obituaries

Apr 23, 2018

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Robert L. Grover, 74, of Alpine, passed away peacefully in his home on April 23, 2018. He was born in Montour Falls on September 6, 1943. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Brenda J. Grover of Alpine;...

Apr 22, 2018

George Clark Rumsey, 69, of Reading Center, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 23, 2018 at home. He was born in Westfield, PA on March 7, 1949, the son of George Harvey Rumsey and Thelma Clark Rumsey. He graduated from Cowanesque Valley Junior Senior High School in PA. On March 15, 1969, he married the former Patricia Ann Coons in...

Apr 20, 2018

Elsie Arlene Rarrick, 81, of Lorain, Ohio and formerly of Cayuta, NY went to meet with her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 20, 2018. She was born in Elmira on August 29, 1936, the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Kennedy) Learn. Arlene was a lifelong homemaker, lovingly caring for her husband and children. Mrs. Rarrick was a member...

Apr 15, 2018

Martin G. West, Jr., 81, of Bradford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at home. He was born in Montour Falls on July 1, 1936, the son of Martin G. and Alma (Clark) West and attended Watkins Glen Central School. Marty served with the US Army in Korea from 1954-1962. He was employed as a construction worker for...

Apr 10, 2018

Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Philetus L. "Phil" Murray, Jr., of Alpine, NY, who passed away on April 10, 2018. Phil was born on July 30, 1933 in Smithboro, NY, the son of Philetus L. Murray, Sr. and Leona Bennett Murray. He was predeceased by his parents and...

Apr 4, 2018

Howard "Buster" Comfort, 80, of Reading Center, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was born in Lawrenceville, PA on February 19, 1938, the son of the late Alfred and Bessie Comfort and attended school there. Buster served with the US Army. In July of 1976, he married Esther (Knapp) in Montour Falls. Buster was a mechanic and contractor....

Mar 27, 2018

Edward E. Elmer, 65, of The Falls Home in Montour Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Mar 24, 2018

Gloria J. Hutchings, 75, of Montour Falls, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Gloria was born in Montour Falls on May 21, 1942, the oldest daughter of the late Delos and Betty Owen. She is survived by her children, Jim (Evelyn) Hunter of NY, NY, Karen Hunter (Bill Teemley) of Burdett, NY, and Michelle Hunter of Elmira,...

Mar 24, 2018

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David M. Davis, 59, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born in Montour Falls on November 13, 1958, the son of the late Walter and Isabelle (Landon) Davis and attended Watkins Glen schools. David was...

Mar 23, 2018

Jack T. Davis, 92, of Horseheads, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born in Cortland on August 27, 1925 the son of Harry Guy and Lydia (Poling) Davis. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1943 and from Ithaca College in 1949. Jack taught Driver Education and Physical Education for 36 years in Chadwicks High School and...

Mar 18, 2018

Rosanne Klea Armstrong, age 92, of Burdett, New York, passed from this life peacefully at dawn on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Rosanne had been a resident at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls for two years; her husband, John Gormley, gratefully having been allowed to assist in her daily care and support. With courage, determination and acceptance she...

Mar 13, 2018

Marion Frances (Monahan) Roberts, a longtime resident of the Town of Catharine, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls. Marion was born on November 9, 1913, the daughter of the late Patrick Francis and Jane Elizabeth (Jennie) McAtee Monahan. Marion's husband, George Lewis Roberts predeceased her in 1978. She was...

Mar 3, 2018

Susan (Parrott) Collins, 71, of Cayuta, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at home. She was born in Elmira on January 18, 1947, the daughter of the late Judd and Lulu (Hull)Parrott and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School. She married Merle Collins on May 30, 1964 in Cayuta, NY. Sue was retired from food service and retail. She...

Mar 3, 2018

Charles B. Strong, 78, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. He was born in Elmira on December 30, 1939, the son of John D. and Ethel Strong. Chuck was the previous owner of Wigwams Bait & Tackle in Montour Falls and retired from Laborers Local #785. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #1546, long...

Feb 23, 2018

Jesse S. Tompkins, 93, of Alpine, NY, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine and daughter, Sharon Gauvin. He was born in Alpine to Ira and Nellie Tompkins. Mr. Tompkins was a veteran of WWII, serving in Europe as a Military Policeman. He was a life...

Feb 21, 2018

Daniel Joseph Carman, 61, of Liverpool, NY and formerly of Odessa, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on May 26, 1956, the son of the late Robert Lewis Carman and Laura Alice (Hoffman) Dean. Dan graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1974. He was inducted into the Odessa-Montour Sports Hall of...

Feb 20, 2018

Althea C. Carpenter, 90, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Born on May 24, 1927, Althea was a longtime resident of Odessa. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Robert G. Carpenter. She is survived by a son, Steven R. Carpenter (Jerry Arrasmith, deceased April 20, 2017) of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Gail E. Carpenter (Monica...

Feb 12, 2018

J.WM. "Bill" Miles, 85, of Burdett, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2018. He was born on July 15, 1932, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Schlerf) Miles, and served with the US Army from 1952-1954. Bill had a wonderful tenor singing voice that he shared throughout his life. He was a hard worker...

Feb 8, 2018

Robert P. Royce, Sr., 83, of Mecklenburg, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born in Harford Mills, NY on January 9, 1935, the son of Clifford and Virgie (Leonard) Royce and graduated from Interlaken High School. Bob worked at Borg Warner for over 40 years. He enjoyed farming, horses, going to the Farm Days, and Western movies...

Feb 7, 2018

Richard E. Yaw, 64, of Montour Falls, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Montour Falls on September 12, 1953, the son of the late Philip C. and Mary H. (Crout) Yaw and attended Odessa-Montour High School. Rick worked as a body shop manager for Wood Brothers, Zikakis, Garage de France and...