Obituaries

Donald B. Friends

Donald B. Friends

Feb 5, 2024

Donald B. Friends

 Age 74, of Willseyville, NY, passed away unexpectedly Monday Feb. 5, 2024.  

He was born in Elmira, NY on October 8, 1949, the son of Lewis and Mary (Sims) Friends.  He was predeceased by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Denise; children, Charlie (Amanda) Friends of Cayuta, Amy (Mitch) Gleckner of Pine...

Mary Wallenbeck

Mary Wallenbeck

Jan 19, 2024

Mary Wallenbeck

Age 74, of Odessa, is in Heaven!  All of her family was by her side as Jesus welcomed her home. As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend she will be missed dearly.

Mary was born on October 14, 1949, the daughter of the late James and Mary Wolfe.  She was a resident of Odessa for over 47 years....

Bodizsar Francis Wood

Bodizsar Francis Wood

Jan 18, 2024

Bodizsar Francis Wood

Infant baby of Erica and Frank A. Wood of Van Etten, NY, joined the angels in heaven on January 18, 2024.  He was welcomed by his grand-grandfather, Alex Cole and grandfather, Frank G. Wood.   

He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Also, maternal grandparents, Nate and Beckie Lockwood of Florida; paternal grandmother Teresa Wood of Odessa;...

Anne Walker

Anne Walker

Jan 15, 2024

Anne Marie Walker

Age 72, formerly of Valois, passed away January 15, 2024.

Anne was born in Albany, the daughter of Fredrick and Evelyn Walker.  The worked for The Arc of Schuyler in Watkins Glen for many years.  She loved her Wheel of Fortune and Hallmark movies!  She also enjoyed playing bingo, solving crosswords, and working on puzzles.  

She was predeceased by...

Daniel Mundo

Daniel Mundo

Jan 12, 2024

Daniel MundoAge 67 of Montour Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Schuyler Hospital. Daniel was born on April 27, 1957 at St. Vincents Hospital in New York City, to Elsie and Jose Mundo. Daniel has lived in Montour Falls since 1991, with The Arc of Chemung Schuyler.

Daniel’s laugh was always special as he laughed with...

Stephen J. Trechter

Stephen J. Trechter

Jan 2, 2024

Stephen Joseph Trechter, born on October 17th, 1941 passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024 at his home of 45 years on Sugar Hill, in Watkins Glen with his loving family nearby.  

  He was born in Great Bend and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. After attending seminary school he studied at Kansas State University and began his career as an...

Raymond "Harold" Langeland

Raymond "Harold" Langeland

Dec 26, 2023

Raymond “Harold” Langeland

Age 91, of Gillette, PA, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023 at home. 

He was predeceased by his loving wife Florence in 2017.  They were married for 62 years.  

Harold was born in Sayre, PA, son of Raymond Sr. and Delma Langeland.  Upon turning 18, Harold enlisted in the United States Army in 1950.  Upon returning...

Joseph Allen Augustine

Joseph Allen Augustine

Dec 3, 2023

Joseph Allen Augustine“Joey”Age 28, of Ithaca and formerly Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2023. 

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Friday (Dec. 8) from 1pm-2pm; followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm.  He will be laid to rest with his mother at Holy Cross...

Colleen Catherine Ross

Colleen Catherine Ross

Nov 7, 2023

Colleen Catherine Ross

Age 40, of Corning, NY, left this world on November 7, 2023. 

Colleen was born in Corning, NY on February 11, 1983. She worked as a cook at Pierri’s Central Restaurant in Painted Post for many years. Colleen will always be remembered for her warm smile and friendly demeanor that made every person she knew feel special. 

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Mary A. Rappleye

Mary A. Rappleye

Nov 4, 2023

Mary A. Rappleye

Age 95, of Watkins Glen, passed away November 4, 2023.

She was born March 27, 1928, the daughter of Clyde and Lula Wheaton. She graduated from High School in Odessa.  Mary formerly worked at the A&P Plant in Horseheads and later discovered her passion working at AIM Independent Living Center in Corning, where she enjoyed helping the...

Ralph Nemeth

Ralph Nemeth

Oct 30, 2023

RALPH NEMETH86, formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, died October 30, 2023.

“Watch out for that other guy”, is great wisdom from a great man.  That man is Ralph Nemeth, who went home to be with our God and Savior at the age of 86 years young.  (Young compared to eternity!)  

Ralph was born in Blairstown, NJ on August 20, 1937.  He...

Christopher Daniel Smith

Christopher Daniel Smith

Oct 28, 2023

Christopher Daniel Smith

Age 51, of Pine City, NY, went home to God on October 28, 2023, after an extended battle with cancer.

Chris was born in Allentown, PA on August 28, 1972, the son of Albert and Helen Sullivan.  He graduated from Horseheads High School in 1991. 

He is survived by his wife Christina M. (Christian) Smith; mother Helen...

Russell Dibble

Russell Dibble

Oct 24, 2023

Russell S. Dibble, age 72, of Centennial, CO, passed away on October 24, 2023, after an extended illness. Russell was born on February 12, 1951, in Elmira, New York. He graduated from Southside High School in 1970. He worked in construction over the years in Texas, California and Colorado.

Russell was predeceased by his parents Russell and Harriet (Whitmarsh) Dibble....

Deborah A. Grow

Deborah A. Grow

Oct 15, 2023

Deborah A. Grow

Age 67, of Watkins Glen, passed away October 15, 2023 after an extended illness.

She was born in Montour Falls on Sept. 18, 1956, the daughter of Hank and Jean (Voorheis) Simmons.

She is survived by her son, Sam Ventra of Watkins Glen; daughter Breanna Ventra of Horseheads; brothers Hank (Patsy) Simmons of Watkins Glen, Bruce Simmons...

Joan K. Farrington

Joan K. Farrington

Oct 14, 2023

Joan K. (Brown) FarringtonHECTOR-October 14, 2023 passed away on her 86th birthday peacefully while she slept after a wonderful day of celebrating with family, friends and the caring staff at Seneca View. Joan is predeceased by her parents; Francis Brown and Henrietta (Kiefer) Brown, her siblings; Beryl Brown, Rita Nowlan (m. Wayne) and John Brown, and her loving husband Leslie...

Betty Reno

Betty Reno

Oct 11, 2023

Betty Jeanne Reno

77 passed away on October 11, 2023 in Hector, NY.  She was born on July 19, 1946 to Stephen and Dulyse Molnar in Massena, NY. She was a graduate of SUNY Oswego and subsequently worked as a teacher in the Camden Central School District for 10 years.

With her husband, Richard, she cofounded Chateau Lafayette Reneau winery...

Jud (Gerald) Caslin

Jud (Gerald) Caslin

Oct 11, 2023

Jud (Gerald) Caslin

Age 82, of Burdett, NY, passed away October 11, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Caslin; children, Traci (Michael) McClernon, Teresa (Harry) Moll, and Tiffany (Ron) Switzer; and grandchildren, Alya Belknap, Billy Shaw, and MaryJo McClernon; also brother Steve (Joyce) Caslin; and sister, Dianna (Keith) Burt; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased...

Joan Oswald

Joan Oswald

Sep 28, 2023

Joan Oswald

Age 70 of Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

Joan was born on February 20, 1953 in Corning, NY, to Henry and Waneta (Borden) Oswald, who predeceased her.

Joan lived in this area her whole life and enjoyed being a part of her community. She was a very...

Leonard A. Miller

Leonard A. Miller

Sep 19, 2023

Leonard A. Miller

Age 85, of Lindley, NY, went to be with his Lord, on September 19, 2023. 

The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church, 213 E. Fifth St., Watkins Glen on Friday (Sept. 22) from 3-4pm; followed by a funeral service at the church at 4pm; his son Pastor Jeffery Miller will officiate.  His burial will...

Robert J. Everett

Robert J. Everett

Sep 13, 2023

Robert J. Everett

Age 89, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2023.

The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday (Sept. 21) from 12pm-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm.  Burial with military honors at Lakeview Cemetery at 3:15pm.

Bob was born in Dundee,...