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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Robert M. Thomason
Apr 11, 2020
Robert M. Thomason, 85, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Born in Elmira on October 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Harold and Thelma (Brooks) Thomason. Bob attended Elmira College and Cornell University. On July 17, 1954, he married Ellen M. Thomason in Elmira. Bob was manager of a model shop for 41 years,...
Beatrice E. Dean
Apr 9, 2020
Beatrice Elizabeth (Combs) Dean, 88, a resident of Cayuga Ridge Extended Care Nursing Facility in Ithaca, and a former resident of Millport, NY died on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Beatrice was born in Elmira on November 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Sims) Combs. Beatrice was a retiree of International Salt/ Akzo Nobel in Watkins Glen....
Bernard G. Macdougall
Apr 3, 2020
Bernard G. MacDougall, 75, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 in his home. He was born in Montour Falls on May 24, 1944, the son of Cyrus Earl MacDougall and Catharine May MacDougall and graduated from Odessa Central School. On January 1, 1966, he married Kathleen A. Crispell in Watkins Glen, NY. Bernie served with...
Kevin Kessler
Mar 29, 2020
On March 29, 2020, Kevin Kessler, loving husband, Pop Pop, brother and friend passed away at age 56. Kevin was born on January 23,1964 in Buffalo, New York to John and Mary Rita (Donahue) Kessler and has spent his life in Watkins Glen, New York. Growing up, he threw the Daily Blab (local newspaper), and was proud to do the...
