Obituaries

Violet Laughlin

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

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

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

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

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...

Zane Unterzuber

Zane Unterzuber

Oct 29, 2013

Zane R. Unterzuber Age 82, of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on October 29, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 6pm-8pm. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family at a...

Carl Westervelt

Carl Westervelt

Oct 29, 2013

Carl C. Westervelt Age 87, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2013. He grew up in Pine Valley, NY and was predeceased by his father George Westervelt and mother Helen (Bradley) Westervelt. He was also predeceased by his wife Joyce L. Westervelt and his brother, Robert Westervelt. As a teen he joined the Navy...

Tamra Barrett

Tamra Barrett

Oct 28, 2013

Tamra (Tammy) A. Barrett Age 53, of Burdett, NY, passed away on October 28, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Bryanna (Levi) Reynolds of North Carolina; mother, Charlotte Bond of Burdett; sister, Margaret Gray (Kirk) of Seneca Falls; brothers, Scott Bond of Baldwinsville, and Benjamin (Diane) Bond of Burdett. Also numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She...

Newell Jackie Eck

Newell Jackie Eck

Oct 19, 2013

NEWELL, Jackie Eck Age 83, of Burdett, October 19, 2013. Having waited for a night of the full moon in order to have a more perfect light, Jackie Eck Newell left this world for one with a better view. We are sure that horses will be in the scene. In these days of blurred lines and rules, she always...

Helen Hammond

Helen Hammond

Sep 28, 2013

Helen C. Hammond Age 91, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013. A graveside committal service will be held Wednesday (Oct. 2nd) at 2:00pm at Sugar Hill Cemetery in Watkins Glen. Helen graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1940 as Class Salutatorian, later attended the Elmira Business Institute and went on to raise eight children....

Theodore McCray

Theodore McCray

Sep 27, 2013

McCRAY, Theodore D. Age 82, of Beaver Dams, passed away on September 27, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday (Oct. 2) from 4-6pm; with a funeral service immediately following at 6pm; Rev. Anne Campbell officiating; burial will be held Thursday at 10am at Hope...

Jeffery Ray

Jeffery Ray

Sep 19, 2013

Jeffery A. Ray Age 49, of Divide, CO passed away at home in Watkins Glen with his loving family and friends by his side on September 19, 2013, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday (Sept. 23) from 6pm-8pm;...

Donald Simpson

Donald Simpson

Sep 19, 2013

Donald D. Simpson Age 60, of Rock Stream, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday (Sept. 24th) from 5pm-7pm; followed by a funeral service at 7:00pm. Don was the owner and operator of the Red & White Grocery Store...

Joseph Brew

Joseph Brew

Sep 11, 2013

Joseph E. Brew Age 66, of Newark, NY and formerly Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., on Tuesday (Sept. 17), from 5pm to 7pm with the funeral service immediately following at 7pm; Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon will officiate; burial and committal...

Roberta Olcott

Roberta Olcott

Sep 8, 2013

Roberta (Bobbie) Richardson Olcott, 80, went to heaven on Sept. 8, 2013, with her beloved son Paul at her side. She was reunited with her husband of 58 years, the Rev. James Olcott, who predeceased her in 2011. Bobbie was a favorite teacher at Watkins Glen Elementary School, from which she retired. She was active in the Teacher’s union,...

Kenneth Smith, Sr.

Kenneth Smith, Sr.

Sep 1, 2013

Kenneth W. Smith, Sr. Age 79, of Watkins Glen, passed away on September 1, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday (Sept. 5th) from 1:00pm-2:00pm; followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm at the funeral home and committal...

Charles Kellogg

Charles Kellogg

Aug 31, 2013

Charles S. Kellogg Age 76, of Lisk Road, Odessa, NY, passed away August 31, 2013 at Corning Hospital. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Becky Kellogg of Freeville, NY; daughter, Kim Kellogg of Tennessee; sisters, Bonnie Kellogg of Blossvale, NY and Donna Kellogg of Burdett, NY; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Charles worked as a...

G. Thomas Harrison

G. Thomas Harrison

Aug 31, 2013

G. Thomas Harrison Age 76, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, August 31, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday (Sept. 3rd) from 2-4pm and 6-8pm; followed by an Elks service at 8:00pm. A celebration of...

John Bassett

John Bassett

Aug 25, 2013

John “Jack” T. Bassett Age 87, of Leonard, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2013. Jack was musically talented and a prolific writer, painter and artist. He was a published author of two books, “A Cardinal Sings Again” and “War Journal of an Innocent Soldier”. He was also a former member of the American Legion Post 555 Drum and...

Roger Bacon

Roger Bacon

Aug 23, 2013

Roger P. Bacon Age 56, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday (Aug 27th) from 2-4pm and 6-8pm; followed by an Elks service at 8pm. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10:00am...