Obituaries

May 22, 2009

Nicholas P. Preston Age 30, of Watkins Glen, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2009.

Nick served as a Deputy Sheriff with the Schuyler County Sheriffs Department after serving 4 years in the United States Air Force. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his family...

May 20, 2009

William Boyton Treadwell, Jr. Age 82, of Painted Post and Seneca Lake in Valois, NY, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center.

The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 9-11:00am; a...

May 14, 2009

Harold J. Hoffmeier, Sr. Age 91, of Watkins Glen and formerly of Secane, PA, joined his wife of 62 years, Madelyn, in heaven on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Harold was born on June 2, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA. He was a veteran of WWII and received the Purple Heart in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired...

May 9, 2009

Judith Sayre

Age 69, of Dean Rd., Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2009 surrounded by her family.

Judith was born September 15, 1939 in Westover, NY, the daughter of Alan and Louise Bailey. She is survived by her mother, Louise Bailey of Johnson City; five children, Josanne Callahan of...

Apr 28, 2009

Candace Marie Fetzer Age 51, of Lansing and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, died April 28, 2009 at Corning Hospital. There are no funeral services.

Candace was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #426, of Montour Falls.

She is survived by her companion, Robert Moll, Jr. of Lansing; daughters, Billie...

Apr 18, 2009

Lewis Clyde Granger, Jr. Age 80, of Watkins Glen, NY, died on Saturday, April 18th, 2009 at Lake Wales Medical Center in Florida.

Born in Elmira, NY on July 9, 1928, he served in the United States Air Force and retired as a Furnace Operator at the Thatcher Glass Manufacturing Co.

He was...

Apr 16, 2009

Louisa Shepard, age 88, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Rock Stream Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 19, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Lucinda O'Leary will officiate. Burial at Rock...

Apr 10, 2009

RUTH MAHONEY Age 84, of Trumansburg, NY, died April 10, 2009, at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, Montour Falls, after an extended illness. Friends and relatives are invited to call Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. Funeral services for Ruth will be held at the...

Apr 7, 2009

Joyce Kellogg Age 76, of Texas-Hollow Rd, Burdett, NY, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at home.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday, April 10, from 11am-12noon; a funeral service will be held at 12noon; burial at Union Cemetery of Hector, Burdett....

Mar 31, 2009

Leonard “Buzz” Knapp 92, of Watkins Glen, died at Schuyler Hospital on March 31, 2009.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lola Smith Knapp; son Leonard D. Knapp; daughter Linda McIntyre; granddaughter Laurel McIntyre; sister Helen Huey; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Captain Leonard and...

Mar 30, 2009

Elva Warner Roberts, 83, resident of Watkins Glen, NY and Warner Road on Seneca Lake, died March 30, 2009 at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls.

Born in Bristol, CT, she was the daughter of Douglas and Willa Warner. She is survived by her husband Raymond Fields, her cousin, Lyman Warner of...

Mar 25, 2009

Pauline E. Oliver Age 68, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, NY.

Pauline worked at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility as an Activities Aid. She was also a member of the Moreland Presbyterian Church, Townsend Grange, and the Glen Region SCCA.

The family...

Mar 18, 2009

Jean Elizabeth Coolican Age 83 of 404 7th St., Watkins Glen, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY.

Friends are invited to call at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY on Monday, March 23, from 3...

Mar 10, 2009

Roger E. Reinhart Age 85, of Montour Falls, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Schuyler Hospital.

Roger was the 8th of 10 children, born to Turah Brackney and Herman Reinhart in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He is survived by his daughter Patricia Reinhart; grandson Kyle Tuttle, his wife Ann and their 2 children, Haley and Adam, all...

Mar 6, 2009

Martha Dobell Age 70, of Odessa, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2009 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, Montour Falls surrounded by her loving family.

Martha was born in Montour Falls on November 29, 1938; the daughter of Lloyd and Alice States. She is survived by her mother, Alice States of Odessa; children,...

Mar 3, 2009

BEERY, Charles Clifton Charles Clifton Beery of Watkins Glen was born in Oakland, CA on December 27, 1936. After a valiant battle with cancer, he passed away on March 3, 2009. Mr. Beery was employed in the land title insurance business for over 30 years, in California and in Texas. He was a member of the California...

Feb 23, 2009

Anna F. Sims Age 95, of S. Glen Ave., Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 23, 2009.

A loving mother and grandmother, Anna was born in Bath, NY to the late William and Kathryn Fluent. She worked as Head Operator for New York Telephone Company in Watkins Glen. She was...

Feb 14, 2009

Agnes L. (Davis) Wyre Age 81, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at Founders Pavilion in Corning, NY, Saturday, February 14, 2009.

She was the beloved wife of Frank Wyre for 64 years, and loving mother to 11 children. She is survived by her husband; and sons, Frank, Jr., Edward (Gail), David (Donna), and John...

Feb 8, 2009

Keith A. Dailey Age 61, of Reading Rd., Rock Stream, NY passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife Deborah; children, Jeffrey (Patrizia) Lafler of Auburn, Kimberly Lafler of Penn Yan, Kelly Dailey of Pultney, Ashley Dailey of Dundee; step-children, Angela (Jeffrey) Champlin of...

Jan 30, 2009

Aileen W. Personius

Age 92, of Horseheads and formerly Watkins Glen, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Bethany Manor, Horseheads.

Aileen was born on March 6, 1916 in Corning, NY, the daughter of Harry and Ethel Tobey. She graduated from Corning Free Academy. Aileen was a devoted wife and...