Obituaries

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...

Susan Marshall

Susan Marshall

Aug 10, 2013

Susan K. Marshall Age 53, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 10, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday (August 14th), from 6:00pm-7:00pm; followed by a memorial service at 7:00pm; Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon will officiate. She is survived by her...

Mary Ann Webster (Cooper)

Mary Ann Webster (Cooper)

Jul 28, 2013

WEBSTER (Cooper) Mary Ann, 76, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2013 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY, after surviving for almost 30 years with Leukemia and Lymphoma. She was much admired for her strength and grace while fighting these diseases and was an inspiration for many others diagnosed with cancer. The family will receive...

James Ciccone

James Ciccone

Jul 21, 2013

(The following is reposted by the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, on behalf of our dear friend Jim) CICCONE, James Francis, age 66 passed away early Sunday morning July 21st at his home in Loxahatchee, Florida. A long time resident of Watkins Glen, Jim is survived by his wife Sally Roberts Ciccone, Mother Rose Ciccone, stepchildren, Phillip Pisani, Terra (Har¬vey) Townsend,...

Alice Cornish

Alice Cornish

Jul 16, 2013

Alice C. Cornish 87, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Friday, July 19, from 6pm-8pm; followed by a memorial service at 8:00pm. A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the...

Edward Peters

Edward Peters

Jul 16, 2013

Edward Peters Age 66, passed away July 16, 2013. Ed was the owner and operator of the Village Variety Shop in Watkins Glen. A private funeral service will be held at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home in Watkins Glen. The family wishes to invite friends to celebrate and remember Ed’s life at a gathering on Monday, July 22, from 4pm-6pm...

Glen Arnold

Glen Arnold

Jul 12, 2013

Glen Arnold Age 64, of Burdett, died July 12, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Tuesday (July 16th) from 2pm-4pm; followed by a memorial service at 4:00pm. He is survived by his wife Dianna L. Arnold; children, Sharon (Ray)...

Norman Dondero

Norman Dondero

Jul 10, 2013

DONDERO, Norman C. ITHACA: Norman C. Dondero, 95, died on July 10, 2013 at Kendal at Ithaca. A scientist, artist and naturalist, he was born and grew up in Massachusetts. He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts (B.S., 1941), The University of Connecticut (M.S., 1943), and Cornell University (Ph.D. 1952). From 1943 to 1946 he served in...

Janet Cotton

Janet Cotton

Jul 9, 2013

Janet C. Cotton Age 96, of Montour Falls, passed away on July 9, 2013 in the comfort of her own home. Born on April 12, 1917 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of George R. and Marium H. Crites, where her father was the superintendent of the Corning Glass Works plant. She moved to Corning with her family and graduated...

Devon Shaw

Devon Shaw

Jul 9, 2013

Devon Shaw Age 18, recent Watkins Glen High School graduate, died July 9, 2013 after fighting cancer for more than three-and-a-half years. Devon is survived by his mother and step-father, Diana and Jim Crane; father and step-mother, Scott and Debbie Shaw; sisters and brother, Alicia (Bryant) Myers, Kendra Shaw, Billy Shaw, and Darci Watkins; maternal-grandparents, Darla and Larry Morse;...

June Soule

June Soule

Jun 25, 2013

June Louise (Bower) Soule, fondly known as “G,” “Gram,” and “Grammy,” of Reynoldsville, NY passed away June 25, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born May 12, 1922 to Raymond and Agnes Donnelly Bower. Upon graduation from Trumansburg Central School she attended the Practical Business School in Ithaca. In 1941 she and Harold were married and moved...

Lily Brooke Marvin

Lily Brooke Marvin

Jun 12, 2013

Lily Brooke Marvin ROCK STREAM: age 1 month and 3 days, joined the angels in heaven on June 12, 2013. She is survived by her loving parents, Ashley VanWormer and Zachary Marvin of Rock Stream; maternal grandparents, Clinton and Laurie VanWormer, and Beverly Naylor; paternal grandparents, Daniel Marvin and Marcia Schaner Marvin; three siblings, Gavin Lewis, Ember Lewis and...

Eva Galligan

Eva Galligan

Jun 11, 2013

Eva J. Galligan Age 76, of Beaver Dams, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 17th, at 2:00pm at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Corning. Eva was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Mildred Robinson, husband Charles Galligan, and brothers, Harold and Richard Robinson. Eva is...

Anthony Terpolilli

Anthony Terpolilli

May 23, 2013

Anthony Terpolilli 64, of Burdett, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2013. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, May 28, from 2pm-4pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen; followed by a funeral service at 4:00pm. A committal service with military honors will be held Wednesday at 10:00am at Woodlawn National...

Rebecca Sue Ameigh

Rebecca Sue Ameigh

May 20, 2013

Rebecca Sue Ameigh 48, of Montour Falls, passed away on May 20, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday, May 23, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10:00am;...