Obituaries
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
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
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
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....
Frances Elizabeth Reynolds Potter Edwards
Jun 9, 2017
Frances Elizabeth Reynolds Potter Edwards Of Watkins Glen, formerly of West Greenwich, Rhode Island. Frances passed on Friday June 9th after 88 productive years on earth. Born Frances Elizabeth Reynolds on September 26, 1928, she was the fifth of six children born to George A. and Mary V. (Whitford) Reynolds, in Exeter, Rhode Island. Fran lived most of her adult...
Doris Karius
Jun 5, 2017
Doris L. Karius Age 82, of Valois, NY, passed away June 5, 2017. Friends may call Thursday (June 8th) from 5pm-7pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen; followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 7:00pm; Rev. James Yao officiating; burial Friday at Seneca Union Cemetery at 10:00am. Survived by daughter, Sherry (Jeff)...
Joan Ward
May 23, 2017
Joan S. Ward Age 99 years, 10 months and 19 days old, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2017. She was born in Ilion, NY on July 4, 1917, the daughter of Clarence and Jenny Sprague. She was predeceased by her parents; husband Ronald Ward in 1972, sister Edith Graves, and two brothers, Charles and Richard Sprague. Survivors include son...
Shirley Howell
May 4, 2017
Shirley Howell, 72, a great-great granddaughter of 19th century author and former slave Solomon Northup, whom penned the acclaimed narrative Twelve Years A Slave, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 4, 2017. She was surrounded and comforted by her loving children and family at her bedside. Shirley was born to John C. and Ethel L. (Devoe) Northrup on...
June Voorheis
May 3, 2017
June Eloise Voorheis passed away peacefully at home on the evening of May 3, 2017 surrounded and comforted by members of her adoring family. In their grief, the family is comforted knowing that their beloved one has been released from her suffering. June was born on October 26, 1945 in Towanda, PA. The family moved to Jacksonville and June spent...
Wayne Smith
Apr 30, 2017
Wayne M. Smith Age 73, of Burdett, NY, passed away April 30, 2017. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Douglas and Marie Smith; daughter, Jessica Pracher; and brothers, Douglas and Craig Smith. He is survived by his wife, Terri Smith; children Kimberly Smith of Bellport, NY, Wayne Smith Jr. of Moriches, NY, and Joshua (Marguerite) Smith of Center Moriches, NY;...
Charles "Pete" E. Kelly
Apr 29, 2017
Charles E. ”Pete” Kelly Age 83, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away April 29, 2017. He was born Dec. 9, 1933 in Valois, NY, the son of the late Charles and Helen Kelly (Wilson). After attending school in Watkins Glen, he enlisted in the US Airforce, serving in Anchorage, AK and San Antonio, TX. While in the service, he married...
Barbara Coats
Apr 19, 2017
Barbara H. Coats Of Bethany Courtyards, and formerly of Montour Falls and Mecklenburg, passed away on her 96th birthday, April 19, 2017. She is survived by her loving sons, Frederick (Laurie) Heimes of Evergreen, CO, and Peter (Liz) Coats of Mecklenburg, NY; two grandchildren, Shane Coats (fiancée Holly Keith) and Lauren Coats; loving nieces and nephews; and beloved close friend,...
Bruce Beardsley
Apr 19, 2017
W. Bruce Beardsley Age 88, of Watkins Glen, passed away April 19, 2017. He was born at home in Watkins Glen, on November 15, 1928, the son of George and Florence Beardsley. Bruce was predeceased by his parents; also brothers, Robert and William Beardsley; and brother-in-law, Willis Emmons. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ann Beardsley; son,...
Mildred Denson
Apr 16, 2017
Mildred C. Denson Age 95, formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away at the Demay Living Center in Newark, NY on April 16, 2017. Mildred was born in Montour Falls, NY, the daughter of Melvin and Ellena (Green) Denson. She was a retired music teacher from Watkins Glen Central School, where she taught grades K-12. Mildred was a lifelong member of...
Cynthia Salamino
Apr 13, 2017
Cynthia A. Gardner Percey Salamino Age 52, of Freeville, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Cindy was born July 16, 1964 to Andrew and Phyllis Gardner in Montour Falls. Cindy is survived by her 3 children and families; Brandon (Sheryl) Percey and their children Marcus and Adelle of Dryden, Zachary (Alicia Bamford) Percey...
Michael Bardeen
Apr 10, 2017
Michael William Bardeen Age 74 of Burdett, passed away April 10, 2017. Mike was born on November 9, 1942 in Montour Falls, the son of Morris and Jamesine (Hope) Bardeen. He formerly worked at Shepard-Niles and Cornell University. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and bird watching. Michael is predeceased by his parents, and brothers, James and Brian Bardeen. He...
Elizabeth "Betty" Davenport
Apr 4, 2017
Elizabeth Davenport Age 82, of Pine City, NY, passed away on April 4, 2017 surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born on December 30, 1934 in Montour Falls, NY, the youngest child of Elmer and Frances Wood. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1953. She was a past member and past matron of the Eastern-Star (Elmira Heights Lodge)....
Lela Potter
Apr 4, 2017
Lela Mary (Scaptura) Potter, 83, of Hector, NY passed quietly into the arms of our Lord to join her beloved husband in the early hours of April 4th, 2017 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Maineville, OH. She will be dearly missed by beloved sons, Jim (Linda) Potter and Rick (Ann Marie) Potter of North Carolina; daughter,...
Barbara Wickham
Mar 30, 2017
Barbara C. Wickham Rockville, MD, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. Mrs. Wickham was a graduate of the College of William & Mary, where she was a member of Tri Delta and the Mortar Board Honor Society. She was an avid traveler having visited over 45 countries and all 50 states. She and her husband loved spending summers together on...
Richard Skinner
Mar 23, 2017
Richard Lynn Skinner, 74, of Ocala, FL passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Richard was born in Penn Yan, NY to John and Catherine Skinner and grew up with his family in Watkins Glen, NY. He moved to Ocala in 2005 from the Elmira/Corning area. He was an accountant with Corning, Inc., serving as executive controller for over 30...
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