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Norman Underdown
Feb 9, 2015
Norman J. Underdown, 88, of Odessa, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three sons, Jon Underdown, Dwight Underdown and Sherwood Underdown; grandchildren, Tricia Underdown-Post (Stephen Post, Jr.), Casey Underdown, Evan Underdown, Alexandria Underdown and Jesse Underdown; great grandchildren, Cameren and Grace Underdown, Anna and Abigail Post; and sister, Marie Daniel of Butte,...
Richard Campbell
Feb 9, 2015
My father, Richard "Rick" Campbell, aged 60 years, has left the world of the living to walk hand in hand with the Ancient Ones and those who passed before him. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife,Laurie Campbell; his daughter Sheila Campbell Hess and her husband Patrick and their children, Angela,Lauren and Robert; his son, Robert Campbell and...
William Tinker
Feb 6, 2015
William S. Tinker, Jr., age 82, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on February 6, 2015. He was born in Watkins Glen, NY, the son of William and Lena Tinker. He began his education at the one room schoolhouse in Townsend and was very proud to have earned his high school diploma at age 68. A veteran of the U.S....
Mildred Hall
Feb 4, 2015
Mildred Elizabeth VanZile Hall, of Alpine, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, her 96th birthday. Mildred was born in Cayuta, NY on February 4, 1919, the daughter of the late L.R. and Mamie Grover VanZile. She was predeceased by her husband Oscar Emery Hall, Sr., granddaughter, Terry Anne Plate Tarr; brothers, Jay and Rodney VanZile, and sister, Hildred...
Kenneth Seitz
Jan 26, 2015
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James Morrell
Jan 24, 2015
James E. Morrell, 72, of Montour Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Elmira on October 27, 1942, the son of the late Romaine and Elizabeth Morrell and attended Newfield Central School. Jim worked at Shepard Niles, Cotton-Hanlon, St. Joseph's Hospital, Ithaca College and Heritage Builders. He was...
Jean Vandervliet
Jan 16, 2015
Jean H. VanderVliet, 76, of Hector, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Schuyler Hospital. She was born on July 1, 1938 in Patterson, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Halstead and Evanna (Winans) Hopkins. Jean graduated from Boonton High School in New Jersey, received her Bachelor's degree from Montclair State University and later received her Master's degree...
Lawrence Ayers
Jan 15, 2015
Lawrence E. "Larry" Ayers, 74, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan. He was born in Sayre, PA on May 19, 1940, the son of the late Merrill and Florence (Watson) Ayers. He graduated from Troy High School in Troy, PA and went on to serve with the US...
Marylou Peppard
Jan 3, 2015
Marylou Peppard, 72, of Montour Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Corning, NY on April 12, 1942. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert E. Peppard and by a daughter, Terri L. Goodrich. She is survived by a daughter, Yvonne (Steven) Schaffhouser of Montour Falls; three sons, Peter Goodrich, James...
Virginia O'Toole
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...
Samuel Argetsinger
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...
Virginia Litteer
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...
Elaine Strait
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...
Alene Green
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...
Gary Tuttle
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;...
Betty Searles
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,...
Charles Richards
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...
Frances Bulkley
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,...
James Sullivan
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.
Esther Curren
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,...
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