obituaries

May 16, 2019

Ronald D. Simpson, 66, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Arnot Ogden Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born in Montour Falls on October 20, 1952, the son of the late Frank W. and Alberta R. (Kipp) Simpson and graduated from Watkins Glen High School. He married Caroline L. Hatmaker on...

May 15, 2019

Johnny Dallas "Rebel" Baisden, 72, of Elmira Heights, passed away at home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought and fearless battle against Stage 4 lung cancer on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Born on March 28, 1947 to Amos and Mary (nee Scalf) Baisden in Logan, West Virginia, he is survived by his son, Daniel (Christine) Baisden, of Elmira Heights,...

May 13, 2019

June A. Flatt, 82, of Boscawen, NH, and formerly of Odessa, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. She was born in the Town of Danby, NY on June 6, 1936, the daughter of the late J. Richard and Helen (Wilcox) Wrisley. June was a member of the Odessa-Catharine United Methodist Church, where she was former President of the United...

May 7, 2019

Norman R. Personius, age 86, of Odessa, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 after a brief illness. Norm was born in Elmira, NY on November 2, 1932. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Hazel (Corey) Personius, his infant son, Johnny, and his sister Lois. Norm attended Thomas A. Edison High School until the age of 17,...

May 3, 2019

Louis Bruce Morrell, 73, of Newfield, passed away at home on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born in Elmira on July 10, 1945, the son of the late Romane and Elizabeth (Rorick) Morrell. On January 14, 1967, he married Mickie VanOstrand in the Newfield United Methodist Church. Bruce was an electrician for over 40 years, retiring in 2004. He...

May 2, 2019

Denis J. Redmond, also known as "Denny or Sonny" passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was born and raised in Ozone Park, Queens, NYC, on September 7, 1932. He served in the US Army during the 1950's, both active and in the reserves. Denny married Margaret Scowcroft in September of 1952 and they settled in Hamilton Beach, Queens,...

Apr 29, 2019

Kevin S. Appel, 54, of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2019. He is survived by his longtime companion, Karen Jordan of Montour Falls and her children, Erin, Tyler and Mark Jordan, Jr.; his mother, Beatrice Appel of Montour Falls; his brother, Duane Appel of Brandon, MS; and sister, Mari Lynn Reynolds of Odessa. He was predeceased...

Apr 25, 2019

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Bruce Nary Woodworth, 90, of Horseheads, and formerly of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Elcor Nursing Home. He was born in Montour Falls on May 3, 1928, the son of Maynard and Ruth (Nary) Woodworth....

Apr 22, 2019

Thomas L. Carson, 68, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 20, 1950, to LeRoy and Ida (Reynolds) Carson. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Joyce Anne (Johnson) Carson, his sons Michael (Sally) of Sheboygan, WI and Jeffrey of Herndon,...

Apr 20, 2019

Michael Evan Brown, 73, of Burdett, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at home surrounded by loving family and friends after a long illness. He has gone to be with his Lord and Savior. Mike was born on October 1, 1945 at Shepard Niles Hospital in Montour Falls. Michael attended Odessa-Montour Central School and transported propane for Griffith Energy....

Apr 19, 2019

Cheryl C. Bailey, 74, of Odessa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Montour Falls on September 25, 1944, the daughter of the late Carl and Addoline (Lisk) Clearwater. Cheryl graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 1963. Cheryl upholstered furniture for 40 years, and was a machinist at...

Apr 14, 2019

Francis E. "Fran" Kingsley, 64, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Lupus. He was born in Elmira, NY on April 25, 1954, the son of Russell E. Kingsley, Sr. and Dorcelia Bush Hickey. Fran graduated from Watkins Glen High School and served with the US Navy...

Apr 14, 2019

In loving memory of Jennifer L. Grover, 39, who passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019.She was born on October 11, 1979 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls. She was predeceased by her father, Robert L. Grover on April 23, 2018. She is survived by her mother, Brenda J. Grover of Greeneville, TN; sisters, Crystal (Frank) Glover of Greenville, TN,...

Apr 12, 2019

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Cameron Howard McFall, 51, formerly of Burdett, passed away on April 12, 2019. He was born on November 11, 1967. Cameron was a lifelong resident of New York before recently moving to Tyler, Texas. He loved his family and visiting...

Apr 2, 2019

Janet L. Teeter, 84, of Cayuta, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Winguard) Lore. She graduated from Ketterlinus High School in St. Augustine, Florida. Janet was a member of the Quackenbush Hill Baptist Church in Corning. She was a horticulturist at...

Apr 1, 2019

Mary "Cathy" Bump, 71, of Burdett, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. Born in Montour Falls on May 28, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Carrigan) Reams. On August 9, 1969, she married Robert E. Bump in Reynoldsville. Cathy retired from Cayuga Ridge in Ithaca after 32 years of service. She was a member...

Mar 18, 2019

William "Bill" Daniel Scanlon, 86, formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019. Bill was born in Watkins Glen, NY on February 19, 1933, the eldest son of John and Pauline (Neehan) Scanlon. After graduating from Watkins Glen High School, Bill spent 3 years in the Army. Upon return to civilian life he worked for Beneficial...

Mar 12, 2019

Judy Marie (Chapman) Mayo, 71, of Alpine, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was surrounded by her loved ones, husband of 51 years, Harold "Doc" Mayo, sister and best friend, Tammy Vliet, son, Patrick John Mayo, daughter, Wendy Lynn Starks, son-in-law Michael Starks, grandsons, Shawn Michael and Nickolas James Starks, daughter, Elaine Marie Mayo, and honorary daughter, Jen...

Feb 27, 2019

Ruth W. Snow, 97, of Montour Falls, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in the Town of Dix on December 2, 1921, the daughter of the late A. Weston Woodward and Madge (Sanford) Woodward Raymond. Ruth worked at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., beginning in 1942 as they were finishing...

Feb 22, 2019

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Shirley Margaret Harrison Craver, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Montgomery Home in Odessa. She was born in Elmira on March 15, 1925 the daughter of the late Richard Harrison and Bernice Wilson. Shirley graduated...