obituaries

Sep 21, 2017

Michael R. "Mike" Magura, or "Uncle Mike", 68, of Elmira Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Mike had been battling cancer with his sister by his side. He was a courageous man who loved the outdoors, biking, family outings and holidays. He worked in factories until retiring, then when on to work at...

Sep 9, 2017

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Irene J. Hubbell-Albanese, 87, of Montour Falls, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was born in Montour Falls, New York, on October 3, 1929, the daughter of the late Harris and Martha (Edminster) Jenkins.

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Sep 8, 2017

John W. Glick, 66, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Corning, on November 3, 1950, the son of John B. and Betty V. Glick. He graduated from Bradford High School and attended CCC. John was a carpenter...

Sep 8, 2017

Nancy L. Starkweather, 80, of Montour Falls, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 8, 2017 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She passed at home surrounded by her loving extended family. Nancy was employed as a nurse at Schuyler Hospital for more than 50 years. Cooking, sewing, shopping, and her family were the most important things to her....

Sep 5, 2017

James B. Reed, Sr., 77, of Pine Valley, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. He was born in Elmira, NY on March 3, 1940. He served with the US Navy and later retired from the US Army Reserves in 1998. On February 8, 1959, he married his wife of 58 years, Barbara, in Pine Valley. Mr. Reed retired from...

Sep 2, 2017

William Everett Galbraith Proper, "Bill", of Hector died at home in the early morning hours of September 2, 2017. Bill was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 6, 1944, the fourth child of William Glisan Proper and Marjorie Carryer Proper. Bill was predeceased by his parents and his eldest brother, Datus Proper. He is survived by his wife of...

Aug 31, 2017

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Mark R. Dann, 63, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2017 at home. Relatives and friends are invited to gather from 11-1 pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the funeral home.

Aug 29, 2017

Philip E. Uhler, 83, of Alpine, entered unto rest on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born in Endicott, NY on January 26, 1934, the son of the late Walter and Ruth Uhler. Philip enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching his daughter, and subsequently his granddaughters, show their horses. Years ago, he enjoyed helping his son-in-law run an...

Aug 28, 2017

Michael L. Post, of Burdett, NY, passed away on August 28, 2017 with his family by his side. Michael was born to Evelyn Elaine Watson and Robert Alan Post of Middletown, NY, on March 31, 1943. Michael was predeceased by his sisters, Sharon and Christine, and brother, Robert. Michael is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Post; sons,...

Aug 21, 2017

John A. Davis, Sr., 71, of Odessa, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at home. He was born in Ithaca on October 13, 1945, the son of the Late Walter LeRoy Davis, Sr., and Isabella Rose Landon Davis. John served with the US Army from 1965-1967. On August 22, 1970, he married the former Carol A. Jandrew in Farmersville,...

Aug 19, 2017

Ruth A Timm, 92, of State Route 329, Watkins Glen, NY died at home on Saturday August 19th. Ruth was born to Angeline and Walter Wenholz in Wood Lake MN on January 19th 1925. She graduated from business school in St. Paul MN in 1947 and from Cerritos College of Cerritos CA in 1973. Ruth worked in accounting until her...

Aug 18, 2017

Phyllis Mae (Benson) Eggersdorf passed peacefully into Heaven, on her 90th birthday, August 18, 2017, surrounded by all her children, at Schuyler Hospital. She fought the fight, and reached her goal of 90 years old! With broken hearts, we gently placed her in the Lord's loving arms. She will live on, in our hearts & memories. Phyllis was born on...

Aug 17, 2017

Steven J. Shaver, 65, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Schuyler Hospital. He will be buried in Bath National Cemetery.

Aug 6, 2017

Butch (Wayne) Searles, 70, of Mecklenburg, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was born in Enfield on March 25, 1947. Butch is survived by his daughter, Tina Marie (Joel) Beckman of Lodi; two sons, Chip (Michelle) Searles of Mecklenburg, and Todd (Sarah) Searles of Trumansburg; 7 grandchildren, Samantha Stevenson, Nathan Stevenson, Logan Searles, Trevor Searles, Hailie Searles, Hannah...

Aug 5, 2017

Maggie Niver- Johnson—May 29th, 1985- August 5th, 2017—Age 32, of Hector. Daughter, Mother, Sister, Cousin, Niece, Student, Lover of family and friends. Maggie Niver-Johnson passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday August, 5th. She was surrounded by her mother, father, sister, brother, Aunt Pat, Uncle Ken, and her boyfriend, Matthew Boyce with his parents, Nancy and Clifford Boyce....

Aug 1, 2017

Barbara Ann Westervelt- February 28, 1951 - August 1, 2017, age 66, Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Grandmother, Teacher, Friend. The top of Oak Hill Road became a little less colorful in the early morning of August 1, 2017. Barbara (Shrout) Westervelt passed away in the early morning surrounded by her family. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Oak Hill...

Jul 25, 2017

Leo J. Fraboni, 83, of Conway, SC, and formerly of Montour Falls, NY, and Avery Island, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. He was born in Watkins Glen on October 15, 1933, the son of the late Leo H. Fraboni and Elizabeth (Kurtz) Reed. Leo served with the US Army from 1954-1957, where he received the Good Conduct...

Jul 14, 2017

Crystal J. (Palmer) Lepp, 45, of Reading Center, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 14, 2017 at home. She was born in Montour Falls, the daughter of Vernon Palmer and Margie Wilson. Crystal was a 1990 graduate of Odessa- Montour High School. Those who had the great pleasure of knowing Crystal knew she enjoyed having a good time, laughing and...

Jul 6, 2017

Hubert E. Webster, 65, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Bethany Manor. He was born in Montour Falls on April 11, 1952, the son of the late Willard and Elsie Webster. Hubert worked in roofing, logging, towing vehicles, and also on a chicken farm in Odessa. He liked to work on cars, enjoyed demolition derby's, fishing,...

Jun 24, 2017

Donald Jay McCracken, 68, of Alpine, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at home. He was born in Beaver Dams on March 16, 1949, the son of the late Richard Jay and Helen A. McCracken. Donald was the owner of "Triple D Bar & Grill/Glass & Grocery". He was predeceased by his wife Cynthia McCracken in 1996. He is...