obituaries

Jul 28, 2025

Carol Lynn Strait, age 72, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at home. Carol was born in Elmira, NY on March 4, 1953 to the late Harold McCarty and Eva Jean (Robinson) McCarty. She is survived by sons, Eric Strait of Pine Valley, NY and Michael Murphy of Elmira Heights, NY; daughter, Jennifer Bellido of...

Jul 23, 2025

Joan Marie Scanlon Todd, age 87, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family: Roland Todd and Robert & Sherri Todd.

Born on January 30, 1938 in Watkins Glen, Joan...

Jul 17, 2025

Martha Saunders, 70, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 7, 1954 the daughter of Ignazio and Marilyn Biamonte and raised on Long Island. She married her loving husband, David Saunders on July 12, 1980. After moving to upstate New York, she made many friends. Martha was an...

Jul 12, 2025

Patrick Andrew Mosher Sr., 63, of Dundee, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Corning Hospital. He was born in Blossburg, PA on June 28, 1962, the son of Walter and Pauline (Hamilton) Mosher, Jr.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary E. Mosher, his three sons, Robert Swayze, Jonathan (Jamie)...

Jul 10, 2025

Linda M. Smith, age 65, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born in Montour Falls, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence Ralph "Skip" and Margarita Ramirez Hayes, brothers, Jesse Hayes and Jeffrey Hayes, and godson and nephew, Zachary Hayes. Linda was...

Jul 9, 2025

Jill Marie LaRow, 67, of Newfield, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at home. She was born in Jacksonville, NC on January 6, 1958, the daughter of James Lawrence and Ellnora (Shaw) Coil and graduated from Newfield Central School in 1976. She married her husband of 45 years, James LaRow on May 21, 1977 at the Cayuta...

Jul 7, 2025

Frances L. Simpson, 100, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at home. She was born on April 2, 1925 in Dowagiac, MI the daughter of the late Frank and Winifred Steuber. Frances was a member of the Burdett United Methodist Church and a member of the Montour Moose Lodge since 1979. She was an avid...

Jul 2, 2025

Thomas C. Viglione, age 89, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Thomas was born November 16, 1935, the son of Torquato (Tom) and Margaret Spicer Viglione. Tom graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1953 and then attended the University of Rochester in Rochester NY. He served as an ARMY reservist,...

Jun 29, 2025

Dana Marie (Benjamin) Laughlin, age 53, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Corning Guthrie Hospital, surrounded by loved ones and family. Dana was born on May 23, 1972 in Elmira, NY to James and Kathy (Allington) Benjamin. Dana is predeceased by her parents; grandmother, Clara Wishneska; and sister, Ericka Benjamin. She is survived by...

Jun 22, 2025

Shelia D. Smith, 72, of Millport, NY and formerly of Cayutaville, NY, entered unto rest on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center.

She was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 29, 1952 the daughter of Arthur and Theresa Smith. Shelia was a program developer...

Jun 20, 2025

Ellen L. Pangallo, 75, of New Port Richie, Florida, formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20th, 2025. Ellen was born on January 18, 1950, to the late Donald and Marjorie (Chapman) Davies. She grew up in Big Flats, NY, moving to Watkins Glen when she married in 1970. Ellen...

Jun 19, 2025

Robert L. Starkweather, 70, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on February 15, 1955, the son of the late Sterry Jay and Esther L. Starkweather and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School.

He is survived by his brother, William Starkweather of Maurepas, LA;...

Jun 16, 2025

Stacy L. Riesbeck, age 60, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on June 10, 1965 in Corning, NY. Stacy will be missed dearly by her parents, Bonnie L. and Merle Baker, Jr.; brothers, Michael Baker and BJ (Laura) Baker; sister, Brenda Baker; nieces and nephews, Brittany Baker...

Jun 15, 2025

Richard "Rick" Wayne Robinson, Jr., 55, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Corning, NY on June 3, 1970 the son of the late Richard W. Robinson, Sr. and Gerry Lea (Murray) Orr and graduated from Corning East High...

Jun 12, 2025

Richard K. Rexford, age 76, of Tyrone, NY passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Richard was born on October 20, 1948 in Corning, NY to the late Jesse and Caroline (Crandell) Rexford.

Richard is survived by his sons, Chad (Suzie) Rexford and Timothy (Dawn) Rexford; brothers, Dave (Donna) Rexford and Joe (Heather) Rexford; sisters, Diana...

Jun 10, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Perkins age 91 of Virginia Beach, VA died June 10, 2025 at Virginia Beach General Hospital. Mary was born in Albany, New York, the youngest of five children.

She was predeceased in death by her Mother, Mable Davenport; Stepdad, Claude Davenport; Daughter-In-Law, Nancy Perkins. She survived by her son, Clarence Perkins of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky;...

Jun 6, 2025

Mary Lou Ruvolo, 89, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on May 9, 1936 the daughter of Sante and Sylvia Conte.

Mary Lou received a business degree from Alfred State College. On August 17, 1957, she married Nick Ruvolo...

Jun 2, 2025

Martin William Blaskowitz, age 82, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Chemung County Nursing Facility. Martin was born on September 1, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Josephine (Hauren) Blaskowitz. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Betty; daughter, Lee Ann Stillman; grandson, Justin Stillman; and granddaughter, Callie...

May 28, 2025

James David "Dave" Elliott, age 70, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1954 in Elmira, NY to the late Perry M. and Betty Jane (Coats) Elliott. Dave graduated from Horseheads High School and went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force, previously being stationed...

May 23, 2025

Doris P. Lembeck, 92, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan, NY.

She was born in Elmira, NY on April 25, 1933 the daughter of Horace Howard and Vera Carpenter Baldwin. She was the wife of...