obituaries

Dec 31, 2014

Virginia C. O'Toole, 95, of Montour Falls and formerly of Bay Shore, Long Island, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Schuyler Hospital. She was born in Amesbury, MA on August 19, 1919, the daughter of the late Austin P. and Dorothy (Cummings) O'Toole. She was predeceased by two brothers, Austin E. O'Toole and Richard E. O'Toole. Virginia is...

Dec 29, 2014

Samuel Williams Argetsinger, 62, died at his home overlooking Seneca Lake on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Sam was born in Ithaca, New York on August 20, 1952, to Jean S. Argetsinger and the late Cameron R. Argetsinger. Sam was raised on the land adjoining Tug Hollow Creek near Burdett, N.Y., in the old farm house where his grandfather, James Cameron...

Dec 21, 2014

Virginia L. Litteer, 72, of Dundee, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Penn Yan on September 17, 1942, the daughter of the late Clayton and Juanita (Foote) Tetor. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Phillip Wright, and by her sister Deborah Tetor. She is survived by her...

Dec 19, 2014

Elaine M. Strait, 76, of Watkins Glen, passed away on December 19, 2014 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was a long term cancer survivor and passed from health related complications. She was born in Ithaca on January 20, 1938, the daughter of the late William and Ellen (Nurmi) Lummuka. She graduated from Horseheads High School where she...

Dec 17, 2014

Alene G. Green, 76, of Trumansburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Bennettsburg on May 27, 1938, the daughter of the late Millard and Marquerite (VanLone) Dickens. She received her nursing degree from SCT BOCES. She was retired from the Broome County Developmental Center, working at the Lincoln St. and Abbott...

Dec 17, 2014

Gary W. Tuttle, 60, of County Road 9, Burdett, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 after a long, courageous battle. He is survived by his wife, Faye (Bailey) Tuttle; children, Gary (Margaret) Tuttle, Gregory Tuttle, Greta (Chris) Zafonte, Marlana (Bill) Beardsley, Melissa (Jesse) Smith, and Marianne (Jason) Narde; sister, Diane (Calvin) Carl;...

Dec 12, 2014

Betsy (Betty) Searles, devoted and beloved wife, mother and grandmother left this earth on December 12, 2014 for her next creative endeavor. She leaves behind to uphold her extremely high standards of kindness, her husband Butch (Wayne) Searles, her children, Tina Marie (Joel) Beckman, Chip (Michelle) Searles, Todd (Sarah) Searles, and her treasured grandchildren in order of appearance, Samantha Stevenson,...

Dec 9, 2014

Charles A. Richards, 92, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility after a short illness. He was born in Alpine on March 26, 1922, the son of the late Jesse and Lillian (Angell) Richards. Charles graduated from Odessa High School and Cornell University. He and his brother Rexford owned and operated a...

Dec 4, 2014

Frances R. "Dolly" Bulkley, age 97, of Odessa, New York passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, Montour Falls, New York. In keeping with Frances' wishes, there will be no calling hours, and burial will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Frances was born on October 4,...

Dec 3, 2014

James J. Sullivan, 70, of Montour Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Schuyler Hospital. In keeping with his wishes there will be no public calling hours or services.

Nov 22, 2014

Esther M. Curren, 74, of Montour Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at home. She retired from the business office at Schuyler Hospital after many years of service. Esther was a member of the Montour Moose Lodge#426 and the Mechanics Club. She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine (Phil) Gardner of Cortland, Jenny Marshall of Montour Falls; sons,...

Nov 18, 2014

Paul F. Compton, Jr., 48, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born in Corning on May 25, 1966 the son of Paul F. and Geraldine (Button) Compton and graduated from Watkins Glen High School with the Class of 1984. Paul was an excellent mechanic and welder and enjoyed working on cars. He loved NASCAR...

Nov 12, 2014

Muriel C. Wasson, 96, of Burdett, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. She was born in Bennettsburg, NY on February 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Edwin C. and Orrilla M. (Smith) Chase. She was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School. On June 19, 1937, she married Raymond Wasson in Corning, NY. Mr....

Oct 31, 2014

Alice K. Decker, 92, formerly of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Elmira on February 18, 1922, the daughter of the late Oswald and Sarah (Rugaber) Kambeitz. She married Hugh Decker on May 10, 1942. Alice was a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and former...

Oct 31, 2014

Kevin L. Root, 58, of Van Etten, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. He was born in Montour Falls on September 29, 1956, the son of the late Elden and Shirley (Hartford) Root. Kevin is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Mary L. (Wheeler) Root; two sons, Kevin M. (Sarah) Root of Corning and Alex H. Root...

Oct 31, 2014

Rose G. Stevenson, 88, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Schuyler Hospital. She was born in Corinth, NY on November 14, 1925, the daughter of the late Charles and Nettie Crouch Gates. She was predeceased by a son, Paul Chrisman in 2003 and by her husband, Harley Stevenson in 1981. She is survived by her...

Oct 26, 2014

Victor G. Merrill, 59, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born in Elmira on January 29, 1955, the son of William and Marjorie (Tyler) Merrill. Victor served with the US Navy from 1972-1974 and received the National Defense Service Medal. He worked at Swarthout Recycling in Beaver Dams for...

Oct 25, 2014

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Oct 22, 2014

John Riley Clark, 96, of Montour Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born on October 10, 1918, the son of the late Adelbert G. Clark and Ruth E. Riley Clark. John graduated from Cook Academy in 1936 and graduated from Union College in 1941 with a degree in electrical engineering....

Oct 2, 2014

Libby M. Church, 67, formerly of Montour Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Taylor Health Center in Bath. She was born in Montour Falls on April 12, 1947, the daughter of the late Frank and Viola Peppard Church. She was predeceased by two brothers, Richard and Bob Church. Libby is survived by a brother, William (Barb) Church...