Obituaries

Jennifer L. Rook

Jennifer L. Rook

Jul 16, 2016

Age 60, passed away at Taylor Health Center in Bath NY. There are no services.

Kayla Kress

Kayla Kress

Jul 16, 2016

Kayla Michelle Kress Age 24, of Watkins Glen, passed away on July 16, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Shawna Dillon of Watkins Glen and John Kress (Jilly Weeks) of Watkins Glen; sister, Caitline Dillon of Alpine, and brother Corey Kress of Himrod; her special companion and best friend, dog Milo; aunts, Corinn (Michial) Miller of VanEtten, Faith Madigan...

James Tucker

James Tucker

Jul 15, 2016

James M. Tucker Age 55, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away after a brief illness on July 15, 2016. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Reading Community Church, Reading Center, NY on Tuesday (July 19th) from 4:00pm-6:00pm; followed by a funeral service at 6:00pm at the church. A reception will be held at the church following funeral...

Robert Sullivan

Robert Sullivan

Jul 14, 2016

Robert C. Sullivan Age 70, of Irelandville Rd., Watkins Glen, passed away July 14, 2016. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 12pm-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm; and burial at Tyrone Union Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his wife,...

Hugh Gordon Wyllie

Hugh Gordon Wyllie

Jul 8, 2016

Hugh Gordon Wyllie 88, of Palmetto Bay, FL and Hector, NY, passed away on July 8, 2016. Born in Auburn, NY on August 30, 1927 and raised in Ithaca, NY, he is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen (Sis); son, Stuart (Carol) Wyllie; daughter, Nancy (Gene) Mueller; and four grandchildren, Laura Wyllie, Philip Wyllie, Alexander (Stephanie) Mueller and...

Claraneal “Clary” Creighton

Claraneal “Clary” Creighton

Jul 1, 2016

Claraneal “Clary” Creighton Age 93, of Hector, NY, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with daughter Phyllis and grandson Allen by her side on July 1, 2016. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday (July 7th) from 5pm-7pm; a funeral service will be held...

Sandra Miller

Sandra Miller

Jun 18, 2016

Sandra S. Miller, 72, of Newfield, NY (formerly of Norwich, NY and Ithaca, NY) passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 surrounded by family at Cayuga Medical Center. Sandy was born in May 1944 in Lafayette, IN. As a child, Sandy was fortunate enough to travel to many locations across the world due to the demand for her father’s expertise. She...

Helen "Trudy" G. Minichiello

Helen "Trudy" G. Minichiello

Jun 14, 2016

Helen G. (Trudy) Minichiello Lakeland, Florida – 76, formerly Watkins Glen, NY – Trudy Minichiello of Lakeland Florida passed away on June 14, 2016 and was born on November 28, 1939 in Elmira, NY. Trudy was an award winning beautician in her youth until she transitioned into an award winning wife, mother and grandmother for the remainder of her life....

Donald Frary

Donald Frary

Jun 11, 2016

Frary, Donald Thomas (Donnie, Bubba) Age 49 of Watkins Glen, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 11, 2016 at Cayuga Medical Center. Donnie was born on November 18, 1966 in Elmira Heights, NY to Donald Frary, Sr. and Regina Kies, who predeceased him. Donnie lived in the Watkins Glen area for many years, making his home with The...

Richard Joslyn

Richard Joslyn

Jun 10, 2016

Richard C. Joslyn Age 85, of Watkins Glen, passed away on June 10, 2016. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home on Friday (June 17th) from 1pm-3pm; followed by a funeral service at 3:00pm at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at the Union Cemetery of Hector in Burdett. Guests are...

Charles Perry

Charles Perry

Jun 5, 2016

Charles F. Perry 82, of Watkins Glen, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 after a brief illness. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, June 10th, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St, Watkins Glen. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held Saturday at 11:00am at the Altay Baptist Church...

Florence C. Wilbur

Florence C. Wilbur

Jun 2, 2016

Florence C. Wilbur Age 89, of Station Road in Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2016. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 1pm-3pm; followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 3:00pm; Rev. Nancy Meehan-Yao officiating; burial at...

Dale W. VanWormer, Sr

Dale W. VanWormer, Sr

Jun 1, 2016

Dale William VanWormer Sr., 52, of Montour Falls NY, died unexpectedly on June 1, 2016, at his residence in Montour Falls, after suffering a long series of medical problems for many years. There are no prior visitation hours. The family will be present to receive friends and relatives at a Requiem Holy Eucharist service in Dales memory to be be...

Calvin Crouch

Calvin Crouch

May 31, 2016

Calvin J. Crouch Age 62, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2016 after a long illness. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Sunday (June 5th) from 4pm-7pm. A Mass of Christina Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Watkins...

Anna Munroe

Anna Munroe

May 29, 2016

Anna Munroe Age 75, of Valois, NY, passed away May 29, 2016. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Valois-Hector-Logan Fire Department in Hector, NY. Anna was born in Montour Falls, NY on May 12, 1941, to the late Robert and Margaret (Funk) Holford. Survivors include her husband, John M....

Fanny LaForty

Fanny LaForty

May 21, 2016

Fanny (Milizia) LaForty 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2016. Fanny is survived by her three children, Nancy (LaForty) Hoover, (Ernest) Michele LaForty, and Arnold W. LaForty; grandsons, Erik Hoover (Liz), Troy Hoover ( Amy) , and Tim Hoover; great-grandchildren; Ben, Kevin, and Anna Hoover; sister, Yolanda Swartz; several nieces, nephews, and many close friends. Fanny ran Seneca Highlands...

Grace Ameigh

Grace Ameigh

May 21, 2016

Grace P. Ameigh Age 92, formerly Rock Stream, NY, where she made her home for 61 years, and formerly of Montour Falls, passed away in the comfort of her daughters home, on Saturday, May 21, 2016. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday (May 25) from 3:00pm-5:00pm;...

Barbara Diedriches

Barbara Diedriches

Apr 29, 2016

Barbara A. Diedrichs Age 68, of Burdett, died April 29, 2016. Friends and family are invited to call Friday, (May 6th) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen; with funeral services held at the conclusion of visiting hours at 8 p.m.; Rev. Mike Kelly officiating. She is survived by her son, Michael Diedrichs of Tioga,...

Lauren Lodge

Lauren Lodge

Apr 15, 2016

Lodge, Lauren W. 81, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away at home on April 15, 2016 after an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. Lauren was born on July 17, 1934 in Watkins Glen, NY, son of Gilbert E. Lodge and Edith Jones Lodge. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1952. After high school he worked as...

Velma Leonard

Velma Leonard

Apr 13, 2016

Velma Ella Leonard, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt at the age of 84 was reunited with her husband on April 13, 2016. Velma was born at home in Tyre, NY on February 14, 1932; one of 12 children of Claude and Sarah Joslyn. She graduated from East Smithfield High School in Pennsylvania in 1950. After graduation she...