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James B. Robertson
Aug 14, 2019
James Bryce Robertson, most recently of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away at home on August 14, 2019. He was born on July 1, 1937 in Larbert, Scotland. He attended Glasgow University (BS). His studies led him to the United States - first to the University of Idaho (MS) and then to Cornell University (PhD). Jim met Blanche, the love of...
Helen L. Zafonte
Aug 12, 2019
Helen L. Zafonte, 87, of Montour Falls, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Schuyler Hospital. She was born in Baldwin, NY on May 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Daniel and Alma (Ackley) Smith. Helen was a retired cook at St. Anthony's Church in Oceanside, NY. She was a member of the Cayutaville Church Midweek Group. Surviving...
Mark A. Wood
Aug 7, 2019
Mark A. Wood, 64, of Burdett, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home. He was born in Waverly, NY on July 26, 1955, the son of Alfred and Lois (VanEtten) Wood and attended Watkins Glen Schools. On June 29, 1974, he married his wife Caroline in Burdett. Mark retired after 32 years as group leader at Emerson in...
Eric A. Bishop
Aug 5, 2019
Eric A. Bishop, 48, of Alpine, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 5, 1971 in Waterloo, NY, the son of Lila (Roy) Edminster and Robert (Lorraine) Bishop. Eric graduated from Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, NY. Eric was a material handler and maintenance worker at...
Carl C. Doane
Aug 4, 2019
Carl C. Doane, 75, of Van Etten, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019. He was born in Burdett, NY on January 25, 1944, the son of the late Arthur and Bessie Doane. Carl retired from the Lehigh Valley Railroad. He enjoyed working on his old cars, collecting trains, pictures and figurines. He is survived by his children, Kathy (Rodney)...
Paul F. Smith
Aug 4, 2019
Paul F. Smith, 75, of Alpine, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019. He was born in Montour Falls on June 21, 1944, the son of the late Paul and Pearl (Leonard) Smith. He married the former Laura Dense on July 15, 1967 in Cayuta, NY. Paul worked as a Vet Tech at Cornell University for 30 years, retiring in...
John T. Stillman, Jr.
Aug 3, 2019
John T. Stillman, Jr., 52, of Montour Falls, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was born in Montour Falls on September 27, 1966, the son of John T. Stillman, Sr. and Sandy (Fitch) Stillman and graduated from Odessa-Montour High School. John worked in construction for many years. He was a member of the Montour Falls Volunteer Fire Department...
Theresa J. Fisher
Jul 29, 2019
Theresa J. Fisher, 61, of Cayuta, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. She was born in Corning, NY on September 21, 1957. Theresa worked at Borg Warner in Ithaca for many years. She was predeceased by her fathers, Albert Philip and Michael Allen; husband, Marc Fisher, son, Cory Lederman and by a brother, Albert Philip. She is survived by...
Rosemary P. Macri
Jul 29, 2019
Rosemary P. Macri, 92, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Montour Falls. Born in Montour Falls on October 28, 1926, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lucy Pastore. Rosemary was the Executive Secretary for the Selective Service System. Rosemary is survived by her sons, David Macri of Montour Falls and Robert Macri (Laura Cartarius-Macri)...
Susanne E. Bush
Jul 19, 2019
Susanne E. Bush, 73, of Montour Falls, NY, went to be with God while being cared for with loving kindness at Cayuga Medical Center on July 19, 2019. Born in Spencer, NY, Sue was a daughter of the late Wilbert and Mary Pylkas. A lifelong resident of Schuyler County, Sue had worked as a nurse's aide at Schuyler Hospital, did...
Delvan G. Decker
Jul 12, 2019
Decker, Delvan G. Delvan G. Decker, 90, of Martinsville, VA, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. Born November 28, 1928 in Montour Falls, NY, Delvan was a son to the late Lawrence Decker and Alta Goundry Decker. He proudly served his country with the US Army and had been employed as a salesman for New York Bell Telephone Company. At...
Marilyn A. Holley
Jul 5, 2019
Marilyn A. Holley, 76, of Painted Post, New York, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, New York. She was born in Van Buren, New York, on July 31, 1942, the daughter of the late Roy and Doris (Rood) Benson. Marilyn was a homemaker most of her life. She loved the Lord and lived...
Lyle L. Gates
Jul 3, 2019
Lyle L. Gates, 75, lifelong resident of Montour Falls, entered unto rest on July 3, 2019. Born October 17, 1943 in Montour Falls, Lyle was a son of the late Frank and Erma Gates. In addition to his parents, Lyle was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Gates Gustafson and brothers, David, George, Frank, Donald and Kenneth Gates. He...
Arthur F. Joslyn
Jun 30, 2019
Arthur F. Joslyn, 81, of Montour Falls entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Art was employed at Northern Stud Welding for 17 years, and most recently worked at H & R Block in Watkins Glen until he retired. He is also a retired U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed sports in every capacity and could always be found...
Pauline B. Gee
Jun 24, 2019
Pauline B. (Dobson) Gee, 98, of Beaver Dams, entered unto rest on Monday, June 24, 2019 in Montour Falls, NY. She was born in Corning, NY on March 21, 1921 the daughter of the late Charles and Maude Dobson. Pauline attended many one room school houses. On November 16, 1938, she married Wilbur A. Gee in Painted Post, NY. Pauline...
Robert E. Lee, Jr.
Jun 21, 2019
Robert Edward Lee Jr., 33, passed away on June 21, 2019. Robert was born in Elmira, New York and grew up in Odessa, New York. He graduated from Odessa Montour High School in 2004. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army in May of 2007 and was assigned to be a Calvary Scout. Robert was assigned to the prestigious 3rd Squadron,...
Vernon H. Palmer
Jun 19, 2019
Vernon Harry Palmer, Jr., 66, of Montour Falls, entered unto rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Seneca View SNF. He was born in Montour Falls on September 30, 1952 the son of the late Vernon Harry Palmer, Sr. and Genevieve May Hetherington and attended Odessa-Montour Central School. He served honorably in the US Marine Corps. Vernon worked at Challenge...
Patricia J. Redick
Jun 2, 2019
Patricia Jean Redick, 80, of Watkins Glen and formerly of Brockport, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Schuyler Hospital. She was born in Montour Falls on April 12, 1939, the daughter of the late Eugene Louis and Rose Mary (Nitche) Frary. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School with the Class of 1957. Pat worked for Owens Illinois...
James L. Brown
May 25, 2019
James L. Brown, 76, a longtime resident of Newfield, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Montour Falls on May 19, 1943, the son of the late Lawrence Brown and Grace Brink and graduated from Odessa-Montour High School. Jim was employed with Borg Warner in Ithaca for over 30 years. He was...
Richard Eugene Collins
May 25, 2019
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Richard Eugene Collins, 83, of Alpine, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born in Newfield on September 24, 1935, the son of the late Eugene Emery Collins and Leah Mabel Wright. He was employed...
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