Obituaries
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...

Ida J. Smalley
Mar 6, 2020
Ida J. Smalley Age 65, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away at home on March 6, 2020. Ida was born on February 27, 1955 in Montour Falls, NY, the daughter of Eugene and Thelma Hoyt. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael C. Smalley, Sr.; children, Michael C. (Rebecca) Smalley, Jr. of Shiloh, NC, and Jennifer (Gary) Davis of...
Mary H. Solomon
Mar 5, 2020
Mary H. Solomon Age 82, of Burdett, NY, passed away March 5, 2020. A MEMORIAL SERVICE CELEBRATING HER LIFE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AND HELD AT A LATER DATE. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Leonard Solomon; son, Adam Solomon of Burdett; sister, Jane Coulter of Big Flats; three grandchildren, Brienna, Adrienna, and Jenna Solomon; niece and nephews, Christine (Alex)...
Ronald E. Baker
Mar 1, 2020
Ronald E. Baker Age 90, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Sunday March 1, 2020. Ron was born November 14, 1929, a son of the late Russell and Mary (Bollen) Baker of Vestal, NY. He was also predeceased by his younger brother, Derald Baker. Ron graduated from Vestal High School where he played both football and basketball. He received his...
Stephen Coolican
Feb 21, 2020
Stephen W. Coolican Age 55, of Alpine, NY, passed away Feb. 21, 2020. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the Mechanics Club in Montour Falls on Sunday (March 8th) from 2pm-5pm. Everyone is welcome! In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider a donation in his memory to the United Way of Schuyler County, PO Box...
Gifford W. Hurlbut
Feb 20, 2020
Gifford W. Hurlbut Age 92, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2020 at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. According to his request there will be no public visitation. There will be a graveside service at the Bitley Cemetery in Branchport, NY at the convenience of the family in the spring. Gifford was an avid gardener and...
Norvelle "Bud" VanWormer
Feb 14, 2020
Norvelle “Bud” George VanWormer Age 88, formerly of Burdett, NY, passed away Feb. 14, 2020. Bud was born on February 26, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henrietta (Pearson) VanWormer and George VanWormer He married Violet Lorraine Usher on July 29, 1950. They raised six sons and one daughter, Larry, Ronnie, David, Glen, Clinton, Dale and Nancy. Bud became a respected...
Ida White
Feb 11, 2020
Ida White Age 98, of Hector, NY, passed away February 11, 2020. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Sunday (Feb. 16th) from 3pm-5pm. A funeral service will be held Monday (Feb. 17th) at 11:00am at the funeral home; followed by burial at Union Cemetery of Hector and...
Richard A. Fleming II
Feb 5, 2020
Richard A. Fleming II Age 29, of Fairport, NY, passed away Feb. 5, 2020 in Watkins Glen. Ricky played Lacrosse and graduated from Fairport Highschool. He also worked at Tom Wahl’s restaurant in Fairport. Ricky loved the outdoors, especially spending time hunting and target practicing at his family’s camp on Sugar Hill in Watkins Glen. He also enjoyed golfing. Surviving...
Rachel Vickio
Feb 4, 2020
Rachel Vickio Age 106, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2020. A funeral mass celebrating her life will be held Saturday (Feb. 8) at 11:00am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, 905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen; followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery and a reception at the Montour Moose Club at 1:00pm. According to her wishes there...
Rowan Schockner
Jan 30, 2020
SCHOCKNER Rowan Lindsay Manning Schockner Age 63, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving husband and daughters on January 30, 2020. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St. Watkins Glen on Saturday (Feb. 8th) from 2pm-4pm; followed by a memorial service celebrating her life at 4:00pm....