obituaries

Anna Smith

Anna Smith

Mar 2, 2013

Anna Isabel Smith (Allen) went to Heaven on March 2, 2013. She was the most loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Virgil Albert Smith. Anna has five children, Gary A. of Tucson, AZ; William M. of Buffalo, NY; Theresa A. of TN; Marilyn N. of Watkins Glen, NY; and Kevin...

Ruth Dibble

Ruth Dibble

Mar 1, 2013

Ruth Ash Dibble (Granny), age 97 of Brewerton, NY, passed away peacefully at Iroquois Nursing Home, Syracuse, NY, on March 1, 2013. She was born May 7, 1915 in Wyalusing, PA. She was predeceased by husbands Thurlow J. Ash and Howard Dibble and step-daughter Dolores VanBuskirk. Ruth is survived by Jacquelyn Crowley of Brewerton, NY, and Gary (Barbara) Dibble of...

Helen Sutton

Helen Sutton

Feb 20, 2013

Helen T. Sutton, 99, passed away February 20, 2013 at the Seneca View Nursing Home, Montour Falls, NY. She was born September 23, 1913 to the late Raymond and Ann Cook of Addison, NY. Helen married James Sutton in 1956 and preceded her in death in 1990. Helen worked for Corning Glass Inc. for 16 years. She is predeceased by...

Beverly Fivie

Beverly Fivie

Feb 17, 2013

Fivie, Beverly Jane Age 79 of Odessa, NY passed away on February 17, 2013 at Schuyler Hospital. Beverly was born on August 28, 1933 to the late Basil and Elizabeth (Polly) Smith in Horseheads, NY. Beverly was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Hebert (Bud) Fivie in 2012 and her brother Walter (Jack) Smith of Alpine, NY. She is...

Raymond Bush

Raymond Bush

Feb 9, 2013

Raymond G. Bush, Sr., age 91 of Trumansburg, NY, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013, at his home. He was born June 21, 1921, to the late Glen and Pearl Chesley Bush at Valois, NY. He attended the Perry City one-room schoolhouse and Trumansburg schools. He served in the US Army 1939-41 as a non-commissioned officer and served in the...

Mary Vickio

Mary Vickio

Jan 3, 2013

Mary M. (Filippetti) Vickio Our angel Mary has taken her place in the heavenly choir of our lord above on January 3, 2013, born on July 31, 1919 to Thomas and Christine (Martine) Filippetti in Watkins Glen. Mary was predeceased by her parents, brothers: Ernie, Joseph and Thomas, her sister Loretta Vanhorn, niece Patricia Orcut and nephew, David Orcut. Mary...

Steve Kenyon

Steve Kenyon

Dec 30, 2012

Steve took the hand of his Savior and went to his eternal home on Sunday, December 30 while at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, with his loving family at his side, after a valiant fight with leukemia. He was born on April 3, 1949, the son of Charles and Doris L. Kenyon. Steve resided at 428 East Main Street...

William Dickens

William Dickens

Dec 29, 2012

William J. "Sonny" Dickens, age 76 of Alpine passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29th. Sonny was born on March 26, 1936 to Frank H. & Grace Roleson Dickens in Montour Falls. Sonny lived his youth in Mecklenburg and Alpine area. Sonny was predeceased by his wife, Carolyn Ellis Dickens, brother-in-law, Robert Ellis, parents, Frank and Grace Dickens and his...

Helen Messersmith

Helen Messersmith

Dec 21, 2012

Helen Messersmith, age 92, of Alpine, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Friday, December 21, 2012. Helen was born June 23, 1920 to the late Mark and Adelia Cook in Tunkhannock, PA. Helen was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Duke Messersmith, daughter Donalee Messersmith, sister Doris Dibble, and brothers Don Cook and Loyd Cook....

Andrew Blim

Andrew Blim

Dec 16, 2012

Andrew F. Blim 1930-2012 Andrew F. Blim, age 82, passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY on December 16, 2012; leaving behind his loving wife Alberta E. of 58 years and seven children. Andrew (Cindy ) of Reading Center, NY, Connie Hively of Watkins Glen, NY, Daniel (Kelly) of Watkins Glen, NY, Timothy of Ithaca, NY, Charles of...

William Tuton

William Tuton

Dec 9, 2012

"Bill" William A. Tuton, born September 28, 1915 passed away peacefully December 8, 2012. Bill was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years Helene. He's also predeceased by his parents Thompson and Lena Tuton, brother, Allen and sister, Annabell Keeney. Bill, a gentle and quiet man, lived the simple life living one day at a time. He was a...

Helen Flood

Helen Flood

Dec 8, 2012

Helen Sylvene (Sally) Flood Age 87, of Interlaken December 8th 2012 Helen Sylvene Flood (Sally) passed away Saturday night, December 8th at The Homestead of Penn Yan, NY where she resided the past three years. She was born in Reynoldsville, NY on June 30th 1925, the daughter of Aubrey and Mabel Drake. Sally graduated from Odessa High School and later...

Frederick Todd

Frederick Todd

Dec 7, 2012

Todd, Frederick D. age 75, known by many as "Uncle Fred" passed away peacefully with his wife Joan by his side, in his come at 414 West 2nd Street, Watkins Glen, NY on December 7, 2012. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday December 11, 2012 starting at 4:00 PM at the Montour Falls Fire Department,...

Frances Brennan

Frances Brennan

Nov 27, 2012

Frances M. Brennan age 94 passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2012 in the comfort of the Skilled Nursing Facility at Schuyler Hospital. Frances was born in Burdett, NY. Her sister, Laurel T. Mounts and several Nieces, Nephews and Great nieces and nephews survive Mrs. Brennan. Mrs. Brennan was the head nurse for a hospital in Buffalo, NY. In accordance...

Jean Chalk

Jean Chalk

Nov 27, 2012

Chalk, Jean Marie Age 84, Odessa, NY Jean Chalk passed on November 27, 2012. Jean was surrounded by her family at the Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls as she went on to be with her Lord. Jean was born on May 24, 1928 in Elmira, NY. She was predeceased by both of her parents, Stanley Kelly and Edna (Kelly) Burke...

Bernice Shoemaker

Bernice Shoemaker

Nov 23, 2012

Bernice I. Shoemaker, age 91 of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Schuyler Hospital. Bernice was born January 1, 1921 to her parents William and Gertrude (Darling) Smith. She was predeceased by her husband James. Interment will take place at the Addison Rural Cemetery, Addison, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vedder & Scott...

Margaret Bump

Margaret Bump

Nov 23, 2012

Margaret M. Bump "Peggy" age 81, of Montour Falls, NY passed away peacefully after a brief illness on November 23, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years H. Robert Bump "Bob". Peggy is survived by her four children, Scott R. Bump, Avoca, NY, Susan M. Bump, Arizona, Elizabeth M. John "Betsy", Woodland Hills, CA, and Ray D....

Adam Mitchell

Adam Mitchell

Nov 23, 2012

I Adam Edward Mitchell have left this earth to be your spirit and know that I loved all of you! I was born 12/31/92 fought a courage's battle with cancer and died in my best friends arms on 11/22/2012. I leave behind my parents. My mother Aleshia Mitchell of Montour Falls was always at my side never leaving me while...

Doris March

Doris March

Nov 19, 2012

Doris March, 80, passed away on November 19, 2012. Doris was born on May 5, 1932 to George and Emma (LaSalle) March. She is survived by her son, John Cartin. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Doris's name. Arrangements are under...

Verna Vonderchek

Verna Vonderchek

Nov 15, 2012

Verna F. Vonderchek Verna passed away November 15, 2012 at the Seneca View Nursing Facility. She was born December 1, 1926 to her parents George and Lilly (Sechrist) McCann. Verna is predeceased by her son Walter E. Vonderchek and brothers Desman, Don, George and Paul McCann. She is survived by her husband William Vonderchek Sr.; her children Bill Jr., Joseph...

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