Obituaries
Robert Paradiso
Feb 28, 2017
Robert Louis Paradiso Age 85, passed away on Feb. 28, 2017 at his home in Watkins Glen. Robert “Bob” was born May 12, 1931 to Ratsie and Lela Keifer Paradiso. He lost his mother, Lela, as an infant. He was predeceased by his father, Ratsie, stepmother Angie Paradiso Specchio, brother Jim, sister Cliss, and sister-in-law Carole (Paul) Paradiso. He was...
Shirley Kendter
Feb 28, 2017
Shirley E. (Chartrand) Kendter Age 92, of Watkins Glen and formerly Dundee, NY, passed away on February 28, 2017. Shirley was born in Hague, NY on April 9, 1924, one of seven children, born to John and Jane (Braley) McKee. She worked as a waitress for more than 25 years at Chef’s Diner in Montour Falls. She lived for 17...
Marshall Wood, Sr.
Feb 26, 2017
Marshall J. Wood, Sr. Age 87, of Waterloo, passed away on February 26, 2017. He was born in Oneonta, NY on June 1, 1929, the youngest son of Gilbert and Ethel Bullis Wood. He grew up in Oneonta and graduated from Interlaken High School in 1949. Marshall worked at Seneca Army Depot in Romulus. Marshall was predeceased by his...
Aaniyah Jones
Feb 25, 2017
Aaniyah Naveiah Amari Leenah Jones Age 4 months, joined the angels in heaven on February 25, 2017. She is survived by her loving parents, Brittni Freeman and Kenton Jones; her adoring sisters, Aaliyah Jones and TaMya VanOrden-Jones; and loving family, maternal grandparents, Douglas and Peggy Sharkey; paternal grandparents, Carolyn Watkins and Richard Jones; and aunts, Angela (Doug) Collins, Taelor Blaha,...
Richard Richtmyer
Feb 14, 2017
Richard “Dick” Richtmyer Age 80, of County Line Road, Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Born in Penn Yan, NY on December 12, 1936, he was the only son of Theodore and Florence Richtmyer. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1954. Dick operated an excavating business from 1958-1974...
Nancy Gay
Jan 21, 2017
Nancy Gay Age 62, of Odessa, NY, passed away on January 21, 2017. Nancy was born in Corning, NY, the daughter of Harold and Bessie Galusha. She worked at the Odessa Central School Food Service until retiring. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings, Mary, David and William Galusha. She is survived by her children, Joseph (Angel) Gay of...
Dorothy Kloppel
Jan 20, 2017
Dorothy J. Kloppel 98, passed away peacefully Jan. 20, 2017 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. She had been a resident at Seneca View since late 2004. Dorothy was born on Oct. 29, 1918 and was the eldest child of Clarence and Dorothy James of 7th St. in Watkins Glen. She graduated from Watkins Glen High...
Kenneth Gridley, Jr.
Jan 17, 2017
Kenneth E. Gridley, Jr. Age 57, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Jan. 17, 2017 at home. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday (Jan 23) from 4pm-6pm; and Tuesday (Jan 24) from 10am-11am. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 11:00am at the funeral home; Rev. George...
George Emery
Jan 9, 2017
George M. Emery, Jr. Age 70, of Irelandville Rd., Watkins Glen, passed away January 9, 2017. George was born in Penn Yan, NY on December 22, 1946, the son of George and Dorothy Emery. He attended Dundee and Odessa Central Schools, graduating from Odessa Central School. He honorably served in the US Navy from 1965-1967. George tremendously loved his time...
Carol Wilson
Jan 5, 2017
Carol A. Wilson Age 70, of Walt Gilbert Road, Watkins Glen, passed away on January 5, 2017. Carol was born in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Sager) Bruce. She graduated from Avoca Central School and Olean Business Institute. She worked in Medical Records at St. James’ Hospital until she became a homemaker, raising six children. She also...
William Jaynes
Jan 1, 2017
Jaynes, William (Bill) Edwin Age 95, on January 1, 2017 Bill went to join the love of his life of 73 years, Alta (White) Jaynes. He was born on April 7, 1921 in Rathbone, NY. As a young boy, the family moved to Elmira and finally making their way to Schuyler County. On July 19, 1942 Bill married the girl...
Dollie Shaffer
Dec 27, 2016
Dollie D. Shaffer Age 88 of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on December 27, 2016. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday, December 30, from 12pm-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Born and raised in Sugar Run, PA, she and her husband later...
Shauna R. Simpson
Dec 24, 2016
Shauna Rose (Moser) Simpson, 67, of Lodi, New York, passed away in the early morning hours on December 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of David and Evelyn (Varner) Moser, Shauna was born and raised in Hector, NY and was one of those rare individuals who touched the lives of everyone who knew her in deep and...
Carol Carnahan
Dec 20, 2016
Carol Carnahan Age 77, of Lodi, passed away December 20, 2016. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday, December 23, 2016 from 1pm-3pm; followed by a memorial service at 3:00pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her fiancé and companion of 37 years, Thomas Stewart; children, Terrie...
Elizabeth "Liz" Barrows
Dec 16, 2016
Elizabeth “Liz” Barrows Age 79, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away December 16, 2016. A GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH, AT 2:00PM AT LAKEVIEW CEMETERY, SR 14, WATKINS GLEN. She was born in Wellsburg, NY on October 24, 1937, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle Conklin. Liz graduated from Southside High School in 1955 and worked...
Larry Murphy, Sr.
Dec 13, 2016
Larry C. Murphy, Sr. Age 66, of Covert Road, Burdett, NY, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Larry was born in Canandaigua, NY on March 12, 1950, the son of Gordon and Nancy Murphy. He worked for Monroe Muffler in Geneva. He is survived by four children, Larry Murphy, Jr. (Angela) of Waterloo, Gordon Murphy (Jennifer Rotunda) of Waterloo, Stacy Arlington...
Frances Patty Welsh
Dec 9, 2016
Frances “Patty” Welsh Age 92, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday December 9, 2016 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. Patty was born on April 18, 1924 in Astoria, New York to Walter and Francis Rockefeller Welsh. Her early childhood years were spent with her mother, who was a nurse. At the age of 10, Patty moved to...
Dennis Kelly
Dec 5, 2016
Dennis J. Kelly Age 72 of Hector, NY passed away December 5, 2016. He is survived by his wife Gigi Kelly; children, Robin (David) Dyer, James (Sara) Kelly, and Patrick Kelly; brother, Ronald (Melanie) Kelly; sister, Sheila Kelly; and four grandchildren, Nicole, Brian, Logan, and Hunterlynn; and former wife and friend, Kathleen (Daniel) Hecimovac; all of Syracuse. He was predeceased...
Geraldine "Gerry" Manz
Dec 5, 2016
Manz, Geraldine “Gerry” Age 73 of Montour Falls, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her friends and family on Monday December 5, 2016. Geraldine was born on October 3, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York to Caroline and William Manz. She moved with her family to Tyrone in 1977 and has called Montour Falls her home since 1991 where...
Thomas R. Thorp
Nov 30, 2016
Thomas R. Thorp Age 69, of Hector, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2016 at home. The family will receive friends on Sunday (Dec. 4) from 2pm-5pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. A funeral service will be held Monday at 10am at the Glen Baptist Church, 3311 Reading Rd, Watkins Glen. A burial at...
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