Obituaries
Janet Wood
Oct 21, 2022
Janet Arlene (Noble) Wood, 99, of Montour Falls passed of natural causes, Oct. 21, 2022 at her home on Foot’s Hill Road. Janet (known as “Peg”) was born Sept. 19, 1923, the youngest of six children to William and Emma (Restvale) Noble in Seneca Falls. She grew up on a dairy farm on the shores of Cayuga Lake and loved...
Susan Searles Braatz
Oct 18, 2022
Susan Searles Braatz Age 68, formerly of Alpine, NY, passed away October 19, 2022. Born June 24, 1954, Susan grew up on her parents’ dairy farm. Graduating from OMCS in 1972, she continued her education, earning an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science at Tompkins Community College. Susan married Herbert Braatz in 1984, living in a home built by her father...
Joanne Bell
Oct 4, 2022
Joanne Wohnsiedler Bell Age 90, of Watkins Glen, passed away surrounded by her family Oct 4, 2022. She was loving, kind with a great sense of humor, love of music and an original foodie. Joanne Wohnsiedler, aka Mom, born April 15, 1932, to George & Alice Twinning Wohnsiedler, DVM Carthage NY. The family consisted of an older brother George Jr...

William L. Hall
Oct 2, 2022
William L. Hall Age 78, of Elmira, passed away October 2, 2022. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Sunday (October 9) from 1pm-3pm; followed by a funeral service at 3:00pm. Bill was born September 4, 1944 in West Virginia and served in the US Army after graduating...
Emma Jean (Naylor) Wescott
Sep 24, 2022
Emma Jean (Naylor) Wescott Age 78, of Ithaca, passed away September 24, 2022. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (Sept. 28) from 12pm-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2pm at the funeral home; and burial at Sugar Hill Cemetery. She is survived by her loving...
Richard F. Evans
Sep 8, 2022
Father, Farmer, Husband, Hunter, Wine Maker, Woodsman, Orioles and Steelers Fan, Community Volunteer and History Buff…. Richard F. (Rick) Evans, age 62, passed away September 8, 2022, after living life to its fullest! For 30 years, Rick was the winemaker at Castel Grisch Winery located in Watkins Glen, NY. In 2018, he was diagnosed with brain cancer and in 2021,...
William J. Fleck
Sep 6, 2022
William J. Fleck Age 73, of Montour Falls and formerly of Huntington, NY, passed away September 6, 2022. Bill was born in Huntington, NY, the son of the late William and Evelyn (Stamps) Fleck. He worked for Touro Law Center in Huntington as a Custodian. He lived at The Falls Home in Montour Falls for the past several years. He...
Adam J. Beligotti
Sep 5, 2022
Adam J. Beligotti Age 60, of Montour Falls and formerly Burdett, NY, passed away September 5, 2022 after an extended illness. According to his wishes there are no services. Remembrances may be left at his obituary link at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. Arrangements entrusted to Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen.
Barry Grady
Aug 26, 2022
Barry L. Grady Age 84 of Hector, NY, passed away, August 26,2022, after battling a long illness with his family by his side. He was born May 14, 1938, in Suffern, NY to the late Thomas and Alma Grady (Sisco). He worked for Polly-O Dairy in Watkins Glen. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to bowl. He is...
Elaine Stevens
Aug 23, 2022
Elaine C. Stevens Age 91, of Valois, passed away August 23, 2022. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at the Hector Presbyterian Church at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 29, 2023, followed by a reception at the church. Her remains will be interred at the Seneca Union Cemetery that afternoon at 4:00pm.Elaine was born and grew up...
Nancy B. Culligan
Aug 19, 2022
Nancy Bartholomew Culligan Age 80, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away August 19, 2022 Nancy was a lifelong resident of Watkins Glen. She retired from Cornell University after 50 years. She was a member of Saint Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church her whole life. She enjoyed traveling to the beaches of Hawaii and Cancun with her family. She also...
June Merrill
Aug 17, 2022
June Marie Tyler Merrill Age 87, passed away peacefully at home in Beaver Dams and into the hands of her Savior, surrounded by her loving family, on August 17, 2022. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (August 24) from 5pm-7pm; and Thursday (August 25) from 11am-1pm;...
Patrick Bartolomeo
Aug 17, 2022
Patrick A. Bartolomeo Age 86, of Watkins Glen, passed away August 17, 2022. Patrick was born in Montour Falls, the son of Angelo and Agnes (Solometo) Bartolomeo. He was predeceased by his parents; wife Donna; and his brother Frank. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Bartolomeo (Jeffrey Goodine), and Patricia Bartolomeo; three grandchildren, Etosha Blank, Jamie Blank, and Alessandra...
Harold E. Forney
Aug 16, 2022
Harold E. Forney, Sr. Age 79, of Hector, NY passed away on August 16, 2022 at home after an extended illness. He was born on July 11,1943 in Baltimore, MD. He was predeceased by his parents, Zolona Hoff and Frank Forney; father and mother-in-law, Otis and Gladys Bush; brothers and sisters-in-law, Phil Bond, Sonny and Pat Champion, Harley and Suzanne...
Mark Mosher
Aug 16, 2022
Mark H. Mosher Age 65, of Burdett, NY, passed away August 16, 2022. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Tuesday (August 23) from 2pm-4pm; followed by a funeral service at 4pm and interment to follow at Union Cemetery of Hector with military honors. A reception will be announced. He...

Doris M. Oliver
Aug 14, 2022
Doris M. Oliver Age 83, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away on August 14, 2022 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving children. Doris was born on Sugar Hill in Watkins Glen, the daughter of Robert and Mabel Schoffner. Doris worked at Schuyler Head Start in Montour Falls and was also a bus driver. She also worked...

Doris M. Oliver
Aug 14, 2022
Doris M. Oliver 83, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away on August 14, 2022 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving children. Doris was born on Sugar Hill in Watkins Glen, the daughter of Robert and Mabel Schoffner. Doris worked at Schuyler Head Start in Montour Falls and was also a bus driver. She also worked as...
Barry J. Mosher
Aug 10, 2022
Barry J. Mosher Age 62, of Newfield and formerly Burdett, NY, passed away after a brief illness on August 10, 2022. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Monday (August 15) from 1pm-3pm; followed by a funeral service at 3pm and burial at Union Cemetery of Hector. A reception will...
Leonard Solomon
Aug 7, 2022
Leonard Solomon Age 89, of Burdett, NY, passed away August 7, 2022. Born in Queens, NY on June 25, 1933, he was the son of Joseph and Sarah Solomon. He worked in Research and Development for E.I. Dupont in Clifton, NJ for many years. He enjoyed driving and working on old sports cars, including his MG’s. He also had a...
Wanda Centurelli
Aug 4, 2022
Wanda Centurelli Age 97, of Watkins Glen, NY was called home on Tuesday August 4, 2022. Born in New Britain, CT she was the daughter of the late Felix & Anna Stepanik. She is survived by her daughter Linda, son Dick (Anne) and daughter in law Lisa, grandchildren Darryl (Paula), Jessica (Matt), Amy (Kevin), Joshua (Amanda) Great grandchildren Kyra, Oliver,...