obituaries

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...

Jun 22, 2017

Annalise Buckley, 5, of Newfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Cayuga Medical Center due to a rare heart condition. She was born at Arnot Hospital in Elmira on February 28, 2012, the daughter of Justin and Ashley Buckley. Annalise attended Pre-K at Newfield Elementary School. Annalise is survived by her parents, Justin and Ashley; five sisters,...

Jun 22, 2017

William F. Church, 74, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. Bill was born on March 24, 1943, the son of Frank and Viola (Peppard) Church. Bill retired from Shepard Niles. He was a member of the Glen Baptist Church, Burdett United Methodist Church, and The Moreland Grange. He was predeceased...

Jun 22, 2017

Loretta A. Schartzer, 92, of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. She will be buried in Montour Cemetery.

Jun 18, 2017

Linda Marie (Masin) Williammee, 80, of Montour Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. She was born in Alpine on February 6, 1937, the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Masin. Linda worked as a nurse's aide at Tompkins Community Hospital in Ithaca. She is survived by her former husband of 46 years, Richard Williammee; two daughters, Cheryl...

Jun 18, 2017

Colin Dennis O'Neil, 27, of Odessa, NY died June 18, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born January 23, 1990 in Sayre PA, the devoted and loving son of Jane O'Neil and the late Brian O'Neil, the grandson of Lois and Dennis O'Neil, and the great grandson of Howard & Helen Hanlon....

Jun 15, 2017

Thalia R. Harrington, 96, died June 15, 2017, at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville, NC. Born July 20, 1920, she lived the first 88 years of her life in New York's Southern Tier and the last 9-1/2 years in NC to be close to son Jim. Thalia was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Fern-Tyrone Chapter...

Jun 13, 2017

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Abby Gail (Lunn) McFall-Schenck, 82, of Watkins Glen, joined the Lord Tuesday Morning, June 13, 2017 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls. She was the daughter of the late William and Helen C. Lunn. Abby was predeceased...