Obituaries

Jun 10, 2010

Norma J. Davis 75, of Watkins Glen, passed away June 10, 2010. Norma was born in Watkins Glen on May 9, 1935. She and her husband owned Duke’s Bar & Grill in Watkins Glen for many years, and was best known for her cheeseburgers and chili. She enjoyed watching her soap operas, Nascar and golf. Her family...

Jun 7, 2010

Sarah E. Roschek

Age 69 of Montour Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 7, 2010 at home. Sarah was born on June 30, 1940 in Syracuse, NY. She lived in Newark Developmental Center for 35 years, then 17 years in Monroe Developmental Center before making her home in Montour Falls, NY where she...

May 30, 2010

Michele “Mike” Esposito 79, left peacefully on Sunday evening, May 30, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He joins in heaven his mother and brothers. He is survived by his loving children, Connie (John) Meyers, Elaine (Ray) Davis, Angela Bond, Patricia, Michael (James Gardner) and Vincent Esposito; 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He...

May 29, 2010

Freda M. Blanchard Age 70, of Burdett, NY, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Cayuga Medical Center. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday, June 2, from 1-2pm; a funeral service will follow at 2:00pm; burial at Hector Presbyterian Cemetery. Freda was predeceased...

May 24, 2010

Heather Brook Yuhasz Age 32, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away May 24, 2010. She is survived by her loving family; parents, Michael A. and Carol B. Yuhasz of Watkins Glen; brothers and sisters, Allison (Jake) Kolar of Germany, Kristie (Michael) Herrick of Elmira, Michael Yuhasz of California, Jeffrey (Ashley) Yuhasz of Odessa, Jennifer Padilla of New...

May 20, 2010

Jacey Lynn Russell Went home to be with the angels in heaven on May 20, 2010. May you rest in peace. Love, Your Family

May 7, 2010

Linda Sue Gascon Age 72, of Hector, NY, passed away unexpectedly at Schuyler Hospital after battling an extended illness on Friday, May 7, 2010

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Edward “Buddy” Gascon; children, Timothy (Angela) Gascon of Raeford, NC, Melissa Gascon of Valois, NY, and Danielle (Kenny) Cummings of Watkins...

May 5, 2010

Vernon “Barney” Ameigh Age 86, of Dundee and formerly of Watkins Glen, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday, May 8, from 10am-12noon; with funeral services following at 12noon; burial with full...

May 3, 2010

Myrna L. Jennings Age 70, of Montour Falls and formerly of Jennings Rd. in Watkins Glen, passed away at her home on Monday, May 3, 2010, surrounded by her family.

Myrna was predeceased by her loving husband of 38 years, Demerville (Mert) Jennings; son, Murray H. Jennings; twin sister, Maureen K. Harrison; brother, Pete (George)...

May 2, 2010

Wilson, Ruth R. Age 83, formerly of 504 North Porter Street, Watkins Glen died on May 2, 2010 at Seneca View Nursing Home, Montour Falls after a lengthy illness. She was born July 4, 1926 at home on Church Road in Reading Center, NY, the daughter of Theodore L. and Florence Sproul Richtmyer. After completing her elementary...

May 1, 2010

Mary J. LaRue “Ma” Age 77, of Watkins Glen, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 1, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard K. LaRue, Sr., and son Richard K. LaRue, Jr., and brothers, Gerald and Donald Ousterout. She is survived by her three children, Mary (John) Glick of Beaver Dams, Harold “Bub”...

Apr 12, 2010

Mary Chapman Bottcher Age 93, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2010. Mary was born in Philadelphia, PA to William and Ella Wait. She grew up in New Orleans and attended Tulane University. Mary was predeceased by her first husband, Rupert “Pete” Chapman, her second husband Bill Bottcher, and her step-son Bob Bottcher....

Apr 5, 2010

Angela Kollar Age 76, of Watkins Glen, formerly of Rocky Hill, CT, passed away peacefully at Arnot-Ogden Medical Facility in Elmira, NY on April 5, 2010. Angela was born in the Slovak Republic on May 2, 1933. Before moving to the United States, she worked as a Registered Nurse and mid-wife. Upon moving here, she worked for the Arch Diocese...

Apr 4, 2010

Angeline (Angie) Paradiso Specchio, 91, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her first husband, Horace (Ratsie) Paradiso, her daughter, Cliss Paradiso and her daughter-in-law, Carole (Paul) Paradiso. She is survived by her children, Paul Paradiso of Dryden, Bob Paradiso of Geneva, Jim Paradiso of Watkins Glen, Mary (Dave) Cook of...

Mar 30, 2010

Ella Mae Slattery

Age 90, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 30, 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; a funeral service will be held immediately following at 4:00pm; Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon officiating. Burial...

Mar 22, 2010

Rudolph M. Ebner Age 86, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away on March 22, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mildred; three daughters, Barbara Diedrichs of Burdett, Jean Carey of Interlaken, and Patricia Ebner of California; brother-in-law, Robert (wife Pat) Smith of Florida; three grandchildren, Karoline, Michael, and Rudy; and three great-grandchildren....

Mar 20, 2010

John D. Murphy Age 55, of Corning, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday, from 2-4 and 6-8pm; a funeral service will be held the following morning at 10am at the funeral home;...

Mar 5, 2010

Bessie Wood Henderson, 91, formerly of Watkins Glen, NY passed away as the result of a fall on Friday, March 5, 2010. Bessie was predeceased by her parents Christopher and Lena Mae Wood Burley and her husband William J. Henderson. She is survived by her son Gary, his wife Patricia, and her four grandchildren Gregg and his...

Feb 25, 2010

Mary E. Wolfe Age 89, of Odessa, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Seneca View SNF, Montour Falls, NY. Mary was born in Newark Valley, NY on Dec. 7, 1920, the daughter Jesse and Ina Kellam. She married James L. Wolfe in 1937, and moved their family to Odessa in the 1950’s. Mary worked...

Feb 16, 2010

Kimberly Dawn Skelly Age 50, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2010 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Kim was born in Rochester, New York on August 2, 1959. She is survived by her mother, Frances M. Thomas (James) of Myrtle Beach, SC; son, James Skelly III of Queen Creek, AZ; sisters, Frances...