Obituaries
Frank Lee Howard
Nov 24, 2019
Franklin Lee Howard Age 73, of Burdett, New York, lost his 30-year battle with heart disease on November 24, 2019. Lee was born to Marcella Greenwood and Franklin Everett Howard in Waverly, New York. He had his own car repair business for several years, worked for Sweitzer Aircraft, Chemung Canal Bank, Bobs Honda, Delta Airlines and Lowes. He was predeceased...
Carol Brannaka
Oct 27, 2019
Carol Brannaka Of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away October 27, 2019 on her 60th birthday. Carol was born in Staten Island, NY on October 27, 1959. For many years, she owned and operated the Cardinals Family Daycare and was a Girl Scouts Leader for Troop #1120 in Watkins Glen. Carol worked for the Schuyler County OFA for many years, cooking...
Gary Robertson
Oct 22, 2019
Gary Robertson Age 76, of Burdett, NY, passed away October 22, 2019. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Monday (Oct. 28th) from 6pm-8pm, and Tuesday (Oct. 29th) from 1pm-2pm. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Tuesday (Oct. 29th) at 2:00pm at the funeral home; followed...
Richard H. Adams
Oct 14, 2019
Richard H. Adams, Age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2019 in his home on Seneca Lake in Hector. Richard (Dick) was born in Elmira on January 4, 1935, the son of the late Paul and Ruth Adams. He attended a one-room school house in Hector, graduated from Watkins Glen High School, attended Wooster College in Ohio and...
Terrance Seals
Oct 11, 2019
Terrance A. Seals Age 57, of Horseheads, NY, passed away unexpectedly October 11, 2019. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday (Oct. 17) from 2pm-4pm; followed by a funeral service at 4pm at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be announced. He was predeceased by his mother,...
Johanna Drake
Oct 4, 2019
Johanna Marie Drake Age 83, passed away on October 4, 2019, at the Tenacre Foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. Born in Manhattan, she moved to Burdett, NY in 1979, with the intention of turning her 16-room house into a bed and breakfast. She was active in local politics and animal rescue. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Horton of...
Hon. Dale E. Jaynes
Oct 1, 2019
Honorable Dale E. Jaynes Age 72, of Burdett, NY went to his heavenly home very peacefully with his family and friends by his side on October 1, 2019. He was born on December 10, 1946 to his parents, William (Bill) Jaynes and Alta (White) Jaynes who pre-deceased him, as well as his daughter, Kristina (Jaynes) Burke. Dale is survived by...
Helen Templar
Sep 23, 2019
Helen Templar Age 96, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away September 23, 2019. Helen was born at home in Bradford on September 7, 1923, the daughter of Floyd and Mae Switzer. After graduating from Bradford Central School, she married Herbert “Allen” Templar. Together, they raised three children on their farm on Templar Road. She was predeceased by her parents and...
Lincoln B Wager
Sep 14, 2019
Lincoln B. Wager Age 89, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2019, while a resident of Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday (Sept. 19th) from 5pm-7pm. Funeral services will be held Friday (Sept. 20th) at 11:00am...
Robert Cooper, Jr.
Sep 9, 2019
Robert Cooper, Jr. Age 77, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away Sept. 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; four children, Kenneth C. Colburn II (Belinda), Carlea Cooper Fernandes, Schaun Lupo (Carl Sr.), and Venesia Green (Scott); 7 brothers and sisters, Charles (Pat) Cooper of CA, Marvin (Eileen) Cooper of NY, Ralph (Bonnie) Cooper of NY, Roberta, Diana (Dave),...
James C. Preston
Sep 2, 2019
JAMES C. PRESTON James Clarence Preston, 92, of Hector, NY, and beloved husband of Gretta for 66 years, went to be with his Lord on September 2, 2019. He passed peacefully at home while holding his bride's hand. 'Jim' was born in Friendship, NY to the late Clarence and Livonia (Pierce) Preston. Losing his mother at a young age, he...
Coach Robert H. Lee
Aug 26, 2019
Coach Robert H. Lee Age 74, of Watkins Glen, passed away August 26, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Robert was born in Geneva, NY. After graduating from Watkins Glen High School, he studied Physical Education before being drafted by the US Army in 1966. He worked 35 years as a Recreation Therapist at Willard and Elmira Psychiatric Centers....
Charles "Harry" Herrick
Aug 23, 2019
Charles “Harry” Gregory Herrick Age 63, of Rock Stream, NY passed away August 23, 2019. He was born on May 30, 1956 in Poughkeepsie, NY, the son of Roger and Kathryn Herrick. He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother and sister, Michael and Lee Herrick. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Catherine (Scuteri) Herrick; sons,...
Andrew "Jud" Gardner
Aug 20, 2019
Andrew J. Gardner, 91 of Watkins Glen passed away peacefully at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center on August 20, 2019 after a brief illness. Jud was born July 10, 1928 to William and Grace Gardner in Hector, NY. Jud served in the US Army before returning home to Montour Falls and marrying his beloved wife Phyllis Hager Gardner. Predeceased by his wife...
Sharon Laughlin
Aug 7, 2019
Sharon R. (Swarthout) Laughlin Age 68, of Baker Hill Road, Watkins Glen, went home to the Lord August 7, 2019. She was received in Heaven by her husband Wesley, parents Lamont and Luella Swarthout, in-laws Violet and Benjamin Laughlin, siblings Larue, Ted, Barbra, and David (Kathy), and brother-in-law Benjamin. She is survived by her son Michael Laughlin of Watkins Glen...
William J. Saks, Jr. D.O.
Aug 6, 2019
William J. Saks, Jr., D.O. Age 76, of State Route 414, Burdett, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Schuyler Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Montour Falls, NY. Friends are invited to call Friday, August 16th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th Street, Watkins Glen, NY. Funeral service on Saturday,...
Thomas A. Augustine
Jul 28, 2019
Thomas Augustine Age 76 of Watkins Glen, passed away July 28, 2019. Tom was born in Montour Falls, the son of John and Margaret Butray Augustine. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1962, then enlisted in the US Army. He worked for Corning Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents; and brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Joan Augustine....
Richard R. Sowers
Jul 27, 2019
Richard R. Sowers Age 89, formerly of Valois and Elmira, passed away July 27, 2019. Richard was born on June 9, 1930 in Elkland, PA, one of seven children to Wayne and Audrey Sowers. He graduated from Southside Highschool in 1948,where he scored the winning touchdown in the very first Erie Bell Football game. After High School, he enlisted in...
John F. Leonard
Jul 26, 2019
John F. Leonard Age 66, formerly of Watkins Glen and Montour Falls, passed away July 26, 2019. John was born on January 30, 1953, the son of John F. Leonard Sr. and Velma E. (Joslyn) Leonard. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1972 and enlisted in the Marine Corps. John worked at Lakes Gas in Montour Falls and...
Robert J. DeNardo
Jul 22, 2019
Robert J. DeNardo Age 83, of Watkins Glen, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away July 22, 2019. Bob was born in Auburn, NY, the son of Patrick and Cecelia DeNardo. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, and member of the Watkins Glen Fire Department for 56 years and Elks Lodge #1546. Bob’s employment included...
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