Obituaries

Elsie VanDuzer

Elsie VanDuzer

Feb 9, 2016

Elsie VanDuzer Age 98, of Watkins Glen, passed away February 9, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Myrtle Storch; husband Jonas “Joe” VanDuzer; and daughter Lana Capuozzo. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Carolyn and Robert Skoczylas of Alden, NY; son-in-law, Richard Capuozzo; three grandchildren, Christopher (Denise) Capuozzo, Jessica (Jon) Kalleberg, and Robert (Ashley) Skoczylas;...

Anne Meehan

Anne Meehan

Jan 22, 2016

MEEHAN, Anne Morgan Woodworth 87, of Watkins Glen, passed away on January 22, 2016. Anne was born on June 30, 1928 in Corning, NY, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Emily Morgan. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Lee and Lynn Morgan; husbands, Nelson C. Woodworth and Louis J. Meehan; and son, James Woodworth. Anne is survived by...

John Plate, Sr.

John Plate, Sr.

Jan 18, 2016

John R. Plate Sr. Age 103, of Watkins Glen, and formerly of Montour Falls and Crescent City, FL, passed away after a long and full life on January 18, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1912 in Elmira, NY, the second eldest of 13 children, to Fred Sr. and Mary Plate. He was a truck driver for several...

Charles Tuttle

Charles Tuttle

Jan 16, 2016

Charles L. Tuttle 87, of Burdett, NY, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on January 16, 2016. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Manona “Nonie” Tuttle of Burdett; daughter, Sheila Tuttle of Burdett; son, Charles L. Tuttle II of Elmira; seven brothers and sisters, Ellen Voorhees of Ohio, RuthAnna Smith of Arkport, NY, Jeanne...

Janice Brew

Janice Brew

Jan 14, 2016

Janice Brew Age 88, of Watkins Glen, passed away January 14, 2016. Janice was born in Sayre, PA on December 7, 1927, the daughter of Kenneth and Frances Jackson. She worked for many years at Glen National Bank in Watkins Glen before retiring. Janice was a longtime member and deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Watkins Glen. She was...

Alta Jaynes

Alta Jaynes

Jan 12, 2016

Alta W. Jaynes Age 92, formerly of Burdett, NY, passed away on January 12, 2016 with her loving husband at her side at Elcor, where she has resided for the past several years. She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, William E. Jaynes; son, Dale (Linda) Jaynes of Burdett; sister, Elna (Glen) Maphis of Paxton, IL; three...

James States

James States

Jan 10, 2016

James F. States Age 72, of Montour Falls, passed away January 10, 2016 after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his father, Lloyd Adelbert States; brother, Butch (Lloyd); and sister, Martha. He is survived by his mother, Alice States; wife Carlene States of 51 years; daughter, Marie Larrison; sons, James C. States and Lawrence States; grandchildren, Gary and Erich...

Helen J. Gregory

Helen J. Gregory

Jan 3, 2016

Helen J. (Carey) Gregory 85, of Watkins Glen, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 3, 2016 after an extended illness. She was a resident of Seneca View, Unit 2 for the past year and a half. She is survived by her two children, Alan E. Gregory and Susan D. Gregory Larson, both of Watkins...

H. Wallace "Wally" Burnett

H. Wallace "Wally" Burnett

Dec 26, 2015

H. Wallace “Wally” Burnett Age 71, of Burdett, NY, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 26, 2015 at Elcor, Horseheads, NY. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, January 2, 2016 from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at...

Anne Mathews

Anne Mathews

Dec 24, 2015

MATHEWS, Anne Marie Age 69, of Montour Falls passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at home. Anne was born October 10, 1946 in Montour Falls, the daughter of the late James and Josephine Colunio. She worked at The Falls Home in Montour Falls for many years, where she enjoyed the staff and residents. Anne also loved her family, friends...

Sandra Cooper

Sandra Cooper

Dec 20, 2015

Sandra J. Cooper Age 73, of Newfield, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2015. Sandy was born in Montour Falls on March 17, 1942, the daughter of Henry and Laurine Maine. She graduated from Watkins Glen Central School. Sandy worked as an Administrative Manager at Cornell University and retired in 1998. She was predeceased by her parents; and brothers,...

Sharon Swayze

Sharon Swayze

Dec 18, 2015

Sharon J. Swayze Age 27, of Montour Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 18, 2015. She is survived by her father, John (Patti) Swayze and mother, Evelyn (Don) Landmesser; brother, John (Sheena) Swayze; all of Montour Falls; and three beautiful children, Mason, Zayden, and Owen; grandmother, Sharon Peppard of Odessa; and numerous very special aunts, uncles and cousins. A private...

Jeanne Donnell

Jeanne Donnell

Dec 17, 2015

Jeanne S. Donnell, age 90 of Watkins Glen, passed into the arms of the Lord on December 17, 2015. She joins her predeceased infant son Kevin Gerard, parents Robert and Sarah Smith, sister Dorothy Franzese and brother-in-law Albert Franzese, brother Robert Smith (Mary), brother-in-law Gordon Bidlack, brother-in-law John Donnell, sister-in-law Ella Cronin (Jack)/(Paul Craugh), sister-in-law Margaret Donnell (Leon VanOstrand) and...

Mary Ellen Upham

Mary Ellen Upham

Dec 14, 2015

Mary Ellen Upham Age 68, of Hector, NY, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 14, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Milford; children, Sherri Bennett and Eric (Lindsay) Upham; step-children, Debbie (Jeffrey) Neal, Vickie Howlett, Julie (Douglas) Sarsfield, Mikel (Sharon) Upham, and Cathy (John) Decker; brothers and sisters, Dorothy Nye, June Bush, Daniel (Karen) Morse, and...

Giles "Gil" Greenier

Giles "Gil" Greenier

Dec 14, 2015

Giles “Gil” J. Greenier Age 88, of Elmira and formerly Burdett, NY, passed away December 14, 2015. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday (Dec. 18th) from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home at 2:00pm. Burial will be held at Woodlawn National...

Araminta Howe

Araminta Howe

Nov 27, 2015

Araminta (Wilson) Howe Age 98, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. She was born in Bovina, NY on November 21, 1917, the daughter of Harry and Jessie McCumber. She was predeceased by her parents, 4 brothers, a sister, and two grandchildren, Harry and Debra Wilson. She was also predeceased by her husbands, Harry Wilson and...

Ida Ameigh

Ida Ameigh

Nov 8, 2015

Ida May Ameigh Age 78, of Townsend, NY passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 at home. She was born on December 23, 1936, the daughter of Lewis and Mary (Sims) Friends in Jackson Summit, PA. She was predeceased by her parents; sons, Joseph and Jonathon Ameigh, several brothers and sisters; mother-in-law and father-in law, Lynn C. Ameigh, Sr., and...

Hollen Smith

Hollen Smith

Oct 22, 2015

Hollen C. Smith, 97, of Reynoldsville, NY died peacefully on October 22, 2015. He was born in Ithaca, NY on January 20, 1918 the eldest of five children of Mark Joseph Smith of Burdett, NY and Margaret Rea Oaks of Monmouth, Illinois. He married Marjorie Louise Dunbar, daughter of Walter Enos Dunbar and Arminda May Vroman. She preceded him in...

Lillian Personius

Lillian Personius

Oct 20, 2015

Lillian Personius Age 98, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on October 20, 2015. She was born on April 12, 1917, in Caton, NY, the daughter of William and Stella (Eldred) Goodrich. She was predeceased by her parents, three sisters, a brother, and her husband of 65 years, Perry Personius. She is survived by her daughter, Eleanor Personius; grandsons, AJ...

Alice Cervoni

Alice Cervoni

Oct 9, 2015

Alice M. Cervoni Age 84, of Watkins Glen, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at home. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday (Oct. 15th) from 2-4pm; followed by a funeral service at 4:00pm at the funeral home. A committal service and burial will be held Friday at 10am...