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Obituaries

Edith L. Eldridge

Edith L. Eldridge

Apr 2, 2020

Edith L. Eldridge Edith Louise Eldridge passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 2, 2020. A CELEBRATION OF EDITH’S LIFE WILL BE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 12 AT 1:00 P.M. AT THE GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN CORNING, NEW YORK WITH REV. MIKE KELLY OFFICIATING. She was born on June 6, 1931, in Woodhull, NY, the daughter of Evangeline M....

Raymond Bailey

Raymond Bailey

Mar 21, 2020

Raymond Bailey Age 62, of Watkins Glen, passed away March 21, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Debra Bailey. They would have celebrated 42 years of marriage on April 22 this year. He is also survived by four children, Christopher Bailey, Craig Bailey, Shawn Bailey (Raelyn Swank) and Brandon Bailey; five grandchildren, Jordan, Sidney, Carter, Aiden and Isabella; eight...

JoPat Wright

JoPat Wright

Mar 20, 2020

Josephine Patricia (JoPat) Paradiso Wright Age 77, of Watkins Glen, died March 20, 2020 in Florida, surrounded by her 3 children and her loving and devoted husband. Born the youngest of 6 to Orazio Paradiso and Angeline Paradiso–Specchio, JoPat grew up in Watkins Glen, NY. From her front porch on 2nd Street, she could literally have conversations with most of...

Guy P. Beebe

Guy P. Beebe

Mar 8, 2020

Guy P. Beebe Age 81, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away March 8, 2020. THERE ARE NO PRIOR VISITATION SERVICES. A GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICE WITH MILITARY HONORS WILL BE HELD TUESDAY (MARCH 17) AT 11:00AM AT LAUREL HILL CEMETERY, COUNTY ROUTE 10, ALPINE, NY. He is survived by his loving wife Virginia “Ginger” Beebe; sons, Lawrence (Stacy) Beebe of Huntington...

Ida J. Smalley

Ida J. Smalley

Mar 6, 2020

Ida J. Smalley Age 65, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away at home on March 6, 2020. Ida was born on February 27, 1955 in Montour Falls, NY, the daughter of Eugene and Thelma Hoyt. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael C. Smalley, Sr.; children, Michael C. (Rebecca) Smalley, Jr. of Shiloh, NC, and Jennifer (Gary) Davis of...

Mary H. Solomon

Mary H. Solomon

Mar 5, 2020

Mary H. Solomon Age 82, of Burdett, NY, passed away March 5, 2020. A MEMORIAL SERVICE CELEBRATING HER LIFE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AND HELD AT A LATER DATE. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Leonard Solomon; son, Adam Solomon of Burdett; sister, Jane Coulter of Big Flats; three grandchildren, Brienna, Adrienna, and Jenna Solomon; niece and nephews, Christine (Alex)...

Ronald E. Baker

Ronald E. Baker

Mar 1, 2020

Ronald E. Baker Age 90, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Sunday March 1, 2020. Ron was born November 14, 1929, a son of the late Russell and Mary (Bollen) Baker of Vestal, NY. He was also predeceased by his younger brother, Derald Baker. Ron graduated from Vestal High School where he played both football and basketball. He received his...

Stephen Coolican

Stephen Coolican

Feb 21, 2020

Stephen W. Coolican Age 55, of Alpine, NY, passed away Feb. 21, 2020. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the Mechanics Club in Montour Falls on Sunday (March 8th) from 2pm-5pm. Everyone is welcome! In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider a donation in his memory to the United Way of Schuyler County, PO Box...

Gifford W. Hurlbut

Gifford W. Hurlbut

Feb 20, 2020

Gifford W. Hurlbut Age 92, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2020 at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. According to his request there will be no public visitation. There will be a graveside service at the Bitley Cemetery in Branchport, NY at the convenience of the family in the spring. Gifford was an avid gardener and...

Norvelle "Bud" VanWormer

Norvelle "Bud" VanWormer

Feb 14, 2020

Norvelle “Bud” George VanWormer Age 88, formerly of Burdett, NY, passed away Feb. 14, 2020. Bud was born on February 26, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henrietta (Pearson) VanWormer and George VanWormer He married Violet Lorraine Usher on July 29, 1950. They raised six sons and one daughter, Larry, Ronnie, David, Glen, Clinton, Dale and Nancy. Bud became a respected...

Ida White

Ida White

Feb 11, 2020

Ida White Age 98, of Hector, NY, passed away February 11, 2020. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Sunday (Feb. 16th) from 3pm-5pm. A funeral service will be held Monday (Feb. 17th) at 11:00am at the funeral home; followed by burial at Union Cemetery of Hector and...

Richard A. Fleming II

Richard A. Fleming II

Feb 5, 2020

Richard A. Fleming II Age 29, of Fairport, NY, passed away Feb. 5, 2020 in Watkins Glen. Ricky played Lacrosse and graduated from Fairport Highschool. He also worked at Tom Wahl’s restaurant in Fairport. Ricky loved the outdoors, especially spending time hunting and target practicing at his family’s camp on Sugar Hill in Watkins Glen. He also enjoyed golfing. Surviving...

Rachel Vickio

Rachel Vickio

Feb 4, 2020

Rachel Vickio Age 106, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2020. A funeral mass celebrating her life will be held Saturday (Feb. 8) at 11:00am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, 905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen; followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery and a reception at the Montour Moose Club at 1:00pm. According to her wishes there...

Rowan Schockner

Rowan Schockner

Jan 30, 2020

SCHOCKNER Rowan Lindsay Manning Schockner Age 63, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving husband and daughters on January 30, 2020. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St. Watkins Glen on Saturday (Feb. 8th) from 2pm-4pm; followed by a memorial service celebrating her life at 4:00pm....

Steven L. Aldrich

Steven L. Aldrich

Jan 22, 2020

Steven L. Aldrich Age 61, of Monterey, passed away January 22, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Paula Aldrich of Corning; niece Jamie Aldrich of Manhattan; nephew Ryan Aldrich of Corning; and several cousins. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St.,...

Josephine Wigsten

Josephine Wigsten

Jan 12, 2020

Josephine L. Wigsten Age 95, formerly of Watkins Glen and Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Josephine was born November 18, 1924 in Worcester, Mass., the daughter of the late John and Laura (Woodward) Lyman. She graduated from Elmira College in 1946 and married her husband Paul B. Wigsten, who predeceased her in 1993. She and...

Charles Densmore

Charles Densmore

Jan 12, 2020

Charles A. Densmore Age 76, of Beaver Dams, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. Charles was born May 7, 1943, the son of the late Alton and Edith (French) Densmore. He was also predeceased by brother and sisters, Rev. Robert Densmore, Roberta Ellison and Pearl Spearman. He is survived by a son Marvin (Brenda) Densmore of Melbourne, FL; daughter Barbara...

Kathryn M. Davis

Kathryn M. Davis

Dec 30, 2019

Kathryn M. Davis Age 80, of Waneta Lake Road, Hammondsport, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home on December 30, 2019. Kathryn was born in Elizabeth City, NC; the daughter of Alfred and Blanche Turner. She was predeceased by her parents and brother James Alfred Turner. Kathy worked as a Bank Teller at numerous banks. She is survived...

Ashley A. Jerzak

Ashley A. Jerzak

Dec 27, 2019

Ashley A. Jerzak Age 33, of Burdett, NY, passed away December 27, 2019. Ashley was born July 30, 1986 and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 2004. Ashley worked at the Cayuga Medical Center Emergency Room Department and was a certified EMT. She was also the Immediate-Past Vice-President and Volunteer for the Burdett Fire Department. Ashley is survived by her...

Eleanor R. Personius

Eleanor R. Personius

Dec 26, 2019

Eleanor R. Personius Age 80, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away Dec. 26, 2019. Eleanor was born in Watkins Glen on June 1, 1939, the daughter of Perry and Lillian (Goodrich) Personius. She is survived by two sons, AJ Peters of Watkins Glen and Bill (Yolanda) Peters of Tennessee; sister Ruth Simpson of Watkins Glen; friend Linette (Daryl) Vary of...

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