What a Ride!" Mimi is a woman who was able to stand tall without augmentation, inquisitive in the face of authority figures, yet tactful, insightful, and a product of her own unconditional love and determination. Bill was a baseball fan and in his younger years was a pitcher. Valerie Jean Chomenko. Burial will be in Montour Cemetery. Services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, with times announced at a later date via online platforms and at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. Simply browse the Watkins Glens obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. Kevin was predeceased by his father, Eugene; his stepbrother, Brian; his nephews, David and Jack, and his beloved guide dog, Bounce. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com, Service: He was a member of the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce and served on the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED) board for several years. His commitment to families in the community was evident as he worked to create a Home focused on building trust and caring for others in their time of need. He was known for being a hard worker and an honest businessman for over 50 years in the area. Other relatives arrived as well, such as the Arcangelis, Salvatores, Barbers, Moscon's, and many others. Tom was an electrician and assembler of cranes and hoists at Shepard Niles, Inc. for 26 years, retiring in November of 1994. Born the third of 11 children to Sam and Kathryn Wright, Jack grew up in Powell, PA. She enjoyed family get-togethers playing Scrabble (a game in which she was, more often than not, the winner), Uno, and Yahtzee. Age 92, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, James Duane Shippy died on August 18, 2022 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Family was of utmost importance to her. He was the founder of Youngs Tires in Horseheads, NY. Diane Marie 'Tuffy' Kasian. He eventually had a rewarding career in Heavy Road Construction and retired from the Schuyler County Highway Department, where he served as Deputy Superintendent. Age 77, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. Age 80, of Davenport, FL and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on October 23, 2022. The family would like to thank Eleanor Lattin, Cindy Ciaschi, Robert Moore, and several other wonderful helpers in Watkins Glen, NY. She was special in every sense. Known as Mom to all the kids in the neighborhood and baby sitter to many more, she always made an effort to attend all of the activities they were in. She married Charles H. Chub Williams on October 5, 1947. She dedicated her life to family and farm and eagerly looked forward to deer hunting season/story telling each year. Age 39, of Watkins Glen, NY died unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 4, 2022. A graveside memorial service and interment will be held at the Montour Cemetery (upper section) on September 17, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to join the celebration of life. Click on the logo below to reach the Arc of She is survived by her son, Henry L. Clayton, Jr. of Tulsa, OK; daughters, Marjorie Iven of Oklahoma City, OK, Janet Clayton of Utica, NY, Mary Ortyl of Zionsville, IN, and Ruth McCarthy of Painted Post, NY; sister, Ruth de Lorraine of Campbell; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The following obituary was submitted to The Odessa Jim was a logger and ran a tree service. He ended his 22-year military career on the C-5 Galaxy after the first Gulf War in 1991, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She taught nursery school at the Baptist Church in Odessa for a number of years. Shane loved to travel, was an avid hunter, and enjoyed many drink and bingo nights at the Corner Bar with friends in Greensboro. He was also lucky to not only be a fan of, but also a great friend to, Bukshot. Bruce worked as a machinist at Omni Turbine Technology in Newfield. Ruth made her life has a homemaker, caring for her family. Simply browse the Watkins Glens obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. File by the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls. John started working at the age of 16 at Harrison Laboratory in New Jersey (later purchased by Hewlett-Packard) and retired at the age of 38. Bryan was born in Blossburg, PA, and was a 1984 graduate of Odessa-Montour Central High School in Odessa, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Valois Logan Hector Volunteer Fire Company. Ron had a rough year in and out of hospitals, unable to walk. She is survived by her loving husband Paul; daughter Heather (Kevin) Gokey of Montour Falls; son James (Hannah) Compton of Burdett; three grandchildren, Kayla, Madelyn and Layne; mother Helen Moore of Montour Falls; and numerous brothers and sisters. After her children graduated from high school and went off to college, Carol moved with Fran to Sarasota, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to alleycat.org, or to plant a tree in her memory visit www.vedderscottzinger.com, Obituary: Memories of Larry may be shared with his family and friends at haugheywoozinger.com. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 16, 1997. Doug served with the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion 62 during Vietnam from 1968-1972 where he served two tours. Steve was predeceased by his parents, Irene and Fred Gillette of Watkins Glen. (or online at SchuylerHumane.org) . A memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. A private family burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Virginia (Ginny), his wife of 47 years, departed long before him, in 2004. Arrangements are with Johnson-Taylor Funeral & Cremation, Punta Gorda. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Linda M. (McInenly) Koloski; daughters, Lynette Koloski (Tony LaRocca) and Michele (Jeff) Blanchard; son, James Koloski; grandchildren, Peyton Westlake, Victoria (Connor) Mason and Craig Blanchard; his beloved cat, Sammy; special nephew, Michael (Sue) Rentschler; great nephews, Brian (Courtney) and Timothy (Paige) Rentschler; and great great nephews, Tucker and Brady Rentschler. Following his retirement from education, Jim became interested in real estate. She enjoyed sewing and creative projects and was ready to babysit at the drop of a hat. His laugh was just as infectious as his sense of humor, and he had the most impressive cache of "Dad jokes." He closed out his road racing career Sunday at Watkins Glen in New York with a 41st-place finish, his worst showing at a track where he once won three consecutive times. Mildred Albertini Bianco. Pete was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Lawrence Daley Ward. Her memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by burial in Cayuta Cemetery. She always had her hand in many of the parades and businesses of both locations. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. December 3, 1930 - Sarah was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home in Montour Falls. Linda is survived by her children, Lillian Prestridge, Mitch Prestridge, Leon Adams and Kevin Surillo; siblings, Connie Humphrey, Bonnie Hoffman, Lois Brimmer and James Stoddard; grandchildren, George Holton, Jessica Brown, Brittany Reiners, Cory Reiners, Alexandra Adams and Truman Adams; and six great grandchildren. They are still arguing over whos her favorite! He is survived by his wife of four years, Holly; son Hunter; mother Liz; sister Lauren (Cole); mother-in-law Beverly Keith; sister-in-law Heather Crosby (David); and numerous, loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Being a hunter from a young age in the woods of upstate New York, he loved taking his boys hunting and he was incredibly proud to see each get their first deer. Norman graduated from Watkins Glen Central High School in 1966. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 16, 1939, the son of the late Michael C. and Ursula (Fazio) Koloski Sr. Denice was born in Elmira, NY and is survived by her parents and children, Jessica Westlake (John Cook), Tyler Westlake, and Peyton Westlake (Noah Bump); grandchildren Ayla Westlake, Alec Westlake, and Aiden Westlake; siblings Carla, Randy, Francianne, Amanda, and Shannon; dear friends Rebecca, Heather, Matt, Missy, Johnny Red, Jennie, Starkey,and Khristine; her beloved dog, Grunt; her feline friends, Raisin, Blacky, and Magic, and her recent addition of11 chickens. Age 92, formally of Pulteney, NY, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 25, 2022 at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. You can choose a contemporary celebration of life or a traditional religious ceremonyor integrate elements of both for a comfortable balance. Stephen Edward Gillette He was blessed with wonderful friends, wonderful memories, and knowledge of a life lived fully. We offer both burial and cremation service options for those at need and also for those wishing to preplan their services. She was born in Gouverneur, NY on January 7, 1938, the daughter of the late Donald and Jessie Parow. She was born on April 28, 1930, the daughter of the late Ira and Cora (Cleveland) Whitehead. She grew up in Montour Falls, NY, graduating from high school and going on to receive her B.S. Ellen was born and raised in Hollis, New York, attended Long Island University, and graduated from the New York School for Dental and Medical Assistants with many certifications in health care. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Mecklenburg United Methodist Church, 6063 Turnpike Rd., Mecklenburg, from 2pm-3pm; followed by a memorial service at 3:00pm at the church. She was born on November 22, 1946, the daughter of the late Clarence and Muriel (Coats) Merrill. Box 78481, Tacoma, WA 98481. She was awarded Teacher of the Year, Heathrow Elementary, in 2001. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 3925 Chestnut St #3110, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Memorial donations may be made to the fire department or church. He attended Morrisville College, where he received a degree in Agriculture Business. At the request of Rick, a gathering of laughter, love, music, and memories will be held at Solera Tap House, Burdett on Sunday, October 2nd, from 2 pm to 7 pm. His nephew, Stoney Mattison, kept Donnie and his caregivers well fed with home cooked meals. In 2002, Edward chose to retire from horse racing and continued caring for horses on his farm for another 20 years. Mary S. Clifford Obituary - Rochester Democrat And Chronicle The following obituary was submitted to The Odessa Together, they had three children: Thomas, Kathleen, and Jacquelyn. She enjoyed going to the neighbors house to watch the Mickey Mouse Club on TV, playing with dolls, and spending time with her best friend Mary Smalley. His final project was a complete renovation of the familys Seneca Lake cottage, which he continued to work on until his last days despite battling cancer. Google shows our ads across third party sites across the internet to help communicate our message and reach the right people who have shown interest in our information in the past. Family and friends are invited to visit the Central Assembly of God, 1 Brenway Dr, Horseheads, NY on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Age 100, of Burdett, NY passed away on December 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family in the log cabin she built with her husband when he returned from World War II. Please visit his obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com to share a memory of John with his family. Age 81, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on March 17, 2022. The following obituary was submitted to The Odessa Joanna is survived by her children, Debbra (Jim) Bond, Tina Snider, Sonya Personius, Frank (Barbara) Bedient and Paul Jrs wife, Pam. Mark honorably served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for United Airlines as an Aviation Technician for over 30 years. He was a member and past President of the Odessa Lions Club. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marion; son Donald Webster of Watkins Glen; daughter Tina Churches (Bruce) of Branchport; grandson Jeremy Webster (Dawana) of Rhome, TX, and granddaughter Laura Sabatini (Jason) of Trumansburg. He had many hobbies and enjoyed photography and could always be seen with his camera taking photos of things he loved such as cars, family, friends, and pets, to name a few. She had three sisters, Joyce Turnipseed of FL. He was very active with the Odessa Conservation Club and spent many hours as an instructor of firearms. Age 83, of Burdett, NY, passed away on June 1, 2022. A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at the Watkins Glen Presbyterian Church. File by a family member. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Schuyler County (124 Marina Dr., Montour Falls, NY 14865), Schuyler County Volunteer Ambulance Association (909 S. Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891), or the charity of your choice. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by burial in Highland Cemetery. Joyce could quilt, crochet, knit and sew just about anything. She is survived by her daughters: Melinda Turner, husband Steven and son Grant H, Cynthia Kloppel, husband Jon, children Aaron, Racheal Kloppel Hale, husband Sam and daughters Harper and Jordan, Constance Sandstrom, husband Mark, children Ursula, Catherine and Peter, Virginia Barr and husband Steven Barr. He was also Treasurer of the Empire Alpaca Association and enjoyed work as a Ring Steward. Raymond graduated from Dundee High School in 1954 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Japan and was a helicopter operator. Ruth was a wife, mother of five, and grandmother to many. He was a member of the Staff and Honorary Staff at Schuyler Hospital and Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Presidents Council at Elmira College, NYS Task Force on Rural Health, Chairman of the Elmira Hospitals Committee, NYS Legislative Commission on Rural Health Resources, the Mark Twain Arts Council, Sullivan Trail Council (Boy Scouts), Watkins-Montour Lions Club and Rotary Club, Schuyler Co. American Cancer Society, Schuyler County Mental Health Board, and Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes. Obituary: She married Lawrence L. Woodworth on December 26, 1978. Everyone knew they could get grandmas famous mashed potatoes every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. She was also famous for her Almond Joy Cake, homemade buns, and cinnamon rolls. A celebration of his life will be held at his home at 3545 Cross Rd., Watkins Glen on Saturday, July 30 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Please leave a memory or condolence for the family in his obituary at RoyceChedzoy.com. According to his wishes, there are no services. He liked being out in the woods and walking with his dogs in the fields. Age 72, formerly of Odessa, NY and longtime funeral director and former owner of Vedder and Scott Inc. Funeral Home in Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Roanoke, Virginia. File by the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. Richard F. (Rick) Evans, age 62, of Burdett, NY passed away on September 8, 2022, after living life to its fullest! Undoubtedly a SLAD (Seneca Lake Appreciation Day) or twelve will follow when weather permits. Shanes many journeys took him from New York to North Carolina to Texas, and everywhere in between. Dave shared and truly looked forward to the promise found in Revelation 21:4, a time here on earth when death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters Shirley and Barb, and brother Rick. He spent the next 17 years working ceaselessly to build and grow his business and to provide for his family. He was directly responsible for the construction of the 14A bypass over Rte. At times, Lee would even identify the source of local power outages and inform the power company so that they could restore service more quickly. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Lois Smith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Samaritans Purse. Thumbsy is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Denise (Dabich) Ayers; his beloved cat, Rosie; sister, Kathy Dunn of Watkins Glen, NY; brother, Gary Ayers of Delhi and Don (Becky) Ayers of Montour Falls; in-laws Leonard (Mary) Dabich, Julie (Eric) Anderson, Kelly (Duane) Ayers, and Len (Pam) Dabich; his special nieces, Amber Pratt, Nichole Inthanongsak, Rebecca Ayers, Whitney Ayers, Bethany Dabich, and Ella Ayers; special nephews, Jeremiah Ayers, Andy Chrisman, Jeremy Dunn, and Joseph Dabich; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Age 97, of Watkins Glen, NY was called home on Tuesday August 4, 2022. She campaigned for the county charter to include animals as sentient beings. Denice went to high school atOMCS and graduated in 1984. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Hall Bullen; his sons, Don (Michelle) Bullen, Jr., Dan (Amy) Bullen and Doug Bullen, all of Hopkinsville; sister, Nancy Evelyn (Kenneth) Beers of Painted Post, NY. Doris had eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. The world is a darker place and Heaven gained a beautiful bright light. You may leave a memory of Bob in his obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. She is survived by three children, Amy (Walt) Lakomy, Bill (Karen) Teemley, and Roger (Susan) Teemley; brothers and sisters, Edward (Glenna) Berry, Janet (Joe) Smyder, Thanna Landon, and George (Mary) Berry; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Teemley and Irene Nelson; four grandchildren, Lindsay (Nathan) Boles, Cody Lakomy, Kaylyn (David) Sidle, and Logan Teemley; and four great-grandchildren, Madison and Luke Lakomy and Aurora and Austin Boles. It is with great sadness that we have to announce the loss of our ANGEL Angela Standish-lves, 39, of Burdett, who passed away on February 12, 2022. She also journeyed at home, being a frequent volunteer to take her grandchildren to soccer, baseball, wrestling, basketball. They were blessings and her lifes purpose. In addition to his devotion to the Church, Edward enjoyed hunting in his younger years, providing family and close friends the opportunity to hunt on his property. As a rule, brief obituaries contain information about the person: sex, name and surname, date of birth and death, place of birth and death, the person's age. Relatives and neighbors will remember the smile she always wore and her hard work. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, July 8 from 10-11 a.m. at the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls. She was born in Montour Falls, NY. Obituary: Anitas decorating over the holidays was legendary with beautiful lights during the Christmas season and the spooky Halloweens that all the neighbor children and adults loved. Her entire being was and still is dedicated to educating others, organizing and orchestrating beautiful events. Merle is survived by two sons, Mark (Lisa) Collins of Alpine, NY and John (Shannon) Collins of Lowman, NY; three daughters, Carol (David) Marsh of Alpine, Christina (Joseph) Zimmer of Montour Falls and Donna (Robert) Angle of Cayuta; sixteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is survived by son Rob (Janice) Payne of Chattanooga, TN, and son Jim (Christy) Payne of Williamsport, TN; daughter-in-law Roxanna Payne, Richmond, VA; grandchildren Jessica Parnell (Cory), Aaron Payne, Kathleen Payne, and Lacey Payne, and great-grandson Braden Parnell. The family would also like to thank the wonderful, loving staff and Hospice workers on 2 Hathorn, at the Wesley Health Center in Saratoga Springs. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; his three sons and their wives, Bill and Angie, Jason and Amanda, Shane and Monica; six grandchildren, Jasper, Hannah, Riley, Emily, Ella and Michael; brother and sisters, Mike, Sandra and Renee; including nieces and nephews. He is survived by three daughters, Michelle (Earl) Gaylor of Montour Falls, NY, Brenda Fraboni of Watkins Glen and Dylan Fraboni of Big Flats, NY; two sons, Mickey (Nancy) Fraboni of Watkins Glen and David Fraboni, Jr. of Montour Falls; and by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery of Hector. She shared many wonderful memories with Daniel Gwilt, her lifelong love, most of which were focused on music, travel, and motorcycles -- all of which she enjoyed. Kay is survived by her husband, Amedeo A. Fraboni of Watkins Glen; son, Frank (Sara) Fraboni of NC; daughters, Kathryn (Alan) McBride of DE and Cindy (Brian) Pierce of Dansville, NY; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Fraboni, Watkins Glen; sister, Angeline (Chris) Franzese, Watkins Glen; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins, along with friends she loved dearly. Her children all feel fortunate for having a mother who loved them with a heart of gold and a soul of pure caring and compassion. He served his country and community with honor, as a member of the United States Army, Air Force and the United States Army Reserves. He retired from Shepard Niles. Her love and compassion went further than just her family. Vernon was a Korean War Veteran who continued his service in the Army Reserves until 1989. Donna K. Compton According to him, the greatest baseball team of all time was The Yankees. Top-rated hikes in Adirondacks, Catskills, and more across Upstate NY She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, TSGT Robert R. Van Galder, USAF (Ret. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls. Peg married Merle Wood in 1945 while he was still in the Marine Corps. Dupont in Clifton, NJ for many years. Ed is survived by his daughter Lynn (Lou) Vistocco of Geneva; sons Mark (Leira) of Watkins Glen, Andrew (Lisa) of Crawfordville, FL, and Dean (Karen) Stephany of Waterloo; grandchildren, Louis, Stephanie and Sarah Vistocco, Erin (John) Hieb and Christopher, Austin, Kristen and Michael Stephany; great-grandchildren Ahvianna Vistocco, Jackson and Madelyn Hieb; sister Jean Mastasio of NJ; brother Alfred AJ (Judy) Stephany of Lima; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He is survived by his daughters, Wendy Keck Swarthout and Jamie Eaves; four grandchildren, Nicole (Alex) Clark, Michael Eaves, Nathan Swarthout and Christopher Dillon; his brothers and sisters; as well as many nieces and nephews. Richard E. Huyler, Jr. Lee also enjoyed working with electricity and had installed service in homes and garages. Lorna graduated from the Alternative Community School in Ithaca in 1997. You can also filter by state, funeral home, name, and date of death. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SITE. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Jane Briggs and Bonda Orso. Memories of Brian may be shared with his family and friends at vedderscottzinger.com. James is survived by his wife, Sue Minichello; five children, Dora Minichello of Florida, Robert (Adrienne) Minichello of Montour Falls, NY, Tammi Rhodes of Watkins Glen, Ross (Sarah) Searles of Beaver Dams, NY, and Scott Searles of Watkins Glen; sister, Annette Warden of Pennsylvania; several cousins; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.