Obituaries

Oct 12, 2010

Ray A. Oliver, Sr. Age 72, of Moreland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at home, the same day as his brother John Oliver. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife Pauline E. Oliver on March 25, 2009.

He is survived by his children, Cynthia (Michael) Stansfield of Horseheads, Lorie Oliver (Steve)...

Oct 10, 2010

Clara A. Derrig Age 88, of Watkins Glen, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, NY after a brief illness.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 from 1:00-2:00pm; with funeral services following at...

Oct 6, 2010

Luther, J. Palmer

Luther “Luke” Palmer went to be with his Lord October 6, 2010 at the age of 78 years. Luke was the beloved husband of Marie Palmer and son of the late Luther and Alice Palmer. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia and left home at an early age to join the United...

Sep 22, 2010

Eleanor Martin

Age 98, of Burdett, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls.

Eleanor was born in Dundee, NY, the daughter of Elroy and Lillie (Peck) Arnold on November 29, 1911. She grew up and attended school in Dundee and later married Russell...

Sep 17, 2010

Grace Carpenter Gaige

90 years young, of Burdett, passed away peacefully at her home, of 63 years, with her family by her side, on Friday, September 17, 2010.

She was the daughter of Millard and Ruth Carpenter, also life long residents of Burdett. Her family would like express their sincere thanks to the...

Sep 15, 2010

HULL, Jeanette S. Age 89, of Valois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Seneca View, Montour Falls. The family will receive friends and relatives at the First Presbyterian Church of Hector on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00am-12:00pm; with a memorial service immediately following at 12:00pm; and burial at Seneca Union Cemetery. She was...

Sep 12, 2010

Dorothy Howell

Age 93, formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at Bethany Manor in Horseheads on September 12, 2010.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Robert; her parents, Daniel and Ethel Brace; and by her brother and sister-in-law, Arlyn and Judy Brace. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn (Richard) Coolican of...

Sep 11, 2010

ELDRIDGE, Leon K. Jr. Age 79, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Watkins Glen on September 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Greta L. Eldridge; children, Sandra (Brian) Robertson of Trumansburg, Nannette Evans of Horseheads, Kenneth (Mary) Eldridge of Watkins Glen, April Spena of Elmira, Pamela Thomas of...

Sep 10, 2010

James Elkins, 60, of Hector NY, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 9, 2010. Jim was born in Montour Falls on May 27, 1950. After graduating from Watkins Glen High School he earned a B.S. in Mathematics at SUNY Binghamton. Jim became Vice President of Digicomp Research, in Ithaca, where...

Sep 7, 2010

Earle Fowler III

Age 53, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday September 7, 2010 at his home. Earle was born on August 19, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY and has resided in Montour Falls for the past 19 years.

Earle is survived by many friends at The Arc of Schuyler, the Finger...

Sep 4, 2010

Donald C. Roberts, Jr. Age 44, of Burdett, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010. He is survived by his wife Christine Jensen-Roberts; son, Donald C. Roberts III; parents, Donald and Marie Roberts of Watkins Glen and Binghamton; brother, MMC (SW) Frank O. Roberts (Jackie) of Tenn.; sister, Katherine (Mike) Buffaline of Troy, NY; mother-in-law, Jo-Ann...

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 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 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...