Obituaries
Wilma Russell
Feb 4, 2014
Wilma S. Russell Age 91, formerly of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Wilma was born on August 31, 1922 in Searsburg, NY, the daughter of the late Howard and Estella (Wilcox) Shriner. Wilma graduated from Trumansburg High School and the Elmira Business Institute. She worked and volunteered at Schuyler Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility for many...
Michelle A. Gardenier
Jan 28, 2014
Michelle A. Gardenier Age39, of Tyrone, NY, passed away at home after declining health on January 28, 2014. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Sunday (Feb. 2nd) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm; followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm. Michelle was born in Sodus, NY on May 23,...
Robert Hillman
Jan 19, 2014
Robert C. Hillman Age 87, formerly of Rock Stream, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday, January 27, from 12noon-2:00pm; followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm. Robert was born on March 24, 1926 in Corning, NY, the oldest...
Skylar Ormond
Jan 17, 2014
Skylar K. Ormond Age 22, of Canandaigua, NY, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 as a result of a snowboarding accident in Killington, VT. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY on Friday, January 24th, from 2:00pm-6:00pm; followed by a service to celebrate his life at 6:00pm...
Sierra Parker
Jan 9, 2014
Sierra Rose Parker Age 9, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Our little Sierra was diagnosed at 17 months old with a brain tumor. But she lived a brave life that touched many people and warmed the hearts of many. She was a Fourth Grade student at Winfield Elementary in Corning. The family...
Betty J. Townsend
Jan 7, 2014
Betty J. Townsend Age 90, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday (Jan. 13th) from 12noon-1:00pm; followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 1:00pm; and a committal service and burial at...
Joseph Palmer
Jan 4, 2014
Joseph Lee Palmer, “Joe”, “Dinky”, “Bumpa” Age 64, a man who was loved by many, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends as he made his final lap on that Saturday morning. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St.,...
Marjorie Bleiler
Jan 1, 2014
Marjorie Bleiler Age 91, of Burdett, NY, passed away January 1, 2014. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday, January 8th, from 11:00am-1:00pm; followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Jeanne Bleiler; and burial at Jones Cemetery in Trumansburg. Marjorie...
Betty J. Kessler
Dec 30, 2013
Betty J. Kessler Age 70, formerly of Hector, NY, passed away December 30, 2013 in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Born on February 25, 1923 in Geneva, NY, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Helen Wright. Betty grew up in Hector, attending a one-room schoolhouse. She met her late husband Richard H. Kessler as classmates in Watkins Glen High...
Grace Sheren
Dec 28, 2013
Grace Sheren, Age 73, of Dundee, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 3:00pm-6:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Watkins Glen;...
Cynthia Gigliotti
Dec 23, 2013
Cynthia D. Gigliotti Age 56, formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away on Dec. 23, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday (Dec. 28th) from 2pm-3pm; followed by a memorial service at 3:00pm. She was predeceased by her father, Richard M. Gigliotti. Survivors include her mother,...
Jean Pelchy
Dec 21, 2013
Jean Pelchy Age 87, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday (Dec. 27th) from 12pm-1pm; followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm. A committal service and burial will be held at Bath National Cemetery. She and her...
Gertrude Simmonds Rouse
Dec 17, 2013
Gertrude Simmonds Rouse Age 94, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday (Dec. 21st) from 12:00pm-2:00pm, followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm; and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery...
James Cherock
Dec 8, 2013
James N. Cherock Age 72, of Corning, NY, passed away on December 8, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Lynch Funeral Home, 318 Broad St. Horseheads, NY on Saturday, December 14, from 1- 4 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m. A private burial will be held at Rural Home Cemetery in Big...
Alexander DeSarno
Dec 8, 2013
Alexander C. DeSarno Age 37, formerly of Hector, NY, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. A GATHERING OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL BE HELD ON MAY 1, 2014 AT THE HIDDEN VALLEY 4-H CAMP RECEPTION HALL IN WATKINS GLEN, FROM 2-6PM. He is survived by his parents, Quentin Louis and Caroline (Ebel) DeSarno; and brother, Emerson; also,...
Violet Laughlin
Dec 3, 2013
Violet M. Laughlin Age 96, of Baker Hill Rd., Watkins Glen, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Violet was born on November 21, 1917 in North Dakota, the daughter of Err and Rose Bailey. She moved back to her parents’ native area at a young age, and attended school in Watkins Glen. Violet was an active member of...
Ione Ward
Dec 3, 2013
A. Ione Ward Age 93, formerly of Watkins Glen and Odessa, NY, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. Ione was born on November 10, 1920 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth Forrest. She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles G. Haramis of Watkins Glen, NY and her second...
Robert Covert
Nov 22, 2013
Robert J. Covert Age 59, of Watkins Glen, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, November 22, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, December 7th, from 1pm-3pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, followed by a memorial service at 3:00pm. Robert was born on January 23, 1954 in Montour...
Susan Caslin
Nov 15, 2013
62, of Hector, NY, passed away peacefully in care of her children, on Friday, November 15, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4pm-6pm on Tuesday, November 19th, at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. A memorial service will be held at 6pm at the funeral home. Susan is survived by her father,...
Robert Ames
Oct 30, 2013
Robert C. Ames Age 76, of Watkins Glen, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday at 2:00pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. There are no prior visiting hours. Following services will be a burial at Union Cemetery of Hector with military honors. Robert was born...
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