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...
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...
