For Immediate Assistance: 607-535-4331
212 E. Fourth St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891, United States
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
For Immediate Assistance: 607-535-4331
212 E 4th St. Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Richard S. Brown
Dec 14, 2020
Richard S. Brown Age 73, of Burdett, NY was welcomed to heaven on December 14, 2020, quickly taken from us by Covid-19. Rich was a wonderful Christian man, dedicated to his precious family and the love of his life and wife of 46 years, Lois. He cherished his children and grandchildren. Rich was born in Syracuse, NY, the son...
Thomas K. Wise
Dec 9, 2020
Thomas K. Wise Age 72, of Watkins Glen, NY, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at home. He was born August 15, 1948 in Bath, NY the son of Leland and Della Gilbert Wise. He was the co-owner and business partner of Brennan’s restaurant in Elmira, NY as well as chef and manager of many restaurant operations and businesses in the...
Betty Lou Miller
Nov 29, 2020
Betty Lou Miller Age 82, of Watkins Glen; born August 12, 1938, passed away November 29, 2020. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:30pm on Friday (Dec. 4) at Tyrone Union Cemetery, Tyrone, NY with Pastor Mike Corriero of the Agape Bible Church. Betty Lou was predeceased by her husband Floyd Miller in 2017 and their son, Richard...
Horace "Art" VanDyke
Nov 23, 2020
Horace “Art” VanDyke Age 80, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away November 23, 2020. Art was born on December 23, 1939 in Auburn, NY, the son of Horace and Dorothy VanDyke. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances (Oliver) VanDyke; their children, Kelly (Tom) Schlee of Ithaca, Michael (Sheila) VanDyke of Rock Stream, Robert (Angie) VanDyke...
John "Jack" Culligan
Nov 11, 2020
John (Jack) F. Culligan Age 82, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away November 11, 2020 Jack was a lifelong citizen of Watkins Glen. He retired from Akzo Nobel Salt Company after 35 years. He was a United States Army veteran. He was active in many organizations and clubs throughout Schuyler county.’ Jack was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Mary...
MaryLou Sowers
Nov 8, 2020
MaryLou Sowers Age 90, formerly of Valois and Elmira, passed away November 8, 2020. MaryLou was predeceased by her husband Richard Sowers in 2019 and a brother Bob (Betty) Freeman She is survived by her son Rick Sowers of Horseheads; daughter, Kim (Dave) Rogers of Valois; brothers Max (Mary Alice) Freeman, James (Sue) Freeman, Doug Freeman and sister Betty (Carl)...
Donna Grow Wickham Johnson
Nov 6, 2020
Donna Grow Wickham Johnson Age 82, formerly of Lodi, NY, passed away November 6, 2020. Donna was born in Canandaigua, NY, the daughter of Emery and Helen Grow. She was predeceased by her husband Bill Wickham in 2009. Donna was an active and hard-working member with numerous community organizations, including the First Presbyterian Church of Hector, Valois-Logan Hector Vol. Fire...
Allison Gallow
Nov 2, 2020
Allison Carrie Gallow Age 23, of Hector, NY passed away November 2, 2020. Allison is survived by her parents, Craig and Melissa Gallow of Hector; brother Brad Gallow of Hector; sister Kaylin (Anthony) Teed of Reading Center; nieces Leah & Mya Teed; paternal grandparents Judy and Harold Forney; maternal grandparents David and Linda Ryan; maternal great-grandmother Hellen Mullen; several aunts,...
John H. Mason
Oct 31, 2020
John H. Mason Age 83, of Hector, NY, passed away October 31, 2020 at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND A FIREMAN'S SERVICE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JULY 24 AT 11:00AM AT THE V-L-H FIRE COMPANY IN HECTOR. John was active with the Valois-Logan-Hector Volunteer Fire Company for over 50 years, serving as Fire Chief in the...
Paul Taber
Oct 26, 2020
Paul Taber Age 52, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away October 26, 2020 after a brief illness. The family will receive friends at the Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Company, 4495 Co. Rte.6, Mecklenburg, NY on Wednesday (Nov. 4) from 3pm-5pm; followed by a funeral service celebrating his life at 5pm. Paul was predeceased by his daughter Rachel Bower Taber in 2007. He...
Marion Colunio
Oct 25, 2020
Marion Colunio Age 92 of Watkins Glen, passed away October 25, 2020 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Home, Montour Falls, NY. There are no prior visiting hours. A private graveside service was held at Lakeview Cemetery in Watkins Glen. Marion was born on August 10, 1928 in Dundee, NY, the daughter of the late Leon and Winifred Brimmer Morley. Marion...
Howard Shumway
Oct 22, 2020
Howard Shumway Age 83, of Watkins Glen, went home to be with the love of his life and soulmate of 63 years, Reetha, on October 22, 2020. His hugs, warm smile, and amazing sense of humor will always be remembered. He always had a kind word and a funny comeback for all. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Papa),...
Melvin Nickerson
Oct 17, 2020
Melvin Nickerson Age 86, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away October 17, 2020. There are no prior visiting hours. A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the family at Holy Cross Cemetery. He was predeceased by his wife Rhea, father James, mother Mary, and brother Charles. He is survived by two sons, John and Marty Nickerson,...
Lala Sissel
Oct 15, 2020
Lala Blanchard Sissel Mrs. Lala Elizabeth Blanchard (Krueger) Sissel, 89, of 4125 Route 14, Rock Stream, New York, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 peacefully in her sleep. She was born September 4, 1931, in Muscatine, Iowa. Her birth parents were the late Edward Albert Krueger and Jessica Cunningham Krueger. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lily Blanchard....
John Whiting
Oct 12, 2020
John Robert Whiting Of Odessa, died, unexpectedly, at his home on October 12, 2020 in Odessa, NY, at the age of 68. John is survived by his wife, Mary Whiting, of Odessa, NY; daughter, Jane Whiting, of Ithaca, NY; brother, James Whiting, of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Donna Orlyk, of Salem NY; sister, Andrea Whiting Osborne, of Watkins Glen, NY;...
Patricia Gascon
Oct 1, 2020
Patricia J. Gascon On October 1, 2020, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at age 81, with her loving family surrounding her at home in Beaver Dams. She is survived by her husband, Minarod J. Gascon, JR; children, Brian Gascon (Andrea Johnson), and Laura (Brian) Goodwin; brother David (Sharon) Comfort; sister Joyce Anne Groves; 3 grandchildren, Megan Goodwin, Kimberly...
Linda R. Chilson
Sep 21, 2020
Linda Rose (Ameigh) Chilson Age 57 of Watkins Glen, passed away Sept. 21, 2020 at home. She was predeceased by her husband Michael, mother Ida Ameigh, brother Joseph Ameigh, brothers-in-law Harold Chilson and Kenneth Hartford, grandson Rylee Brion-Chilson, and niece Carey Ellis-Carins. She is survived by her children, Robert Chilson (Katie Brion) of Athens, PA, Josh Chilson of Watkins Glen,...
Andrea "Jojo" Vorrasi
Sep 10, 2020
Andrea “JoJo” Vorrasi Age 73, of Watkins Glen, passed away at home on Sept. 10, 2020. Jojo was predeceased by her husband John Vorrasi; mother Barbara Tinguad, sister Carol Brannaka, brother-in-law Charles Smith, and granddaughter Candice Vorrasi. She is survived by her children, Karen (Jack) Webster of Lodi, John (Tammy) Vorrasi of Lodi, and Danny Vorrasi of Ithaca; sisters, Donna...
Frank P. Rider
Sep 6, 2020
Franklin P. Rider Age 82, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and children, on September 6, 2020. Frank was born in Lodi, NY on July 13, 1938, the son of Howard Rider, Sr. and Beatrice (Moses) Rider. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for several construction companies, including Narde Paving Co. and the...
Stephen Anthony Fazzary
Sep 6, 2020
Stephen “Steve” Anthony Fazzary Age 67, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away at home on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Steve was described as a quiet comedian, unless of course enjoying any of the many family parties and work events over the years, at which time his out-going personality would emerge. Steve’s humor was ever present, and he enjoyed a party no...
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