Obituaries

Jay Arcangeli

Jay Arcangeli

Jan 16, 2019

Jay E. Arcangeli Age 51 of Burdett, NY died tragically in a farming accident on January 16, 2019, while chasing his dream to be a beef farmer. Jay was born December 11, 1967 in Montour Falls, NY to Joseph & Linda Arcangeli. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Arcangeli. Jay is survived by his wife and...

Kenneth Eldridge

Kenneth Eldridge

Jan 13, 2019

Kenneth Ward Eldridge of Rock Stream, NY passed away on January 13, 2019, at the age of 86. Born in Galeton, Pennsylvania, Ken was raised in the Watkins Glen area. After graduating from Watkins Glen Central School, Ken began his career at Corning Glass Works in 1952, where he would later retire as a Senior Process Engineer. Ken will...

Geta Biever

Geta Biever

Jan 11, 2019

Geta A. Biever Age 79, of Burdett, N.Y. passed away on Friday, January 11th, 2019 at Elmira N.Y. after a brief but intense illness. The family will receive friends and family at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E 4th Street, Watkins Glen, N.Y. on Wednesday January 16, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 until 9:00 p.m....

William Shepard III

William Shepard III

Jan 2, 2019

William H. Shepard III Age 97, formerly of Rock Stream, NY, passed away at Bethany Village Manor in Horseheads on January 2, 2019. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday (Jan. 10th) from 1pm-2pm, followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm and burial at Rock Stream Cemetery. He...

Cindy Thomason

Cindy Thomason

Dec 19, 2018

Cindy L. Thomason Age 58, of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Cindy is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 40 years, Jeff Thomason; and their daughters Ashley Thomason (Chris Tappan) and Alicia (Blake) Mahaney along with her...

Henry Kramer

Henry Kramer

Dec 8, 2018

Henry “Hank” Kramer, 84, of Montour Falls, NY, left Earth for his eternal ski trip on December 8, 2018. Hank was a fearless force of nature, continually on the search for new adventures that involved elements of danger, the chance to meet new people, or both. Born Enrico Guido Krämer, in Milan, Italy, Hank was raised in Oakland, California. After...

Harvey Bishop

Harvey Bishop

Nov 27, 2018

Harvey Bishop Age 66 of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 27, 2018. Harvey was born in Walton, NY, the son of Mary and Harvey Bishop, Sr. and served in the US Army after High School. Harvey was known for his sense of humor and many expressions that he always shared with friends. He will be dearly missed....

Nicholas Dugo

Nicholas Dugo

Nov 26, 2018

Nicholas J. Dugo, 72, of Watkins Glen died on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Robert Packer Hospital after a short illness. Nick was born on December 18, 1945, in Bath, NY, the son of the late Joseph and Elaine (Bly) Dugo. Nick first met his future wife Sue when they were in kindergarten together, and have been best friends...

Julia Scaptura

Julia Scaptura

Nov 19, 2018

Julia “Judy” (Smith) Scaptura Age 91, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away November 19, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Rocco R. Scaptura, sister Tina DeMott, and brother Charlie Smith. She is survived by daughters, Kathleen (Pat) Fennell, and Constance (Carl) Chiacchierini; son Richard “Rocco” (Laurie) Scaptura; and seven grandchildren, Jacqueline (Peter) Platt, Timothy (Allison) Fennell, Corinne (Michael)...

Mary Eldridge

Mary Eldridge

Nov 9, 2018

Norma “Jean” Eldridge Age 93 of Tyrone, passed away on November 9, 2018. Jean was born on February 6, 1925 in Montour Falls, NY, the daughter of Clyde and Nellie Potts. She worked at Corning Glass and was an accomplished Toll Painter and crafter. She was predeceased by her parents, and a brother, Clarence Potts and sister, Selma Fish. She...

Charles "Carl" Langenfeld

Charles "Carl" Langenfeld

Nov 4, 2018

Charles “Carl” Langenfeld Age 75, of Burdett, NY passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2018. Carl was born in Somerville, Mass., the oldest of 9 children of Charles and Anna Langenfeld. In his earlier years, he worked in the Boston Naval Ship Yard as a welder and later for Polaroid. He also served in the US Air Force Reserves....

Clarence Parker

Clarence Parker

Nov 3, 2018

PARKER, Clarence E. "Barnie" Age 83, of Odessa, NY passed away after a long illness, Saturday, November 3, 2018 while a resident of Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, in Montour Falls, NY. He was born January 29, 1935, in Barre Center, NY. He graduated from Albion HS in 1952 and received degrees from Cornell University and SUNY Cortland. He...

Edson Howell

Edson Howell

Nov 1, 2018

Edson N. Howell Age 94, of Tyrone, NY passed away peacefully at his lifelong home on November 1, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Doris (Peet) Howell; three daughters, Glenna (Saul) Traiger of Los Angeles, CA; Linda Howell of Watkins Glen, and Donna (Phil) Lynd of Canastota; four grandchildren, David Traiger, Sarah Traiger, Morgan...

Mary “Penny” Knapp

Mary “Penny” Knapp

Oct 26, 2018

Mary Knapp Age 72, of Canandaigua and Florida, and formerly Cayutaville, NY, passed away October 26, 2018. Mary grew up in Mecklenburg, NY, the daughter of Donald and Doris (Leonard) Newgard. She was predeceased by her husband Robert E. Knapp in 1993. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Tim Kelly, John Kelly and Sally DeLong. Surviving are her...

Kenneth Eldridge

Kenneth Eldridge

Oct 20, 2018

Kenneth W. Eldridge, age 66, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Kenny was born in Montour Falls on August 28, 1952 to Leon and Millie Eldridge. Kenny worked for Yates County Highway Department as a young man. He then worked for the Labor Union out of Elmira. Kenny then worked for Schuyler Hospital as a...

Maureen LaFever

Maureen LaFever

Oct 19, 2018

Maureen A. LaFever Age 85, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away in the comfort and presence of her family on October 19, 2018. Maureen was born in Binghamton on January 9, 1933, the daughter of Paul and Winifred O’Neil. She was predeceased by her parents, loving husband Lyman Dana LaFever; brother Jack O’Neil; and grandson Corey LaFever. Maureen was...

Diana Clugstone

Diana Clugstone

Oct 7, 2018

Diana (Evans) Clugstone 47, left this Earth on October 7, 2018 surrounded by her friends and family at Schuyler Hospital's Skilled Nursing Facility. Diana was born on September 1, 1971 in Elmira, NY to Sharon Evans (Homkes) and Lynn Evans. She attended high school in Horseheads, NY, class of 1989. Diana met her husband, Richard Clugstone, in 2000 and...

Yvonne Christensen

Yvonne Christensen

Oct 5, 2018

Yvonne E. Christensen Age 72, of Watkins Glen, passed away October 5, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Bruce Christensen; and daughters, Jayne Trosky and Christine Whiteman. Survivors include her sons, Ralph and his wife Shannon Zinn of Cortland, and Charles and his wife Maggie Dabb of Pennsylvania; son-in-law Glen Trosky; and eight grandchildren. According to her wishes...

Jose Zavala

Jose Zavala

Oct 1, 2018

Jose Angel “Joe” Zavala Ramos Age 57 of Burdett, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 1, 2018. Joe was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the son of Graciano Zavala and Ramonita Zavala Ramos. After High School, he enlisted in the US Army, became a sergeant, and proudly served his country for 12 years, including deployment to the Persian...

Michael Donnell

Michael Donnell

Sep 20, 2018

Michael Richard Donnell Sr, age 97 of Watkins Glen, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1921 at home to Irish immigrants Elizabeth (nee Campbell) and Michael Donnell. He is survived by his seven children Linda (Lee) Bradley of Newington, CT; Michael Jr. (Susan) Donnell of Hilton Head, SC; Kathleen (John) Sargent of...