Obituaries

Jennie L. Joslyn

Jennie L. Joslyn

Jun 10, 2023

Jennie L. Joslyn

Age 87, of Watkins Glen, passed away June 10, 2023.  Her husband of 61 years, Richard Joslyn, predeceased her seven years ago, on June 10, 2016..  She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Carmela Joslyn and granddaughter, Julia Joslyn.

She is survived by her daughter Susan Reed; two sons, Richard Joslyn II and Timothy Joslyn; sister Gail Wyre;...

Sheila Whitney

Sheila Whitney

Jun 9, 2023

Sheila Mae (Zerbe) Whitney

74, of Asheboro, NC, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Born February 17, 1949 in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of the late Reuben Zerbe.

Sheila was retired from Community One Bank. She was loved by everyone and had a special talent that many people reaped the benefits of. Sheila...

Judith Farr Lampman

Judith Farr Lampman

Jun 3, 2023

Judith Farr Lampman

Watkins Glen, NY – Judith Farr Lampman passed away this last Saturday, June 3, 2023, at her home in Watkins Glen, surrounded by friends and family.  As many already know, Judy was in a fight with MDS, a form a bone marrow and blood cancer.  Although there is no cure for MDS, Judy managed to settle things...

Alfred M. Landon, Sr.

Alfred M. Landon, Sr.

May 30, 2023

Alfred M Landon Sr (Al) 84 of Burdett, NY passed away on May 30th, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. 

Al was born to Ellen and Edwin Landon on December 29, 1938 in Trumansburg, NY. Al loved to hunt with his sons and his friends. He loved old music and cars, horseback riding, snowmobiling, camping, collecting records and to...

Taylor Ann Reasor (Murphy)

Taylor Ann Reasor (Murphy)

May 21, 2023

Taylor Ann Reasor (Murphy), 25, of Cayuta, NY, lost her battle with depression on May 21, 2023.

Taylor was born on March 7, 1998 at Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) in Ithaca NY, and at the age of 4, moved to Trumansburg where she grew up and called home. Trying to define what Taylor meant to all who knew her...

LeRoy J. Swartz, Sr.

LeRoy J. Swartz, Sr.

May 11, 2023

LeRoy J. Swartz, Sr.Age 81, of Burdett, NY, passed away May 11, 2023.

He is survived by wife of 61 years, Emily Swartz; daughter Kimberlee Swartz; son LeRoy J. Swartz Jr.; and two grandchildren, Amber (Matt) Kautz, and Brandon (Kalea) Swartz. 

He retired from AKZO NOBEL in Watkins Glen.  Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of...

Alice L. (Davenport) Ford

Alice L. (Davenport) Ford

May 9, 2023

Alice L. (Davenport) Ford

Age 94 of Watkins Glen, NY and formerly of North Chemung/Lowman, NY went home to be with the lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday May 9, 2023.

She was born on July 27, 1928 in Towanda, PA to Harvey E. and Dorothy G. (Lewis) Davenport, and was the youngest of 6 children.

Alice was...

Elaine Stanton Hicks

Elaine Stanton Hicks

May 8, 2023

Elaine Stanton-Hicks

Age 66, of Valois, NY, passed away May 8, 2023 after a battle with cancer.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held Saturday (May 13) at 11:00am  the Valois-Logan-Hector Fire Company, 5736 NY-414, Hector, NY.  A reception will follow.

She is survived by her husband Michael Hicks; son George (Tracy) Hemphill; mother Janet George;...

Stanley C. Covert

Stanley C. Covert

Apr 12, 2023

Stanley C. Covert

Age 86, Trumansburg, NY, passed away April 12, 2023.

Stan was born in Montour Falls on June 27, 1936, the son of LeRoy and Leona (Clyde) Covert.  He owned and operated the AM-PM Convenience Store in Watkins Glen.  He was predeceased by his wife Winifred in 2012, their son Daniel S. Covert in 2016, and his brothers...

Susan Smith Miller

Susan Smith Miller

Apr 12, 2023

Susan Smith Miller, age 80, died peacefully on April 12, 2023 in Vero Beach, FL from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Sue was born on May 25, 1942 in Elmira, NY and was predeceased by her parents Donald and Elizabeth (Betty) Smith. She was raised in Watkins Glen, NY and graduated from Watkins Glen Central High School in 1960.  She formerly...

Ann Bugbee

Ann Bugbee

Apr 9, 2023

Ann Ella (Adams) Bugbee

Formerly of Sidney, NY, died peacefully at Bethany Manor Nursing Home in Horseheads, NY on April 9, 2023, at the age of 91.

Ann is survived by her children; Pamela (Steve) Laurion of Menomonee Falls WI, Peter (Mary Bennett) Bugbee of Benbrook TX, Paul (Stacy Nunberg) Bugbee of Putnam Valley NY, Polly (Frank) Garrison of Odessa...

Charles Tarshus

Charles Tarshus

Apr 7, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Roland Tarshus

Age 88, of Watkins Glen, passed away April 7, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Regina; children, Daniel (Kathy) Tarshus of Penn Yan; Scott (Dayda) Tarshus of Elmira; Christopher (Teri) Tarshus of Ithaca; Donald Mason (Desmond) of Austin, TX; James Mason, and Roxane (Shawn) Rogers of Beaver Dams; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased...

Ricky Soule

Ricky Soule

Apr 4, 2023

Ricky Soule

Age 70, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away April 4, 2023 surrounded by his Arc family in his home in Montour Falls.

Ricky was born October 4, 1952 in Waverly, NY, the son of the late Floyd and Mildred Soule.  Both parents predeceased him.  Rick grew up on Talmadge Hill South where he lived until his mother passed...

Doris Maxine Spaulding

Doris Maxine Spaulding

Mar 26, 2023

Maxine Spaulding Obituary

Doris Maxine “Max” Spaulding, age 88, of Hector, NY, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY.  Max was born on November 16,1934 to Maxwell Lester Cole and Velma Loder Schneider in Canton, PA and spent her childhood growing up in Southport, NY.

On June 27, 1953, Maxine...

Elizabeth H. Horn

Elizabeth H. Horn

Mar 22, 2023

ELIZABETH H. HORN

WATKINS GLEN: died on March 22, 2023 at the age of 89.

She was born on August 23, 1933 in Philadelphia to Mabel McKay Hamilton and George Alexander Hamilton (and her elder brother, George Jr.).  After graduating from Allentown High School, Elizabeth earned a B.A. in mathematics at VassarCollege and an M.S. in education from Marywood...

Reverend J. Keith Kissel

Reverend J. Keith Kissel

Mar 11, 2023

Rev. J. Keith Kissel, a retired United Methodist minister, passed away on March 11, 2023 at the age of 87 in Davenport, FL.  Born on February 15, 1936, in Jersey Shore, PA, he lived his life according to his unwavering faith.

Keith is survived by his cherished wife Jane S. Kissel, his nine children; Brian (Lizzie) Kissel, Bonnie (Ted) Gerrish,...

Marion Webster

Marion Webster

Feb 16, 2023

Marion Webster

Age 90, of Montour Falls and formerly Rock Stream, NY, passed away February 16, 2023 after a brief illness. 

She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Vernon, in April of 2022. 

She is survived by her son, Donald Webster of Watkins Glen; daughter, Tina Churches (Bruce) of Branchport NY; grandson, Jeremy Webster (Dawana) of Rhome TX;...

Greeba Conklin

Greeba Conklin

Feb 10, 2023

GREEBA MARGUERITE HAYS CONKLINAge 97 of Reading Center, New York passed away at Corning Hospital surrounded by family on February 10, 2023.

Greeba was born May 12, 1925 in Barrington, NY the daughter of the late Aaron and Hazel (Martin) Hays. She is survived by her sons Gary (Alice) Conklin and Gregory (Joetta) Conklin and four grandchildren: Jessica Conklin, Jennifer...

Melissa Greist

Melissa Greist

Feb 2, 2023

Melissa L. GreistIt is with great sadness that we share the passing of Melissa Greist, age 48, of Watkins Glen, NY, on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1974, in Pottstown, PA.

Melissa moved to NYC in 1993, after graduating high school to start a loving journey with her high school sweetheart, Alva. They lived together...

Stephen Gillette

Stephen Gillette

Jan 31, 2023

Stephen Edward Gillette

 

Age 81 of Watkins Glen, passed away on January 31, 2023.

 

Stephen was a father, husband, friend and an all-around good person.

  

Stephen was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School in 1959, attended Corning Community College, and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves.  

    

Stephen began...