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Jeannine E. Harrian

Jeannine E. Harrian

Oct 20, 2020

Jeannine Edna Harrian, 90, of Montour Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was born in Corning on October 6, 1930, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Perry) Gunderman. She married Edward Joseph Harrian on April 18, 1948 in Attica, NY. Jeannine was "the farmer's wife" for many years. She did a lot of volunteer work....

Ronald K. Frey

Ronald K. Frey

Oct 17, 2020

Ronald Kenneth Frey, 80, of Shunk, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 17, 2020. Ronald was born on July 9, 1940 in Shunk, PA to Kenneth J. and Marion H. Frey. He was married to Dorothy L. Lewis on June 17, 1961. She predeceased him on June 18, 1999. Ronald and Dorothy had four children, Carol A....

Marie Decker

Marie Decker

Oct 15, 2020

Marie Decker, 77, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was born in Manhattan, NY on May 1, 1943, the daughter of the late John and Theresa Petrovich. Marie graduated from Chadwicks Union Free School in 1961 and later from St. Luke's Memorial Hospital of Nursing in 1964. Marie enjoyed her involvement with the American Legion Auxiliary...

Sharon L. Bauer

Sharon L. Bauer

Oct 13, 2020

Sharon L. (Smith) Bauer, age 70 of Watkins Glen, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 23, 1949 in Corning, NY to the late Theodore and Carrie Smith. She is survived by her husband Robin Bauer; son Christopher (Candy) Bauer; daughter Laura (Ansel) Grover;...

Frank R. Morehouse

Frank R. Morehouse

Oct 3, 2020

Frank Robert Morehouse, 76, of Watkins Glen passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2020. Frank is survived by his children, Robert L. Morehouse, and Dawn Hornsberger, as well as his grandchildren; Leah and Zac Morehouse, and Jessica Hornsberger and Jenna Mosher, with great-grandchildren Amelia, Jack, and Emerson. His nieces and nephews are Donald (Jean) Boyce, Marcie (Raymond) Ergott, Patty (Michael)...

Louise K. Eckelberger

Louise K. Eckelberger

Oct 1, 2020

Louise K. (Yost) Eckelberger, 88, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Louise was happy to be able go back to her home that she built with her husband Carl and passed away there on their wedding anniversary. Louise was born in Montour Falls, NY on April 5, 1932, the daughter of the late Lewis and...

Mary Ann Geck

Mary Ann Geck

Sep 28, 2020

Mary Ann Geck, 78, of Burdett, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at home. Private services will be held at the convenience of her family. Contributions may be made in her memory to Cayuga Cancer Center, Att: James Goetz, 101 Dates Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850. Please reference her name on the contribution.

Beatrice S. Smyder

Beatrice S. Smyder

Sep 25, 2020

Beatrice S. Smyder, 88, of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2020. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Gerald and Kathryn Symes. Beatrice graduated from Watkins Glen, High school and from the Elmira Busines Institute. On July 2, 1955, she married John W. Smyder, Jr. in the...

Francis P. Affeldt

Francis P. Affeldt

Sep 25, 2020

Francis Paul Affeldt passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at age 79 in his home in Rock Stream, NY. Francis was born on April 4, 1941 to Francis George Affeldt and Helen Faye Affeldt in Elmira, NY. After graduating from Horseheads High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1960. He was a shipfitter on board the...

Jessie L. Ketter

Jessie L. Ketter

Sep 22, 2020

Jessie Ketter, age 34, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away in her home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Jessie was born in Elmira, NY on June 14, 1986. Jessie had worked as a clerk in Watkins Glen and Reading Center Post Offices for the past 3 years. She had also worked at Schuyler Outreach in Watkins Glen for 14 years...

Kimberly S. Smith

Kimberly S. Smith

Sep 20, 2020

Kimberly Sue (Chapman) Smith, 55, of Alpine, NY, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 20, 2020. She was born in Ithaca, NY on October 3, 1964, the daughter of Stanley and Jeanne (Gunning) Chapman. Kim graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1982 and Arnot Ogden School of Radiologic Technology in 2004. Kim was many things but...

Jeffery L. Harris

Jeffery L. Harris

Sep 17, 2020

Jeffery L. Harris, 55, of Alpine, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2020. He was born in Montour Falls on April 2, 1965, the son of the late Robert and Viola (Eastham) Harris. He graduated from Odessa-Montour High School and attended Corning Community College. Jeff retired from Cayuga Correctional Facility where he worked as a corrections officer for 25...

Beverly F. Riley

Beverly F. Riley

Sep 15, 2020

Beverly Flatt Riley of Odessa, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Born in Medina, NY on March 3, 1933 to the late G. Arthur and Dorothy (Smith) Flatt, she moved to Odessa in 1938 and spent her life there raising her family. She graduated from Odessa Central School and Alfred Agricultural and Technical Institute majoring in Secretarial...

Sabella J. Bradley

Sabella J. Bradley

Sep 9, 2020

Sabella J. Bradley, 84, of Painted Post, NY and formerly of Odessa, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on May 30, 1936 the daughter of the late Dorinda Ryan and Richard James. On July 1, 1955, she married LaVerne Bradley. He predeceased her in 1987. Sabella was an executive secretary at...

Dorothy A. Royce

Dorothy A. Royce

Sep 4, 2020

Dorothy Ann (Dean) Royce, 84, of Mecklenburg, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born in Burdett, NY on February 18, 1936, the daughter of the late Earl and Lillian Dean. Dorothy was a stay at home mom and homemaker. She was a member of the Mecklenburg United Methodist Church, Mecklenburg Fire Auxiliary, Trumansburg Senior Citizens, and an...

Michael "Mikey" Anthony Koloski

Michael "Mikey" Anthony Koloski

Sep 2, 2020

Michael "Mikey" Anthony Koloski, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020. Mikey was born on August 25, 1960 in Bayonne, NJ, the son of Linda (McInenly) and Michael C. Koloski Jr. What can be said about a man with a heart bigger than any wallet, any house, and any one person? His love for music,...

James E. Peterson

James E. Peterson

Sep 2, 2020

James E. Peterson, Sr., 85, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at home. He was born in Elmira on November 23, 1934, the son of the late Stanley F. Peterson and Eleanor L. Pearson (Pipp). James was a security guard at Watkins Glen International Race Track from the 1980's through the late 1990's. He was predeceased...

Joseph J. Cafolla, Jr.

Joseph J. Cafolla, Jr.

Aug 24, 2020

Joseph J. Cafolla, Jr., 67, of Lowman, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2020. Joe served with the US Air Force and the Navy. Joe was employed at Purolator in Elmira for many years, retiring in 2012. Joe truly enjoyed his friends and neighbors, and is deeply missed by his closest friends, Brent and Debbi (Conkright) Andrews and...

Dennis G. Kelley

Dennis G. Kelley

Aug 21, 2020

Dennis G. Kelley, 76, of Penn Yan, NY and formerly of Elmira, Dundee and Gillette, PA, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born in Sayre, PA on December 2, 1943, the son of Catherine I. (Kelley) Barr. He graduated from Troy High School in Troy, PA with the Class of 1962, and served with the US Army...

Charles A. Wicks

Charles A. Wicks

Aug 19, 2020

Charles A. Wicks, Sr., 89, of Watkins Glen, formerly of Pine City, NY and Murrells Inlet, SC, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. He was born in Elmira on November 1, 1930, the son of the late Clifford and Alice Wicks and attended Rider University in NJ. Chuck served with the US Navy on...

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