Obituaries
JoAnne Grow
Oct 8, 2017
JoAnn Grow Age 66, of Watkins Glen, NY and Flagler Beach, FL, passed away October 8, 2017 at her home in Florida. JoAnn was born and raised in Watkins Glen and graduated from WG High School in 1969. She and her husband Ed were co-owners of Rolling Vineyards Farm Winery of Hector. They were married for 33 years. She loved...
Donald "Peter" McBride
Oct 8, 2017
Donald “Peter” McBride Age 86, of Burdett, NY, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday (Oct. 12th) from 4pm-6pm. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family;...
Rudolf Kaegi
Sep 26, 2017
RUDOLF KAEGI – In memoriam Rudolf Kaegi, Swiss citizen and U.S. permanent resident, died on September 26, 2017, at home in New York City. He died of a heart condition when he was 64 years old. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland to the late Fredy and Trudy Kagi on January 1, 1953. He is survived by his devoted wife,...
Timothy Cummings
Sep 24, 2017
Timothy William Cummings Born September 24, 2017, joined the angels in heaven above to watch over his family here on earth. He is loved by his parents, Reba Copp and Michael A. Fraboni of Watkins Glen; maternal grandparents, Tim and Alaina Cummings of Watkins Glen; paternal grandparents, Kelly and Robert Hartford of Montour Falls, and Eugene “Mickey” and Nancy Fraboni...
Patricia VanLone
Sep 22, 2017
Patricia C. VanLone Age 88, of Dundee, NY, passed away September 22, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Kenneth VanLone; son, Kenneth “Scott” VanLone of Dundee; daughters, Marsha (James) Stout of Dundee; Michelle (Richard) Klein of LaGrange, KY; and Maureen (Nelson) Bailey of Virginia Beach, VA. She was predeceased by her daughter, Melinda VanLone in...
James Combs
Sep 12, 2017
James Dean Combs, age 51, of Watkins Glen, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Ithaca, NY on March 28, 1966 to Fay and Nancy (Dean) Combs. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Ray and Alice Fay (Stewart) Combs and Paul and Reva (Landon) Dean, as well...
Roberta Flowers
Sep 3, 2017
Roberta Dannenfelser Flowers Of Hector, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY after a courageous eight-year battle with ovarian cancer. Roberta was born on September 2, 1943 in New London, Connecticut. Her parents were the late Robert and Virginia Dannenfelser. Roberta graduated from Hunter College High School in Manhattan. She then attended Hunter College...
Raymond Swisher
Sep 3, 2017
Raymond C. Swisher 79, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away September 3, 2017. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 11:00am-12:00pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at 12:00pm at the funeral home. He was predeceased by his wife Hisae in...
Lewis Dunham, Jr.
Aug 31, 2017
Lewis L. Dunham, Jr. age 67 of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 15, 1949 to Lewis and Janice Dunham in Elmira, New York. Lew graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1967. He went on to serve in the US Army. He is survived by...
James Richard "Dick" Symes
Aug 31, 2017
James Richard Symes BURDETT-Age 88, born on August 24, 1929, went to join his beloved wife Eileen on August 31, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. “Dick”, as everyone knew him, retired from the NYS DOT as a Crane & Shovel Operator in 1990, after 42 years of service. Dick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He...
Tasha Mignon Beaver
Aug 29, 2017
Tasha Mignon Beaver Age 48, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2015 at Robert Packer Hospital. Tasha was born on March 27, 1969 in Corning, NY to Lorraine Reynolds and John Beaver. She moved to Montour Falls in 1991 where she made her home, enjoying many friendships as well as the beautiful landscapes. Tasha will be...
Pamela Kress
Aug 29, 2017
Pamela “Pam” Ann Kress Age 68, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Tuesday August 29, 2017 at Cayuga Medical Center. Pam was born on July 2, 1949 in Manhattan, NY. She resided with foster parents until 1965 then moved to Wassaic and Monroe Developmental Centers before making her home in Watkins Glen, where she has been loved and cared...
Theresa “Tess” Ann German
Aug 29, 2017
Theresa Ann "Tess" German Age 71, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on August 29, 2017 at Cayuga Medical Center. Theresa was born on April 7, 1946 in Batavia, NY to Francis Thomas German and Althea Buryle German. In 1997, Theresa moved to Watkins Glen, where she made her home enjoying the beautiful Finger Lakes. Theresa was a woman who...
Gertrude Silvernail
Aug 16, 2017
Gertrude Amelia Silvernail Age 90 formerly of Irelandville and Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at the home of her niece Laura Lee Jowers in Titusville, FL on August 16, 2017 with her husband by her side. Friends and relatives are invited to gather on Wednesday, August 30th from 2-4pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St. Watkins...
Loretta Dean
Aug 11, 2017
Loretta Dean With sadness, we mourn the passing of Loretta Dean, who died on August 12, 2017 at the age of 88. The family will receive friends on Friday (Aug. 25th) from 6pm-8pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday (Aug 26th) at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian...
Marie Vigor
Aug 10, 2017
Marie M. Vigor Age 98, formerly of Tyrone and Odessa, NY passed away at Seneca View SNF in Montour Falls on August 10, 2017. Marie was born on Sept. 29, 1918 in Springfield, NJ, the daughter of William and Marcella Regad. She was predeceased by her companion, Joe Saunders of Tyrone. Marie was an avid reader and will be remembered...
Tony DeBerardinis
Jul 29, 2017
Tony DeBerardinis ATHENS, OHIO- Anthony L. “Tony” DeBerardinis, age 93 of Athens, formerly of Montour Falls, NY, died Saturday morning, July 29, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains, OH. Born Dec. 18, 1923 in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Lucio & Rose DeBerardinis. He was a graduate of Brooklyn (NY) High School, where he...
George W. Bush
Jul 22, 2017
George W. Bush Age 67, of Elmira, formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away July 22, 2017. George was born in Montour Falls on June 3, 1950; the son of the late Otis and Gladys Bush. He formerly worked at Mr. Chicken in Watkins Glen, Thatcher’s Glass in Elmira Heights, and Seneca Foods in Dundee. He loved the outdoors and deer...
Donald Ameigh
Jul 12, 2017
Donald Ameigh Age 70 of Montour Falls, passed away on July 12, 2017 at home. A graveside service will be held on Monday (July 17th) at 1:30pm at Sugar Hill Cemetery in Watkins Glen. He was predeceased by his wife Rebecca Ameigh, parents, Lynn and Genevieve Ameigh; and brothers and sisters, Mary, Velma, Frank, Jack, and Lee. He is survived...
Mildred "Milli" Cleveland
Jul 7, 2017
Mildred “Milli” Cleveland Age 88, of Horseheads, passed away on July 7, 2017. Friends are invited to call at the Royce-Chedzoy Royce Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Tuesday (July 11th) from 2pm-4pm; followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 4:00pm. Burial will be held at Montour Cemetery on Wednesday at 11:00am. Milli was...