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Betty J. Blaskowitz

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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William F. Griggs

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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