obituaries

Kathleen M. Leshure

Kathleen M. Leshure

Dec 30, 2017

Kathleen May (Madigan) LeShure, 65, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her home in Montour Falls. Kathleen was born in Penn Yan, NY on October 13, 1952 to the late Samuel Madigan and Marion (McCann) Barron. Kathleen married Rodger LeShure, Sr. on December 11, 1976. Kathleen worked as a PCA and loved her...

Brian Scott Sidle

Brian Scott Sidle

Dec 30, 2017

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Brian Scott Sidle, born on October 1, 1977 to F. Joseph Sidle II and Diane (Shipos) Sidle, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 surrounded by family and close friends, from his battle with cancer.

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Jesse Alan Hayes

Jesse Alan Hayes

Dec 25, 2017

Jesse Alan Hayes, 62, of Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25, 2017. He was born in Montour Falls on August 28, 1955, the son of Ralph and Margarita Hayes. Jesse graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1973 and went on to serve with the US Air Force. He was employed at Cornell University and previously at Therm. Jesse...

Judith A. Croft

Judith A. Croft

Dec 19, 2017

Judith Ann (Decker) Croft, 71, of Odessa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Montour Falls on February 22, 1946, the daughter of William and Doris Field and graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1964. Judy married Richard L. Croft on November 4, 1967 in Watkins Glen. Judy retired...

Herbert E. Wheeler

Herbert E. Wheeler

Dec 16, 2017

Herbert E. Wheeler, Jr., 60, of Elmira, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born in Corning on June 26, 1957, the son of the late Herbert E. "Hurk" Wheeler, Sr. and Naomi Fritzon. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Wheeler; sons, David Wilson and Herbert E. Wheeler III; daughters, Linda (Erik) Wilson Davis and Darla Wheeler;...

Juanita Mae Tomassi

Juanita Mae Tomassi

Dec 15, 2017

Juanita Mae Tomassi, 81, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017. She was born on May 18, 1936, the daughter of Helen and John Mathews. Juanita retired from Watkins Glen Central School as a cafeteria worker. She was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen, and a member of the Women of...

Jeffrey C. Williams

Jeffrey C. Williams

Dec 13, 2017

Jeffrey Charles Williams,65, of Burdett, NY passed away after a prolonged illness on Wednesday December 13, 2017. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on May 27, 1952 to Jean (Webster) and Charles Williams. Jeff was predeceased by his father, Charles Williams. He is survived by his children: Christina (Dean) Jackson, Ronelle (Adam) Thornton, and Charles Williams; his mother, Jean...

Fay Combs

Fay Combs

Dec 12, 2017

Fay Everett Combs, 84, of Burdett, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born in Romulus, NY on March 2, 1933, the son of Ray M. and Alice Faye Everett (Stewart) Combs. Fay was the loving husband of Nancy Dean Combs, and would have happily celebrated 61 years of...

Louise M. Miller

Louise M. Miller

Dec 8, 2017

Louise M. Miller, 93, of Cayuta, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Brooktondale, NY on February 5, 1924, the daughter of the late George and Eva (Cortright) Wolcott. Louise had a full life, filled with travel and adventures. She enjoyed retirement with her loving husband, making quilts, playing cards...

Kirsten M. Little

Kirsten M. Little

Dec 6, 2017

Kirsten Marie Sample Little, 24, of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was joined in Heaven two days later by her newborn son, Willie David Little. She was born in Montour Falls on December 21, 1992 the daughter of Scott Sample and Jeannie Horton. Kirsten was a loving wife and stay at home mom. She will...

Thomas E. Peoples

Thomas E. Peoples

Dec 2, 2017

Thomas E. Peoples, Sr., 69, of Montour Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was born in Wellsboro, PA, the son of William and Laura (Hall) Peoples. Thomas was a lifelong dairy farmer. He enjoyed hunting and spending Saturday nights watching his brother Ken race. He is survived by two daughters, Teresa (Michael)Mingos of Elmira and Toni Peoples...

Elizabeth Jean Koch

Elizabeth Jean Koch

Nov 27, 2017

Elizabeth Jean Koch, 90, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Evergreen House in Jacksonville, NY. She was born in Rome, New York on April 11, 1927, the daughter of the late Floyd R. Smith and Anna (Evenden) Smith. Mrs. Koch retired as Postmaster of the Lee Center Post Office in Lee Center, NY. She was...

Bonnie L. White

Bonnie L. White

Nov 23, 2017

Bonnie White, 67, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Lima, NY on December 8, 1949, the daughter of Ralph and Alice White. A lover of all things Elvis, butterflies and grandchildren, Bonnie was a fast friend, and easy conversationalist. She was formerly a bus driver with...

David B. Comfort

David B. Comfort

Nov 19, 2017

David B. Comfort, Jr., 52, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born in Corning, the son of David B. Comfort, Sr. and Diane (Goltry) Comfort and graduated from Haverling High School in Bath. David worked at Glen Mountain Market in Watkins Glen and previously at the ARC of Schuyler. He enjoyed bowling, listening...

Larae J. Barney

Larae J. Barney

Nov 12, 2017

LaRae J. Barney, 81, formerly of Beaver Dams, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls. She was born in Corning on January 14, 1936, the daughter of the late Robert and Sally (Skillman) Webster. LaRae was a homemaker, where she made her family her number one priority. She enjoyed hunting and...

Mary Lou Webster

Mary Lou Webster

Nov 12, 2017

Mary Lou Webster, 66, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at home. She was born in Buffalo, NY on January 4, 1951, the daughter of Jackson and Mae (Webster) Page. She graduated from Horseheads High School. Mary Lou worked at H & R Block, and was formerly a manager at Dandy Mini Mart in Alpine Junction and...

Ted F. Collins

Ted F. Collins

Nov 3, 2017

Ted Collins, 80, of Cayuta, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 in Elmira, NY. He was born in Montour Falls on October 18, 1937, the son of the Ned and Mildred Collins. Ted attended Odessa High School and served with the US Army. He was a fork lift operator at Cotton-Hanlon for 44 years. He was predeceased by his...

Barbara Grace Chouinard

Barbara Grace Chouinard

Nov 3, 2017

Barbara Grace Chouinard, 84, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls. She was born in Mineola, NY on August 10, 1933, the daughter of the late Gerard Oscar Peterson and Ella Louise Manion Peterson. She graduated from Northport High School with the Class of 1951. Barbara co-owned Noel...

Mary M. Terry

Mary M. Terry

Nov 2, 2017

Mary M. Terry, 73, of Allegany, NY died peacefully at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY, on Thursday, November 2, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Pittsburg, KS to Joseph & Margaret Lavery and the oldest daughter of eight children. Mary moved to Allegany in 1972. After serving as director of a...

Charles D. Ackley

Charles D. Ackley

Oct 27, 2017

Charles Donald Ackley, Sr., 87, of Burdett, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born on May 12, 1930, the son of the late Arley and Grace (Clark) Ackley. He married Lillian E. Litteer on December 2, 1950. She passed away on July 14, 2014. Charles retired from Cargill after 33 years of service. He...

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