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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kenneth B. Hilliard
Apr 8, 2022
Kenneth B. Hilliard, 89, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022. He was born in Willimantic, CT on June 2, 1932, the son of the late Wallace and Bessie (Frink) Hilliard. Ken served with the United States Air Force for several years. Ken worked as a draftsman estimator at Vistawall Architectural Products in Lincoln RI through...
June E. Howell
Apr 7, 2022
June Elizabeth Howell, 75, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She was born in Corning, NY on June 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Ralph and Fern Coy. June worked as a cleaner for many years at the laundry mats in Montour Falls and Watkins Glen. She was predeceased by her husband, Delroy Howell, and...
Minarod J. Gascon, Jr.
Apr 6, 2022
Minarod J. Gascon, Jr., 86, of Monterey, NY passed away early in the morning on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Laura (Brian) Goodwin; son, Brian Gascon (Andrea Johnson); three grandchildren, Megan Goodwin (Jim S.), Kimberly Goodwin (Christopher G.), and Brandon (Jessica) Goodwin; and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia Gascon...
Michael C. Koloski, Jr.
Mar 29, 2022
Michael C. Koloski Jr., age 82, of Montour Falls, NY passed away at home on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 16th, 1939, the son of the late, Michael C. and Ursula (Fazio) Koloski Sr. He married Linda McInenly on September 19th, 1959. Mike owned and operated his own roofing and siding company in...
