Obituaries

Jan 20, 2007

Joseph R. Kelly, Age 66, of Tyrone, NY, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 20, 2007.

The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church,...

Jan 19, 2007

Kathleen M Diedrichs Age 56, of Montour Falls, NY passed away at Seneca View S.N.F., Montour Falls, on Friday, January 19, 2007.

The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at...

Jan 7, 2007

Floyd R. Ely

Age 81, of Hector, NY, died January 7, 2007 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness.

The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday from 6-8pm. A funeral service will follow at 8:00pm at the...

Jan 4, 2007

Herbert E. Sheffield, Jr. Age 80, of Alpine, passed away at home after a two-year battle with cancer. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Survivors include six children, Helen (Dave) Alford, Joan Kinner,...

Jan 2, 2007

Stivers, Suzanne (Messersmith) Died peacefully at her home at Glenora on Seneca Lake, Dundee, on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 after a brief illness. Survivors include her children: Christina S. Gibson (David); Elizabeth A. Fraboni (Bob); Andrew J. Stivers; Martha L. Stivers; a beloved aunt, Bunny Moss; a brother, Craig E. Messersmith (Jane), and grandchildren Abby E. Gibson,...

Jan 1, 2007

Charles L. “Monty” Stamp, 71, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away January 1, 2007 after an extended battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 3rd from 6 to 9 PM at the Royce Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 East Fourth Street, Watkins Glen. Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 4th at 9:30 AM...

Dec 22, 2006

William T. Kolenberg

Age 83, of Pulver Rd., Dundee, NY, passed away at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, Schuyler Hospital, this past December 22, 2006.

A memorial service will be held at the Lakeland Mennonite Church, in Dundee, NY later this summer, July 14th at 2:00pm. Additional service details will be announced...

Dec 19, 2006

FROST, John W.

Age 65, Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly at Schuyler Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday, Dec. 26th from 1-3:00 p.m., with the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Elaine White will officiate; burial...

Dec 19, 2006

VOORHEES Listed on 12/21/06 Norman "Fuzzy" Age 57, of Elmira, NY died unexpectedly at home. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday, December 23, from 1-3:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m.; with interment at Hector Union Cemetery at a later date...

Dec 16, 2006

Flora McIntyre Hillerman Age 95, of Reading Center, NY went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2006. She was surrounded by her family at the Sunset House in Dundee, NY.

The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday, Dec. 21, from 5-7pm; with...

Nov 7, 2006

UPDIKE Charles "Chuck" Of Elmira, NY, previously of Watkins Glen, died November 7, 2006 at home, after a very brief struggle with cancer, at the age of 39. He is survived by many friends, family and his very special peanut, mother and stepfather, Ellen and Albert Perry; sister, Marjorie Hartman; niece and nephew, Jessica and Jared Hartman;...

Nov 5, 2006

GAMACHE Bud of Reading Rd., Watkins Glen, NY, died peacefully at home early Sunday morning, November 5, 2006. He was surrounded by friends and family at the time of his passing. Bud is survived by his children, David Gamache (fiancée, Nora Salazar), Steve Gamache (wife, Robin), Becky Martinez (fiancé, Cody Whited), Missy Goltz; stepchildren, Timmer Harford, Tracy...

Oct 16, 2006

SCHOLTISEK Dorothy Age 63, of Watkins Glen, NY, died Monday, October 16, 2006, unexpectedly at home. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Friday from 1-3 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m; Rev. J. Keith Kissel officiating; burial at Lakeview Cemetery, Watkins Glen. Survivors include her husband, Henry; children, Melissa...

Oct 15, 2006

NOTE: A Video Tribute of her life will be available to view later this week at this website

HARRINGTON Lillian June Ward Age 75, of Odessa, NY. We miss you so much. Yet we celebrate, knowing you have gone home on October 15, 2006. In loving memory of my wife, our mother, grandmother, sister and...

Oct 3, 2006

Cynthia Rappleye Jarvis

Age 89, of Irelandville Rd., Watkins Glen, died Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Seneca View, Montour Falls, NY. Friends are invited to call Friday 6-8PM at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. The funeral service will follow visitation hours at 8:00pm; Rev. Jeanne Bleiler officiating; with burial Saturday...

Sep 30, 2006

PALMER Listed on 10/02/06 Warren Age 90, of Watkins Glen, died September 30, 2006. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Reading Center; Rev. J. Keith Kissel will...

Sep 29, 2006

POTTER Clara N. Of Jefferson Village in Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly September 29, 2006 peacefully at home. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday from 12-2:00 p.m., with a funeral service directly to follow at 2:00 p.m. She is survived by her three daughters and...

Sep 19, 2006

Harry Phillip Hoke Age 78 of Himrod, NY passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 at the Clifton Springs Hospital surrounded by his family. Harry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY on Saturday, September 23,...

Sep 12, 2006

HENRY Margaret Mary Harris Age 87, of Watkins Glen, NY died September 12, 2006. Born October 22, 1918, the daughter of Martha and Frank Harris of Burdett, NY. She was predeceased by a sister, Hattie Harris (David) Gunning; a brother, James Raymond (Georgia "Jo") Harris; and two nephews, John and David (Harriette) Gunning. Her husband, George V. Henry;...

Jun 1, 2006

Rhea NICKERSON Age 65, of 311 9th St.,, Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2006. There are no prior visiting hours. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. She is survived by her husband, Mel Nickerson; sons, John and Marty Nickerson; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Nickerson. Rhea would like to thank all...