Brian P. West
Jun 3, 2021
Brian Paul West formerly from Corning, NY passed away on Friday, June 3rd, 2021 due to many ongoing heath issues. Brian was born on October 24th, 1959 to the late Richard L. West Sr. and Dorothy Jean (Evans) West. After graduating high school from Corning-Painted Post East High School in 1978 he went on to attend the Williamsport Area Community...
Virginia A. Visscher
Jun 1, 2021
Virginia A. Visscher, 78, went to Heaven on June 1st, 2021. She is survived by her sons: Robert P. Visscher II, Abraham S. (Carla) Visscher and Joshua J. Visscher and 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Robert P. Visscher, sister Barbara Reid and grandson Andrew P. Visscher. She loved her entire family very much. Virginia's...
Joseph C. Strait
Jun 1, 2021
Joseph C. "J.R." Strait, Jr., 63, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his home. He was born in Elmira, NY on November 8, 1957, the son of Joseph C. Strait, Sr. and Elaine L. Strait. He graduated from Horseheads High School in 1975, and completed the vocational program for Electronics at GST BOCES, Pauline Bush...
Adam L. Robertson
May 27, 2021
Adam Lynn Robertson, 42, of Cayuta, NY, went to be with our Lord and savior on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Adam is survived by his mother, Sheila Smith; sister, Jessica Rumsey; aunt and second mother, Diana Smith; cousin/brother, Eric Rodriguez; and many other cousins as well as his girlfriend, Tara. Adam was predeceased by his grandfather, Arthur Smith, father, Gary...
Roland F. Thorpe
May 16, 2021
Roland F. "Ronie" Thorpe, 84, of Burdett, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at home. He was born in Watkins Glen on August 11, 1936, the son of Horace and Grace (Temple) Thorpe. Ronie worked at Shepard-Nile in Montour Falls for over 40 years, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Ronie loved his home and spending...
Cheryl A. Grimes
May 7, 2021
Cheryl A. Grimes, age 60, of Odessa, NY passed away at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY on Friday, May 7th, 2021. Cheryl was born in Montour Falls, NY on June 16th, 1960, the daughter of Helen Fassett and the late Frederick Boyce, Sr. Cheryl had worked at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca for 25 years. Cheryl is survived by...
Shirley M. Wells
May 6, 2021
Shirley Wells, 71, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away May 6 after years of battling health conditions. She was born in Montour Falls, NY April 12, 1950 and graduated from Odessa Montour School. She was predeceased by her mother and father Mildred "Milly" and John Davis, as well as her granddaughter Stacey Shrout. Shirley is survived by lifelong companion Basil...
Philip A. Young
Apr 28, 2021
Philip A. Young, 60, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Corning Guthrie Hospital, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born in Elmira on December 24, 1960, the son of David E. and Harriet M. Young, and graduated from Odessa-Montour High School. Phil's mischievous grin and drive to explore was a joy to all...
Emma Jean Geisel
Apr 26, 2021
Emma Jean Geisel, 89, of Montour Falls and formerly of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born in Indiana, PA on March 29, 1932, the daughter of the late Rupert and Anna Lucille Redinger. She was a homemaker all of life. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Geisel of Montour Falls, Debra Phelps of...
Tyler R. Schouten
Apr 26, 2021
Tyler R. Schouten, age 80 of 2664 Church Road, Reading Center, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY. Tyler was born August 24, 1940 in Montour Falls, New York, the son of the late Harry J. and Louella E. (Leonard) Schouten. A 1958 graduate of Watkins Glen High School, Watkins Glen, NY,...
Janice F. Wickham
Apr 23, 2021
Janice F. Wickham, 93, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021in Ithaca. She was born in Alexandria Bay, NY on November 30, 1927, the daughter of the late William and Hazel Simpkins. Janice worked at Remington-Rand, Diamond Matches Factory, Seneca Lodge, White City Cabins, was a waitress, and a dietary aide at Schuyler Hospital for 20 years...
Charlie Narde
Apr 19, 2021
Charlie "Butchie" Narde, 71, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born in Elmira on September 22, 1949 the son of Joseph and Thelma (Reese) Narde. Charlie was a mechanic and paver. He worked at Shepard Niles for eight years and for Narde Paving on and off for fifty years. He...
Gordon Searles
Mar 27, 2021
Gordon James Searles, age 77, of Montour Falls, NY formerly of Smith Valley (Mecklenburg) entered unto rest on March 27th, 2021 in Montour Falls. Gordon was born in Montour Falls, NY on November 4th, 1943, the son of the late Ward and Anna Searles. He was a graduate of Odessa-Montour High School and had attended Cornell University and West Point...
Douglas A. Yaw
Mar 25, 2021
Douglas A. Yaw, 72, of Ovid passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born in Montour Falls on June 13, 1948, the son of the late Philip and Mary (Crout) Yaw and graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1966. Doug worked at NCR and Transact in Ithaca for many years. He loved classic cars, muscle cars and attending...
Donna R. Strong
Mar 24, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Donna R. Strong, age 78, on Wednesday March 24, 2021. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was born in Elmira, NY on June 21, 1942. She was the previous co-owner of the Wigwams Bait & Tackle in Montour Falls. Her passion...
Donna R. Strong
Mar 24, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Donna R. Strong, age 78, on Wednesday March 24, 2021. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was born in Elmira, NY on June 21, 1942. She was the previous co-owner of the Wigwams Bait & Tackle in Montour Falls. Her passion...
June M. Pike
Mar 21, 2021
June M. (Lambert) Pike, 85, of Montour Falls, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was born in Houlton, Maine the daughter of Blaine and Gladys (Smith) Lambert. June worked for NYS Department of Transportation in Watkins Glen for 17 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Montour Moose Club. She was predeceased by her parents,...
Patricia H. Sterling
Mar 20, 2021
Patricia H. Sterling, 94, died March 20, 2021 at Seneca View Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, New York. She lived in Hornell, NY from 2001 to 2015. She was born Patricia Ward Henderson on August 7, 1926 in Alexandria, Egypt, the daughter of Fayette Douglas and Allie Geno (Sterling) Henderson, and grew up in Egypt and Wooster, Ohio. She received...
Doris L. Navestad
Mar 18, 2021
Doris Lillian Navestad, age 89 of Burdett, NY passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 after a lengthy struggle with dementia. She was born at home in Ozone Park, NY on March 26, 1931, to Harry and Pauline (Voss) Croker. On April 24, 1954 she married Per J. Navestad at Community Methodist Church in Ozone Park, NY. They raised four...
Margaret A. Kopilchak
Mar 17, 2021
Margaret A. "Peggy" Kopilchak, 91, of Prattsburgh, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born in Turtle Creek, PA on July 6, 1929 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna Belle Soles. Peggy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Prattsburgh. She was a volunteer at the VA and at Prattsburgh American Legion. Peggy enjoyed...
