Obituaries
Clifford LaRue
Jul 6, 2024
Clifford LaRue
Age 92, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away July 6, 2024.
Clifford was born on Footes Hill in Burdett, the son of Archie and Helen (Kimble) LaRue.
Clifford worked as a forklift operator at Cargill Salt Company before retiring. He was also a store manager for The Market Basket in Spencer, Montour Falls, and eventually Watkins Glen. And later for Acme...
Dennis Sharkey
Jun 29, 2024
Dennis Sharkey
Age 79, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away June 29, 2024.
Dennis was born in Queens, NY on August 30, 1944, the son of William Sharkey and Alice (Freeman) Frazier. After school, he served in the US Army, and eventually settled in Rock Stream. He raised his family and their food on the Mak’n Farm, raising many of their own...
Roger Beardslee
Jun 20, 2024
Roger Beardslee Passed away Thursday June 20, 2024 at his home in Hector on Seneca Lake. He was 82 years young.
He was born in Elmira Heights, March 18, 1942 to Erwin and Francis (Rogers) Beardslee. He grew up there, spending summers on Seneca Lake at the boathouse built by his Dad. Soon they built a cottage, and a lifelong love of...
Neal R. McGonigal
Jun 17, 2024
Neal R. McGonigal
Age 77, of Watkins Glen, NY, died June 17, 2024 at home.
Born June 25, 1946 in Jersey Shore, PA, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Hilda J. (Poust) McGonigal. He was a 1964 graduate of Clearfield Area High School, Clearfield, PA and a 1973 graduate of the Penn State University. Neal served his country...
R. Joette McBride
Jun 14, 2024
R. Joette McBride
Age 88, of Burdett, NY, passed away June 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home.
The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday (June 22) from 2pm-4pm, followed by a private funeral service for the immediate family. She will be laid to rest...
Wilfred F. Ross
Jun 4, 2024
Wilfred (“Will”) F. Ross
Age 86, of Burdett, NY, passed away peacefully with his wife Cornelia at his side on June 4, 2024.
Born and raised in Adrian Michigan Will had a passion for teaching and spent his career in public education. He started as a science teacher in Little Valley, NY, became a principal at Washington Academy in Salem, NY...
Marie E. Baumgardner
May 25, 2024
Marie E. Baumgardner
Age 76, of Burdett, NY.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Elaine Baumgardner (Ely) on May 25, 2024 after a short battle with Leukemia. Marie was born in Montour Falls, NY on June 24, 1947 to Floyd and Lena (Wray) Ely. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1965 and completed her...
Michelle (Matwiejow) Johns
May 9, 2024
Michelle (Matwiejow) Johns
Age 62, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away May 9, 2024.
The family will receive friends and family at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Tuesday (June 4th) from 5-7pm. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at the funeral home at 7:00pm. She will be interred with full military honors accorded...
Peter Bond
May 8, 2024
PETER BOND
Age 85 died unexpectedly on May 8, 2024. He was born in Ithaca N Y on Feb 3, 1939, to Lyman and Petie Bond.
He lived the majority of his life in Hector, NY.
Peter attended Watkins Glen High School. He had several careers. One of which was driving a truck for Central Asphalt. His favorite job was tending his vegetable...
Nick J. Paradiso, Jr.
Apr 30, 2024
Nick J. Paradiso Jr. of Watkins Glen, NY passed on April 30, 2024.
Please join us on saturday, September 7; from 1:30 to 4:30 pm to remember Nick J. Paradiso Jr., and celebrate a life well lived. The event will be held at the Elk's Club on N. Madison Avenue in Watkins Glen, NY. Per Nick's wishes, the ceremony will be...
Harry Naylor
Apr 29, 2024
Harry E. Naylor, aged 85, of Baldwinsville and formerly Beaver Dams, NY, peacefully departed on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Syracuse.Harry was born on April 1, 1939, in Sayre, PA to his loving parents Ray D. and Lorrain (Robbins) Naylor. He honorably served in the US Army from 1959 to 1961. On September 7, 1967, he exchanged...
Eric Lokken
Apr 28, 2024
Eric Lokken
84 of Burdett, NY went home to God’s care on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1939, on his family’s farm, just outside of Burdett, NY, the son of Walter and Florence (Sally) Hyatt Lokken.
He attended school in Burdett and Watkins Glen, NY, and in 1959, purchased the farm next door to his parent’s farm...
James R. Powell, Jr.
Apr 27, 2024
James R. Powell Jr, at age 52 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Elmira, NY in the early morning hours on Sat April 27th. Jim was born in Mount Holly, NJ and after living in NJ, and then TN; he moved to NY in 2010.
He is survived by his son; James "Victoria" Powell III of Auburn NY, his father;...
Kay Lane
Apr 27, 2024
Kathleen (Kay) M. Lane Age 77, of Burdett, passed away on April 27, 2024.
She was born on March 10, 1947 in Montour Falls, the daughter of the late Daniel and Evelyn (Davis) Welch. She was predeceased by her parents, as well as her sister Barbara Welch.
She is survived by her husband, Gene Lane; children, Donna (Timothy) DeGraw, Jean Blauvelt...
Dennis J Smith
Apr 9, 2024
Dennis J. Smith, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024, in his home in Watkins Glen, NY, with Leslie, his loving wife of 50 years, by his side. Born on December 23, 1953, in Hornell, NY, Dennis lived a life filled with love, happiness, and joy. While raising a family and working, he...
Brian J. Rappleye
Apr 2, 2024
Brian J. Rappleye
Age 61 of Rock Stream, NY, peacefully passed away on April 2, 2024.
Brian was born on October 23, 1962 in Montour Falls, NY. He is survived by his mother Genevieve (Harry) Goossen; son Joseph Swarthout; brothers, Harold J. (Vivian) Rappleye, Randy (Tina) Rappleye; sisters, Darlene Rappleye, Kim (Dale) Delong; several nieces, nephews; and great nieces and nephews. He...
Ann E. Beardsley
Mar 29, 2024
Ann E. Beardsley
Age 93, of Watkins Glen, passed away March 29, 2024.
She was born in Penn Yan on August 28, 1930, the daughter of Willis and Alice (Connolly) Emmons. Ann graduated from Watkins Glen High School and first worked as a telephone switchboard operator in the village. She continued to work for many years at AKZO (US Salt)...
Richard E. Wells
Mar 24, 2024
Richard E. WellsAge 91, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away March 24, 2024.
He was born in Sayre, PA, the son of Grover and Ada Wells. He served in the United States Navy from 1952-1955. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He owned and operated Wells Custom Cut Meats in Rock Stream for over 30 years. He...
Beverly J. Viglione
Mar 4, 2024
Beverly J. Viglione -Age 86, of Watkins Glen:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Beverly J. Viglione, who left us on March 4, 2024, at the age of 86. Beverly's journey began September 24, 1937, into a busy and bustling farming family in Cato, NY. Beverly's life was adorned with various pursuits that brought her joy. She...
Bruce Alden Reynolds
Feb 29, 2024
Bruce Alden Reynolds
Age 65, of Watkins Glen and formerly of Montour Falls, passed away February 29, 2024 at home.
Bruce was born November 26, 1958 in Montour Falls, the son of the late Alden and Shirley (Hodge) Reynolds of Odessa. He graduated from Odessa-Montour Central Highschool in 1977.
He is survived by his two sons, Michael Reynolds and Bradley Reynolds, both...
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