Obituaries

Patricia VanLone

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Michael Hess

Michael Hess

Jul 5, 2017

Michael Hess, Age 41, passed away unexpectedly on July 5th, 2017. Michael was born on August 16, 1975, in Sayre, PA and eventually made his way to his bubble in Watkins Glen, NY. He was a loving father and husband and a fiercely devoted friend. Many would describe Michael as a generous and charismatic person. He is survived by his...

Nancy Rhodes

Nancy Rhodes

Jun 28, 2017

Nancy Rhodes Age 90, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Friends are invited to call Sunday,July 2nd, from 1pm-2pm at the Tyrone United Methodist Church, Tyrone, followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm at the church; a private burial will be held at Tyrone Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. She was predeceased by...

Shirley Bergen

Shirley Bergen

Jun 19, 2017

Shirley Alice Bergen 74, of Odessa, was born near Hicksville, NY during a blizzard in a car, delivered by a policeman on December 18, 1942. She joined brothers George, Robert and William, who predeceased her. Her parents, John and Alice Moddle Heintz moved the family to Smith Valley, Alpine NY, when Shirley was 6, to farm and raise potatoes. Shirley...

Bernard H. VanSkiver

Bernard H. VanSkiver

Jun 12, 2017

Bernard VanSkiver Age 89, of Horseheads, passed away at Bethany Manor Rehabilitation Center on Monday, June 12, 2017. Bernard “Bernie” worked as a mechanic for many years at Brown & Hauser (Fox Auto Group) in Painted Post. He was born in Sayre, PA, the 7th of 10 children, of Fay and Olive (Ordway) VanSkiver. He grew up in Ridgebury, PA....