Rachel Cleary
Nov 19, 2015
Rachel E. Cleary, 32, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and most recently of Watkins Glen, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015, after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. She is survived by her mother, Christine Cleary of Oregon; grandparents, Ed Peters of Oklahoma, Mary Ann and Jack Cleary of Montour Falls; her devoted aunt and uncle,...
Thomas Lewis
Nov 15, 2015
Thomas C. Lewis, 63, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was born in Montour Falls on January 15, 1952, the son of the late Jack and Fannie Lewis. Tom liked to hunt, travel and drive his mustang. He worked and retired from the NYS Department of Corrections. He also worked as a laborer on a...
Robert Rounds
Nov 14, 2015
Robert S. (Bob) Rounds, 54, of Montour Falls, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1961, the son of Paul W. and Suzanne Z. Rounds. Bob was a man of great integrity and faith. He was an excellent provider to his family. His favorite hobby...
Merton Beebe
Nov 7, 2015
Merton E. Beebe, 81, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Schuyler Hospital. Merton was born on April 14, 1934 in Catharine, NY the son of the late Sydney Beebe and Frances Burd Beebe. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gladys Crainey Beebe; a daughter, Kathie Beebe of Tallahassee, FL; a son, Kevin Beebe...
Riley Clark
Oct 10, 2015
Riley M. Clark, 25, of Montour Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. He was born in Elmira on August 20, 1990, the son of Michael J. Clark and Kathy (Speciale) Ballard. Riley was a kind, caring, gentle soul who touched many lives during his short time with us. Those who were fortunate to know Riley always felt his...
Constance Gooley
Oct 9, 2015
Constance O'Connor Gooley, 76, of Montour Falls, entered unto rest on Friday, October 9, 2015 at her home. She was born in Glens Falls, NY on June 26, 1939, the daughter of the late Edwin and Constance O'Connor. Connie graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Glens Falls, received her BA from the College of New Rochelle, and her MLS from...
Louise Jaynes
Oct 9, 2015
Louise W. Jaynes, 99, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015. She was born in VanEtten on September 8, 1916, the daughter of the late Daniel and Adelaid Webster. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Jaynes on November 15, 2003, and by all of her sisters and brothers. She leaves behind her very special friend, Stanley...
Michael Estelle
Sep 25, 2015
Michael J. Estelle, 59, of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2015 at home. He was born on June 8, 1956, the son of the late Gerald and Barbara (Personeus) Estelle, Jr. He graduated from Dryden High School and from Morrisville State College where he studied animal husbandry. Michael worked at BorgWarner, Inc. in Ithaca for over...
Kathleen Lewis
Sep 23, 2015
Kathleen M. Lewis, 68, of Montour Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Syracuse on September 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Edward and Madeline (Montuori) Shea. She graduated from Liverpool High School with the Class of 1966. On June 24, 1967, she married Alton Lewis in Liverpool,...
Mary Simonds
Sep 21, 2015
Mary E. Simonds, 95, of Montour Falls, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Elmira on October 31, 1919, the daughter of the late Albert and Leona McCann Joslyn. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Simonds, daughter, Patricia Simonds; sisters, Margaret (Arthur) Bensley, Lillian (Harman) Schuyler, Anna (Henry) Shadduck...
David Burke
Sep 11, 2015
David R. Burke, 73, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at home. He was born in Corning on March 1, 1942, the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Silvernail) Burke. David retired from Corning, Inc. He loved living on Keuka Lake for most of his life. He was predeceased by his parents, and by his...
Jose` Medina
Aug 22, 2015
Jose` N. Medina, 72, of 275 Rorick Hollow Rd., Lowman, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Mr. Medina was born in Yabacoa, Puerto Rico on October 30, 1942, the son of the late Jose and Hilda Medina. Mr. Medina retired from Elmira Correctional Facility as a computer instructor after 21 years. He was a loving husband and father who...
Melanie Croft
Aug 9, 2015
Melanie L. Croft, 52, of Elmira and formerly of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at home. She was born in Montour Falls on August 17, 1962, the daughter of the late Walter and Gail Croft. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Green (Matthew Gleason) of Elmira; her companion, Wilfred Gleason of Elmira; grandsons, Zachary...
Rhion Rathbone
Jul 30, 2015
Rhion Alexander Rathbone, 22, of Alpine, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born in Cortland on July 25, 1993, the son of Shawn Rathbone and Debora Fellwock. He graduated from Odessa-Montour High School and attended Corning Community College. Rhion worked at Walmart at one time. He was an avid writer and recently published his poetry book...
William Vonderchek
Jul 28, 2015
William F. Vonderchek, Sr., 91, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born on February 4, 1924, the son of the late John and Catherine (Novotony) Vonderchek. Bill was predeceased by his wife Verna, a son, Walter, brother, Richard, and daughter-in-law, Marilyn. He is survived by his children, Bill, Jr., Joseph and...
Frank Blanchard
Jul 27, 2015
Frank E. Blanchard, Jr., 58, of Mecklenburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2015 at home. He was born in Bath on September 12, 1956, the son of the late Frank and Mildred Blanchard, Sr. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School and served honorably with the US Air Force. Frank worked at Therm in Ithaca for 37 years....
Gertrude Phoenix
Jul 17, 2015
Gertrude (Trudy) D. Phoenix, 95, of Alpine, NY, and formerly of Oxford, NY and Susquehanna, PA, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Trudy was born in North Tarrytown, NY on November 20, 1919 to Oscar and Gertrude Deim. She is survived by her husband Edward Phoenix, having just celebrated their 50th...
Shirleyann Young
Jul 16, 2015
Shirleyann Young, 68, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. She was born in Wellsboro, PA, on July 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lottie Johnson. She graduated from Troy Area High School. Shirleyann married Arthur Young on May 13, 1989 in Odessa. She was employed with Borg Warner in Ithaca, Shepard-Niles in Montour Falls,...
William Barrett
Jul 12, 2015
William K. "Bill" Barrett, 55, of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Bill is survived by his wife, Terri Barrett; daughters, Jessica (Howard) Northrup of Horseheads, Rebecca (Eric) Barrett of Elmira Heights; grandchildren, Albany, Sherridian, Montana and Devon; sister, Donna (Donald) Marshall; brothers, Steven (Rachel) Barrett, Christopher (Diane Angle) Barrett, and Brian Barrett; and several nieces,...
Michael Argetsinger
Jul 7, 2015
Michael Argetsinger, 70, author of five critically-acclaimed books on motor racing and head of Michael Argetsinger Communications in Chicago, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in his Lincoln Park home in Chicago, surrounded by his wife, Dr. Lee Green, and family. Michael Reynolds Argetsinger was born on July 12, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio. He spent most of his childhood in the...
