Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Preston
Mar 7, 2021
Robert “Bob” Preston Age 73 of Hector, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2021. Bob was born on October 22, 1947 in Johnson City, NY, the son of the late Perrion and Janice Preston. He was a retired lineman for NYSEG. He was also the founder of Starlite Speedway in Hector, NY. Bob's greatest joy was his family. He...
Judith R. Marciniak
Feb 23, 2021
Judith R. Marciniak On Tuesday, the 23rd of February 2021, Judith Ann Roberts Marciniak, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 79. JUDY’S FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL GATHER AT 11 A.M. ON FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 AT ST. MARY'S OF THE LAKE IN WATKINS GLEN FOR A MASS, FOLLOWED BY A CELEBRATION OF HER...
Patricia Sullivan Suits Ellison
Feb 16, 2021
Patricia Sullivan Suits Ellison Age 93, of Watkins Glen, NY and wife of the late Hon. William N. Ellison Supreme Court Judge, passed away on February 16, 2021. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday (Feb. 26th) from 6pm-8pm. A private funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s...
Robert H Berry
Feb 9, 2021
Robert H. Berry AKA “Bob, Buz, Clamdigger & Clammy” Age 82, passed away February 9, due to complications from kidney and heart disease. Bob was a resident of Himrod, NY for the past 6 six years, and previously Oneonta, NY for over 50 years. He spent the past 20 summers on Cayuga Lake at the Treman Marina. Bob was born...
William Olliffe Passmore
Feb 8, 2021
William Olliffe Passmore Age 90, died peacefully February 8, 2021 at Seneca View after a long struggle with COPD and cardiac issues. Bill was a grape farmer and a chemist but his favorite, though short-lived livelihood was his work in early adulthood as a merchant seaman. It took him around the world, and while at sea, gave him a lot...
Timothy Bond & Kathleen Winslow
Feb 8, 2021
Timothy Bond and Kathleen Winslow Died tragically on February 8, 2021 in a house fire in the village of Burdett, NY. They left behind their eight children Karla Wall, Kimberly Bond, Shane Bond, Belinda Bond, Kyle Bond, Erin Bond, Ethan Bond and Avery Bond. Kathleen is survived by her siblings Robin Leary and Pamela Leary. She is predeceased by her...
Harry J. "Bud" Suits
Jan 30, 2021
Harry “Bud” J. Suits Jr., Age 91 of Hector, NY passed away peacefully in his home on Peach Orchard Point in Hector, NY on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents Harry J. Sr., Grace Suits, Joanne D. Suits, the love of his life for 44 years, brother William “Billy” Suits, and brothers-in-law, The Honorable William N....
Janet Stamp
Jan 26, 2021
Janet (Sylvia) Bockes Stamp Age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Penn Yan, NY. Mrs. Stamp was a longtime resident of Watkins Glen, NY and was the widow of Charles N. Stamp, Sr., a lifelong resident of Watkins Glen. Friends and relatives are invited to a graveside Memorial Service on Friday, June 4 at 12:00 noon at...
Marilyn E. Fitch
Jan 26, 2021
Marilyn E. Fitch Age 82, of Lodi, passed away peacefully January 26, 2021. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Kent and brother, Alan Marsh. She is survived by her sons, David Fitch of Hector, Thomas Fitch (Brenda Warren-Fitch) of Burdett, and Mark (Charmaine) Fitch of Horseheads; brother Martin “Marty” Marsh of Lodi; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Marilyn was born...
Dale E. Cleveland
Jan 23, 2021
Dale Ernest Cleveland Age 57, of Big Flats, NY, on January 23, 2021, while surrounded by family and loved ones, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dale was predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Mildred Cleveland. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; his four children and their spouses, Thomas and Dana Cleveland of...
Eileen C. Walker
Jan 20, 2021
Eileen C. Walker Age 77, of Dundee, NY, passed away comfortably and peacefully on January 20, 2021, surrounded by her loved one’s. Eileen was born in Albany, NY on June 23, 1943, the daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn Walker. She is survived by seven children, Michael Moyer (Linda Case) of Dundee, NY, Manuel Tesillo (Manny) of Ovid, NY,...
Thomas W. Rockwell
Jan 16, 2021
Thomas W. Rockwell Age 26, of Watkins Glen, passed away January 16, 2021. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday (Jan. 22) from 3pm-6pm. A private funeral service will be held for the immediate family at their convenience. A committal graveside service will be held at 12:15pm...
Joan Taber
Jan 5, 2021
Joan (Colgan) Taber, 64 of Mecklenburg, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in the presence of family. She was born February 10, 1956 in Auburn, NY to the late Gordon and Mary (Delaney) Colgan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, James Colgan and his wife Janet Wilbur, her brother-in-law, Ned Mock (husband to...
Patricia Reinhart
Jan 3, 2021
PATRICIA T. REINHART Age 75, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease She was a resident at the Manor Nursing Home in Penn Yan, NY. She was born January 24, 1945 in Russell Kansas, the daughter of Roger and Patricia T. Reinhart. Patricia was a 1962 graduate of Watkins...
Ann Navestad
Dec 27, 2020
Ann “Tula” Navestad Age 93, of Burdett, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in the comfort of her brother’s home. Born at home in Ozone Park, NY on March 24, 1927 to Peder and Dagny (Borgen) Navestad, she spent the next 88 years in that home before relocating to Montour Falls five years ago, to be near family. She...
William P. Paradiso
Dec 23, 2020
William (“Bill”) P. Paradiso Age 78, of Watkins Glen, NY died on December 23, 2020. Bill, or Uncle Bill as many called him, was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School where he was a member of the football and track teams and received degrees from Corning Community College, The University at Albany, and SUNY Oswego. He spent most of...
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...