obituaries

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...

Kenneth B. Hilliard

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

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.

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.

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...

Daniel J. Rahilly, Sr.

Daniel J. Rahilly, Sr.

Mar 25, 2022

Daniel J. Rahilly Sr. of Montour Falls passed away peacefully on March 25 at home with his family. Survived by his wife Lisa of 41 years, and their three sons, Patrick, Daniel Jr. and Jesse, daughters-in-law, Nancy, Catrine, Shannin and eight grandchildren, Michael, Gabriel, Conner, Cameron, Emma Rose, Madison, Jace, and Chelsea. Anyone who knew Dan, appreciated his big heart,...

Barbara E. Brown

Barbara E. Brown

Mar 21, 2022

Barbara E. Brown, 84, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 8, 1937, the daughter of the late Claude and Marion Caslin and graduated from Watkins Glen Central School. Barbara was an ART Medical Transcriptionist. At one point in time, she could type...

Ruth J. Thurston Pierce

Ruth J. Thurston Pierce

Mar 9, 2022

Ruth J. Thurston Pierce, 84, of Beaver Dams, NY and Inverness, FL, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born in Gouverneur, NY on January 7, 1938, the daughter of the late Donald and Jessie Parow. Ruth made her life has a homemaker, caring for her family. Ruth is survived by her husband of 12 years, Thomas C....

June I. Wheeler

June I. Wheeler

Mar 8, 2022

June I. Wheeler, 90, of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. June was born in Elmira on June 6, 1931, the daughter of the late Stanley and Edna Kelly. June and her husband, Bill owned and operated the Odessa House from 1981 until 1997. She enjoyed her flower garden and sitting on her deck...

Joan B. Specchio

Joan B. Specchio

Mar 7, 2022

Joan B. Specchio, age 86 of Watkins Glen, N.Y., passed away on March 7, 2022. She was born in Montour Falls, N.Y. Joan is survived by her husband, Raphael A. Specchio Jr. of 66-years, her son, Perry Specchio, Daughters, Kimberly (Scott) Cramer, Katrina (Kirk) Elam, Kelley Elliott, Granddaughter, Jasmine (Michael) Margreno, brother-in-law, Anthony (Annabelle) Specchio, sister-in-law, Anne Louise Ames, brother-in-law,...

Jeffrey L. Howell

Jeffrey L. Howell

Mar 5, 2022

Jeffrey Leonard Howell, born May 30, 1961, passed away March 5, 2022, after a lengthy stay in the CTICU of UPMC Presby hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, wife, Linda, by his side. Jeff's love for music started at a young age when a family friend introduced him to the guitar. In high school, Jeff played tuba in the Newfield High School band....

Constance J. Alger

Constance J. Alger

Mar 5, 2022

Constance J. Alger, 80, formerly of Cameron, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. She was born in Hornell, NY on May 13, 1941, the daughter of the late Wayne and Julia (Hall) Alger and graduated from Jasper Central School. Connie worked at the London Underground in Corning. She enjoyed bird watching, knitting and canning jelly. She also loved playing...

Martha Jennings Payne

Martha Jennings Payne

Mar 4, 2022

Martha Jennings Payne, age 89, of Mt. Pleasant, TN, passed away on March 4th, 2022. Martha was born December 12, 1932, the daughter of Leon Jennings & Emma May Jennings of Watkins Glen, NY. She followed and served with her husband as an Air Force wife for 20 years. Then settled back in Watkins Glen to raise their family. She...

Kay Goossen

Kay Goossen

Mar 3, 2022

Kay Goossen, 72, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was born in Montour Falls on January 13, 1950, the daughter of the late Fred and Thelma (Berry) Goossen and graduated from Watkins Glen Central School. Kay worked in the cafeteria and as a cleaner at Watkins Glen Central School for many years. She was a...

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