obituaries

Edward Lee Kimble, Sr.

Edward Lee Kimble, Sr.

Mar 5, 2020

On Thursday March 5, 2020, Edward Lee Kimble, Sr., 85, of Painted Post, NY and formerly of Millport, NY, passed away surrounded by loving family. The greatest joy in his life was being a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and pet lover. He was born in Elmira on January 9, 1935, the son of the late Samuel and Violet (Frost) Kimble....

Ronald L. Utter

Ronald L. Utter

Mar 3, 2020

Ronald L. Utter, 78, of Montour Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at home. He was born in Interlaken, NY on February 1, 1942 the son of Grant and Grace (Keene) Utter. Ron served with the US Army during Vietnam. Ron was a photographer, drove truck for Suit-Kote, and worked at the Cleaning Factory laundry mat and dry...

Catherine L. Smith

Catherine L. Smith

Mar 1, 2020

Catherine L. Smith, 80, of Odessa, NY and Inverness, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on October 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Donald and Marguerite (Slocum) Cook. Catherine worked several places in her life including, Cotton-Hanlon, Inc., Cookies Construction, Carpenter's Insurance, and Zayre Department Store. She was known as the...

Eugene Butters

Eugene Butters

Feb 27, 2020

Eugene Butters, 89, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Eugene was the son of the late John and Rozilla Butters. He was also preceded by his late wife Eleanor, step daughter Elizabeth Myers, along with an infant daughter. He was also preceded by a brother Wesley and two sisters Dorothy MacNamera and Ruth Robinson. He is survived by several...

Arnold Edward Grover

Arnold Edward Grover

Feb 19, 2020

Arnold "Ed" Grover, 82, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Odessa on May 19, 1937 the son of the late Norman and Thelma (Wilson) Grover. Ed was Highway Superintendent for the Town of Hector for 29 years. He also operated Ashland Oil Company in Odessa. Ed enjoyed...

Timothy L. Parrott

Timothy L. Parrott

Feb 9, 2020

Timothy L. Parrott, 69, of Montour Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Schuyler Hospital. Born in Rockford, IL on November 7, 1950, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Patricia J. (Timmons) Parrott. He graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford, and was employed as a machinist at Specialty Screw, also in Rockford. Tim...

Gary R. Pappa

Gary R. Pappa

Feb 7, 2020

Gary Robert Pappa, 71, of Rock Stream, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Guthrie Corning Hospital. He was born in Williamstown, NY on May 19, 1948, the son of the late Wallace and Mildred(Balcum) Pappa. Gary graduated from APW High School. He attended Colorado School of Trade, BOCES in Syracuse and Benton University. On May 26, 1975, he...

Peter O. Argetsinger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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