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,...
Paul Compton
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...
Muriel Wasson
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....
Alice Decker
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...
Kevin Root
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...
Rose Stevenson
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...
Victor Merrill
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...
