Obituaries

Dec 31, 2008

Richard J. Lee

Age 68, of Watkins Glen, NY and formerly of Geneva, died December 31, 2008 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on June 12, 1940 in Geneva, NY, son of the late William and Laura Lee. He later moved to Watkins Glen and joined the...

Dec 28, 2008

Maxine Woodward Age 81, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away December 28, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family.

The family will receive friends and relatives at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Tuesday, December 30, from 2-4pm; funeral services will immediately follow at 4:00pm; burial at Glenwood Cemetery

Dec 22, 2008

LEWIS, Tracey V.

Age 92, formerly of Co. Rt. 19, Beaver Dams and a resident of The Falls Home, Montour Falls, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008, at Schuyler Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday, December 29, from 1-3 p.m.; with funeral...

Dec 15, 2008

James A. Cummings Age 51, of 305 Fifth St., Watkins Glen, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 15, 2008.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Friday, December 19, and Saturday from 2-4pm, with funeral services at 4:00pm; a funeral service will immediately follow at 4:00pm.

Dec 14, 2008

Ava Marie Collins Beloved infant daughter of Angela Nelson and Douglas Collins, of Cayuta, joined the little angels in heaven on December 14, 2008. She also leaves behind her loving big brothers, Brenndon and Kaleb Collins. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

You may offer your condolences to the...

Dec 4, 2008

Timothy L. Rundell Age 48, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at home after a brief battle with cancer.

Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, Tuesday, from 3-5pm. A memorial service will immediately follow at 5:00pm.

Tim...

Dec 2, 2008

Nicholas J. LaPre Age 89, of 211 Seventh Street, Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2008.

Nick owned and operated Cash Discount Electric and LaPre’s Greenhouse in Watkins Glen.

He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Gertrude E. LaPre, on October 29, 2007; surviving are his five children,...

Nov 27, 2008

Omar Weston Woodward “Woody” Age 88, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away November 27, 2008 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility.

The family will receive friends and relatives at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Monday, December 1, from 6-8pm; funeral services will immediately follow at 8:00pm; Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon will...

Nov 16, 2008

Lelia Mae Spader, age 63, of Hopkins, MN. Our special sister and aunt passed away Nov. 16 in Delano, MN. Lelia was born in Montour Falls. A graveside service will be held at Beaver Dams Cemetery, in Beaver Dams, NY on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 12:00noon. She lived with her mother, June Fish, in Corning for...

Nov 6, 2008

David A. Bagley

Age 57, of Valois , NY , passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 6, 2008 . The family will receive friends and relatives at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St, Watkins Glen, on Thursday, Nov 13, from 6-8pm.

A celebration of his life will be held Friday, November 14, at...

Nov 6, 2008

MILLER, Elwyn L. Age 83, of Reading Center, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 6, 2008. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 8:00 p.m. at...

Oct 11, 2008

Ell Nora Harriger DAVENPORT Age 94, of Cayuta, NY, and formerly Victor, NY, passed away while surrounded by her loving children, on Saturday, October 11, 2008. She retired from Rochester State Hospital after many years of service. She is survived by her eight children, George Harriger of Cayuta, NY, Hugh (Marjorie) Harriger of Cayuta, Joseph (Evelyn) Harriger...

Oct 11, 2008

Rita June Baker Pierce, 75, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at her residence.

Mrs. Pierce was born Nov. 11, 1932 in Troupsburg, NY to Jesse and Anna Schall Baker. She moved to Washington Court House, Ohio in 1967 from Lima.

She was a school teacher and had taught...

Oct 8, 2008

JOHNSON, Lynn Age 45, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Lynn is survived by her son, Jeremiah Johnson of Elmira; parents, Frank and Norma Marlatt of Elkland, PA; brothers, Mike Vedder of Pennsylvania, Steve Vedder of Elmira, Craig Marlatt of Buffalo; sister, Melody Bradbury of Kentucky; and several nieces, nephews and cousins....

Oct 5, 2008

Doris Wright

Age 91, of Peach Orchard Point, Hector, NY, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, NY.

A memorial service in her memory will be held at the Hector Presbyterian Church, Hector, NY at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. The Reverend Thomas Montgomery will officiate; followed...

Sep 2, 2008

Lois Shirley Wood, age 78, of 5817 Ridge Road, Seagrove, NC died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at her home.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Hector Union Cemetery, Burdett, NY.

Mrs. Wood was a native of Ithaca, NY and retired from Emerson Power Transmission in...

Aug 21, 2008

James W. Rogers Age 95, of Watkins Glen, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Seneca View Nursing Facility, Montour Falls, NY. The family will receive friends and relatives at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m.; a Funeral Service will be held following visitation services at 8:00 p.m.; Rev. Robert...

Aug 19, 2008

Michiel Barr Age 52, of Bennettsburg, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., on Monday, August 25th, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service in her memory will be held at the First Presbyterian Church,...

Aug 19, 2008

BLOHM, Christel Age 88, of Watkins Glen, formerly of Buffalo, left the mortal bounds of this earth the morning of Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Her daughter, Helen, was there to bid her adieu and bon voyage. For forty years, Christel worked for the Pieper Travel Bureau in Buffalo, NY. She was a travel agent extraordinaire, being one...

Aug 16, 2008

Larry Drake Age 58, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. August 16, 2008.

The family will receive friends at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday, from 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday at 10am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, in Watkins...