Obituaries

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...

Brian Westlake

Brian Westlake

Sep 18, 2018

Brian Keith Westlake Age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 18, 2018 at his home in the Village of Watkins Glen, NY. Brian grew up in Odessa, Montour and Reading Center. He was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School, Class of 1986. He was a reluctant student, but an avid football and baseball player. Brian was known...

Cora Cornish

Cora Cornish

Sep 14, 2018

Cora Cornish Age 77, of Irelandville, NY, passed away September 14, 2018. The family will receive friends on Tuesday (Sept. 18th) from 1pm-2pm; followed by a memorial service celebrating her life at 2:00pm at the funeral home; interment at Sugar Hill Cemetery will be held at a later date. Cora was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Alice Cornish....

Randy Deal

Randy Deal

Sep 13, 2018

Randy H Deal, age 70 of Cayutaville,NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 13, surrounded by family and close friends in Eagle Bay, NY. He was born on September 19, 1947 to John H. and Marian (Newberry) Deal. On September 26, 1987 he was married to Bonnie J. Wood of Eagle Bay, NY. Mr. Deal was employed as a...

Mary Beligotti

Mary Beligotti

Sep 11, 2018

Mary M. Beligotti Age 91, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018. The family will receive friends at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church (The Link), 905 N. Decatur St. , Watkins Glen on Saturday, September 15, from 10 am - 11 am; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at the church;...

Richard Bradley

Richard Bradley

Sep 4, 2018

Richard L. Bradley Age 76, of Rock Stream, NY, and Auburndale, FL, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2018 at his home in Rock Stream, NY. Family and friends will gather at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY on Saturday (Sept. 8th) from 2pm-4pm; followed by a funeral service at 4:00pm in celebration of...

Elizabeth H.  “Bette” Gibbons

Elizabeth H. “Bette” Gibbons

Aug 25, 2018

Elizabeth H. (Bette) Kuttner Gibbons Watkins Glen – Age 89, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on August 25, 2018 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing facility. Bette was born in Montour Falls NY to Kenneth and Frances (Roberts) Kuttner on May 4, 1929. Bette graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1947 and later the Elmira Business Institute. She married...

Timothy Kamanga

Timothy Kamanga

Aug 11, 2018

Timothy Joel Kamanga Age 30, of Hector, passed away on August 11, 2018. Tim was born on December 18, 1987 to Joel and Keness Kamanga of Malawi. He is survived by his brother Joel Kamanga of Zimbabwe, sisters Rose and Thokozani Kamanga of Malawi, and Maria Kamanga of South Africa. Tim’s parents passed away when he was a boy and...

Emma Beach

Emma Beach

Jul 30, 2018

Emma Matrina Beach was called to heaven on July 30, 2018 where she was greeted with open arms by those who passed before her, including her parents; Harvey McKinley Jones Sr. & Annie Louise Jones, brothers; Harvey Jr., Hillary, William, George, Frederick, and her sister Gladys. Born on August 12, 1940 in Wilmington N.C., she was the youngest of Harvey...

Roy J. "Jack" Terry

Roy J. "Jack" Terry

Jul 26, 2018

Roy J. “Jack” Terry Age 84, of Dundee, NY, passed away July 26, 2018. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Sunday (July 29th) from 12pm-2:00pm. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm at the funeral home; followed by a committal service and military honors at Cayuta Cemetery. Jack...

Lillian Johnson

Lillian Johnson

Jun 19, 2018

Lillian Johnson Age 88, of Watkins Glen and formerly Dundee, NY, passed away June 19, 2018. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Sunday, July 1st, 2018 at 11:00am at the Good Samaritan Baptist Church, 54 Main Street, Dresden, NY, followed by a reception. Interment will be held Monday, July 2nd at 3:00pm Woodlawn National Cemetery, 1825 Davis...

Frank Pastore

Frank Pastore

Jun 16, 2018

Frank J. Pastore Age 82, of Horseheads, and formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away June 16, 2018. Frank was born September 20, 1935 in Watkins Glen, the son of the late James and Rose Pastore. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School and Bryant and Stratton Business Institute of Buffalo. He also served in the US Army. Throughout his career...

David P. Heath

David P. Heath

Jun 14, 2018

David P. Heath Age 68, of Royal Palm Beach, FL and formerly Watkins Glen, passed away June 14, 2018. The family will receive friends and relatives at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday (June 25th) from 12pm-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be held...

Robert Kunzmann

Robert Kunzmann

Jun 5, 2018

Robert O. Kunzmann Age 77, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away on June 5, 2018. He was born in New Haven, CT on August 5, 1940, the son of Louis and Bessie (Williams) Kunzmann. He graduated from West Haven High School in Connecticut and later graduated from Colgate University. In his primary school years, he sang in a Boy’s Choir...

Jay Robert Kelchner

Jay Robert Kelchner

Jun 4, 2018

Jay Robert “Bob” Kelchner, 82, of Watkins Glen NY, passed away June 4, 2018. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 520 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen on Friday (June 8th) at 11:00am, followed by burial with military honors at Highland Cemetery. Known to his family and friends as Bob, he is survived...

Michael L. Chilson

Michael L. Chilson

May 28, 2018

Michael L. Chilson Age 64, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away at home on Monday, May 28, 2018. Mike was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He also loved playing Horseshoes with family and friends. He was a mason tender for #589 Union of Ithaca. Michael was born in Towanda, PA, the son of James and Anna...