Virginia E. Sills
Dec 19, 2022
Virginia Sills, 100, of Burdett, NY passed away on December 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family in the log cabin she built with her husband when he returned from World War II. Virginia was born in Mecklenburg, NY on September 1, 1922, the daughter of the late Earl and Lillian (Miller) Slocum. She worked at Remington Rand, Elmira, NY,...
Sharon Rose Ennis
Dec 16, 2022
Sharon Rose Ennis, 65, of Locke, NY, passed away on December 16, 2022. She was born in Corning, New York, the daughter of Charles and Julia Eldred. She loved John 3:16 and she knew that to be absent from the body was to be present with the Lord. She was always witnessing to people and her door was always open...
Basil A. Rhoads
Dec 14, 2022
Basil Alan Rhoads, 59, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2022. He was born in Corning, NY, the son of Basil C. and Shirley Jean Rhoads. He worked construction in Texas then with auto mechanics and carpentry. His enjoyments were spending time with his dogs Diesel and best friend Rucco. He also enjoyed time spent with...
Helen I. Gascon
Dec 13, 2022
Helen I. (Taylor) Gascon, age 86, of Montour Falls, NY, passed from our world to another on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Forever her family's North Star, she will continue to shine brightly for all who love and miss her. In 1955, she married her Watkins Glen High School sweetheart, Gerald Gascon. Most likely because he had a car! Their devotion...
Ralph A. Vanhorn
Dec 11, 2022
Ralph "Pete" A. VanHorn, 79, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was born in Dearborn, Michigan on May 4, 1943 the son of Harry Frank VanHorn and Mildred Borr. Pete retired in 2000 from Iron Workers Local #33. After he retired, he worked for Grant's Greenhouse delivering flowers to florist shops, Classy Chassy Car...
David Alfred Vanamburg
Dec 10, 2022
David A. VanAmburg, age 79, of Horseheads, NY passed away at home on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. David was born in Watkins Glen, NY on December 28th, 1942, the son of the late William and Lena (Colunio) VanAmburg. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1962 and served in the US. Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He married...
Dora A. Clark
Dec 10, 2022
Dora A. Clark, 96, of Floral City, FL., passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at home. She was born in South Bradford, NY on May 24, 1926 the daughter of the late LeRoy and Gladys (Gee) DeGraw. Dora loved birds and flowers. She raised chickens many years ago and sold the eggs. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley...
Donald R. Maus
Dec 9, 2022
Donald R. Maus, Troy, PA, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the age of 74. Born April 29, 1948, in Elmira, New York, to Donald and Ruth (Stimmerman) Maus, Don's greatest joys were spending time with his family and friends, whom he loved dearly. Don's grandparents lived in Roscoe, New York, and some of Don's favorite childhood memories...
Richard S. Thompson
Dec 9, 2022
Richard S. Thompson, 65, of Odessa, NY, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at home. He was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on May 25, 1957, the son of John and Dorcas Thompson. Richard was a self-employed artist and small business owner for 40 years. He was a true Renaissance man who excelled as a leather craftsman, carpenter, cook, world...
Teresa Fudala
Dec 6, 2022
This is to announce the passing of Teresa Lessie Malone Armstrong Fudala, 67, on December 6, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents Eiphram and Marjorie, and sister Denise. She is survived by her sister Annette and brothers Robert and Jeffery. She is also survived by her beloved husband Frederick; beloved children Melanie and Calvin; beloved grandchildren Sabastian, Casie, Noah...
Sheryl A. Hartford
Nov 25, 2022
Sheryl A. Hartford, 67, of Seneca Falls, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born in Elmira, NY on October 30, 1955 the daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Barrett) Hartford. She is survived by her sisters, Virginia (Norman) Cooper, Linda (Paul) Scofield, Robin (Thomas) Trader and Dawn (Marty) Watson; and by many nieces and nephews. A...
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...
