Obituaries
Thelma Fuller
Dec 22, 2020
Thelma Jean Fuller Age 77, of Hector, NY, passed away 22 December 2020. Thelma was born 23 January 1943 in Versailles, Kentucky, the daughter of the late John and Lucy Roach. Thelma worked and retired as a CNA from Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca. She was also predeceased by her son, Jon Thomas Fuller in 2020 and daughter Jamie Leigh...
Virginia Beebe
Dec 20, 2020
Virginia “Ginger” Beebe Age 82, formerly of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on December 20, 2020 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse due to complications from Covid-19. Ginger was predeceased by her loving husband Guy earlier this year, after 56 years of marriage. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence (Stacy) Beebe of Huntington Beach, CA, Christopher (Laura) Beebe of Mission...
Thelma E. Hoyt
Dec 20, 2020
Thelma E. Hoyt Age 86, of Watkins Glen, passed away December 20, 2020. Thelma was born in Watkins Glen on April 2, 1934, the daughter of late LeRoy and Ida Harris. She was a lifelong member of the Watkins Glen United Methodist Church. Thelma was predeceased by her husband Eugene Hoyt; daughters, Ida Smalley and MaryAnn Norris; and siblings, Iva...
William (Bill) J. Griffith, Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
William (Bill) J. Griffith, Jr. Age 76 of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO THE ROYCE-CHEDZOY FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. 4TH ST., WATKINS GLEN ON WEDNESDAY (APRIL 21) FROM 11AM-12PM; A FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 12 NOON; FOLLOWED BY A BURIAL AND COMMITTAL SERVICE AT...
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...