Obituaries
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...
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...

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...
Samantha Rose Prince
Aug 17, 2020
Samantha Rose Prince Age 37, of Watkins Glen, NY and formerly Avalon, CA, lost her battle on the morning of August 17, 2020 after 4 long years with her courageous battle against a terrible disease-cancer. She was a mother, a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, a niece, a loving companion, a friend, a cousin, and a FIGHTER!! She is survived...
Carl Walter Isley
Aug 17, 2020
Carl Walter Isley Age 88 of Watkins Glen, NY, died peacefully on August 17, 2020. He was born in Montour Falls, August 24, 1931, the son of Carl James and Carolyn Mahoney Isley. For forty-three years, Carl was employed by Shepard Niles Crane and Hoist as a salesman and Vice- President of Sales-Service. A proud graduate of Saint Bonaventure University,...
Robert W. Moll Jr.
Aug 1, 2020
Robert W. Moll, Jr. Age 72, formerly of Rock Stream and of Avoca, NY, passed away August 1, 2020 at Bath VA Medical Center, Bath, NY. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Sunday (Aug. 9th) from 2pm-3pm; followed by a Memorial Service at 3pm. Interment with military honors will...

Thomas P. Rondinaro
Aug 1, 2020
THOMAS P. RONDINARO Age 89, of Watkins Glen NY, passed away August 1, 2020, in the house where he was born. A MEMORIAL SERVICE CELEBRATING HIS LIFE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AND HELD AT A LATER DATE. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mabel, Jeffery, Michael and Tina and Christopher and Jackie; Robert, Ryan, Celeste and Felicia. Tom...

Steven D. Kastenhuber
Jul 30, 2020
Steven D- Kastemhuber 61, of Burdett, died July 30, 2020. Friends and family are invited to the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral in Watkins Glen, 212 E. 4th St., in Watkins Glen, on Thursday (Aug. 20th) from 4pm-7pm; with a time of sharing memories at 6:00pm. He is survived by siblings, Debbie (George) VanDyke, Kathy (David) Miller, and Kenneth Kastenhuber, all of Trumansburg,...

Mary Lou Van Buren
Jul 28, 2020
Mary Lou Van Buren Age 73, of Watkins Glen, passed away on July 28, 2020 after a very brief, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mary Lou was laid to rest in a private family ceremony on August 3, 2020. Mary Lou is survived by her husband Ralph, her daughter Amy & her son-in-law James, her son Adam, and her...