Obituaries
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...
Alice Frazier
Feb 23, 2024
Alice L. Frazier
Of Rock Stream, NY, passed away Feb. 23, 2024 at the age of 100 years, 10 months, and 3 days old.
She was born in Queens, NY on April 20, 1923, one of nine children of the late William and Gertrude (Gay) Freeman. She worked many years in Queens as a Bank Loan officer. Alice and her late husband...
Robert Joseph Baumgardner, Sr.
Feb 21, 2024
Robert Joseph Baumgardner, Sr.
69, of Burdett, NY, passed away February 21, 2024. He lived for over 50 years with a significant traumatic brain injury which included a seizure disorder. He had a huge seizure on Friday afternoon and had to be put in a medically induced coma. He did not get better. He was gracious in life and passed away...
Linda R. Smith
Feb 18, 2024
Linda Rose (Smolos) Smith
65, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on February 18, 2024 in Sayre PA. Linda was born December 5, 1958, in Urbana, NY, to the late Margaret (Novak) Smolos and Leo Smolos.
Linda was a courageous, giving, and compassionate individual who dedicated her career to working at Schuyler Hospital and David’s Bridal, where she cherished her interactions and...
Joan C. Kinner
Feb 15, 2024
Joan C. Kinner
Age 74, of Odessa, NY, passed away February 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Joan was born February 10, 1950, the daughter of Herbert and Helen (Moore) Sheffield. Joan was a dedicated member of the cafeteria team for the Odessa-Montour Central School and enjoyed many years working in the Argentsinger Vineyards.
She was predeceased by her father in January 2007. She...
Priscilla Kelly
Feb 9, 2024
Priscilla May Pike Kelly
Age 91 of Reynoldsville, NY passed away peacefully in Texas where she had been staying with family while undergoing cancer treatments. Priscilla took flight to Heaven on February 9, 2024. She joined her husband of 69 years, Donald Lee, parents Leon J. and Ruth H. Pike, brother Arvine J. Pike, and one of the many young men...
Nancy Anne Walsh
Feb 6, 2024
Nancy Anne Walsh
Of Elmira and Burdett, NY passed away February 6, 2024.
Nancy Anne Walsh was born in Atlantic City, NJ, on August 26, 1969. Two months later she arrived at the home of her adoptive family (parents Jack and Nancy Walsh and siblings John, Robert, and Kathy Walsh) in Madison NJ. Annie was a beautiful baby. Early on she began...
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