Obituaries
Gary W. Wood
Jul 27, 2025
Gary William Wood (1946–2025)
Age 79, formerly of Montour Falls, died July 27, 2025.
Gary William Wood lived a life in constant motion, always building, fixing, or chasing new adventures with boundless energy and a mischievous grin. Whether crafting a new wooden bookshelf, tending his garden, walking with Ethel or meeting up with men, Gary was rarely idle. His zest for life...
Edward Dugue, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
Edward Dugue Jr.
Age 82, of Dugue Road, Valois, NY, died September 8, 2025 at Cayuga Medical.
He is survived by four children: son, Edward Dugue III (Patricia Dugue) of Raleigh, NC, daughters, Jeanine Dugue of Holiday,Florida, Jennifer Dugue of Endicott, NY, and Janice Dugue of Binghamton, NY, sister Kathryn Seymour of Ithaca, NY, five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Edward was born on...
Beverly Pierce Bond
Aug 25, 2025
BOND, Beverly Pierce
92, of Hector, NY, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.
The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday, August 29th from 1:00pm-3:00pm; followed by a funeral service at 3:00pm; burial at Hector Presbyterian Cemetery. A reception will be announced.
Beverly was born August 5, 1933 in Pennsylvania to Frances...
David C. Moat
Aug 16, 2025
Dave Moat, 81, a longtime resident of Hector, NY, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025.
Born and raised in Binghamton, NY, Dave spent his childhood there before proudly serving eight years in the United States Air Force, including a tour in Vietnam. After his service, he traveled the world building factories, creating lasting memories across many countries. Despite his journeys,...
Bill Culpepper
Aug 10, 2025
Bill Culpepper, 77, longtime resident of Tyrone, NY, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 10, 2025. Bill was a Mississippi boy who transcended a poor and rocky upbringing to become an incredible father and husband and one of the most caring, intelligent, funny and creative people any of us have ever known. He settled in the Finger Lakes...
Terry Vatter
Aug 10, 2025
Terry Vatter, 76, longtime resident of Tyrone, NY, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 10, 2025. Terry was born in Corvallis, Oregon, and moved with her mother to Ithaca in 1960. She graduated from Ithaca High School and then went to Portland State University to be closer to her father. There she met Gary Redmond with whom she...
Travis Micheler
Aug 10, 2025
TRAVIS MICHELER of Peach Orchard Spur in Hector, NY passed away following a brief battle with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma on August 10, 2025, at the age of 51. Travis was born in Elmira, NY on March 8, 1974, to Kathie (William) Clark of Elmira and John Micheler of Van Etten. Travis attended Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira Heights,...
Warren "Butch" Palmer
Jul 13, 2025
Warren L. “Butch” Palmer
Age 83, of Watkins Glen, died July 13, 2025 at Arnot-Ogden Hospital-ICU after heart and kidney disease. He was born on August 17, 1941, son of Warren J. and Ruth (Rarrick) Palmer.
He is survived by his wife of 62 ½ years, Phyllis E. (Murphy) Palmer. He was blessed with 3 children, Kelly (Jody) Bliss, Kevin (Kathleen) Palmer,...
James Sager
Jul 10, 2025
James W. Sager
Age 61, of Montour Falls, NY passed away July 10, 2025.
James W. Sager was born in Ithaca, NY. In his younger years, he lived in Henrietta outside of Rochester, and later lived outside of Trumansburg, on Cayuga Lake, next door to his grandparent's cottage. In his adulthood, James spent time in San Diego, California with family, then later...
C. Lynn Taber
Jun 24, 2025
Caleman "Lynn" Taber
Age 90, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away June 24, 2025 at home.
The family will receive friends at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (July 2nd) from 11am-12pm; followed by a funeral service at 12pm; and burial at Hector Union Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Mecklenburg Vol. Fire Company.
He is survived...
Charles F. Knapp
Jun 20, 2025
Charles F. Knapp
Age 70, of Burdett, passed away on June 20, 2025, under the attending care and loving staff at Bampa's House in Corning,
Charles was born January 24, 1955 in Montour Falls, the son of Charles and Naomi (Lockwood) Knapp. Charles worked in Medical Administration at Cayuga Medical in Ithaca. In his younger years, he was a member of the...
Linda C. Gould
Jun 16, 2025
Linda C. GouldThe Craftiest Soul in the Finger Lakes November 22, 1946 – June 16, 2025
Linda C. Gould slipped peacefully from this world on June 16, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family at Cayuga Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA, and adopted into the warm arms of Curtis R. and Evelyn (Bendle) Hull, Linda lived a life overflowing with love, laughter,...
Walter Weber
Jun 14, 2025
Walter Weber
Age 86, of Millport, NY, passed away June 14, 2025.
Walter was born in Harford, PA, the son of Jesse and Alice (Gates) Weber. He worked at Seneca Army Depot in Romulus until he retired. In his younger years, he raced stock cars, competing at tracks in Dundee, Chemung and Weedsport, and was a big Winston-Nascar racing fan. He was also...
James H. Switzer Sr.
Jun 10, 2025
James H. Switzer Sr.
Age 81, of Reading Center, NY, passed away June 10, 2025.
Jim was born in Reading Center on June 13, 1943, the son of Howard and Claudia (Conklin) Switzer.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Switzer; two sons, James H. Switzer Jr. (wife Gen Switzer) of Candor, and Ken Switzer of Rock Stream; brother, Marvin...
Richard A. Fleming
Jun 5, 2025
Richard A. Fleming
Age 68, of Fairport, NY, passed away June 5, 2025 in his beloved cabin on Sugar Hill in Watkins Glen, NY.
He is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Ashley Fleming, both of Fairport; brothers Jeff Fleming of Palmyra, and Bill (Bob Lynn) Fleming of Fairport; sisters Lynda Fleming (Larry) of Palmyra; sister-in-law Linda Fleming of Palmyra; best friend...
Kathryn Trechter
Jun 1, 2025
Kathryn Leah Trechter, of Sugar Hill, Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
She was born on February 20, 1952, in Jefferson City, Missouri. With her parents and two sisters—Jeannie and Sandy—she crisscrossed the Midwest, camping in national parks from the Ozarks to the Grand Tetons. Those early miles taught her that land is something...
James Hazlitt
May 20, 2025
JAMES HAZLITT
Hector, NY-It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Roberts Hazlitt who passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on May 20, 2025.
Born in Geneva New York, Jim lived a rich and fulfilling life defined by his deep connection to the land and waters of...
William Billings
May 9, 2025
William Billings
Age 78, of Watkins Glen, NY, died peacefully on May 9, 2025 after several years of illness.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Gloria; their daughter Christy; son-in-law Mark; his sisters, Cathy, Debbie and Evelyn; brother Tom; as well as many loyal and caring friends.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral...
Jeffrey Wright
May 2, 2025
Jeffrey L. Wright
Age 59, of Montour Falls, passed away May 2, 2025.
Family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday (May 15th) from 2pm-3pm; followed by a memorial service at 3:00pm; Rev. George Norton will officiate.
He was predeceased by his father, Frank Wright, Jr. He is survived by his mother,...
Bertrand Salmirs
Apr 30, 2025
Bertrand Salmirs
Aged 95, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 at Hospicare in Ithaca, NY.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, July 13th, at 2:00pm at Wisdom's Goldenrod, 5801 NY-414, Hector, NY 14841.
He was born February 28, 1930, in Bronx, NYC to Adolph and Mary Salmirs. A resident of Hector, NY, since 1965, he was a public school music teacher...
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