Peter O. Argetsinger
Feb 6, 2020
Peter O. Argetsinger, 69, of Sebring, Florida and Watkins Glen, New York, died peacefully on February 6 at his upstate New York home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by Sjoukje Schipstra, his beloved wife of 45 years, and his devoted children Kimberley Argetsinger of New York City and J.C.G. Argetsinger of Los Angeles. Pete pursued a 47-year...
Harold H. Reeve
Feb 6, 2020
Harold H. Reeve, Sr., 90, of Cayuta, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at home. He was born in Port Jefferson, NY on May 7, 1929 the son of the late Merritt and Frieda (Simmons) Reeve. As a young man, he served with the US Army. Harold owned and operated H & M Sunoco in Danbury, CT at one...
Katlyn M. Kernan
Feb 4, 2020
Katlyn Margaret-May Kernan, age 20, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. Katlyn was born in Buffalo, NY on October 13th, 1999, the daughter of Liv-Helen and Karl Kernan. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School and GST BOCES Animal Science Program. Katlyn loved playing soccer, basketball and especially softball with the Seneca...
Duane M. Kernan
Feb 4, 2020
Duane Mahlon Kernan, age 2, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. Duane was born in Elmira, NY on October 19, 2017, the son of Kevin Kernan and Cheyenne Williams. Duane loved his Paw Patrols, cars and trains. He loved being outside, running and playing, helping his Papa raking, drawing and coloring, playing...
Joann G. Lafever
Feb 3, 2020
Joann G. LaFever, 91, passed into glory on February 3, 2020 at home in Beaver Dams, NY after an extended illness. She is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Ira Cole LaFever, Jr., son, Scott LaFever (Nancy Hammond), her parents, Lynn and Edna (Alley) Griffin, brother, Charles Griffin, sister, Barbara Carroll, and numerous grandchildren. She leaves behind children, Ronald...
Eugene C. Strouse
Jan 17, 2020
Eugene "Gene" Charles Strouse, 82, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed from this world on Friday, January 17, 2020. He passed peacefully in the loving care of his wife of 58 years, Shirley E. (Osborne) Strouse of Watkins Glen, NY. Gene was a proud retired Teamster truck driver. In his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, daily coffee and pool games with friends....
Rose Ann O'Brien
Jan 14, 2020
Rose Ann O'Brien, 84, of Montour Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at home. Born in New York City on July 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Pietra (DePeri) Realmuto. Early on in her life, Rose Ann worked as a secretary for several large corporations. In 1972, she and her husband Jim left...
Debra A. Harrington
Dec 29, 2019
Debra A. Harrington, 54, of Horseheads, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was born in Elmira on December 23, 1965, the daughter of Rinaldo and Frances (Graves) Cappucci. Debra grew up in Elmira Heights and graduated from Thomas Edison High School. She later graduated from Corning Community College and SUNY Brockport. Debra was the Adult Education Director at...
Stephen M. Fundurulic
Dec 28, 2019
Stephen M. Fundurulic, 87, of Beaver Dams, entered unto rest on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at home. He was born in Elmira on December 25, 1932, the son of Stephen and Stella Fundurulic. Stephen was an inspector at Akzo Nobel Salt in Watkins Glen for 20 years, retiring in 1995. Stephen was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Joseph and Frank,...
Sally A. Schouten
Dec 26, 2019
Sally A. (Veitch) Schouten, age 72 of 2664 Church Road, Reading Center, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. Sally was born June 11, 1947 in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom, the daughter of the late Adam R. and Ruby E. (Watkins) Veitch. She was a graduate of Bay Ridge High School, Brooklyn,...
Doreen Alice Hall
Dec 23, 2019
Doreen Alice Hall, age 90, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, at Seneca View Skilled Nursing in Montour Falls, NY. Doreen was born In Coudersport, PA on April 14, 1929, the daughter of the late Jeannette (Callahan) and Roderick Duke. Doreen became a nurse after raising her eight children. She worked as a registered nurse for Willard in Ovid, NY....
Celia E. Scott
Dec 23, 2019
Celia (Cole) Scott, 93, of Montour Falls, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Montour Falls on March 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Raymond and Agnes Cole. Celia enjoyed crossword puzzles, NASCAR, long rides, and eating out. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip; two brothers, Clifford and...
Lorie A. Nelson
Dec 21, 2019
Lorie A. Nelson (Davenport) went to be with our heavenly father on December 21, 2019 at the age of 49. Lori was born on April 10, 1970 in Elmira, NY to Floyd Davenport and Barbara Meder. She graduated from Odessa Montour School in 1988. She married Norman Nelson in 2008. She worked as a Pharmacy tech for many years at...
Clara H. Hoover
Dec 15, 2019
Clara H. Hoover, 96, of Montour Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019. She was born in Watkins Glen, NY on June 12, 1923, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen (Carey) Howell. She was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School. Clara retired as a bank teller at Chemung Valley Savings & Loan in Watkins Glen. She...
Norman B. Covert
Dec 15, 2019
Norman B. Covert, 78, of Burdett, passed away on December 15, 2019. He was born in Montour Falls on December 24, 1940 the son of the late LeRoy and Leone (Clyde) Covert. Norman enjoyed mechanics, hunting, nature, and driving the dirt roads of Hector. He is survived by two sons, Norman B. Covert, II of Rochester and Brian K. Covert...
Robert E. Degraw
Dec 12, 2019
Robert E. DeGraw, 82, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born in Erin, New York on May 28, 1937, the son of the late LeRoy and Gladys (Gee) DeGraw. Bob owned Valley Contracting in Montour Falls for many years. He later retired from Akzo Nobel Salt Company in Watkins Glen. In his retirement he...
Yvonne L. Stewart
Dec 6, 2019
Yvonne L. "Bonnie" Stewart, 82, of Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2019. She was born in Montour Falls on July 21, 1937 the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Boyd) Dean and graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1955. Yvonne retired from the Ithaca City School District and also worked for Tompkins County Planning. She was...
Leo Mark West
Dec 2, 2019
Leo Mark West, 57, of Trumansburg, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Montour Falls on August 16, 1962, the son of Mervin C. and Shirley B. (Parlett) West. Leo enjoyed hunting, fishing and go kart racing. He was predeceased by his father, Mervin West, and by two nephews, Travis and Jaccob...
Wilfred S. Bush, Sr
Nov 23, 2019
Wilfred S. Bush Sr., 76, passed away on Nov.23rd, 2019, while being lovingly cared for by the staff at Schuyler Hospital. Born to Wilfred Bush and Margaret Curran in Montour Falls, N.Y., "Bushy" worked as a press operator for 35 years for what is now US Salt, in Watkins Glen. Wilfred was preceded in death by his loving wife of...
Jean Louise Parker
Nov 12, 2019
Jean Louise (Fraboni) Parker, 82, of Montour Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Jean was born on July 29, 1937, the daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Reed) Fraboni. Jean was employed by Schuyler Hospital for 44 years. She also worked for the Schuyler County Board of Elections. Jean was...
