Obituaries
Leslie J. Farrington
Jul 26, 2020
Leslie J. Farrington of Hector, NY passed away peacefully Sunday July 26, 2020 at the age of 95. He was blessed to have lived independently with his wife Joan Farrington in their Hector home, with a sharp mind, until the day of his passing. Les was born Feb. 26, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan to Samuel and Eva Farrington. He proudly...
Jeanne Johnson
Jul 23, 2020
Jeanne Marie Johnson Age 61, of Rock Stream, NY, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2020. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (July 29) from 4pm-7pm; funeral service will be celebrated Thursday (July 30th) at 11:00am at the Good Samaritan Baptist Church,...
Sue E. Dean
Jul 20, 2020
Sue E. Dean 76, of Burdett, NY, passed away on July 20, 2020. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday, July 28 from 4-7pm. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 29 with Rev. Mike Kelly officiating, followed by...
Justice Raymond H. Berry
Jul 13, 2020
Justice Raymond H. Berry formerly of Reading Center NY passed away July 13, 2020 at Aaron Manor Nursing Home in Fairport NY at the age of 85. Friends are invited to call at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday (July 17) from 4pm-7pm; a graveside funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00am at...
Robert Capach
Jul 8, 2020
Robert Capach Age 84, of Reading Center and formerly Mountainville, NY, passed away July 8, 2020. Bob was born in Washingtonville, NY and honorably served in the United States Navy. He formerly lived in Mountainville, NY and worked as a Groundskeeper at Storm Kings Art Center. Bob always put his family first and was passionate about farming, hunting and fishing....
Michael A. Lisowski
Jul 6, 2020
Michael A. Lisowski Age 72, of Watkins Glen, passed away July 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. The family will receive friends and family at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, from 4pm-6pm on Friday, July 10, 2020. Funeral Services will be held Saturday (July 11) at 10am at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and...
Virginia Houseknecht
May 24, 2020
Virginia G. Houseknecht Age 72, of Ithaca, formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, on Sunday, May 24, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Lee N. Houseknecht, and parents Dr. Charles and Sara Gundlach of Springfield, VA. She is survived by daughter, Ashley Houseknecht (Mitchell Munson) of King Ferry, NY; brother, Tim...
Kenneth Bell
May 17, 2020
Kenneth Lawrence Bell, Age 92, of Watkins Glen, NY passed Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Seneca View in Montour Falls. If asked he’d probably say his proudest achievements were graduating from Cornell University, operating Grant’s Greenhouses for 33 years and his family. He was born at home in Newfane, NY on November 7, 1927, to Mark and Clara Bell. He...
Harry Durtche Jr.
May 16, 2020
Harry Durtche, Jr. “Uncle Skeet” Age 61, of Watkins Glen, passed away May 16, 2020. A father of his own right to a daughter, Raechelle Durtche and a son, Dale Durtche; he was the first-born son to Harry Durtche Sr. and Gladys (Taylor) Durtche, and joined along with six siblings, Mary Coykedall, Janet Osborn, the twins Kenny and Johnny Durtche,...
Edward Wyre
May 16, 2020
Edward Wyre Age 70, of Watkins Glen, passed May 16, 2020. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT THE BURDETT FIRE DEPT. ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 6-7PM; FOLLOWED BY A MEMORIAL SERVICE AT 7:00PM; REV. GEORGE NORTON OFFICIATING; A RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW. He was born December 9, 1949 in Montour Falls,...
Charles M. Valent
May 16, 2020
Charles M. Valent Age 64, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Beatrice “Bea” Valent; son, Michael Valent of Watkins Glen; brother, William “Bill” Valent; grandson, Alexander Valent; mother-in-law, Zelda Burnett; sister-in-law, Theresa (Bob) Horn; brothers-in-law, Robert (Kathryn) Cole, and Earl (Patty) Cole, and several nieces and nephews . He...
Dale Chandler
May 13, 2020
Dale Chandler, 71 of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Dale was born in 1948 at Tioga General, in Wavery, NY. He was the son of Alva Lloyd and Louisa Lattimer Chandler, and one of 15 children. In 1968, he graduated from Southside High School and joined the Air Force. During his time in the Air...
Betty Haesloop
May 12, 2020
HAESLOOP, Betty Denne' 98, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on May 12, 2020 peacefully in her sleep. A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family. Betty was born in Birmingham, AL July 2, 1921 and moved to Edgewood, PA in 1934. After high school, she studied a secretarial...
Kelly C. McCarthy
May 11, 2020
Kelly Colleen McCarthy Age 49, of Hector, NY, passed away after a brave and courageous fight with cancer on May 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher “Chip” Dunham, and is survived by her beloved sons, Jackson, Tanner and Finnegan; parents, Jerry and Lois McCarthy of Chestertown, MD; sister, Kate McCarthy of Arlington, VA; brother, Clete...
George F. Baldassarre
Apr 29, 2020
George Frank Baldassarre, 94, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, of natural causes unrelated to the coronavirus. George was born in Altoona, PA, on June 18, 1925, the son of the late Dominick and Elvira (Tinaro) Baldassarre. George graduated from Altoona High School in 1943. After graduating, he proudly served in the United States Navy...
Daniel W. Maceda
Apr 5, 2020
Daniel W. Maceda Age 50, of Burdett, NY, passed away after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer on April 5, 2020. Dan was born in Middletown, NY, the son of John and June (Tappen) Maceda. He was raised in Elmira and completed the conservation program at GST BOCES. He lived in Burdett for the last 23 years, raising his...
Edith L. Eldridge
Apr 2, 2020
Edith L. Eldridge Edith Louise Eldridge passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 2, 2020. A CELEBRATION OF EDITH’S LIFE WILL BE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 12 AT 1:00 P.M. AT THE GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN CORNING, NEW YORK WITH REV. MIKE KELLY OFFICIATING. She was born on June 6, 1931, in Woodhull, NY, the daughter of Evangeline M....
Raymond Bailey
Mar 21, 2020
Raymond BaileyAge 62, of Watkins Glen, passed away March 21, 2020.He is survived by his wife, Debra Bailey. They would have celebrated 42 years of marriage on April 22 this year. He is also survived by four children, Christopher Bailey, Craig Bailey, Shawn Bailey (Raelyn Swank) and Brandon Bailey; five grandchildren, Jordan, Sidney, Carter, Aiden and Isabella; eight brothers and...
JoPat Wright
Mar 20, 2020
Josephine Patricia (JoPat) Paradiso Wright Age 77, of Watkins Glen, died March 20, 2020 in Florida, surrounded by her 3 children and her loving and devoted husband. Born the youngest of 6 to Orazio Paradiso and Angeline Paradiso–Specchio, JoPat grew up in Watkins Glen, NY. From her front porch on 2nd Street, she could literally have conversations with most of...
Guy P. Beebe
Mar 8, 2020
Guy P. Beebe Age 81, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away March 8, 2020. THERE ARE NO PRIOR VISITATION SERVICES. A GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICE WITH MILITARY HONORS WILL BE HELD TUESDAY (MARCH 17) AT 11:00AM AT LAUREL HILL CEMETERY, COUNTY ROUTE 10, ALPINE, NY. He is survived by his loving wife Virginia “Ginger” Beebe; sons, Lawrence (Stacy) Beebe of Huntington...
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