Obituaries

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...

Peggy Rogers

Peggy Rogers

May 23, 2018

Peggy A. Rogers Age 79, of Watkins Glen, was called to be with her Lord on May 23, 2018. Peggy was predeceased by her husband, Pastor Stewart C. Rogers. She is survived by her loving children, Connie (Robert) Wrenn of Watkins Glen, James (Ronda) Rogers of Breesport, Lisa Cole, and Joseph Rogers, both of Horseheads; brother, Bill (Kathy) Jackson of...

Dano Hutnik

Dano Hutnik

May 18, 2018

DANO HUTNIK "Devoted father, husband and award-winning chef" Dano Hutnik, 69, of Lodi, NY, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 18, 2018. A celebrated Finger Lakes region chef since 1990, he first opened and operated Dano’s on Cayuga and later Dano's Heuriger on Seneca. Dano, a former professional ballet master in Austria, graduated from the Culinary School of San Francisco...

Virginia Eaton

Virginia Eaton

May 2, 2018

Virginia Eaton Age 94, passed away May 2, 2018 at home in Burdett surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born on May 3, 1923 in Burdett, NY, the daughter of Leland and Veronica Arnold. She was a lifelong resident of Burdett. She was also a lifelong member of the Burdett United Methodist Church and a supporter and member of...

James "Hank" Bond

James "Hank" Bond

Apr 24, 2018

James Henry Bond Jr. Age 79, of Valois, known by his friends as Hank, passed peacefully in his home early morning on April 24th, 2018. He leaves behind the kind of legacy only a town icon can. He was a man of many talents and it shows in his myriad of accomplishments, in his children and grandchildren’s faces and in...

Barbara Osborn

Barbara Osborn

Apr 6, 2018

Barbara Jean Osborn Age 70, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 6, 2018 at her home in Irelandville. Barb was born in July of 1947 in Elmira, New York. Barb was raised predominantly in the Twin Tiers area. She LOVED warm weather, the beach and being outside doing anything, as long as it was warm. She...

Douglas Voorheis

Douglas Voorheis

Apr 6, 2018

Douglas William Voorheis REYNOLDSVILLE: Age 75, of Reynoldsville, NY, passed away suddenly on the afternoon of April 6, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded and supported by his immediate family. Doug was born and raised in Reynoldsville. He proudly served his country in the Air Force as well as in the Navy as a Seabee. It was in the Air...

James Munroe

James Munroe

Apr 4, 2018

James A. Munroe, Age 82, of Hector and Newark, N.Y., passed away April 4, 2018. In honoring his life, a celebration of his life will be held at the Valois-Logan-Hector Fire Department on May 26, 2018, beginning at 12 p.m. Burial will be held at Logan Cemetery in Burdett at a later date. James was an accomplished, self-taught musician and...

Maxine Allen

Maxine Allen

Apr 3, 2018

Maxine S. Allen, 98, of Lancaster, PA., formerly of Corning, NY, and Painted Post, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Maxine, who was predeceased by her husband Dr. John G. Allen, was born on July 5, 1919 in Herkimer, New York. She was the only child of Walter and Ada (Smith) Bellinger. She graduated from Norwich High School...

Susan Ann Brill

Susan Ann Brill

Mar 27, 2018

Susan Ann Brill Age 57, of Beaver Dams, passed away as the result of an early morning house fire on March 27, 2018. Sue worked as a Senior Case Worker for the Schuyler County Department of Social Services, and for the county for 35 years. She was most recently a Senior Supervisor in the Department of Social Services. She served...

Paul Paradiso

Paul Paradiso

Mar 24, 2018

Paul A. Paradiso Age 88, of Watkins Glen, died peacefully in the home of his daughter Kathryn and his future son-in-law Bill on March 24, 2018. Surrounding them, were his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is survived by daughters, Kathryn Paradiso (Bill Grant) and Margaret Bouse (Russ); grandchildren, which his life revolved around, Sarah Paradiso, Joshua Moll (Lindsey Cochrane), Rebekah Moll...

Tadeusz "Tad" Jaconski

Tadeusz "Tad" Jaconski

Mar 17, 2018

Tadeusz “Tad” Jaconski Age 69, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2018 in Montour Falls. Tad was born in Brooklyn, NY, June 1, 1948, the son of Augustus and Maria Constantine Jaconski. He studied at St. Stanislaus Koslka Catholic School and Trinity High School in Brooklyn. He later worked for many years as a Night Auditor for...

Frank Steber

Frank Steber

Mar 16, 2018

Frank W. Steber, 96 of Watkins Glen, died March 16, 2018. He was born May 5, 1921, in Ilion, NY, to Frank and Edna (Clayton) Steber, and graduated from Ilion High School in 1939. He worked in Ilion factories until July 1942, when he and two friends enlisted in the U.S. Army. His WWII army service as a radio operator...

Mary Marcin

Mary Marcin

Mar 13, 2018

Mary M. Marcin Age 97, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2018. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday (March 20th) from 6pm-8pm. A Mass celebrating her life will be held Wednesday at 11:00am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in...

Helen Hurley

Helen Hurley

Mar 8, 2018

Helen M. Hurley Age 86, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018. According to her wishes there are no prior visitation services. A funeral mass celebrating her life will be held at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Watkins Glen, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 9:30am; followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Helen was born...

Rev. Robert Hill

Rev. Robert Hill

Feb 22, 2018

Rev. Robert Hill Age 72, of Watkins Glen, passed away February 22, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 48 years, Rev. Dawn LaRee Hill; and parents, Richard and Hattie Hill; and brothers, Charles and Spurgeon Hill. He is survived by children, Roxanne (Scott) Boryschuk, of Warrington, PA; Robert Hill, Jr. (Sarah Murch-Hill) of...

Lisa Palumbo

Lisa Palumbo

Feb 18, 2018

Lisa Palumbo Age 58, of Burdett, NY, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Feb. 18, 2018. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday (Feb. 24th) from 5pm-8pm; followed by a memorial service at the funeral home at 8:00pm. Those wishing may consider a memorial donation in her...

Robert Mark Swinnerton, Sr.

Robert Mark Swinnerton, Sr.

Feb 17, 2018

Robert Mark Swinnerton Sr., age 73 of Hector, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family after a courageous battle with cancer. Rob was born on March 7, 1944 in Princeton, NJ; the son of the late Edward and Madeline Swinnerton. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1962, and...

Edith Hansen

Edith Hansen

Feb 9, 2018

Edith Hansen, Age 93, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2018. Edith was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 16, 1924. Edith lived in Baldwin, LI for 40 years where she raised her 5 children. She and her husband retired to Burdett in 1989. She is survived by her brother Warren (Aiko) Anderson of Venice, FL; five children; daughters, Jane...

Richard Edwards

Richard Edwards

Jan 20, 2018

Richard E. Edwards Age 77, of Tucson, AZ, passed away in Burdett, NY, where he and his wife have resided with family. Richard was born in Iola, Kansas on September 24, 1940. the son of the late Harold and Dorothy Edwards. He served honorably as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Air Force from 1962-1965. He was a retired Chemical...