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Obituaries

Cynthia Rappleye

Cynthia Rappleye

Jul 18, 2023

Cynthia Jane Rappleye(the community aka Momma Cindy)

Age 62, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  She was born January 27, 1961 in Montour Falls, New York, the daughter of Franklin and Elizabeth (Schoffner) Stoddard.  

Momma Cindy will be remembered for her love of others, genuine heartfelt chats, ability to relate to others, and gave...

Beverly Archer

Beverly Archer

Jul 12, 2023

Beverly Archer

79, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2023, after a brief illness.

She is survived by her sister Helen Lawhead (Tim), Belfair Washington, brother Thomas Buczek (Fran), Kerrville TX, children Hope Decker (Andrew) Watkins Glen, NY and David Archer, Galway, Ireland and grandchildren Abby (Andy) Coon, Milwaukee, WI, Alex Decker, Rochester NY, Aidan...

Carol DeSarno

Carol DeSarno

Jul 10, 2023

Caroline Andres Ebel DeSarno

72, of Hector, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born on August 29, 1950 in Manhattan to Patricia Hall Ebel and Lawrence Ebel. Carol grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson New York and graduated from Hastings High School in 1968. She attended Corning Community College where she met the love of her life,...

William Andre Shebel

William Andre Shebel

Jun 25, 2023

William Andre Shebel

Age 72, of Tyrone, NY, passed away on June 25, 2023.

Bill was born in New Brunswick, NJ, the son of John and Doris Shebel. He had a distinguished military career, enlisting in the US Army in 1968. He served his country in Vietnam and later became an instructor at West Point Military Academy. Bill's dedication to...

Barbara A. Brown

Barbara A. Brown

Jun 24, 2023

Barbara A. (Burnett) Brown, age 88, of Burdett, passed away on June 24, 2023.

Barbara was born to Ralph and Hazel (Fitch) Burnett on March 20, 1935 in Burdett, NY.  She graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1953.

She was an avid reader, loved to do crafts, play piano, color and travel. Barbara and her family travelled to many...

John (Jack) T. Ball

John (Jack) T. Ball

Jun 18, 2023

John (Jack) T. Ball

Age 76, of Burdett, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 18, 2023.

Jack was born in Warwick, NY, the son of the late Alfred and Lois Ball. He worked for IBM for over 30 years, followed by 10 years at GST BOCES in Horseheads. He was a member of the Montour Moose Lodge.

He...

Jennie L. Joslyn

Jennie L. Joslyn

Jun 10, 2023

Jennie L. Joslyn

Age 87, of Watkins Glen, passed away June 10, 2023.  Her husband of 61 years, Richard Joslyn, predeceased her seven years ago, on June 10, 2016..  She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Carmela Joslyn and granddaughter, Julia Joslyn.

She is survived by her daughter Susan Reed; two sons, Richard Joslyn II and Timothy Joslyn; sister Gail Wyre;...

Sheila Whitney

Sheila Whitney

Jun 9, 2023

Sheila Mae (Zerbe) Whitney

74, of Asheboro, NC, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Born February 17, 1949 in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of the late Reuben Zerbe.

Sheila was retired from Community One Bank. She was loved by everyone and had a special talent that many people reaped the benefits of. Sheila...

Judith Farr Lampman

Judith Farr Lampman

Jun 3, 2023

Judith Farr Lampman

Watkins Glen, NY – Judith Farr Lampman passed away this last Saturday, June 3, 2023, at her home in Watkins Glen, surrounded by friends and family.  As many already know, Judy was in a fight with MDS, a form a bone marrow and blood cancer.  Although there is no cure for MDS, Judy managed to settle things...

Alfred M. Landon, Sr.

Alfred M. Landon, Sr.

May 30, 2023

Alfred M Landon Sr (Al) 84 of Burdett, NY passed away on May 30th, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. 

Al was born to Ellen and Edwin Landon on December 29, 1938 in Trumansburg, NY. Al loved to hunt with his sons and his friends. He loved old music and cars, horseback riding, snowmobiling, camping, collecting records and to...

Taylor Ann Reasor (Murphy)

Taylor Ann Reasor (Murphy)

May 21, 2023

Taylor Ann Reasor (Murphy), 25, of Cayuta, NY, lost her battle with depression on May 21, 2023.

Taylor was born on March 7, 1998 at Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) in Ithaca NY, and at the age of 4, moved to Trumansburg where she grew up and called home. Trying to define what Taylor meant to all who knew her...

LeRoy J. Swartz, Sr.

LeRoy J. Swartz, Sr.

May 11, 2023

LeRoy J. Swartz, Sr.Age 81, of Burdett, NY, passed away May 11, 2023.

He is survived by wife of 61 years, Emily Swartz; daughter Kimberlee Swartz; son LeRoy J. Swartz Jr.; and two grandchildren, Amber (Matt) Kautz, and Brandon (Kalea) Swartz. 

He retired from AKZO NOBEL in Watkins Glen.  Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of...

Alice L. (Davenport) Ford

Alice L. (Davenport) Ford

May 9, 2023

Alice L. (Davenport) Ford

Age 94 of Watkins Glen, NY and formerly of North Chemung/Lowman, NY went home to be with the lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday May 9, 2023.

She was born on July 27, 1928 in Towanda, PA to Harvey E. and Dorothy G. (Lewis) Davenport, and was the youngest of 6 children.

Alice was...

Elaine Stanton Hicks

Elaine Stanton Hicks

May 8, 2023

Elaine Stanton-Hicks

Age 66, of Valois, NY, passed away May 8, 2023 after a battle with cancer.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held Saturday (May 13) at 11:00am  the Valois-Logan-Hector Fire Company, 5736 NY-414, Hector, NY.  A reception will follow.

She is survived by her husband Michael Hicks; son George (Tracy) Hemphill; mother Janet George;...

Stanley C. Covert

Stanley C. Covert

Apr 12, 2023

Stanley C. Covert

Age 86, Trumansburg, NY, passed away April 12, 2023.

Stan was born in Montour Falls on June 27, 1936, the son of LeRoy and Leona (Clyde) Covert.  He owned and operated the AM-PM Convenience Store in Watkins Glen.  He was predeceased by his wife Winifred in 2012, their son Daniel S. Covert in 2016, and his brothers...

Susan Smith Miller

Susan Smith Miller

Apr 12, 2023

Susan Smith Miller, age 80, died peacefully on April 12, 2023 in Vero Beach, FL from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Sue was born on May 25, 1942 in Elmira, NY and was predeceased by her parents Donald and Elizabeth (Betty) Smith. She was raised in Watkins Glen, NY and graduated from Watkins Glen Central High School in 1960.  She formerly...

Ann Bugbee

Ann Bugbee

Apr 9, 2023

Ann Ella (Adams) Bugbee

Formerly of Sidney, NY, died peacefully at Bethany Manor Nursing Home in Horseheads, NY on April 9, 2023, at the age of 91.

Ann is survived by her children; Pamela (Steve) Laurion of Menomonee Falls WI, Peter (Mary Bennett) Bugbee of Benbrook TX, Paul (Stacy Nunberg) Bugbee of Putnam Valley NY, Polly (Frank) Garrison of Odessa...

Charles Tarshus

Charles Tarshus

Apr 7, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Roland Tarshus

Age 88, of Watkins Glen, passed away April 7, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Regina; children, Daniel (Kathy) Tarshus of Penn Yan; Scott (Dayda) Tarshus of Elmira; Christopher (Teri) Tarshus of Ithaca; Donald Mason (Desmond) of Austin, TX; James Mason, and Roxane (Shawn) Rogers of Beaver Dams; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased...

Ricky Soule

Ricky Soule

Apr 4, 2023

Ricky Soule

Age 70, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away April 4, 2023 surrounded by his Arc family in his home in Montour Falls.

Ricky was born October 4, 1952 in Waverly, NY, the son of the late Floyd and Mildred Soule.  Both parents predeceased him.  Rick grew up on Talmadge Hill South where he lived until his mother passed...

Doris Maxine Spaulding

Doris Maxine Spaulding

Mar 26, 2023

Maxine Spaulding Obituary

Doris Maxine “Max” Spaulding, age 88, of Hector, NY, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY.  Max was born on November 16,1934 to Maxwell Lester Cole and Velma Loder Schneider in Canton, PA and spent her childhood growing up in Southport, NY.

On June 27, 1953, Maxine...

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