obituaries

James D. Phillips

James D. Phillips

Aug 10, 2024

James "Charlie" D. Phillips, age 60 of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at the Shepherd Home in Penfield, NY with his loved ones by his side. He was born in Syracuse NY, on March 2nd 1964 to Judith Haughey Phillips and James D. Phillips Sr. Grandson to Albert and Matilda Haughey of Watkins Glen....

Michael A. Lapriore

Michael A. Lapriore

Aug 6, 2024

Michael "Mike" Lapriore passed away August 6, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was 77.

Mike was born in Port Jervis N.Y. on February 28th 1947 to Michael P. and Anna "Betty" Lopriore. He attended Port Jervis High School. After graduation, Mike enlisted in the USAF serving 8 years,3 of which were in the...

Marion R. Kinner

Marion R. Kinner

Aug 6, 2024

Marion Rose Kinner, 95, of Sydney Place Apts., Odessa, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on August 6, 2024, one day after her birthday, surrounded by her loving family.

Marion attended Cayutaville Church faithfully and truly loved everyone there.

She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel B. Kinner; son,...

Kathleen A. Kasick

Kathleen A. Kasick

Aug 3, 2024

Kathleen A. Kasick, 72, of Herkimer, NY, and formerly of Corning and Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in Ilion, NY. She was born in Corning, NY on August 31, 1951 the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Rose M. (Bonady) Cannon.

Kathleen graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She...

James R. Guild

James R. Guild

Jul 31, 2024

James R. Guild, affectionately known as Jamie/Gilly, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jamie was 45 years old.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Allyson (Baird) Guild, and their three cherished children: Havana, Broderick "Brody," and Elijah "Eli." Jamie is also lovingly remembered by his...

Fay C.  Vannordstrand

Fay C. Vannordstrand

Jul 25, 2024

Fay C. VanNordstrand, III, 81, of Odessa, NY passed away on July 24, 2024. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on February 21, 1943 the son of the late Fay and Marilynn VanNordstrand, II.

Fay was an avid racer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by...

Scott E. Parlett

Scott E. Parlett

Jul 25, 2024

Scott Parlett, 53, of Reynoldsville, NY, entered unto rest on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Montour Falls, NY on April 14, 1971 the son of Edward and Ruth Parlett, Jr. and attended Watkins Glen High School. On October 10, 2018, he married his his...

Barbara J. Snyder

Barbara J. Snyder

Jul 22, 2024

Barbara J. Snyder, 78, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. Burial will be in Montour Cemetery, Mill St., Montour Falls, NY.

Deborah A. Coates

Deborah A. Coates

Jul 22, 2024

Deborah Ann Coates, age 71, of Montour Falls, NY passed away in her hometown on July 22, 2024.

Born February 22, 1953, Deb was the 3rd of 9 children of Franklin and Betty (Drake) Jayne. The family resided in Dundee where Deborah graduated from high school. Deborah spent the majority of her work life at US Salt;...

Mary Jane Doolittle

Mary Jane Doolittle

Jul 21, 2024

Mary Jane Doolittle, age 92, of Prescott Boulevard, Deltona, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Orange City, FL. She was born in Ridgebury, PA and moved from Montour Falls to Florida in 1993.

Mary retired from Westinghouse in 1992. She enjoyed Bingo and many summers at their cottage on Keuka Lake. Mary was...

Shirley M. Fraboni

Shirley M. Fraboni

Jul 20, 2024

Shirley M. Fraboni, 82, of Alpine, NY, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Sayre, PA on September 13, 1941, the daughter of Leslie and Alice (Reynolds) Boyce and attended Odessa-Montour Central School. On April 29, 1972, she married Benjamin...

Cindy A. Merrill

Cindy A. Merrill

Jul 19, 2024

Cindy Ann Merrill, 69, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Guthrie Corning Hospital with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Penn Yan, NY on October 2, 1954 the daughter of the late Brian and Betty (Emery) Rogers. She married Victor G. Merrill on October 20, 1979 in Watkins Glen,...

John D. Bower

John D. Bower

Jul 18, 2024

John Dryden Bower, 65, of East Steamburg, NY passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 16th 2024. John was born in Ithaca, NY on October 23th 1959. He was the son of Robert Bower and Mary Bower. John is survived by his older brother Jim Bower, and his nieces, Heather and Lauren, and nephews Nicholas and Neill. John was...

Sally M.  Michel

Sally M. Michel

Jul 13, 2024

Sally Marie Michel, 91, of Montour Falls, NY, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. She was born on July 4, 1933, in Theresa, NY, the daughter of the late Chester and Marie Bauter.

Sally graduated from Fredonia State College with a Teaching Degree in Elementary and...

William H. Lynch

William H. Lynch

Jul 11, 2024

William "Bill" H. Lynch, 58, of Owego NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2024. Bill was born December 28, 1965 in Sayre Pa. He was the son of the late Charles H. and Sharon Swayze Lynch.

Bill was a very kind and giving man. With a great love and respect for nature and the outdoors,...

Jeffrey C. Lynch

Jeffrey C. Lynch

Jul 10, 2024

Jeffrey C. Lynch of Waverly, NY, passed peacefully on Wednesday July 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 28th, 1954, in Elmira, NY., to the late Charles and Sharon (Swayze) Lynch. Jeff was a graduate of Waverly Central Schools and Boces for autobody and welding certification. In his early years he moved...

Randy M. Personius

Randy M. Personius

Jul 8, 2024

Randy Michael Personius, age 54, entered unto rest on July 8, 2024. Randy was born in Montour Falls, NY on November 26, 1969. Randy grew up in Alpine NY and attended Odessa-Montour High School.

He enjoyed cooking, and his first jobs as a teen were working as a cook at Chef's Diner and the Montour House....

Clifton E. Ray

Clifton E. Ray

Jul 6, 2024

Clifton E. Ray, 83 of Alpine NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 6th, 2024. Cliff was born in Elmira NY, on May 9th, 1941, the son of Clifton H. and Agnes M. Ray. He graduated from OMCS in 1960 and graduated from SUNY Morrisville, Automotive Tech in 1962. He worked for William Thom/Mullen Industrial for 50...

Donald W. Cutton

Donald W. Cutton

Jun 24, 2024

Donald William Cutton, age 93 of Odessa, NY and originally from Brockport, NY, passed into the arms of the Almighty in the early hours of June 24, 2024. Don was many things to many people, and his presence and being will be sorely missed. "It's a great world if you don't weaken" was one of his many favorite quotes,...

Helen V. Feldeisen

Helen V. Feldeisen

Jun 23, 2024

Helen V. Feldeisen went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Lillian Fassett; her daughter, Cheryl Ann Grimes; her son, Frederick Boyce, Jr.; brother, Mike Ham; and the love of her life, Russell Feldeisen.

She leaves behind her...

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