obituaries

Barbara Reynolds

Barbara Reynolds

Oct 19, 2021

Barbara Noble Lowell Reynolds, 94, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Schuyler Hospital due to complications from pneumonia. Barbara was born in Tarrytown, NY, the daughter of the late Robert Irwin Lowell and Dorothy Dora Jones Lowell. She graduated from Hastings-on-Hudson High School in 1945 and received her Bachelor's Degree at Cornell University in...

Jacqueline R. Whittaker

Jacqueline R. Whittaker

Oct 12, 2021

Jacqueline "Jackie" Whittaker, 51, of Watkins Glen, passed quietly on October 11, 2021. She was born in Ithaca, NY on November 11, 1969 the daughter of the late Jack Clark and Cheryl Eldred and attended Odessa-Montour High School. Jackie was lead cashier at APlus for 12 years, Linda's Citgo, and previously worked with Corning Glass. She is survived by her...

Mary Yvonne Cole

Mary Yvonne Cole

Oct 11, 2021

Mary Yvonne Cole, 85, of Watkins Glen, went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born in Moorefield, West Virginia on October 23, 1935 the daughter of the late Lisle and Anna Virginia Anderson. Yvonne graduated from Odessa High School, where she was a member of the High School Drama Club and Chorus. She was...

Joyce C. Blank

Joyce C. Blank

Oct 9, 2021

Joyce C. (Miller) Blank, 88, of Burdett, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Seneca View SNF in Montour Falls. She was born in Reading Center, NY on March 8, 1933 the daughter of the late Stanley and Theresa (McCoy) Miller. She married Elwyn L. Blank in Reading Center on July 22, 1953. He passed away on June 4,...

Robin D. Bauer

Robin D. Bauer

Oct 9, 2021

Robin D. Bauer, 71, of Watkins Glen, entered into rest on Saturday, October 9, 2021 after a very courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and dog, Charlie. He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon Bauer, just one year ago, as well as several good friends. He is survived by his son, Christopher...

Charlene F. Landon

Charlene F. Landon

Oct 7, 2021

Charlene F. (Willsey) Landon, age 65, of Alpine, NY passed away Thursday, October 7th, 2021. Charlene was born at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY on March 28th, 1956, the daughter of the late Eilleen and Basil Willsey. She was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School and married Joe Landon on April 19th, 1975. She loved her grandchildren and...

Grace Elaine  Marusarz

Grace Elaine Marusarz

Oct 5, 2021

Grace Elaine (Roof) Maruarz passed away in the comfort of her home in Lakemont, New York  on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Grace was born August 12, 1938  and was the daughter of Charles and Lilah Roof and grew up in Italy Hill and Dundee ,New York. Grace was predeceased by her parents, her sister Carletta Roof, and Anita Callahan and...

Steven J. Vangalder

Steven J. Vangalder

Oct 2, 2021

Steven John VanGalder, 64, of Montour Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at home after a brief illness. He was born in Montour Falls on October 1, 1957 the son of the late Glenn J. and Theresa (Anne) VanGalder . Steve graduated from Odessa-Montour High School. He was a lifelong carpenter, working for various places in the area....

Rosemarie  Dillon

Rosemarie Dillon

Sep 29, 2021

Rosemarie Dillon, 87, of Montour Falls, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at her home from pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her three children. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 19, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Weber and graduated from Sewanhaka High School. Rosemarie worked as a traffic manager for AT&T for five years....

John D. Fazzary

John D. Fazzary

Sep 25, 2021

John D. Fazzary, age 93 of Watkins Glen, NY passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. John was born in Watkins Glen, NY on July 25th, 1928, the son of the late Dominic and Mary (Pastore) Fazzary. He was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School Class of 1946. He served in the...

Jane L. May

Jane L. May

Sep 12, 2021

Jane L. May, 60, of Ithaca, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Jane was a very caring person. She loved her kids and family. She had many struggles in life, but her love for her family was never ending. She loved gardening and cooking. Her favorite thing to do was getting together for dinner with her family. Jane spent a...

Jane M. Szewczyk

Jane M. Szewczyk

Sep 9, 2021

Beautiful, fun-loving, independent-minded, and courageous, Jane Marie Szewczyk breathed her last at the age of 99 on September 9, 2021, after a short illness. Jane was born in Buffalo, New York, to Maryanna Goca and Ignacy Tworkowski. When she was eleven months old, her father died, leaving her mother to raise seven children. The family were members of the vibrant...

Martin S. Marsh

Martin S. Marsh

Sep 7, 2021

Martin S. Marsh of Valois, NY passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Marty is survived by his children Elise Kessler, Harold (Pam) Marsh, Kristine Flahive. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and his beloved dog Trixie. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Beatrice Marsh, brother Allen Marsh, sister, Marilyn Fitch, sons-in-law, Paul Flahive and...

Ronald Lohmann

Ronald Lohmann

Sep 5, 2021

Ronald Lohmann, 78 of Newfield, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at home. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 8, 1942, the son of Eigil Lohmann and Maria Jez. Ron married his wife, Sharon, on May 12, 2006 in Las Vegas, NV. Ron moved from Copenhagen to the United States when he was 26 years old....

Margaret "Jean" Johnson

Margaret "Jean" Johnson

Sep 3, 2021

Margaret "Jean" (Doolittle) Johnson, age 88 of Millport, NY, passed away on September 3, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1932 in Montour Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary (Considine) Doolittle. Jean graduated from Odessa Montour Central School in 1951. She married her husband, Victor Johnson, on May 30, 1958, and...

Wayne D. Kinner

Wayne D. Kinner

Aug 30, 2021

Wayne D. Kinner, 67, of Cayuta, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. He was born in Elmira on January 18, 1954 the son of Alvin and Marion Kinner. Wayne graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1972. On August 3, 1974, he married Carol Davis at the Odessa Baptist Church. Wayne worked at Wagner Hardwoods for over 50 years, where...

Sherwood N. Underdown

Sherwood N. Underdown

Aug 25, 2021

Sherwood N. Underdown, age 58, of Trumansburg, NY passed away at home on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021. Sherwood was born in Montour Falls, NY on March 24th, 1963, the son of Norman J. and Elizabeth "Betty" J. (Lummuka) Underdown. He was a 1981 graduate of Odessa-Montour Central School. He earned his certification in Electrical Distribution, Class A and Class B...

William Michael Brooke

William Michael Brooke

Aug 24, 2021

William Michael Brooke, age 66, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 at Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. Bill was born on December 23rd, 1954 in Angola, Indiana, the son of the late Donald and Violet Mary (Peters) Brooke. He attended Odessa-Montour Central School. On August 23rd ,1986 he married Debra Coons in Odessa. Bill's many...

Diana M. Rumsey

Diana M. Rumsey

Aug 20, 2021

Diana M. Rumsey, 61, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. She was born in Elmira, New York on January 14, 1960, the daughter of Clifford and Lois (Lane) Rumsey. Diana graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1978. Diana worked in non-profits as a fundraiser and grant writer. She worked for Operation Smile, Food Bank of the Southern...

Douglas E. Mathews

Douglas E. Mathews

Aug 17, 2021

Douglas Edward Mathews, 58, of Ithaca, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born in Montour Falls on April 20, 1963, the son of Owen and Julia Mathews and graduated from Odessa Montour High School. Doug was a project manager in the construction industry for 15 years and most recently worked as a service manager for Maguire Automotive...

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