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Elwin W. Miller
Oct 27, 2018
Elwin "Pete" Miller, 92, of Monterey, NY, passed away on October 27, 2018 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1926 in Painted Post, NY, the son of the late Benjamin and Pearl Baird Miller. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Helen Romance who he married on June 25, 1947. He is also survived...
Conrad H. Argetsinger
Oct 26, 2018
Conrad H. Argetsinger, 92, passed away on October 26, 2018. A graveside service with full military honors was held at Union Cemetery of Hector in Burdett.
Linda M. Naylor
Oct 22, 2018
Linda M. (Colunio) Naylor, 60, of Montour Falls, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born in Montour Falls on November 2, 1957 the daughter of the late Nicholas and Dolores (Gaylord) Colunio. Linda worked as a bartender at the VFW in Watkins Glen, Wayne American Legion, and the Montour Moose Lodge. She previously worked at Brooks Drug...
Brian S. Bedient
Oct 22, 2018
Brian S. Bedient, 61, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 22, 2018 at home with his wife by his side. He was born in Cuba, NY on January 13, 1957, the son of the late Stanley and Ruth Bedient and graduated from Watkins Glen High School. Brian was a carpenter with Carpenters Local Union 277 for many...
Steven K. Williams
Oct 22, 2018
Steven King Williams, 58, of Himrod, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 22, 2018 at home. He was born in Montour Falls on May 10, 1960, the son of Charles H. and Jean W. Williams. He graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1978. Steve was Vice President of Operations with Integrated Properties in Ithaca. He enjoyed his grandchildren, traveling, spending...
Robert Warren Mooney
Oct 21, 2018
Robert Warren Mooney of Ithaca, NY, passed on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was a graduate of Towanda High School in Towanda, PA and Penn State University. He worked in the design and building industry, and retired in 2016.
Richard E. Dibble
Oct 13, 2018
Richard Edward Dibble (Dick or Dr. Dibble) was born in 1946 in Elmira, NY to Bernice and Doris Dibble. He was the oldest of four. He went to school in Watkins Glen, was active in his local 4H club, and had a heavy chore load on his family's farm. He left Watkins Glen to pursue his academic goals at both...
Arthur L. Nelson
Oct 11, 2018
Arthur L. Nelson, 66, of Montour Falls, entered unto rest on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born in Elmira on August 10, 1952. He married Helen Nelson in February of 1992. She passed away in 2013. Mr. Nelson's favorite hobbies were spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing and racing with his...
Ruth M. Trenchard
Oct 8, 2018
Ruth M. Trenchard, 91, of Montour Falls, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born in Penn Yan on February 21, 1927, the daughter of the late John and Esther (Robbins) Hopper. Ruth enjoyed reading, puzzles, and collecting bird houses. She was predeceased by her husband, Harland Trenchard, Sr., daughters, Gloria Legare and Dixie Trank, and granddaughter, Shannon...
Betty J. Dedominics
Oct 2, 2018
Betty J. DeDominics, 80, of Addison and formerly of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born on March 15, 1938, the daughter of the late Donald and Marguerite Cook. Betty was a proud member of the Home Bureau since the 1970's. While a member, she was NYS Home Bureau President, State Secretary, Central District Secretary &...
David L. Sidle
Sep 28, 2018
David L. Sidle, 84, of Alpine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Friday, September 28, 2018. He was born in Sempronius, NY on August 16, 1934; the son of the late Charles and Beatrice Sidle. Dave graduated from Odessa Central School and served with the US Army from 1955-1956. On January 2, 1960, he married the former, Sandra...
Leota M. Horton
Sep 26, 2018
Leota M. Horton, 94, of Washington State, and formerly of Millport, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Services will be held in the spring at Highland Cemetery, Odessa, NY.
Elinor M. Emmick
Sep 26, 2018
Elinor (Hoagland) Emmick, 101, passed away at her daughter's home in Snohomish, Wash., on Sept. 26, 2018. Mrs. Emmick was a native of Elmira, N.Y., and long-time resident of Montour Falls and Penn Yan. She and her late husband, Frank D. Emmick, Jr., created Emmick Motor Co. in 1946 and worked together in the automobile business for several years. Born...
Gary K. Dann
Sep 26, 2018
Gary K. Dann, 86, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on September 26, 2018 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Relatives and friends were invited to call on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls.
Mahlon John Parker
Sep 26, 2018
Mahlon John Parker, 82, of Montour Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.He was born in Elmira, NY on October 8, 1935 and graduated from Sayre High School in 1953. Mahlon was a pipe fitter and plumber at Westinghouse in Horseheads for 39 years, retiring in 1993. He served with the US Navy from 1958-1962, and later retired as...
Gregory M. Andrews
Sep 23, 2018
Gregory Andrews, 47, of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2018 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1971 the son of Elwood Harley Andrews and Lorraine Hotchkiss. Greg was a loving and devoted stay at home father. One of his favorite things to do was to watch all of his kids play sports. He coached...
Gordon Albert Bauman
Sep 22, 2018
Gordon Albert Bauman, 85, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Beechtree Nursing Home in Ithaca. Born in Elmira, NY, on May 16, 1933, He was a devoted husband of 66 years to Signa (Eggersdorf) Bauman, and loving father to Lawrence Bauman, Donna Bauman, and Thomas Bauman (Donna Crippen). He is also survived by one...
Ruth J. Collins
Sep 16, 2018
Ruth J. Collins, 73, of Cayuta, NY passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on January 5, 1945. Ruth is survived by her children, Les Gorton (Vinnie), William Gorton, Teresa Fenton (Randy), Larry Collins, Mike Collins (Amy), and Raymond Collins; brother, Wilfred Bush (Sue); sisters, Ronnie Sipes, Katrina Smith and Dawn Adams; stepmom,...
Archie L. Mack
Sep 13, 2018
Archie L. Mack, 75, of Catlin passed away on September 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 2, 1943, he served in the United States Army from 1962 through 1965. He was a member of the Odessa Fire Department in the 70's and was employed by LP Transportation for 30 years. Archie was a meticulous woodworker, loved...
Matthew L. Welton
Sep 9, 2018
Matthew L. Welton, 42, of Newfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was born in Montour Falls on June 16, 1976, the son of Daniel and Linda (Crandall) Welton and graduated from Watkins Glen High School. He was employed at Ben Weitsman of Ithaca. Matthew was a football fan and enjoyed going to the lake. He is...
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