Obituaries

Sep 3, 2010

Amberly Dobell Rexford

Age 32, of Tyrone, passed away unexpectedly at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, on September 3, 2010.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 12 noon-2 p.m., with a funeral service immediately following at 2...

Sep 3, 2010

James “Matthew” Floyd Age 32, of Lakemont, NY and Palestine, TX, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY.

Matt is survived by his loving companion, Lori Bernagozzi of Lakemont; parents, John and Charlotte Floyd and sisters, Amber and Rachael Floyd, all of Palestine,...

Sep 1, 2010

Elena Vitali Richardson

Age 83, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday, Sept. 3 from 4-6 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held...

Aug 23, 2010

Caroline M. Mead Age 76, of Starkey Point, Dundee, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 23, 2010. The family will receive friends and relatives at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday, from 7-9pm and Thursday from 1-3pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 3:00pm at the funeral home; Rev....

Aug 18, 2010

Richard ‘Dick’ Hall, 63, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Josephine ‘JoAnn’ Hall, children, Danielle Hall, Eric Hall and his wife Kristin Hall, as well as, granddaughter Kaelyn Hall. Also surviving, his mother Marjorie Hall and sister, Anne Stratton. Dick was predeceased by his father Tracy...

Aug 16, 2010

Sarah E. Stockton

STOCKTON, Sarah E. Age 58, of Watkins Glen and formerly Odessa, NY, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010 at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls. She is survived by her former husband, Ronald Switzer, Sr., and their children, Shannon Nelson of Killeen TX; Ronald (Tiffany) Switzer, Jr. of Round Rock, TX; sister, Sandra...

Aug 12, 2010

Matthew G. Opdyke Age 35, of Peach Orchard Rd., Hector, NY, passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY on Thursday, August 12, 2010. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Sunday, August 15, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held Monday...

Aug 7, 2010

Ann Louise Easling, 63 of Montour Falls passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, August 7, 2010. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm; with funeral services directly following at 8:00pm; burial will be at Beaver Dams Cemetery on Friday at...

Jul 17, 2010

Erik G. Houseknecht Age 20, of Burdett, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 17, 2010. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Harold and Elizabeth Houseknecht; and maternal grandparents, Michael and Irene Lukacs. He is survived by his loving family; parents, Scott and Barbara Houseknecht; brother, Christopher Houseknecht, sisters, Kayla Lukacs and Rachel Houseknecht; nephew...

Jul 11, 2010

Elsie McCray

Age 80, of Beaver Dams, passed away on July 11, 2010.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday, July 14 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.; with a funeral service immediately following at 8 p.m., Rev. Anne Campbell officiating....

Jul 11, 2010

James Kaiser

Age 67, of Beaver Dams, passed away on July 11, 2010.

Jim was born in Dover, NJ on May 1, 1943 and honorably served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He formerly worked as an Inspector of jet engines for the Pratt & Whitney Company in Berwick, Maine....

Jul 11, 2010

Osma (Ameigh), Leslie Age 48 of Deltona, FL passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010. She was born in Wellsboro PA, December 21, 1961. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday from 2-4pm; with funeral services directly following at 4:00pm; burial at Sugar Hill Cemetery....

Jul 11, 2010

Paul Michael Fitzsimmons

Paul Michael Fitzsimmons, writer, passed away on July 11, 2010 at the Bath VA, where he received excellent care in his last year of life.

Paul was born in Boston on June 12, 1923. He was the son of Edward and Julia (Coveney) Fitzsimmons and brother of Marie McFadden, Fred...

Jul 5, 2010

Orvis C. Swisher Age 98, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away Monday, July 5, 2010 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. He is survived by his wife Eva; son, Raymond (Hisae) Swisher of Beaver Dams; daughter, Rosalie (Ron) D’Souza of LaGrangeville, NY; sisters-in law, Florence Waters and Dorothy (David) Matison, both of Horseheads, NY; seven grandchildren, and...

Jul 3, 2010

Mildred F. Ellison Age 90, of Watkins Glen, passed away at Seneca View on July 3, 2010 surrounded by family. Mildred was predeceased by her husband Andrew J. Ellison in 1990, her brother Richard Fultz, and her parents Bertha and Ira Fultz. She is survived by her sons, James W. (Beverly) Ellison, Andrew J. Ellison II (Luanne);...

Jun 29, 2010

CAROZZA, Karen A. Age 62, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on June 29, 2010. Born in Rochester, NY on March 5, 1948, Karen was the daughter of John and Marion Willson. On August 17, 1968, she and John Carozza were married in Rush, NY, and they enjoyed a loving life together with their three children Stephen,...

Jun 28, 2010

Jack C. Blanchard Age 70, of Burdett, NY, passed away at home on Monday, June 28, 2010. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday from 9-10am; a funeral service will follow at 10am; burial at Hector Presbyterian Cemetery. Jack was recently predeceased by his...

Jun 19, 2010

Frank D. Ganung

Age 87, of Moreland, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Frank was born at home in Moreland, NY on January 26, 1923, the son of late Walter and Bertha Ganung. Frank worked as a dairy farmer on the family farm; and served as the Town of Dix...

Jun 19, 2010

Judy Lynn Chrisman Age 34, of Horseheads, NY, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Judy graduated from Watkins Glen High School, Class of 1994. And, worked as a Marketing Representative for Sams Club. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St.,...

Jun 11, 2010

John E. Gibson 78, of Watkins Glen, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St. in Watkins Glen on Monday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm; funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian...