obituaries

Kathryn B. Conklin

Kathryn B. Conklin

Jun 19, 2020

Kathryn B. "Kathy" Conklin, 75, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born in Montour Falls on August 25, 1944, the daughter of the late Kenneth A. and Blanche A. (VanNordstrand) Moore. Kathy retired from Anchor Glass in Elmira Heights, NY. She enjoyed painting ceramics, camping and running the Havana Glen Park with her husband....

Anna V. Bush

Anna V. Bush

Jun 18, 2020

Anna V. Bush, 66, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Hospital. She was born in Corning, NY on October 26, 1953, the daughter of John and Marion Rice and grew up in Monterey, NY. Anna retired from Cornell University in 2017 after 25 plus years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, crime shows, Lifetime movies...

Douglas A. Moss

Douglas A. Moss

Jun 17, 2020

Douglas A. Moss, Sr., 69, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls.

Joan E. Gascon

Joan E. Gascon

Jun 15, 2020

Joan Elizabeth Wilcox Gascon, 79, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, after a courageous and brief battle with neuroendocrine small cell carcinoma. Joan was born October 9, 1940, in Montour Falls, NY, to Leland and Leona DeMott Wilcox. She was pre-deceased by her parents; and her sister,...

Lois M. Hoffman

Lois M. Hoffman

Jun 13, 2020

Lois Mae (Mosher) Hoffman, age 93, passed away peacefully at her Odessa, NY home surrounded by family on June 13, 2020. She was born on January 25, 1927 to Charles H. and Ruth Eaton Mosher in Horseheads, NY. She was married to Walter D. Hoffman for 51 years and raised their family in Odessa, NY. He predeceased her in 1999....

Laurie E. Scullin

Laurie E. Scullin

Jun 11, 2020

She was born Laurie Elizabeth Garlington on March 14, 1947, in Bath, NY, to John Doran Garlington and Eleanor Jean Wilson. She left her failing body behind on June 11, 2020, after a long illness. Her father was an Air Force pilot, so she lived near air bases in several states until his death in 1958, when she returned to...

Richard C. Mathews

Richard C. Mathews

Jun 5, 2020

Richard "Dick" Mathews, 68, of Cayuta, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Hospital. He was born in Waverly, NY on January 27, 1952, the son of Lee and Esther (Fitzmaurice) Mathews. Dick served with the US Army from 1972-74 and was a member of the American Legion, Post 0676....

Thelma L. Kubinski

Thelma L. Kubinski

Jun 5, 2020

Thelma L. (West) Kubinski, 89, of Elmira, entered unto rest on June 5, 2020 at home. She was born in Montour Falls on December 23, 1930, the daughter of the late Arthur (Myra) West and Helen Palmer. On September 13, 1952, she married John P. (Jack) Kubinski in Montour Falls. Thelma was a secretary and bookkeeper for over 50 years....

Robert E. Shutts

Robert E. Shutts

May 22, 2020

Robert Elmer Shutts, 71, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. Born in Cortland, NY on August 27, 1948, he was the son of Elmer Shutts and Dorothy Louise Pierce. He graduated from Cortland High School. Robert was a truck driver for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and working in the woods. He loved nature, his puppy...

Jane E. Wood

Jane E. Wood

May 18, 2020

Jane E. Wood, 76, of Hector, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020in Rochester after an extended illness. She was born in Montour Falls on November 11, 1943, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marguerite (Mead) Abbey. Jane retired as owner of J + J Redemption, B + W Logging, Wood's Tree Service and Wood's Last Stand in 2018....

Ira R. Stiles

Ira R. Stiles

May 8, 2020

Ira Robert Stiles, Jr., 59, passed on to the loving arms of Jesus on May 8, 2020. He was surrounded by his family. Ira was born on October 21, 1960. He married the love of his life, Janet Mattison, on June 14, 1980. They were "connected at the heart and hip" for forty years. He was a proud Dad and...

Edward A. Vaughn

Edward A. Vaughn

May 7, 2020

Edward A. Vaughn, Sr., 76 of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at home. He was born on April 5, 1944 in Caton, the son of the late Tracy Redfield Vaughn and Frances Edith Galpin. On December 11, 1965 he married, Angelita White in Watkins Glen. Ed served with the US Army in Germany from 1962-1965....

Marcie M. Jayne

Marcie M. Jayne

May 5, 2020

Marcie McLean Jayne, 88, of Tyrone and Montour Falls, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Seneca View at Schuyler Hospital. She was born in Corning, NY on March 3, 1932, the daughter of the late Melvin & Jessie (Crane) McLean. While in high school Marcie performed in operettas, competed in the high jump and worked the candy counter...

David Lee Russell

David Lee Russell

May 5, 2020

David Lee Russell, age 74, of Odessa, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. David was born in Corning, NY on April 10th, 1946 the son of the late, Charles and Mary (Smith) Russell. He served in the US Army stationed in Korea during his service. He married Penny Lee Wyre in Watkins Glen on November 15th,...

Carter B. Teeter

Carter B. Teeter

May 4, 2020

Carter Blake Teeter, age 48, of Alpine, NY passed away at home on Monday, May 4th, 2020 from complications with cancer. Carter was born in Newfield, NY on November 5th, 1971, the son of the late Durwood and Janet Teeter. He was a graduate of Newfield Central High School and was a member of the Quackenbush Hill Baptist Church. Carter...

Gerald H. Purvis

Gerald H. Purvis

May 3, 2020

Gerald H. Purvis, 81, of Millport, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born in Blossburg, PA on May 2, 1939 the son of the late Herman and Eva (Wales) Purvis. He served with the US Army Reserves from 1956-1963. Gerald and his wife Virginia moved to Millport in 1962 where they owned and operated their farm. He...

Debra M. Vanzile

Debra M. Vanzile

May 3, 2020

Debra M. VanZile, 61, of Cayuta, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Waverly, NY on February 16, 1959, the daughter of Raymond Manning and Annabelle Baldassarre. Debra was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping, vacations with family, and spoiling her grandkids. She is survived by her husband of 31...

Joy Suzanne Carlyle

Joy Suzanne Carlyle

Apr 24, 2020

Joy Suzanne (Hinderliter) Carlyle, 81, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Montour Falls. She was born in Elmira on January 20, 1939, the daughter of John M. Hinderliter and Jeuillie Engle Keegan and graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira, New York. Joy was a tax analyst with H & R Block for...

David A. Bender

David A. Bender

Apr 14, 2020

David Allen Bender 56, of Watkins Glen NY went to the Great Spirit in the sky on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. He was born in Ramapo NY on April 28, 1963. David was a fun loving, spirited soul. He was known to be very charismatic and for his fun antics! He loved underwater diving, motorcycles, the great outdoors, NASCAR racing,...

Tracey Sue Gormley

Tracey Sue Gormley

Apr 11, 2020

Tracey Sue (Osborn)Gormley, 56, of Montour Falls, entered unto rest on Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born in Garland, Texas on July 12, 1963, the daughter of the late Edward and Beverly (Keene) Osborn. Tracey graduated from Dryden High School in Dryden, NY. Tracey was involved in hotel, motel operations and management, and also owning several small businesses throughout...

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