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Obituaries

Roy Evans

Roy Evans

Apr 9, 2019

Roy Evans Leroy (Roy) E. Evans Age 87 years, of Watkins Glen died April 9, 2019 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born September 10, 1931 to Lloyd and (H.) Louise (Roberts) Evans. He is predeceased by his parents and sisters, Margaret Knowles, Norma McCawley and Gertrude Dye. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Erma Lou (Coykendall)...

Paul Tierney

Paul Tierney

Mar 30, 2019

Paul J. Tierney Age 79, of Horseheads, NY, died and was born into eternal life on March 30, 2019. He was born in Scranton, PA on August 9, 1939, the son of Mary “Mae” Burns Tierney and James J. Tierney, Sr. He was the brother of James Jr., Karen Schamel (Michael), Helene Bell, Mary Hills, Gerard Tierney, Jeannine Hall (Ernest)...

Christian F. Merrill

Christian F. Merrill

Mar 29, 2019

Christian F. Merrill Age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Beaver Dams and into the hands of his Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on March 29, 2019. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (April 3) from 6pm-8pm; and Thursday (April 4) from 11am-1pm; followed...

Maren Evalyn Munroe

Maren Evalyn Munroe

Mar 24, 2019

Maren Evalyn Munroe Born on March 5, 2019, daughter of Jeffrey and Sunnie Munroe of Trumansburg, NY, joined the angels in heaven on March 24, 2019. Her short life here on earth provided her family a wealth of love and joy. She passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her family and team of nurses and staff at Strong...

Kathleen "Kathy" Cole

Kathleen "Kathy" Cole

Mar 21, 2019

Kathleen (Kathy) Cole Age 61 of Hector, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family and closest friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Chris Cole, two daughters, Jenna Wilkens (John Wilkens) and Jillian Cole, her brother David Moser (Dawn Moser) and her grandchildren Thea and Maryn Wilkens. Kathy spent her life creating, nurturing...

Gene Murphy

Gene Murphy

Mar 21, 2019

Gene Murphy Age 72, of Hector, NY, went to his “heavenly home” on March 21, 2019 while at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Gene was born on June 19, 1946. He lived most of his life in Hector, NY where he was born and raised. Gene had numerous jobs over the years. He spent much of his time during...

Susan Marie Buckley

Susan Marie Buckley

Mar 20, 2019

Susan Marie Buckley Age 65, of Watkins Glen, passed away on March 20, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer lovingly celebrating her birthday on March 8th with her family. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (March 27th) from 3pm-6pm; followed by a memorial service celebrating...

Elvin "Al" West

Elvin "Al" West

Mar 15, 2019

Elvin “Al” West Age 66, of Trumansburg, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on March 15, 2019. Al was born in Montour Falls and graduated from Watkins Glen Central School (Class of 1972). After high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Following his honorable discharge, he joined the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office where he completed over 20 years...

Klaus "Ted" HEROLD

Klaus "Ted" HEROLD

Mar 6, 2019

Klaus “Ted” Dieter Herold Age 80, of Horseheads and formerly Watkins Glen, passed away on March 6, 2019. There are no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St, Watkins Glen, on Saturday (March 9th) at 11:00am; followed by a reception at the Watkins Glen First Presbyterian Church....

Richard "Rocco" Scaptura

Richard "Rocco" Scaptura

Mar 4, 2019

Richard “Rocco” Scaptura Age 67, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2019. Rocco was born on Feb. 19, 1952, the son of Rocco and Julia Scaptura and was a lifetime resident of Watkins Glen. He was the Supervisor for the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Watkins Glen for 35 years. After he retired, he worked...

Michael Evans

Michael Evans

Feb 25, 2019

Michael Evans Age 48, of Odessa, NY, passed away Feb. 25, 2019 at home surrounded by family, after a courageous 2- year battle with cancer. Mike lived his entire life in the Finger Lakes region. He was a devoted husband and father, always working very hard to provide for his family. Mike was and will always be the protector of...

Paul R. Harrison

Paul R. Harrison

Feb 21, 2019

Paul R. Harrison Age 61, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2019. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday (Feb. 27th) from 2pm-3pm; followed by a Memorial Service celebrating his life at 3pm. Paul graduated from Hammondsport Central School, where he was a Section V...

Douglas M. Thompson

Douglas M. Thompson

Feb 18, 2019

Douglas M. Thompson Age 64, of Rock Stream and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away February 18, 2019. He is survived by his mother Alice Frazier of Rock Steam; daughter Alexandra Thompson of Penn Yan; brother Dennis (Darlene) Sharkey of Rock Stream; sister Beverly (Mitchell) Rea of Burdett; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father...

Thomas L. Davis

Thomas L. Davis

Jan 29, 2019

Thomas LaVerne Davis Age 74, of Bradford, NY, passed away January 29, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born in Wellsboro, PA, on February 7, 1944, the son of Floyd and Marian (Stradley) Davis. He honorably served in the US Army in the 1960’s and retired from the Naval Air Station in Alameda, CA, where he worked on jets....

Jay Arcangeli

Jay Arcangeli

Jan 16, 2019

Jay E. Arcangeli Age 51 of Burdett, NY died tragically in a farming accident on January 16, 2019, while chasing his dream to be a beef farmer. Jay was born December 11, 1967 in Montour Falls, NY to Joseph & Linda Arcangeli. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Arcangeli. Jay is survived by his wife and...

Kenneth Eldridge

Kenneth Eldridge

Jan 13, 2019

Kenneth Ward Eldridge of Rock Stream, NY passed away on January 13, 2019, at the age of 86. Born in Galeton, Pennsylvania, Ken was raised in the Watkins Glen area. After graduating from Watkins Glen Central School, Ken began his career at Corning Glass Works in 1952, where he would later retire as a Senior Process Engineer. Ken will...

Geta Biever

Geta Biever

Jan 11, 2019

Geta A. Biever Age 79, of Burdett, N.Y. passed away on Friday, January 11th, 2019 at Elmira N.Y. after a brief but intense illness. The family will receive friends and family at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E 4th Street, Watkins Glen, N.Y. on Wednesday January 16, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 until 9:00 p.m....

William Shepard III

William Shepard III

Jan 2, 2019

William H. Shepard III Age 97, formerly of Rock Stream, NY, passed away at Bethany Village Manor in Horseheads on January 2, 2019. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday (Jan. 10th) from 1pm-2pm, followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm and burial at Rock Stream Cemetery. He...

Cindy Thomason

Cindy Thomason

Dec 19, 2018

Cindy L. Thomason Age 58, of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Cindy is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 40 years, Jeff Thomason; and their daughters Ashley Thomason (Chris Tappan) and Alicia (Blake) Mahaney along with her...

Henry Kramer

Henry Kramer

Dec 8, 2018

Henry “Hank” Kramer, 84, of Montour Falls, NY, left Earth for his eternal ski trip on December 8, 2018. Hank was a fearless force of nature, continually on the search for new adventures that involved elements of danger, the chance to meet new people, or both. Born Enrico Guido Krämer, in Milan, Italy, Hank was raised in Oakland, California. After...

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