obituaries
Betty J. Blaskowitz
Aug 22, 2025
Betty Jean Blaskowitz, 80, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025. She was born in Corning, NY on September 29, 1944 the daughter of the late Leo and Virginia (Drehmer) Miller and graduated from Savona Central School. She married her husband of 56 years, Martin Blaskowitz in 1968 in Corning, NY. Betty was a homemaker most...
Karen M. Bartone
Aug 21, 2025
Karen Marie (Doolittle) Bartone, 78, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on November 27, 1946.
Karen, KB, was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend to all who knew her. KB loved and laughed a lot. She gave freely of herself, offering care, compassion...
Harold H. Carr Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
Harold H. "Skip" Carr, Jr., 79, of Hector, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 31, 1946 the son of Harold H. Carr, Sr. and Ellen (Peterson) Carr.
Skip enjoyed life's simple pleasures. He found peace and pleasure...
Brendyn C. Hammond
Aug 21, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Brendyn Christopher Hammond, age 22, of Odessa, NY, on August 21, 2025, alongside his dogs Zofia and Jax.
Born on February 20, 2003, Brendyn was the son of Christopher and Alyssa Hammond and the cherished brother of Ashlyn Hammond and Kaila Hammond (Dontai Hazelett)....
Dawn M. Lutz
Aug 19, 2025
Dawn Marie Lutz, 72, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2025. Born June 20, 1953, Dawn lived a life in service to others as a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Dawn had many acquaintances, but her true friends meant everything to her—she was there for them, and they were there for her. There...
Erin M. Preczewski
Aug 19, 2025
Erin M. (Reed) Preczewski, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025 after organ failure consumed her life. Erin is survived by her husband, Lou, as well as her amazing 3 children, Juliana, Zachary, and Alexander. She was predeceased by her father "Eddy" Reed, as well as her mother and best friend Joan (Brennan) Reed, her...
James A. Bauman
Aug 19, 2025
James Alan Bauman, 71, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Schuyler Hospital with his daughters by his side.
He was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 15, 1953 the son of Robert and Anne (Pike) Bauman and graduated from Watkins...
Patricia L. Grover
Aug 17, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Louise Grover, 86, of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 17, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born in Penn Yan, New York the daughter of the late Everett and Erva Champion.
Pat led a full and vibrant life with Ed...
Sheila J. Tuttle
Aug 8, 2025
Sheila J. Tuttle of Burdett, NY passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at home, with her lifelong friend, Cindy, at her side to wish her god speed.
She was predeceased by her father, Charles Tuttle, mother Manona and her brother Charlie. She is survived by distant Aunts,...
Donna L. Bannister
Aug 1, 2025
Donna Lynn Bannister, age 63, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was born on May 9, 1962 in Elmira, NY to the late Richard D. and Norma (Rennells) Bannister. The fourth of six children, she grew up in Montour Falls, NY.
...William F. Griggs
Jul 31, 2025
William F. Griggs, age 81, formerly of Cayutaville, NY passed away on July 31st at home in Warner, New Hampshire. William was born March 28th, 1944 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Frank and Ellen Griggs.
William was better known to his friends as Bill. After graduating Notre Dame high school in 1962, Bill worked...
Linda M. Tobey
Jul 30, 2025
Linda Marie Tobey, 77, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sayre, PA on January 16, 1948 the daughter of the late Anson L. and Doris (Stevens) Dann, Jr. Linda married Robert Tobey on November 25, 1967. She worked as a legal secretary for...
Carol L. Strait
Jul 28, 2025
Carol Lynn Strait, age 72, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at home. Carol was born in Elmira, NY on March 4, 1953 to the late Harold McCarty and Eva Jean (Robinson) McCarty. She is survived by sons, Eric Strait of Pine Valley, NY and Michael Murphy of Elmira Heights, NY; daughter, Jennifer Bellido of...
Joan Marie Todd
Jul 23, 2025
Joan Marie Scanlon Todd, age 87, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family: Roland Todd and Robert & Sherri Todd.
Born on January 30, 1938 in Watkins Glen, Joan...
Martha Saunders
Jul 17, 2025
Martha Saunders, 70, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 7, 1954 the daughter of Ignazio and Marilyn Biamonte and raised on Long Island. She married her loving husband, David Saunders on July 12, 1980. After moving to upstate New York, she made many friends. Martha was an...
Patrick A. Mosher Sr.
Jul 12, 2025
Patrick Andrew Mosher Sr., 63, of Dundee, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Corning Hospital. He was born in Blossburg, PA on June 28, 1962, the son of Walter and Pauline (Hamilton) Mosher, Jr.
Patrick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary E. Mosher, his three sons, Robert Swayze, Jonathan (Jamie)...
Linda M. Smith
Jul 10, 2025
Linda M. Smith, age 65, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born in Montour Falls, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence Ralph "Skip" and Margarita Ramirez Hayes, brothers, Jesse Hayes and Jeffrey Hayes, and godson and nephew, Zachary Hayes. Linda was...
Jill M. Larow
Jul 9, 2025
Jill Marie LaRow, 67, of Newfield, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at home. She was born in Jacksonville, NC on January 6, 1958, the daughter of James Lawrence and Ellnora (Shaw) Coil and graduated from Newfield Central School in 1976. She married her husband of 45 years, James LaRow on May 21, 1977 at the Cayuta...
Frances L. Simpson
Jul 7, 2025
Frances L. Simpson, 100, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at home. She was born on April 2, 1925 in Dowagiac, MI the daughter of the late Frank and Winifred Steuber. Frances was a member of the Burdett United Methodist Church and a member of the Montour Moose Lodge since 1979. She was an avid...
Thomas C. Viglione
Jul 2, 2025
Thomas C. Viglione, age 89, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Thomas was born November 16, 1935, the son of Torquato (Tom) and Margaret Spicer Viglione. Tom graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1953 and then attended the University of Rochester in Rochester NY. He served as an ARMY reservist,...
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