Obituaries

Apr 15, 2012

Edward James Tucker, 86, of Watkins Glen, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 15, 2012. Ed was born June 16, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY. He served our country with the US Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater, Guam and Okinawa during World War II. He retired from Ingersoll Rand after 30 years of service. Ed loved to...

Apr 6, 2012

Bonnie Sue Isengard, 69, of Burdett, NY, passed away after a long and courageous battle. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday, April 9, from 12-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm; and burial at Glenwood Cemetery in Watkins Glen. She is survived by her...

Mar 25, 2012

Roger H. Swartwood Age 71, of Burdett, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Rita; children, Teresa “Terri” Swartwood of Burdett, Roger (Barbara) Swartwood of Burdett, Belinda (Carl) Bromka of Interlaken, and Matthew Swartwood of Watkins Glen; 8 grandchildren, Hilary, Makenzi, and Mitchell Swartwood, Alex, Christina and Nicole...

Mar 23, 2012

Eva S. Swisher Age 92, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. She was predeceased by her husband Orvis C. Swisher in 2010; parents, Michael and Fannie Sopp; and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Raymond (Hisae) Swisher of Beaver Dams; daughter, Rosalie (Ronald) D’Souza of...

Mar 17, 2012

Marlene M. Rozell, age 75, formerly a resident of many years at Carpenter Apartments in Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012, after a short stay at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. She was the daughter of Hazel Kentch Ross and Charles C. Ross of Elmira Heights, NY. She is survived by her loving sister and...

Feb 16, 2012

Thomas R. Dillon 60, of Himrod, NY, passed away after a brief courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, February 16, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Evelyn; daughter, Denita (Christopher) Bayer of Illinois; special children, Amanda Ammerman (Scott), and Eliseo Lopez, all of Rochester; Lissette (Victor) Tarafa, and Evelyn Rivera (Carlos) all of Pennsylvania;...

Feb 14, 2012

Norma DeSarno WATKINS GLEN-It is with profound sadness that the family of Norma DeSarno announces her passing on Tuesday night, February 14, 2012 at the age of 94 ½ years. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday (Feb. 18th) from 2-4pm. A funeral service will follow...

Feb 11, 2012

Life Story for Norma E. McCawley

Norma E. McCawley 90, of Corning, NY, passed away peacefully at Corning Hospital after a brief illness on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday (Feb. 14th) from 5-8pm. A funeral service will be held Wednesday...

Feb 6, 2012

CYPRIS MAXWELL SCHERMERHORN - CARTHAGE, NY - Infant son of Larry J. Schermerhorn and Felisha Bieg, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 6, 2012. He was born on November 26, 2011 in Carthage. He is survived by his parents; Larry J. Schermerhorn, Jr. and Felisha Bieg, a brother Levi Schermerhorn, Carthage and a sister, Kaydence Ector, Watkins Glen;...

Jan 16, 2012

MARGARET L. CONWAY-88, died peacefully at Founders Pavilion in Corning on January 16, 2012. Mrs. Conway was born on April 19, 1923, in Middle Village, Queens, New York, as Margaret Lillian Cosenza. She attended elementary school in Middle Village. After moving with her family to Garden City, she attended and graduated from Sewanhaka High School (Class of 1935). In...

Jan 15, 2012

Ora Pike 67, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 15, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Wendall; children, Rose (Steven) Liszka of Watkins Glen, Mickey Pike of Rochester, Wayne (Therri) Pike of Wisconsin, Frederick Pike (Diane Pfleegor) of Rochester, Roger Pike (Debra Pike) of Prattsburg; brothers-in-law, Norman (Mary) Pike...

Jan 15, 2012

Frank G. Wood 49, of Odessa, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Teresa; beloved children, Kara, Frank A. and Kacie Wood, all of home; parents, Frank G. Wood, Sr. and wife Linda of Lynchburg, VA; mother, Bonnie Covington of Trumansburg; 2 brothers, Floyd “Woody” (Patricia) Wood...

Jan 11, 2012

Demetri Jacob Smith ROCK STREAM-Infant son of Jonathan and Clara Smith of Rock Stream, NY, was brought into this world and departed on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center. He is also survived by his loving brother, Vladimir Smith; maternal grandfather, John Hutchens of Dundee; paternal grandparents, David and Anita Smith of Watkins Glen, and aunts, uncles,...

Jan 9, 2012

Winifred "Winnie" Covert 76, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on January 9, 2012, surrounded by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Stanley, and her beloved son Daniel, daughter-in-law Shelly, Shelly's mother, Karen Thurnheer, and her beloved grandchildren Vanessa, Valerie and Ethan. Winnie was born August 1, 1935, one of seven children, to Victor...

Dec 30, 2011

Charles A. Kennison, Jr. WATKINS GLEN: "Lil Ole Gunmaker" Age 71, passed away December 30, 2011. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday, January 7, 2012, from 10am-2pm; with a funeral service at the funeral home following at 2:00pm; burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Chuck is survived...

Dec 21, 2011

Kay Wellman Tobey 58, of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, James Tobey; son, Justin (Crystal) Tobey of Brooktondale; brothers, Craig (Marge) Wellman of King Ferry, Loren Wellman of Montour Falls; brother-in-law, Gerald Tobey of Watkins Glen; and grand-daughter, Mya Tobey; and several nieces and nephews. She was...

Dec 19, 2011

Mark H. Burchell 54, of Hector, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 19, 2011. A celebration of his life will be held at the Hector Presbyterian Church on Monday, (Dec. 26th) at 10:00am. He is survived by his children, Kenneth Burchell, Kylie (Michael) Rodrigues, and Mark Burchell, all of Hector; mother, Elsie Burchell of Florida; brothers...

Dec 16, 2011

Kenneth L. “The Great Lard” Larson Age 48, of Watkins Glen, passed away at home after an extended illness on Friday, December 16, 2011. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday (Dec. 20th) from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral...

Dec 13, 2011

Shirley A. Champion 73, of Burdett, NY, passed away at her “second home” on December 13, 2011, with her family at her side, at the home of her daughter in Alpine. Born on May 20, 1938, she was the youngest daughter of the late Robert L. Usher Sr. and Anna Bush Usher. She married Arthur B. Champion, who predeceased...

Dec 9, 2011

Ralph L. Dean 80, of Burdett, NY, passed away on December 9, 2011. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday (Dec. 13th) from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Fireman’s Memorial Service will be conducted at 7:30pm. The funeral service will be held at 10:00am at the funeral...