Obituaries
Gene Murphy
Mar 21, 2019
Gene Murphy Age 72, of Hector, NY, went to his “heavenly home” on March 21, 2019 while at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Gene was born on June 19, 1946. He lived most of his life in Hector, NY where he was born and raised. Gene had numerous jobs over the years. He spent much of his time during...
Kathleen "Kathy" Cole
Mar 21, 2019
Kathleen (Kathy) Cole Age 61 of Hector, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family and closest friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Chris Cole, two daughters, Jenna Wilkens (John Wilkens) and Jillian Cole, her brother David Moser (Dawn Moser) and her grandchildren Thea and Maryn Wilkens. Kathy spent her life creating, nurturing...
Susan Marie Buckley
Mar 20, 2019
Susan Marie Buckley Age 65, of Watkins Glen, passed away on March 20, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer lovingly celebrating her birthday on March 8th with her family. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (March 27th) from 3pm-6pm; followed by a memorial service celebrating...
Elvin "Al" West
Mar 15, 2019
Elvin “Al” West Age 66, of Trumansburg, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on March 15, 2019. Al was born in Montour Falls and graduated from Watkins Glen Central School (Class of 1972). After high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Following his honorable discharge, he joined the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office where he completed over 20 years...
Klaus "Ted" HEROLD
Mar 6, 2019
Klaus “Ted” Dieter Herold Age 80, of Horseheads and formerly Watkins Glen, passed away on March 6, 2019. There are no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St, Watkins Glen, on Saturday (March 9th) at 11:00am; followed by a reception at the Watkins Glen First Presbyterian Church....
Richard "Rocco" Scaptura
Mar 4, 2019
Richard “Rocco” Scaptura Age 67, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2019. Rocco was born on Feb. 19, 1952, the son of Rocco and Julia Scaptura and was a lifetime resident of Watkins Glen. He was the Supervisor for the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Watkins Glen for 35 years. After he retired, he worked...
Michael Evans
Feb 25, 2019
Michael Evans Age 48, of Odessa, NY, passed away Feb. 25, 2019 at home surrounded by family, after a courageous 2- year battle with cancer. Mike lived his entire life in the Finger Lakes region. He was a devoted husband and father, always working very hard to provide for his family. Mike was and will always be the protector of...
Paul R. Harrison
Feb 21, 2019
Paul R. Harrison Age 61, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2019. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday (Feb. 27th) from 2pm-3pm; followed by a Memorial Service celebrating his life at 3pm. Paul graduated from Hammondsport Central School, where he was a Section V...
Douglas M. Thompson
Feb 18, 2019
Douglas M. Thompson Age 64, of Rock Stream and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away February 18, 2019. He is survived by his mother Alice Frazier of Rock Steam; daughter Alexandra Thompson of Penn Yan; brother Dennis (Darlene) Sharkey of Rock Stream; sister Beverly (Mitchell) Rea of Burdett; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father...
Thomas L. Davis
Jan 29, 2019
Thomas LaVerne Davis Age 74, of Bradford, NY, passed away January 29, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born in Wellsboro, PA, on February 7, 1944, the son of Floyd and Marian (Stradley) Davis. He honorably served in the US Army in the 1960’s and retired from the Naval Air Station in Alameda, CA, where he worked on jets....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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