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Obituaries

David L. Kunzmann

David L. Kunzmann

Jun 3, 2021

David L. Kunzmann, 87, longtime resident of Watkins Glen NY, and recently of Bethany Nursing Home, Horseheads, NY passed away on June 3, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in New Haven, CT on May 8, 1934, the son of Louis and Bessie (Williams) Kunzmann. He graduated from West Haven High School in 1952 and then...

Charles "Chuck" W. Calhoun, Sr.

Charles "Chuck" W. Calhoun, Sr.

May 31, 2021

Charles “Chuck” W. Calhoun Sr. Age 90, formerly of Hector NY, passed away valiantly on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, after a long personal battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Chuck was born in Watkins Glen, NY on December 5, 1930, the son of Ralph and Erma Calhoun. He proudly served his country, starting in 1951, in the US Marine Corps. After...

David L. Hines

David L. Hines

May 31, 2021

David L. Hines 64, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on May 31, 2021, after a prolonged battle with COPD and CHF. David was born on July 25, 1956 to John and Martha Hines. David proudly joined the U.S. Navy in 1973, and soon after met his wife, Debra J. Hines (Hults). They were married in 1975 and had 4...

Susan Yale

Susan Yale

May 14, 2021

Susan Marie Siemaszko-Yale HECTOR Age 72, born November 1948, went to our Lord this May 14,2021 after weeks of recovering from hip surgery and a losing battle with dementia. She was the daughter of Henryand Evelyn Scoville-Siemaszko from Wellsville, NY that preceded her in death. Her father and mother-in-law were Walter & Maude Howey-Yale from Waverly, NY that preceded her...

Margaret A. Lewis

Margaret A. Lewis

May 11, 2021

Margaret A. Lewis 69, of Hector went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Marzie was born in Rochester, NY to Russell and Jean Parsons. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School and was employed at Precision Filters Inc., in Ithaca for more than 30 years. She attended Watkins...

Sylvia Anne Herrington

Sylvia Anne Herrington

May 2, 2021

Sylvia Herrington Age 84, of Bradford, NY, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021, while a resident of Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY. A graveside burial service will be held Friday May 21, 2021 at 3:00pm at Union Cemetery of Hector, Burdett, NY. Sylvia was born in Burdett, NY on January8, 1937, the daughter of Clarence...

Gerald E. Bleiler

Gerald E. Bleiler

May 1, 2021

Gerald E. Bleiler Age 56, of Burdett, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1964, the son of the late Floyd and Marjorie Bleiler.  He is survived by his son Eric Bleiler (Maria Dibble) of Ithaca; brother Charles Bleiler of Burdett; sister Carol Hoke of Himrod; and two grandchildren, Ariana and Alexander.   He was...

James D. Glenn

James D. Glenn

Apr 27, 2021

James Glenn Age 57, of Watkins Glen, passed away on April 27, 2021 after a long illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Delmar and Cecelia Sally Glenn of Burdett. He is survived by a brother Kevin of Horseheads; nephew Travis; and uncle Dale Walter. Jim had a long career in the Culinary Arts. He worked for many local establishments...

Bo Michael Mahaney

Bo Michael Mahaney

Apr 23, 2021

Bo Michael Mahaney, 39, of Carlisle, PA, passed on April 23, 2021. It is with great sadness we share the sudden passing of Bo Michael Mahaney. Bo was born on May 16, 1981, and most recently resided in Carlisle, PA. Bo was a man who lived life for his children, Maddox, Emma, Maci and Mia, all of whom he loved...

Charles T. VanAmburg

Charles T. VanAmburg

Apr 15, 2021

Charles T. VanAmburg Age 81, of Watkins Glen, passed away April 15, 2021. Charles was born in Watkins Glen, the son of William and Lena VanAmburg.  He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Theodore VanAmburg, and daughter-in-law, Denise VanAmburg. He is survived by his loving wife, Nellie; son Thomas VanAmburg (Jacqueline Lynch); daughter, Peggy VanAmburg (Wayne Whitford), four...

Corey J. Drake

Corey J. Drake

Apr 13, 2021

Corey J. Drake Age 32, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021 due to an unforeseen medical condition. He was predeceased by his father David S. Drake; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Corey is survived by his beloved cat, best friend and roommate “Dookie”; he is also survived by his mother Alice Newell Hill (Brad Golden);...

Richard Eschler

Richard Eschler

Apr 1, 2021

Richard Eschler OWEGO / WATKINS GLEN: On April 1, 2021 Richard Eschler, well-loved husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 68. Richard was born on June 21, 1952 in Ithaca, NY to Richard Earl and Mary Rose Eschler. He is predeceased by his father, Richard Eschler; brother, William Eschler; in-laws Charles Robert III...

Matthew Peter McGarry

Matthew Peter McGarry

Mar 28, 2021

Matthew Peter McGarry age 41, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia on August 5, 1979 to Thomas and Marjorie (Cardone) McGarry. He was predeceased by his older brother Dan in 1999. Matt graduated from Odessa-Montour High School and Corning Community College. He was a volunteer at the Watkins Glen...

David J. Brace

David J. Brace

Mar 27, 2021

David J. Brace Age 73, of Watkins Glen, passed away March 27, 2021. David graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in 1965. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Independence. After returning to Elmira Heights, he worked at Brace Tool & Machine before beginning a long career at Ingersoll-Rand and Dresser-Rand. He enjoyed time spent on Keuka Lake...

Kathryn "Kae" Naylor

Kathryn "Kae" Naylor

Mar 23, 2021

Kathryn “Kae” Naylor Age 79, formerly of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away March 23, 2021. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Friday (March 26) from 5pm-7pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 27 at 11:00am at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home; followed by burial at Sugar...

Melinee Rose Miller

Melinee Rose Miller

Mar 17, 2021

Melinee Rose Miller Age 57, of Cross Road, Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Saturday (March 20) from 4pm-6pm; followed by a memorial service at 6pm. She is survived by her loving and dedicated...

Klara Butler

Klara Butler

Mar 14, 2021

Klara K. Butler Age 82, of Watkins Glen, passed away March 14, 2021. Klara was born in Kitzingen, Germany in 1939, the daughter of the late George and Marie Winkler. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Butler, Sr in 2008 and daughter, Diane Butler Marburger in 1994. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Gail Butler...

William F. Mueller

William F. Mueller

Mar 14, 2021

William (Bill) F. Mueller Age 96, formerly of Bethlehem, died on March 14, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Watkins Glen, NY. He was the husband of Marie E. (Metz), 91, who died April 28, 2017, to whom he was married for 65 years. Bill was born December 23, 1924 and grew up in Maplewood, NJ. He was the son...

Robert "Bob" Preston

Robert "Bob" Preston

Mar 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” Preston Age 73 of Hector, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2021. Bob was born on October 22, 1947 in Johnson City, NY, the son of the late Perrion and Janice Preston.  He was a retired lineman for NYSEG.  He was also the founder of Starlite Speedway in Hector, NY. Bob's greatest joy was his family. He...

Judith R. Marciniak

Judith R. Marciniak

Feb 23, 2021

Judith R. Marciniak On Tuesday, the 23rd of February 2021, Judith Ann Roberts Marciniak, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 79. JUDY’S FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL GATHER AT 11 A.M. ON FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 AT ST. MARY'S OF THE LAKE IN WATKINS GLEN FOR A MASS, FOLLOWED BY A CELEBRATION OF HER...

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