obituaries
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...
Robert E. Collins
Sep 7, 2018
Robert E. "Bob" Collins, 83, lifelong resident of Cayuta, NY, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 1, 1935, the son of the late Earl and Beatrice (Doane) Collins. He married to Charlotte Dean on May 19, 1956 at Cayuta Free Church. He bought his farm in 1962 where...
Lucille A. Youngs
Aug 31, 2018
Lucille A. Youngs, 91, of Horseheads, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. She was born in Holiday, PA on July 7, 1927. Lucille was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Horseheads. She is survived by her son, Lewis (Sharon) Youngs of Pine Valley; daughter-in-law, Dawn Youngs of South Dansville; five grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; three great great...
Linda A. Lattin
Aug 31, 2018
Linda A. Lattin, 77, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2018. She was born in Elmira, NY on January 30, 1941, the daughter of the late Howard and Anne Lattin. Linda graduated from Odessa High School and Alfred State College. She retired from Cornell University for over 35 years. Linda loved horses and was an avid...
Gladys E. Niver
Aug 23, 2018
Gladys E. Niver, 93, of Millport, NY passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Gladys was born April 23, 1925 in Elmira, NY to Robert and Augusta (Fields) Goodwin. She is survived by her sister Betty Starck and children: Paula Solat, Woodstock, GA, Pamela (Richard) Kreutter, Penfield, NY, William (Alice) Niver-Johnson, Valois, NY, Arthur (Nora) Niver, Millport, NY; nine grandchildren and...
Ann A. Ryder
Aug 22, 2018
Ann A. Ryder, formerly of Mansfield, PA and Southern Pines, NC, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018 in Montour Falls, NY, at the age of 91. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth A. Sanford-Hart (Donald) of Greensboro, NC and Carol S. Gary (Gregory) of Newfield, NY, and three sons, R. Wayne Sanford of Prescott, AZ, William E. Sanford...
John T. Callahan
Aug 21, 2018
John Thomas Callahan (Jack), 91, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 21, 2018. Jack was born in Newark, New Jersey to Thomas Joseph Callahan and Margaret (Stillman) Callahan on September 30, 1926. He and his family relocated to this area when he was three years old. Jack enlisted in the US Navy...
William C. Elkins
Aug 19, 2018
William C. Elkins, 95, of Burdett, passed from this life to the next on Sunday, August 19, 2018. A self described 'sinner saved, by grace', Bill was ready to meet his Lord and Savior. He was predeceased by his son, James Elkins. He is survived by his 'most wonderful wife' Irene Elkins, after 74 years of marriage; daughters, Betty (Keith)...
Thomas P. Moran
Aug 6, 2018
Thomas P. Moran, 68, of Odessa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 6, 2018. He was born in Albany, NY on March 12, 1950, the son of John and Ellen Moran. Tom married his wife Linda on January 2, 1987 in Catharine, NY. He was an iron worker with Northeastern Stud Welding, retiring after 37 years. Tom enjoyed hunting, racing,...
John C. Wood
Jul 31, 2018
John C. Wood, 83, of Valois, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Montour Falls. He was born on December 8, 1934 in Liberty, PA, the son of the late Lawrence E. and Helen L. (Warrick) Wood. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jane (Abbey) Wood; four daughters, Deborah Fowler of Kansas, Tammy (Tim) Schiewe of...
Scott Martin Freeman
Jul 27, 2018
Scott M. Freeman, 55, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Odessa, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 27, 2018. He was born in Elmira, NY on December 17, 1962, the son of the late Frank D. and Pearl M. (Phillips) Freeman. He graduated from Horseheads High School and attended Corning Community College. Scott worked for States Farms Construction for 30...
James R. Sanders
Jul 18, 2018
James R. Sanders, 67, of Millport, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was born in Canandaigua, NY on November 1, 1950, the son of the late Henry and Katherine (Cooper) Sanders. James served with the US army from 1970-1972. He loved the outdoors and was a good friend and neighbor. He is survived by his adopted...
Harland Lee Stephens
Jul 12, 2018
Harland Lee Stephens, 87, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. Harland was born in Canisteo, NY on May 5, 1931, the son of the late Miles and Bernice (Potter) Stephens. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Betty Jane Henry, in April 2001. Harland was a lifelong entrepreneur,...
Beverly A. Martin
Jul 10, 2018
Beverly A. Martin, 83, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at home. She was born in Montour Falls on February 16, 1935, the daughter of the late Starr and Claribel (Finch) Martin and graduated from Watkins Glen High School. Beverly worked at Schuyler Hospital for many years and at Walmart in Watkins Glen. She enjoyed music,...
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