obituaries

Mindi L. Carpenter

Mindi L. Carpenter

Mar 15, 2021

Mindi Annette-Carpenter-Hughley, 47, of Odessa, entered unto rest on Monday, March 15, 2021. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY on July 31, 1973, the daughter of John Annette and Jacqueline Taylor and graduated from the BOCES nursing program. Mindi worked as a nurse for 28 years in nursing homes and as a private duty nurse. She was a member of...

Francis S. Just

Francis S. Just

Mar 10, 2021

Francis S. Just, 71, of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born in Montour Falls on September 26, 1949, the son of the late Harold and Margaret (Englert) Just. Frank worked as a heat treater at Shepard-Niles for many years. He was a life member of the Mechanics Club and a former member of...

Tammy Lynn Osborne

Tammy Lynn Osborne

Mar 6, 2021

Tammy Lynn Osborne, 48, of Gang Mills, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Guthrie Corning Hospital. She was born in Elmira, NY on June 16, 1972, the daughter of Warren and Rita Osborne. Tammy resided in a home with her extended family in Gang Mills. She touched too many lives to list. She had a lot of...

Warren A. Cross

Warren A. Cross

Mar 3, 2021

Warren Albert "Bud" Cross, 92, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from natural causes. He was born on November 18, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late, Albert Cross and Evelyn Scrimshaw. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann Cross (nee Jacobs), sons, William and Robert Cross, his sister, Dorothy Howell, brothers-in-law,...

David W. Cherock

David W. Cherock

Feb 28, 2021

David W. Cherock, age 72, of Port Orange, FL formerly of Watkins Glen, NY entered unto rest on Sunday, February 28th, 2021 in Daytona Beach, FL. David was born in Watkins Glen, NY on November 22nd, 1948, the son of the late John and Grace Cherock. He was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School and Data Tech Institute in...

Linda L. Wager

Linda L. Wager

Feb 26, 2021

Linda L. (Dean) Wager, 77, of Burdett, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Montour Falls on May 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Beattie and Mary (Potter) Dean. Linda graduated from Odessa-Montour High School Class of '61 and Jean Summers Business School. Linda retired as a caregiver...

Thomas S. Darling

Thomas S. Darling

Feb 25, 2021

Thomas S. Darling, age 71, went to God on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He passed away peacefully at his home after a short illness. Tom was born in Elmira, New York on June 29,1949, the son of the late Stanley M. and Helen J. Couch Darling. He was predeceased by his brother Martin Joel (Jody) Darling in 2009. Tom is...

Charles A. Simpson

Charles A. Simpson

Feb 24, 2021

Charles A. Simpson, 88, of Cayuta, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born on August 25, 1932, the son of the late Harry and Adeline Simpson. He served with the US Army during the Korean War. Mr. Simpson retired from Schweizer Aircraft in Elmira. He was predeceased by his wife, Darlene Simpson in 2019, and by his...

Jack L. Lewis

Jack L. Lewis

Feb 23, 2021

Jack L. Lewis, III, 43, of Alpine passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born in Montour Falls on October 12, 1977, the son of Jack L. Lewis, Jr. and Noel Lewis and attended Watkins Glen High School. Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling, playing baseball, wrestling and sledding with his son. He liked watching football...

James R. Drake

James R. Drake

Feb 21, 2021

James R. Drake, 85, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was born in Montour Falls on June 21, 1935, the son of the late Leland and Vivian (Sucher) Drake. Jim graduated from Odessa High School and Alfred University. He served with the US Navy from 1953-1957. Jim retired from Shepard Niles where he worked as a...

Steven G. Andrews

Steven G. Andrews

Feb 6, 2021

Steven G. Andrews, 69, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on November 21, 1951, the son of the late Gerald and Phoebe Andrews. Steve graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School, Class of 1969. After graduation, he served with the United...

Elsie May Travis

Elsie May Travis

Feb 4, 2021

Elsie May Johnson Travis, 77, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. It was your time, God called you home. Our hearts weren't ready, there was no farewell goodbyes given. It breaks our heart (your children) we're gonna cry….for we lost our mom! We have to let go of our mom, allow you mom to get...

George W. Everett Jr.

George W. Everett Jr.

Jan 30, 2021

George W. Everett Jr. went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. George was born on September 12th, 1932 in Montour Falls, NY to George W. Everett Sr. and Harriett French. George served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a proud and passionate veteran. George retired...

Loren M. Fleming

Loren M. Fleming

Jan 29, 2021

Loren M. "Mike" Fleming, 64, formerly of Bath passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 29, 2021 at The Falls Home in Montour Falls. He will be buried in Bath National Cemetery.

Joann M. Deleury

Joann M. Deleury

Jan 16, 2021

Joann M. (Povero) DeLeury passed away on January 16, 2021 after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Domenica Povero, her husband John H. DeLeury, and her son John D. DeLeury. She is survived by her children Kimberly Joslyn of Ithaca, NY, Michelle (Michael Colunio) Bump, James (Shannon) Joslyn of Beaver Dams, NY, Anthony Joslyn of...

Stanley J. Beaver

Stanley J. Beaver

Jan 15, 2021

Stanley James Beaver, 80, of Burdett, NY, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kingston, NY on January 24, 1940, the son of the late James and Charlotte (Stoutenburg) Beaver. Stan received his Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture from Cornell University. He was the owner/operator of Stillman's Greenhouse in Montour...

Betty M. Miles

Betty M. Miles

Jan 14, 2021

(December 30, 1923- January 14, 2021) Elizabeth "Betty" M. Lovell Miles moved her residence from Englewood, Florida/ Wilkesboro, North Carolina to Heaven on January 14, 2021. She was 97. She was previously deceased by her husband of 63 years, Richard "Dick" Miles. Betty was also previously deceased by her parents, Ivan and Hazel Lovell and John and Alma Beckwith of...

Joseph S. Matwiejow

Joseph S. Matwiejow

Jan 14, 2021

Joseph S. Matwiejow, age 81, of Watkins Glen, passed away on January 14, 2021. He was born at home in Tyrone on June 8, 1939 the son of Stanley and Mary Matwiejow. Joe was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Angie Rice of Okeechobee, Fl., nephews, Jimmy Matwiejow and Stevie Pulver, and by several close friends. He is survived by...

Margaret V. Mann

Margaret V. Mann

Jan 14, 2021

Margaret "Marge" V. Redmond Mann, 85, of Millport, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 21, 1935, the daughter of the late James and Jane (O'Neil) Scowcroft. Marge was a hairdresser in Odessa for many years. She was a member of St. Benedict's Church in Odessa....

Cora K. Maphis

Cora K. Maphis

Jan 10, 2021

On January 10th, after 94 years on Earth, Cora left to be with other family members already in Heaven. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by sons, Neil (Sharyl) Maphis, Wayne (Pandora) Maphis; daughter, Karen (George) Fuller; grandchildren, Lori (Fuller) Bart, Chad Maphis, Christian Maphis and ten loving great grandchildren. She was predeceased...

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