obituaries

Brian Linwood Dehond

Brian Linwood Dehond

May 23, 2022

Brian Linwood DeHond December 9, 1951 – May 22, 2022 After a long struggle with cancer and diabetes, Brian Linwood DeHond, 70, of Montour Falls,New York, passed away on May 22, 2022 at the Cortland Regional Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Misty Glen). Brian was born in Williamson NY to Linwood DeHond and Jeannette P. DeHond on December 9, 1951. In...

Anthony J. Fraboni

Anthony J. Fraboni

May 19, 2022

Anthony J. Fraboni, age 62, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away May 19, 2022. Services will be May 25, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen, NY followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Tony was born on August 27, 1959 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. He was a graduate of...

Joan Hall

Joan Hall

May 19, 2022

Joan S. Hall, 79, of Alpine, NY died on Thursday May 19, 2022 at her home. Joan was born in Elmira, NY to Elizabeth "Polly" Kime and Basil Smith in 1943. In 1960 Joan was crowned Miss Odessa. She graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1961. After graduation, Joan attended the Ithaca School of Nursing where she graduated coincidentally with...

Cecile A. Mcilwain

Cecile A. Mcilwain

May 18, 2022

Cecile A. McIlwain, 82, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. She was born in Elmira, New York on June 14, 1939, the daughter of the late Charles and Katie (Dibble) Manwaring and graduated from Painted Post High School. Cecile was an aide at Barnell Homes in beaver Dams for many years. She loved to do plastic...

Virginia M. Peters

Virginia M. Peters

May 18, 2022

Virginia M. Peters, 78, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. She was born in Ithaca, New York on October 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Carl and Irma (Boyce) Pertl and graduated from Odessa-Montour High School. Virginia worked at Schuyler Hospital for over 40 years. She was a member of the Montour Moose Lodge. Virginia liked...

Allen F. Sweet

Allen F. Sweet

May 12, 2022

Allen (Al) F. Sweet passed away on May 12, 2022 at Ira Davenport Hospital at the age of 89. Al was born on January 10, 1933. He is survived by his 4 children, Gregg (& wife Cathy), Lynne (& husband Bruce), Matthew, and Jennifer; and 2 grandchildren -- Ned (of Lynne & Bruce) and Joseph (of Jennifer), and his sister,...

Edith Angeline (Specchio) Kelly

Edith Angeline (Specchio) Kelly

May 10, 2022

Edith A. Kelly, 76, of Burdett, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, peacefully at home. She was born on December 23rd, 1945, the daughter of the late Francis "Pompey" and Edith Specchio. She is also pre-deceased by her companion Donald Romeo. She is survived by her brothers and sister-in-laws Theodore & Patricia Specchio and James...

Doris M. Force-Huston

Doris M. Force-Huston

May 9, 2022

Doris Force-Huston, 94, of Montour Falls, NY, died in her home on May 9, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Doris was born October 11, 1927, the eldest of Fred and Grace Cope of Beaver Dams, NY. Taking after her father, Fred, who played fiddle at grange hall dances, Doris loved music and sang blues and jazz. She sang with The...

Donald W. Litteer

Donald W. Litteer

May 8, 2022

Donald W. Litteer, 84, of Dundee, entered unto rest on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan. His niece Donna and her husband Brad were with him when he passed. He was born in Altay, NY on May 23, 1937, the son of the late Frederick and Ethel Litteer and attended Dundee Central School. He...

Janice E. Kron

Janice E. Kron

May 7, 2022

The inevitable conclusion of the long goodbye (Alzheimer's) arrived for Janice Kron on May 7, 2022 at the age of 77 while a resident at Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation in Ithaca, NY. After several years on this painful journey, we hold in our hearts the many more years of adventure she lived and shared with us. Janice was an explorer...

Larry Mosher

Larry Mosher

May 7, 2022

Larry C. Mosher, 58, of Montour Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at home. He was born in Montour Falls on May 10, 1963 the son of Philip L. "Stubby" and Irene E. (McMullen) Mosher and graduated from Odessa-Montour High School, Class of '81. Larry worked at Watkins Glen International for 36 years then went on to work...

Donald J. Romeo

Donald J. Romeo

May 6, 2022

Donald J. Romeo, age 75, of Watkins Glen, NY left us after a very long and hard fight with his cancers on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Bampa's House in Corning. Donald was born in Montour Falls, NY on August 11, 1946, the son of the late, Dominic J. "Mim" and Ethel N. Romeo. Don attended Morrisville College and...

James F. Larow

James F. Larow

May 3, 2022

James F. LaRow, 65, of Newfield, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Montour Falls, New York on March 14, 1957, the son of the late Sanford and Frances (Hagadorn) LaRow and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School. Jim was maintenance and a forklift operator at Wagner Hardwoods for over 35 years....

Sharie E. Beaver

Sharie E. Beaver

Apr 27, 2022

Sharie Elizabeth Beaver, 79, of Burdett, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Elderwood at Waverly after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Buffalo, NY on June 19, 1942, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Pfohl) Werick. Sharie received her Bachelor's Degree in Food Science from Cornell University. She was the owner/operator of...

Constance M. Smith

Constance M. Smith

Apr 25, 2022

Constance (Connie) M. Smith, 74, of Big Flats, NY passed peacefully to heaven on April 25, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY after a sudden illness. Connie was a successful business owner of Tattersandscraps and a proud 'up-cycler' and maker of handmade items and original designs from antique, vintage and new materials. She did beautiful work and appreciated...

Nora E. Hults

Nora E. Hults

Apr 25, 2022

Nora E. (Whitehead) Hults, 92, formally of Pultney, NY, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Seneca View SNF in Montour Falls. She was born on April 28, 1930, the daughter of the late Ira and Cora (Cleveland) Whitehead. Nora was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Russell T. Hults; two sons, Larry...

Frederick R. Scott

Frederick R. Scott

Apr 21, 2022

Frederick Richard Scott, age 72, longtime resident of Schuyler County, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Roanoke, Virginia after living with Dementia for almost 10 years. Fred was born in Montour Falls, NY on December 30, 1949, the son of the late Wendell & Dorothy (Smith) Scott. He graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1968 and joined the Air...

Delmar D. Walter

Delmar D. Walter

Apr 16, 2022

Delmar Walter, 51, of Montour Falls passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was currently employed at Glen Harbor Marina by Chrissy & Dan. Del enjoyed the summer weather and working outside along with his fellow coworkers. He is survived by his loving mother, Charlene Kelly, and close friend Crystal, who he coerced into...

Robert C. Searles

Robert C. Searles

Apr 14, 2022

Robert C. Searles, age 86, of Alpine, passed away at home April 14, 2022. Bob was born on January 15, 1936 in Trumansburg NY to the late Charles John Searles and Marjorie Marie Leonard Searles. Bob retired as a mechanic in Ithaca. In his spare time, Bob loved working on the family farm with his brother and helping others with...

June E. Scott

June E. Scott

Apr 12, 2022

June E. Scott, age 98, of Horseheads, NY passed away at home on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022. June was born at home in Elmira Heights on September 1, 1923, the daughter of the late, William F. Lusk and Anna P. Knott. She enjoyed playing bingo and was a bingo caller in Florida for over 20 years. June is survived by...

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