, November 6th, 2022 in the comfort of her home. Barb was born in Geneva, NY on March 10th, 1936, the daughter of the late, William Stephen and Laura Marie Lee. Barb graduate from Desales High School in Geneva, NY. She married Theodore "Ted" Specchio on October...
Leona D. Sandusky
Nov 1, 2022
Leona (Davis) Sandusky, 90, of Montour Falls, NY, entered unto rest on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at home. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on October 7, 1932, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bernice Davis. Leona graduated from Watkins Glen High School with the Class of 1951. Leona worked at Borg Warner in Ithaca as an assembler...
Merle C. Collins
Oct 17, 2022
Merle Charles Collins, 78, of Cayuta, NY passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at home. He was born in Montour falls, NY on October 27, 1943 the son of the late Eugene and Leah (Wright) Collins and graduated from Odessa Montour High School. Merle was a machinist for over 40 years, with the majority of his career with Shepard...
Thomas J. Peters
Oct 14, 2022
Thomas J. Peters, 72, of Odessa, NY, entered Heaven on Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born in Montour Falls on May 3, 1950 and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 1968. Tom was an electrician and assembler of cranes and hoists at Shepard Niles, Inc. for 26 years, retiring in November of 1994. He served his community as a...
David E. Young
Oct 13, 2022
David E. Young, 91, of Rock Stream, NY on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, New York. He was born May 13, 1931 in Mifflin County, PA. He was predeceased by his father, Stanley, mother, Sarah, brothers, Joseph and Paul, and his son Philip. He is survived by his wife, Harriet, his children, Rebecca Voorhees (Michael)...
Beatrice L. Domanski
Oct 10, 2022
Beatrice L. Domanski, 96, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was born in Montour Falls the daughter of the late James and Leona (Thompson)Crippen and graduated from Cook Academy in Montour Falls. Beatrice retired from Schuyler Hospital after many years of dedicated service. She was a longtime member of Bethel Fellowship Church. She enjoyed...
Legrand E. Silliman
Oct 10, 2022
Lee Silliman, age 93, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on what would have been his 69th wedding anniversary, October 10, 2022. Lee was born on June 16, 1929 in Montour Falls and lived all of his 93 years in the family home. Lee was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Norma,...
Larry J. Hoover
Oct 10, 2022
Larry J. Hoover, 74, of Watkins Glen, New York passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at home. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 9, 1948 the son of the late Robert and Hilda Hoover. Larry received his Bachelor's Degree from Elmira College. He went on to serve honorably with US Army during the Vietnam War. Larry...
Grant E. Bellows
Oct 3, 2022
Grant Earl Bellows Sr., age 51 of Alpine, NY passed away on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at home. He was born in Elmira, NY on August 11, 1971, the son of the late Marsha Schwieger and Raymond Bellows. Grant is survived by his three sons, Brooks (Eliza Terwillegar) Stevenson, Grant (Arynn Cummings) Bellows Jr., and Jason (Lisa Ayers) Bellows; four...
John Charles Fay
Sep 30, 2022
John Charles Fay, age 84, of Alpine, NY entered unto rest on Friday, September 30th, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. John was born in Summit, NJ, the son of the late, Albert L. and Eva E. Fay, Sr. He graduated from Bernard's High School Class of 1956. John started working at the age of 16 at Harrison...
Dale A. Reynolds
Sep 26, 2022
Dale A. Reynolds, age 70, of Odessa, NY passed away on September 26, 2022 at Seneca View Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. Dale was born the son of Gilbert R. and Joyce L. Reynolds on January 6 1952 in Elmira, NY. He was a lifelong resident of Odessa, NY graduating from Odessa Montour Central School in 1970 and Alfred...
Theoda M. Cornell
Sep 25, 2022
Theoda M. Cornell, 84, of Elmira, NY died on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at home. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on November 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Henry and Marria Rarrick and attended Watkins Glen schools. Theoda worked at the Falls Home for three years and also at Jefferson Hotel for four years. She was of...
Brian A. Cilley
Sep 22, 2022
Brian Allen Cilley, age 59, of Alpine, NY passed away at home on Thursday, September 22nd, 2022. Brian was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 3rd, 1963, the son of Armin (Bud) and Barbara Cilley. He married his high school sweet heart, Lori Hoffman in Odessa on March 29th, 1986. He was, in his own words, a "Jack of...
Rocky J. Teeter
Sep 21, 2022
Rocky J. Teeter, 72, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Rocky was the youngest of eleven children. He graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School with the Class of 1969. Rocky served with the US Army Reserve and National Guard. He worked at Shepard-Niles and then retired from US Salt. Rocky was...
Kenneth W. Cope
Sep 20, 2022
Kenneth W. Cope, age 84, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born on December 9, 1937, the son of Fred and Grace Cope of Beaver Dams, NY. He graduated from Odessa-Montour High School with the class of 1956. Upon graduation, Ken served in the U.S. Army through 1960. He...
Peter F. Ward
Sep 20, 2022
Peter "Pete" Francis Ward, 90, of Montour Falls, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Born in Elmira, NY on February 14, 1932 and raised in Odessa NY and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, son of Dr. Francis C. Ward and Florence Daley Ward. He honorably served in the U.S. Army 1954-1956 and was stationed in Japan. He loved to travel the...
Ronald H. Havens
Sep 18, 2022
Ronald H. Havens, 69, of Odessa, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 due to complications of a brain injury he suffered last August. Ron was "one of a kind" and always looking for some fun. He acted like everything was a big joke, but beneath he had a very kind heart. He had so much love for his...
