obituaries
Harry E. Stoddard
Oct 19, 2019
Harry E. Stoddard of Russell Hill Road, Watkins Glen, NY, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away at the age of 86 on October 19, 2019 with family members at his side. Born November 27, 1932 in Beaver Dams, NY, Harry was married for 58 years to Beverly Stoddard, who preceded him in death on December 4, 2010....
Daisy C. Medlock
Oct 17, 2019
Daisy C. Medlock, formerly of Trumansburg, NY, passed away peacefully at the age of 106 on October 17, 2019, at Cayuga Ridge Nursing in Ithaca. Born April 3, 1913, in Trumansburg, Daisy was the youngest daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Jane (Clock) Cannon. A lifelong resident of the Trumansburg area, she was married for 53 years to the...
Esther L. Starkweather
Oct 14, 2019
Esther Louise Starkweather, age 93, of Montour Falls, died on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. Esther was born on October 7, 1926 in Wellsboro, PA. She was married to the late Sterry Jay Starkweather. Esther was a laboratory technician for the US Food & Nutrition at Cornell University before her retirement. Esther is survived by...
Dolores L. Dutton
Oct 8, 2019
Dolores L. Dutton, 90, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born in Amsterdam, NY on May 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Deats. She graduated from Northside High School in Corning. Dolores had a very positive impact on the youth of Schuyler County, serving as a 4-H leader for over...
Bruce E. Covert
Oct 1, 2019
Bruce E. Covert, 80, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was born in Montour Falls on July 13, 1939, the son of the late George and Mary (Overbaugh) Covert. Bruce worked for New York State Parks for thirty three years, and later at Cornell University for fourteen years. He was a great musician and wonderful...
Chester Dale Spicer
Sep 26, 2019
Chester Dale Spicer, 76, of Lowman, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019. He was born in Salem, NJ on August 21, 1943, the son of the late Chester H. and Marianna (Turner) Spicer. Dale proudly served as a Corporal with the US Marine Corps from 1960-1964. He was a Lieutenant in the security department at Tropicana Casino, a landscaper...
John Bruce Allen
Sep 24, 2019
John "Bruce" Allen, 76, of Watkins Glen, New York, and formerly of Duxbury, MA, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. He was born in Bangor, Maine on November 13, 1942, the son of the late John N. and Mabel C. (MacPherson) Allen. Bruce graduated from Weymouth High School in 1960 and later from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1964....
Thomas Michael Brown
Sep 15, 2019
Thomas "Michael" Brown, age 63, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center. Michael was born on April 18, 1956 to Thomas and Eileen Brown, who predeceased him. He has resided in the Schuyler County area for most of his lifetime, making his home with The Arc of Schuyler since 1982. Michael was...
Marilynn A. Vannordstrand
Sep 12, 2019
Marilynn A. VanNordstrand, 97, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019. She was born in Elmira, NY on August 20, 1922, the daughter of the late Oscar and Nellie (Cook) Anderson. She received her Bachelor's degree from Elmira College. Marilynn retired as Director of Schuyler Head Start in Montour Falls. She was a longtime member of the Odessa...
Shirley A. Wich
Sep 4, 2019
Shirley Ann (McElveen) Wich, 93, formerly of Town of Montour, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Horseheads. She was born in Elmira, NY on October 15, 1925, the daughter of John Franklin McElveen and Agnes Helen Lee. She graduated from high school in 1943. On September 5, 1947, she married Richard Wich in Elmira. Shirley was a lifelong...
Frank B. Morton
Aug 27, 2019
Frank B. "Mort" Morton, 96, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 after a brief illness. Frank was born on October 27, 1922 in Rochester, NY, the son of the late Francis and Abigail Kerrigan Morton. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa Frawley Morton, sisters, Dorothy Robertson, Grace Caplin and Ruth Egnaczak, brother, Thomas...
Christina M. Dean
Aug 27, 2019
Christina M. Dean, 65, of Alpine, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Corning, New York on July 4, 1954, the daughter of George and Dorothy Maricle and attended school in Watkins Glen. Christina worked at Lakeside Nursing Home in Ithaca, NY...
Darlene C. Simpson
Aug 25, 2019
Darlene C. Simpson, 81, of Cayuta, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. She was born in Cayuta, NY on September 11, 1937, the daughter of Earl and Beatrice (Doane) Collins. Darlene was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed racing powder puffs. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by her...
Frank H. Simpson
Aug 22, 2019
Frank H. Simpson, born in Montour Falls, NY on May 2, 1948, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the age of 71. Frank resided in Creston, NC, and was originally from Watkins Glen, NY. Frank was also known as "Joe" to his family and friends. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School and Simmons School of Embalming in...
Bonnie C. Eberhardt
Aug 19, 2019
Bonnie C. Eberhardt, 79, of Cayuta, NY, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. Born in Montour Falls, NY on June 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Beatrice (Doane) Collins and was a graduate of Odessa-Montour High School. Bonnie was a homemaker, always caring for her family. She was a mother to many. Bonnie was...
Wayne J. Simpkins
Aug 17, 2019
Wayne J. Simpkins, 72, of Odessa, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on March 3, 1947, the son of the late William and Arlene Simpkins. On May 23, 1981, in Odessa, he married his wife of 38 years, Rose Ann (Searles), who survives him. Wayne was co-owner of Cool Lea Camp...
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...
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