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Obituaries

Victor A. Franzese

Victor A. Franzese

Aug 28, 2021

Victor A. Franzese Aged 81, passed away August 28, 2021 at his home in Watkins Glen, NY He leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years Linda (Pandick) Franzese, his daughter Nancy (Gino Grassi) Franzese of Watkins Glen, son Andrew Franzese of Watkins Glen and son Adam ( Rhonda) Franzese of Lexington, SC; his grandchildren Victoria (Jordan) Young, Samantha (Kurtis)...

John Collinsworth Wilkins, Jr.

John Collinsworth Wilkins, Jr.

Aug 22, 2021

John Collinsworth Wilkins Jr., 95, a resident of Watkins Glen passed away on August 22, 2021 at the Bath, NY VA nursing home. He was born in 1926 and raised in New Orleans’ 9th ward. John was a Word War II veteran who served in the Navy as a Medic on the USS John Hancock aircraft carrier. In the early...

David Christensen

David Christensen

Aug 21, 2021

David Paul Christensen Age 78, of Montour Falls, passed away August 21, 2021. David is survived by his brother and sister, Hans (Virginia) Christensen of Fredonia and Gunhild Carroll of Macedon; sister in-law, Donna Christensen of Saratoga; and numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his family at the Arc of Chemung - Schuyler. He was predeceased by his parents,...

William H. Macnamara

William H. Macnamara

Aug 16, 2021

William H. Macnamara Age 88, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021. Bill was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Lester and Helen (Renner) Macnamara. He moved his family to Watkins Glen and worked at International Salt Co. for 28 years, retiring in 1996. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Bill...

Rodney A. Bowser

Rodney A. Bowser

Aug 6, 2021

Rodney A. Bowser Age 62, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away August 6, 2021 in Watkins Glen, NY, as the result of a medical emergency and motorcycle accident, after a day traveling through the beautiful Finger Lakes region on his Harley, doing what he loved. Born on November 30, 1958 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, he is survived by his mother Deanna Howering...

Andrew Flood

Andrew Flood

Aug 2, 2021

Andrew David Flood Age 47, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Sarasota, FL, on Monday, August 2, 2021. Andrew was a South Seneca Central School, Ovid, NY, graduate, Class of 1992. After graduation Andrew was briefly involved in the Air Force ROTC in Prescott, AZ. When his mother became ill, his heart beckoned him home. When he...

David & Carol Kunzmann

David & Carol Kunzmann

Aug 1, 2021

David and Carol Kunzmann There will be a celebration of both of their lives at the Watkins Glen Elks Lodge on Sunday, August 1 from 11:00am-1:00pm. A private graveside memorial service for Carol and David will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Watkins Glen. They were lifelong residence of Watkins Glen an passed away in June. Those wishing may consider...

Richard F. Merrill

Richard F. Merrill

Aug 1, 2021

Richard Francis Merrill Age 66, passed away at home in Watkins Glen and into the hands of his Savior, on August 1, 2021. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Monday, August 9, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm and again from 5:00pm until 7:00pm; followed by a private funeral...

Craig N. Gallow

Craig N. Gallow

Jul 15, 2021

Craig N. Gallow Age 51, of Hector NY passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 after a long and hard fight from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident on January 10, 2020. Craig graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1988. He pursued his college education in Criminal Justice, and graduated from the Southern Tier Law Enforcement Academy...

Nancy E. Russell

Nancy E. Russell

Jul 14, 2021

Nancy Russell Age 86, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away July 14, 2021. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Christopher Berry of Rock Stream; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and long-time companion, Stan Smith of Rock Stream. Nancy was born in Syracuse on March 30, 1935, the daughter of Cranston and Ellamae Miller. Nancy was a communicant...

Paul E. Osborne

Paul E. Osborne

Jul 8, 2021

Paul E. Osborne Age 64, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away July 8, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Rose Osborne; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Charlette Osborne; brothers, William Osborne Jr. (wife Tessie) of Watkins Glen, and Edward (wife Janet) Osborne of Watkins Glen; brothers-in-law, Mark (wife Paula) Wallenbeck of Beaver Dams and James “Wally” Wallenbeck of...

John W. Miller

John W. Miller

Jul 2, 2021

John W Miller Age 64, of Rock Stream, and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with Jesus on Friday, July 2, 2021. John was born to Clifford and Mary Miller on June 27, 1957 in Montour Falls, NY. He is predeceased by both his parents and sister, Bonnie. He leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years,...

Merrield "Mick" McClain

Merrield "Mick" McClain

Jun 23, 2021

Merrield “Mick" McClain Age 76, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away peacefully at home with his daughter by his side on June 23, 2021 A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 11:00am at Glenwood Cemetery in Watkins Glen (bottom entrance) Mick graduated from Dundee Central School in 1962. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians, but...

Cristie A. Winkky

Cristie A. Winkky

Jun 19, 2021

Cristie A. Winkky Age 68, of Hector, NY, passed away June 19, 2021. Cristie worked hard at Big Johnson Country Tavern in Hector for many years. She was everybody’s best friend and did all she could to make Hector a community. She was a strong woman full of heart and left a mark on everyone who knew her. She is...

Ricky Prince

Ricky Prince

Jun 16, 2021

Ricky S. Prince Age 67, of Montour Falls lost his life on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He enjoyed working mainly in marine construction on Seneca and other nearby lakes, although considered himself semi-retired for the last five years. He moved his family to the Finger Lakes area in 1985 from the suburbs of Long Island and often said it was...

Richard L. Clawson

Richard L. Clawson

Jun 15, 2021

Richard L. Clawson (Butch) Of Valois, NY, passed away on June 15, 2021 at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. Butch was born in Seneca Falls, New York on June 18, 1946; son of Lewis and Roween Clawson. A 1964 graduate of Watkins Glen Central School, he was a drummer in the high school band and...

Nancy Marie Grover

Nancy Marie Grover

Jun 5, 2021

Nancy Marie Grover Age 50, of Watkins Glen and formerly of Valois and Hector, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2021. She is survived by three sisters, Diana (Jody) Russell of Burdett, Kathryn Baker of Watkins Glen, and Vicky (Dale) Fredericks of Montour Falls; and special friends, Tim Fergeson and Pam Pierce. Nancy worked as a cashier at WalMart...

Carol Kunzmann

Carol Kunzmann

Jun 5, 2021

Carol Grandy Kunzmann, 85, longtime resident of Watkins Glen NY, and recently of Bethany Nursing Home, Horseheads, NY passed away on June 5, 2021. She was born in Derby, CT on February 25, 1936, the daughter of Milton B. and Shirley L. (Bradshaw) Grandy. She graduated from West Haven High School in 1953 and then from Arcadia University (formerly Beaver...

David L. Kunzmann

David L. Kunzmann

Jun 3, 2021

David L. Kunzmann, 87, longtime resident of Watkins Glen NY, and recently of Bethany Nursing Home, Horseheads, NY passed away on June 3, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in New Haven, CT on May 8, 1934, the son of Louis and Bessie (Williams) Kunzmann. He graduated from West Haven High School in 1952 and then...

David L. Hines

David L. Hines

May 31, 2021

David L. Hines 64, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on May 31, 2021, after a prolonged battle with COPD and CHF. David was born on July 25, 1956 to John and Martha Hines. David proudly joined the U.S. Navy in 1973, and soon after met his wife, Debra J. Hines (Hults). They were married in 1975 and had 4...

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