Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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...
Arvine Pike
Jan 17, 2018
Arvine J. Pike Age 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Arvine was a kind, quiet gentle man but was also tough as nails. The weather was never too hot or too cold to tackle any project or help someone out. Arvine was a family man who loved his wife, three boys and eight grandchildren dearly. Arvine spent the...
Robert Wager
Jan 17, 2018
Robert C. Wager Age 83, of Burdett, passed away January 17, 2018. Robert was born in Watkins Glen on January 25, 1934, the son of Lincoln G. and Edna Wager. He honorably served in the US Army from 1956-1958, stationed in Korea. Bob worked at Besmer Co. in Lansing, NY, retiring in 1996. He was predeceased by his parents, and...
Irene Burgess
Jan 14, 2018
Irene Burgess Age 80, of Watkins Glen, passed away in the comfort of her home on January 14, 2018. Irene worked at the Watkins Glen Central School for 25 years as a Custodian and retired in 2000, and at the First Presbyterian Church in Watkins Glen since 1974. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00am on...
James Teemley
Jan 3, 2018
James Teemley Age 89, of Burdett, NY, passed away January 3, 2018. Jim was born in Watkins Glen on January 18, 1928, the son of Lewis and Frieda Teemley. He and his wife Nancy owned and operated Teemley's Market on Franklin Street in Watkins Glen for many years. He was also a lifelong member of the Myrtle-Jefferson Masonic Lodge and...
Norma Baldassarre
Jan 2, 2018
Norma Crego Baldassarre, 94, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Norma was born on November 23, 1923 in Covington, PA, the daughter of the late Stanley and Lora Crego. Norma graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1939 and attended Elmira Business School. After graduating she worked for several years at Glen National Bank. She...
Erik Morse
Dec 19, 2017
Erik B. Morse Age 47, of County Road 23, Dundee, NY, passed away December 19, 2017 in Rock Stream, NY. Erik was born August 22, 1971 in Camden, NJ. He grew up with his family in Waveland, Mississippi and the Destin Florida areas. He worked as an HVAC Technician for O’Connor Plumbing & Heating in Elmira, NY. Eric is survived...
William Peters
Dec 15, 2017
William “Bill” Henry Peters Age 77, of Venice Florida and formerly Watkins Glen, NY, passed away December 15, 2017. He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on August 22, 1940 to Eleanor L. Peters (née Fuller) and Wesley C. Peters. He is survived by his loving wife Lucina Carol of Venice, FL; daughter Susan L. Peters and her son Michael...
Thomas Smalley
Dec 14, 2017
Thomas L. Smalley, Sr. Age 74, of Reading Center, finished the race on December 14, 2017. Tom was the owner of Smalley’s Garage on Franklin Street in Watkins Glen, NY. The family business was founded in 1941 by his father Lester Smalley. Tom continued the tradition of the business as owner and operator in 1987, which just celebrated it”s 76th...
Jacqueline P. Rondinaro
Dec 11, 2017
Jacqueline P. Rondinaro Age 80, of Watkins Glen, died December 11, 2017, surrounded by her family and the grace of God. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday, Dec. 15th from 4pm-6pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 16th at 10am at St. Mary’s...
Kathy Swarthout
Dec 9, 2017
Kathy Swarthout Age 59, of Beaver Dams, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 9, 2017. She was born on June 3,1958 in Montour Falls, the daughter of George and Elsie Morrow. She married her husband of 42 years, David Swarthout on December 21, 1974. She is survived by her husband David; four children, Hollie Swarthout (grandchildren,...
Marie Bubb
Dec 8, 2017
Marie F. Bubb 98 of Hector, New York went home to the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017. Marie was born on August 26, 1919 in Niagara Falls, NY. She was one of 9 children. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years Carl L. Bubb, Sr., and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children: son...
Gene Lohrke
Nov 28, 2017
Gene Lohrke Age 75, of Southport, passed away November 28, 2017 surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jean (Bargesser) Lohrke; children, Billy (Michelle) Lohrke of Pine City, and Kathy (Roy) Clark of Pine City; grandchildren, Brian, Sabrina, Christian, Karissa, Jennifer, and Justyna; great-grandchildren, Baylee, Ryder, Joshua...
Nona Schimizzi
Nov 25, 2017
Nona Schimizzi Age 77, of Burdett, passed away November 25, 2017 at home. Nona was born on Feb. 8, 1940 in Montour Falls, the daughter of Ralph and Hazel Burnett. Nona owned and operated Murph’s Business Services in Watkins Glen. She was a lifelong member of the Logan Methodist Church, immediate Past President of the Logan Community Center, member of...
Margaret Dean
Oct 19, 2017
Margaret Dean Age 77, of Burdett, NY, passed away on her birthday, October 19, 2017. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday, October 25th, from 4-6pm; followed by a funeral service at 6:00pm. A committal service will be held Thursday at 10am at the Union Cemetery of...
Edwin "Buck" Voorheis
Oct 9, 2017
Edwin (Buck) Voorheis Age 79, of Burdett, went home to heaven on October 9, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Betty Voorheis, his sister Jean Pike and daughter Terri Voorheis. He is survived by his loving wife of 59+ years, Jean Voorheis, his children Coleen (Mark) Fabrizi, Lisa (Ray) Combs, Janine (Jason) Bond, Sonja (Mike) Croft and...
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