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...
Frances E. Lindsley
Sep 17, 2022
In memory of the beloved Frances E. Lindsley, 91, of Odessa, NY, who truly enjoyed the journey of life, and shared all of the love God gave her, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at home. She was a mother to many and a teacher to all ages. Known as "Mom" to all the kids in the neighborhood and...
Ruby T. Humphrey
Sep 15, 2022
Ruby Humphrey, 94, of Burdett, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at her daughter's home near Rochester, NY. She was born on March 10, 1928 the daughter of the late Clarence and Elva (Dean) Terry. Ruby worked in a factory during WWII but most of her life was she was a homemaker, wife and...
Douglas E. Bingham
Sep 5, 2022
Douglas E. Bingham, 76, of Burdett, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at home. He was born in Waverly, NY on August 23, 1946, the son of Clifton and Elizabeth Bingham. Doug served with the US Navy Construction Battalion 62 during Vietnam from 1968-1972 where he served two tours. He attended Morrisville College where he received a degree in...
Wendell Bunn
Sep 2, 2022
Wendell A. Bunn, infamously known as "Unc", 81, of Burdett, NY died on September 2nd, 2022. He was born August 15th, 1941 to Harold and Francis Bunn of Venice, NY. He was predeceased by both his parents, his brother Lyle Bunn, sister Jean Wilcox, and brother Dale Bunn. Wendell was a retired construction worker. Wendell is survived by his beloved...
Nicholas A. Carbone
Sep 2, 2022
Nicholas A. Carbone, 89, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at home. He was born in Hornell, NY on October 28, 1932, the son of the late Joseph and Adeline Carbone. On July 7, 1956 he married Jean Carbone. Mr. Carbone worked at Corning Glass since he was of age to work. He retired in 1994...
Lucille G. Hessling
Sep 2, 2022
Lucille "Lue" Hessling, age 90, of Montour Falls departed this world on September 2, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Born September 26, 1931 in Middletown, NY she was the daughter of Mable and Michael Kindle. A 72 year resident of Montour, she arrived in 1950 with her husband Robert, who came to work on the town's flood control...
Elsie M. Hoyt
Aug 28, 2022
Elsie M. Hoyt, 96, of Elmira, NY passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina on August 1, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Sophie Haltiwanger. Elsie was a housewife and she cleaned homes for many years. Elsie loved her puzzles and liked word search books....
Jim R. Ennis
Aug 14, 2022
Jim R. Ennis, 55, of Locke, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at home. He was born in Elmira, NY on January 14, 1967 the son of Larry and Edith (Quinn) Ennis and graduated from Odessa Montour Central School in 1985. Jim served with the United States Marine Corp where he was a Field Artillery Fire Direction Control...
Lillian L. Payne
Aug 14, 2022
Lillian Louise (McCarty) Payne of Montour Falls, passed away on Sunday, August 14th, 2022 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls. Lillian was born in Montour Falls, NY on October 17th, 1936, the daughter of the late Almon S. and Dorothy (Updike) McCarty. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School and attended Jean Summers Business School. She worked as a bookkeeper...
