Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

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...