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Obituaries

Phyllis "Mimi" DeSarno

Phyllis "Mimi" DeSarno

Dec 15, 2021

Phyllis “Mimi” Elaine DeSarno Age 79 passed away peacefully in the presence of her caring husband and oldest granddaughter early in the afternoon on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. Phyllis was born to Florence E. Decker and George S. Maltby in Sayre, PA on Nov 16, 1942. She was a strong, dignified and kind-hearted...

Robert J. Smalley

Robert J. Smalley

Dec 11, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Smalley Age 85, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away at home on December 11, 2021. Robert was born in Montour Falls, son of the late Lester N. and Florence (Weaver) Smalley. Bob was predeceased by his wife June (Howell) Smalley in 2002; brothers, Gene and Tom; and sisters Valnetta Crissinger and Sharon Bingell. He is survived by...

Eugene "Gene" Reasor

Eugene "Gene" Reasor

Dec 8, 2021

Eugene “Gene” F. Reasor Age 90, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1931 in Horseheads, NY, the son of Arthur and Myrtle (Howard) Reasor. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Gene was the Transportation Supervisor for Watkins Glen Central School for many years and served...

Peter Coats

Peter Coats

Dec 7, 2021

PETER COATS Age 71, of Mecklenburg, NY. WE ARE...sad to announce that Peter Carroll Coats of Mecklenburg, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2021. Peter was an avid PENN STATE fan and 53 year football season ticket holder. He was a lifelong member of the Mecklenburg community, where he was heavily involved in the church and the Mecklenburg Volunteer...

William Clark

William Clark

Nov 22, 2021

William S. Clark Age 64, of Watkins Glen, passed away November 22, 2021 at home. A Celebration of Life will be held at his home at 2151 CR-23, Watkins Glen on Saturday (Nov. 27) from 1pm-5pm for family and friends. He is survived by his wife Lorena Clark; sons Richard Clark and Dean Ensley of Watkins Glen; daughters Carma Croft...

Rudolph "Rudy" Paige

Rudolph "Rudy" Paige

Nov 21, 2021

Paige, Rudolph “Rudy” Rudolph “Rudy” M. Paige, 82, of Grove City, Ohio, passed on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at StoryPoint Nursing Facility, Grove City, Ohio. Rudy was born in Montour Falls, NY on December 21, 1938, the son of the late Jacob E. Paige and Violet (Maki) Paige. Rudy grew up in Mecklenburg, NY on a farm with his brothers,...

Rita Dott Acker

Rita Dott Acker

Nov 21, 2021

Rita Dott Acker Age 95, of Watkins Glen and formerly of Beaver Valley and Horseheads, NY passed away November 21, 2021. Rita was born in Vintondale, PA, the daughter of the late Edwin and Mary (Kish) McConnell. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Watkins Glen for the past several years. She was predeceased...

MaryLou LaRue

MaryLou LaRue

Nov 19, 2021

MaryLou LaRue Formerly of Rock Stream, passed away on Friday Nov. 19, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born and raised on a farm in Indiana, eventually moving to suburban St. Louis, then suburban Detroit, then to Big Flats. After marrying Cliff, they built a home in the woods of Schuyler County and developed it into a wildlife...

Philip C. Bond

Philip C. Bond

Nov 16, 2021

Philip Charles Bond Age 77, of Hector NY, passed from this life peacefully in his sleep after a courageous and long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on November 16, 2021. Philip was born in Montour Falls NY on April 20, 1944, one of five children born to the late James and Elsie (Foote) Bond. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School...

Philip Swaney Sr.

Philip Swaney Sr.

Nov 5, 2021

Philip J. Swaney Sr. Age 74, of Cayuta, NY, passed away November 5, 2021. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Sampson Veteran’s Cemetery in Romulus on Friday November 19, 2021 at 1:00pm. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Copp-Swaney; children, John Swaney, Courtney Bermudez Swaney, and Philip J. (Kellie) Swaney, Jr.; and several stepchildren, grandchildren,...

Douglas J. Coleman

Douglas J. Coleman

Nov 5, 2021

Douglas J. Coleman Age 67, of Watkins Glen, passed away November 5, 2021. Born in 1954, in Salzburg, Austria, a child of the US Army to parents serving in the post-war occupation of Europe. He followed his family everywhere throughout numerous military moves until settling in Watkins Glen at “The Old Miller Farm” on Jennings Road in 1963, with his...

Linda Barber

Linda Barber

Nov 4, 2021

Linda Barber Age 76, of Millport, passed away November 4, 2021. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Friday (Nov. 12) from 4pm-6pm; followed by a funeral service at 6pm. A committal service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery on Saturday (Nov. 13) at 11am. Linda drove bus for Watkins...

Willis H. Silvernail

Willis H. Silvernail

Oct 28, 2021

Willis H. Silvernail Age 95, of Mims, Florida and formerly Watkins Glen, NY, passed away October 28, 2021. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Ernest and Esther Mildred Smith; his wife Gertrude, and brother Karl Silvernail. He is survived by his special loving niece, Laura Lee Jowers of Mims, FL, and cousins, David (Anita) Smith, of Rock Stream,...

David Shone

David Shone

Oct 28, 2021

David Shone 59, of Manhattan, NY passed away on October 28, 2021 in New York City after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, of nearly thirty years, daughter Winslow and twin sons Wyatt and Gavin, brother Michael and sister Amy Stappenbeck, nephew Wade Shone and niece Ashley Stappenbeck. David was athletic and...

John L. May Jr.

John L. May Jr.

Oct 25, 2021

John L. May, Jr. Age 80, of Burdett, NY, passed away October 25, 2021. John was born in Newark, NJ, the son of John Sr. and Eliza May.  He worked as a machinist Schweizer Aircraft in Hammondsport, retiring in the early 1990’s. John was predeceased by his father John L. May Sr, and son Carter A. May.  He is survived...

Joan Ann Lesoine

Joan Ann Lesoine

Oct 22, 2021

Joan Ann Lesoine Age 87 of Burdett, NY passed away October 22, 2021. She was born in Lanesboro, PA on July 5, 1934, the daughter of Enid M. and John C Baumann. She is survived by her daughters Karen Juckett of Florida and Gwen Bizal of New York. Grandchildren Kristen Juckett, George Juckett, Annette Bizal and John Bizal. She is...

Mary S. Clifford

Mary S. Clifford

Oct 18, 2021

Mary S. Clifford Of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the tender age of 82. She was predeceased by her parents Elmer and Dorothy (Baldwin) Schmidt of Honeoye Falls, and her brother Bernard Schmidt. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Thomas B Clifford of Watkins Glen, NY, sisters Rita Balconi...

Tina Canfield Kent

Tina Canfield Kent

Oct 15, 2021

Tina (Canfield) Kent Age 60, of Watkins Glen, passed away Friday October 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with ALS, surrounded by her loving family and friends. The family will receive friends at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday (Oct. 26) from 5pm-8pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 33 E....

Richard R. Voorhees

Richard R. Voorhees

Oct 8, 2021

Richard R. Voorhees Age 66, of Beaver Dams, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 peacefully after a very brief illness. He was predeceased by his father Darwin Voorhees, mother Mildred Voorhees (Pierce), and sister Barbara Caruso, sister Shirley Burnett. He is survived by his brother Kenneth (Ruth) Voorhees, sister Mary (Tom) Wade, brother K. Michael (Rebecca) Voorhees, sister Janet...

Alma J. Ely

Alma J. Ely

Sep 9, 2021

Alma J. Ely Age 88, of Watkins Glen, passed away September 9, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald F. Ely; sons, Stephen (Tammy), Dale (Karen), and Jerry (Caroline); grandchildren, Jonathon, Caitlin (Rob), Chelsea, Taylor and Josh; niece Cheryl Meyer; and nephews, Leon and Gary Jaworski. She was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Flossy Correll;...

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