obituaries

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...

Apr 28, 2017

Thadeus "Ted" Anthony Brisbois, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Trudy Brisbois; daughter, Beth Brisbois; three sons, John (Dori), Paul (April), and Brian (Janice); sisters, Marcy Lockard and Donna Kincaid; brothers, Rick Brisbois and Sam Brisbois; and eight grandchildren. At Ted's request, there will be no services.

Apr 27, 2017

Margaret A. Harris, 77, of Montour Falls, and formerly of Ithaca, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Montour Cemetery, Mill St., Montour Falls.

Apr 23, 2017

George Lewis Eisman, age 66, of Watkins Glen NY, died at home of cancer on April 23, 2017. George was born on August 5, 1950 in Miami, FL, to Leo and Rose Eisman. George grew up in Miami Beach and attended Central Beach Elementary and Ida M. Fisher Junior High. He was a leader among his peers and served as...

Apr 21, 2017

Kenneth Lee Berner, 76, of Alpine, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at home. He was born in Fremont, Ohio on July 16, 1940, the son of the late Frank and Mabel Berner. Ken graduated from Fremont Ross High School and went on to serve with the U.S. Army, where he was honorably discharged on September 10, 1965. He...

Apr 11, 2017

Bruce D. Gunning, 74, of Burdett, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He was born in Montour Falls on August 26, 1942, the son of the late John and Margaret (Clymer) Gunning. He was predeceased by his son Scott Gunning. Bruce worked as an operating engineer with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 545 for many years. He...

Apr 5, 2017

Helen M. VanSkiver, 83, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was born in Watkins Glen on September 13, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles H. and Edith M. (Coykendall) Carrigan, and graduated from Odessa-Montour High School. She was a school bus driver with the Odessa-Montour Central School District, and later worked as a book keeper...

Apr 4, 2017

Caitlin Elizabeth Hoagland, 14, of Pooler, GA, was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Although Caitlin's time with us was brief, she certainly touched many lives. She loved going to school and spending time with her classmates, friends, family, and her pets. Caitlin had an extraordinary smile that would light up the room. And although she couldn't...