For Immediate Assistance: 607-535-4331
212 E. Fourth St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891, United States
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
For Immediate Assistance: 607-535-4331
212 E 4th St. Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Carol Givin
Oct 23, 2024
Carol Ann Givin
Age 71, of Ithaca, NY, passed away October 23, 2024.
She was born in Corning, the daughter of Walter and Freda (Rouse) Comstock. She is survived by her husband Stephen L. Givin; three daughters, Jennifer Johnson, Erin Givin, and Ty Givin. Also, brothers and sisters, Chuck Comstock, Sandra Chilsen, Deb (Michael) O’Dell, Martha (Howard) Slifkin, and Mark (Tracy) Comstock;...
Jean S. Scaptura
Nov 16, 2024
Jean S. Scaptura
Age 89, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away November 16, 2024. Jean’s vibrant spirit and loving presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jean’s remarkable life at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, located at 905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday, November 21. Visitation will be from...
Frances Miller
Nov 6, 2024
Frances Miller
83, of Lindley, NY, went to be with her Lord, on November 6, 2024.
The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church, 213 E. Fifth St., Watkins Glen on Saturday (Nov. 16) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service at the church at 11 a.m.; her son Pastor Jeffery Miller will officiate. A reception...
Theodore "Ted" Jancarek
Oct 30, 2024
Theodore J. Jancarek
Age 94, of Tyrone, NY, and formerly of Rock Stream, NY and Hampton, NJ, went to be with the Lord, October 30, 2024.
He was born in New York, NY, on Dec. 2, 1929, the son of Joseph F. and Cecelia (Vozeh) Jancarek.
He enlisted in the US Army at 17, and served in WWII, serving with the Circle C...
Bonnie W. Covington
Oct 23, 2024
Bonnie W. Covington
Age 83, of Spencer, NY, passed away October 23, 2024.
She was born in Bryan, OH, the daughter of Lyle and Myrtle Voorheis.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Friday (Nov. 1) from 12pm-1pm; followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm at the funeral home; and burial...
Rose Marie Smith
Oct 14, 2024
Rose Marie Smith
Age 91, passed peacefully Monday morning, October 14, 2024, with her daughter by her side. She is now with her beloved husband Kenneth Smith.
Rose was born April 11, 1933, to Albert and Anna Hess. Rose grew up with eight sisters and one brother in the small town of Dundee, NY where she met and fell in love with...
Frances Pauline Laughlin
Oct 13, 2024
Frances Pauline Laughlin
87, passed away on October 13, 2024 at her home in Dundalk, Maryland.
Frances was born on May 27, 1937 in Montour Falls, NY, to Violet and Benjamin Laughlin. She was predeceased by her daughter Lynne Cooper and brothers Wesley and Benjamin. Frances was known for her kindness and humor, she made a lasting impact on all who knew...
Diane A. Anderson
Oct 10, 2024
Diane A. Anderson, age 86, of Hector, NY, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024.
The family will receive friends to celebrate her life at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Saturday (Oct. 19th) from 2 PM to 4 PM, followed by a memorial service at 4 PM. A reception will be held at the Hazlitt...
Glenna Ergott
Oct 7, 2024
Glenna Versa Ergott
Age 100, of Watkins Glen, was carried by angels to Heaven on Monday October 7, 2024.
Glenna was born on March 4, 1924 in Bloomfield, MO, the daughter of Gardiner and Bessie Matheny. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Ergott, and longtime companion Willis Haring.
Glenna is survived by her children; Raymond (Marcie) Ergott; and Sara Kim Andrews (Mike...
Edward Osborne
Oct 3, 2024
Edward W. Osborne
Age 63, of Watkins Glen, passed away suddenly on October 3, 2024.
Strong, wise, ambitious, outgoing-these are just a few of the words to describe a man that was taken about 20 years too soon, but leaving behind the most impressionable memories a family could ask for.
As you fly high watching over us, just know we will always remember...
Helen Gillmor Fausold
Sep 28, 2024
Helen Gillmor Fausold died September, 28, 2024 in Ithaca, NY. She was born February 7, 1959 to the late William M. and Frances W. Fausold of Seneca Falls. After early schooling at Newark State School and a BOCES program she worked for Challenge Industries and then spent 27 years at the JM Murray Center in Cortland. These jobs gave her...
David "Butch" L. Wilbur, Jr
Sep 20, 2024
David “Butch L. Wilbur, Jr.
Age 76, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2024.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (Sept. 25th) from 4pm-6pm; a brief prayer service will be held at 6pm. A private graveside funeral service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery.
He...
Carolyn Voorheis
Sep 9, 2024
Carolyn M. Voorheis
Age 84, of Burdett, NY, passed away September 9, 2024.
She was born July 22, 1940, the daughter of Kenneth and Irene (Knapp) Bush. Carolyn worked as a secretary for Hanson, Inc. (B.R. DeWitt), McPherson Builders, and the Review and Express newspaper. She was a lifelong member of the Reynoldsville United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her parents...
Cindy Stillman
Aug 27, 2024
Cindy Stillman
Early in the morning on August 27, Cindy Stillman, a beloved friend to many in the Finger Lakes area, passed from this earth. She was a vital member of the Wisdom's Goldenrod community in Valois, known for her hospitality, cheerful spirit, and caring for every person and animal she met. Her decades-long meditation practice and study of perennial philosophy...
Thomas R. Donnells
Aug 25, 2024
Thomas R. Donnells
Age 77, of Dundee, NY, passed away at home on August 25, 2024 after a long illness.
Tom was born on January 12, 1947 in Elmira, New York to Thomas J and Margaret (Jablonski) Donnells. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Mayes) Donnells, his daughter, Kaleigh Donnells of Arizona, his step-daughter Kasey Cudney (William) of Le Raysville, PA,...
Ellen Mary Swinnerton
Aug 22, 2024
Ellen Mary (Booth) Swinnerton
Age 69, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away August 22, 2024.
Ellen was born in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of Henry and Mary (McNamara) Booth. She worked as a graphic designer with her husband for their company, SignEdge, in Bristol, PA.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Swinnerton; daughter, Jennifer Swinnerton (granddaughter McKenzie Wessels); three sons, Christopher (Susan)...
Rodney L. Gee
Aug 18, 2024
Rodney L. Gee
Age 64, of Sugar Hill, Watkins Glen, passed away at home on August 18, 2024.
He was born in Penn Yan, NY on July 21, 1960, the son of Ronald Eugene Gee and Wilma. He owned and operated Sugarhill Woodworks and Greenhouse, making outdoor crafts and planters with the help of his wife.
Rodney was predeceased by his father Ronald...
Charles J. Simon
Aug 16, 2024
Charles J. Simon
Age 65, of Hector, and formerly Geneva, NY, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2024 at home.
A private Celebration of Life will be held in his hometown of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Charles was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, the son of the late Philipp and Yvonne Simon on March 28, 1959.
He earned his PhD from Cornell University and dedicated...
Lois G. Notarfonzo
Aug 12, 2024
Lois G. Notarfonzo Age 89, of Watkins Glen, passed away August 12, 2024 .
Lois was born in Beaver Dams on April 1, 1935, the daughter of John D. Carlson and Minnie (Wallenbeck) Carlson.
She was predeceased by her husband, Angelo “Sonny” Notarfonzo; brother John Carlson, and sisters, Helen Wood, Mildred Knapp and Betty Carlson.
She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law,...
David VanDyke
Aug 8, 2024
David T. Van Dyke
Age 76, of Watkins Glen, passed away August 8, 2024.
David was born on August 4, 1948, the son of the late Horace and Dorothy (Andrews) Van Dyke. He was preceded in death by his father in 1976 and his mother in 1994, as well as his brother Horace “Art” Van Dyke in 2020.
He is survived by his...
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