obituaries

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...

Jun 8, 2017

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Following a brief illness, Edna Rita Painter, 78, entered Heaven's gates on June 8, 2017. Edna was a devoted wife and mother, who had an unwavering faith in God and her religious beliefs.

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Jun 5, 2017

Ryan L. Pruitt, 18, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017. He was born in Montour Falls on July 30, 1998 the son of David Pruitt and Dede Labonte. Ryan was a senior at Watkins Glen High School. He played football, track, and cheerleading- where he was able to do some amazing jumps. Ryan was all about...

Jun 4, 2017

The world stood still and Elwyn L. Blank got off at the gates of heaven on June 4, 2017 at 1:45 am. Elwyn left behind his wife, Joyce (Miller) Blank and his three children: Pamela Jarvis, Christopher and Trenton Blank and their families. Elwyn was a wonderfully dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He had nine grandchildren, and ten great...

Jun 3, 2017

Cameron L. Nichols, born on December 1, 1992, of Lodi, NY, was sadly taken on Saturday, June 3, 2017.He attended Odessa Montour High School and GST BOCES for welding where he graduated with honors. He worked at B.M.S. in Watkins Glen. Cameron loved to spend time with family. He had a heart of gold and a kind spirit. He loved...

May 28, 2017

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May 28, 2017

Virginia D. Schneck, 96, formerly of Elmira, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 17, 1921, the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie (Franke) Dressler. She graduated from Southside High School, and attended college in Bristol, VA. She married Robert H. Schneck...

May 26, 2017

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May 25, 2017

John R. Kellogg, 82, of Odessa, and formerly of Dundee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at home. He was born in Montour Falls on February 9, 1935, the son of the late Ray and Lena Kellogg. John was an operating engineer with Local 832 in Rochester. He previously worked at D & T Franzese in Watkins Glen,...

May 25, 2017

Margaret Anne Zuris, 61, of Montour Falls, and formerly of Elmira, entered unto rest on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Schuyler Hospital after a long battle of illness. She was born in Elmira, NY on August 8, 1955, the daughter of the late Arthur Zuris, Sr. and Leona T. (Jones) Zuris. Margaret attended Southside High School in the 1970's, and...

May 15, 2017

Jean L. Pike, 78, of Burdett, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2017 at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Montour Falls, on May 6, 1939, the daughter of Edwin E. and Lara B. (Crippen) Voorheis. Jean was a lover of all nature related things. When she wasn't working as a cook, she could...

May 7, 2017

Patricia Ann Sidle Decker, 89, of Martinsville, VA, and formerly of Alpine, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Patty served 45 years as Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, and choir director at the Alpine Methodist Church with a loving and willing heart. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Alpine, NY,...

May 4, 2017

Karen Peterson Morrell, of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Karen was born in Elmira on July 11, 1951, the daughter of James and Aloa Peterson. She graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1970. She was predeceased by brothers, James and David; granddaughter, Mariah Morrell; stepfather, Bud Swope; stepmother,...

May 3, 2017

Jamie Todd Webster, 37, of Odessa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born in Elmira, on December 3, 1979, the son of George and Marie (Greene) Webster. He graduated from Odessa Montour High School in 1998. Jamie received his LPN from BOCES and later fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a RN from Elmira College in...