L. Claude Cole
Nov 3, 2025
L. Claude Cole, 88, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at home surrounded by family and friends. Claude was born on July 31, 1937 in Montour Falls, NY, the son of Lewis and Dora (Baxter) Cole. He graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 1955 and was later inducted into the OMCS Hall of Fame. Claude...
Richard W. Howard
Jan 16, 2026
Richard W. Howard, 80, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born in Bath, NY on November 20, 1945, the son of the late Joseph and Phyllis Howard. Richard is survived by several friends and caregivers at The Falls Home in Montour Falls. He will be buried in Montour Cemetery in the spring.
Adriana P. Bellinger
Jan 12, 2026
Adriana Pieternella Bellinger (Groen) of Millport, NY passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 81. Adriana was born August 31, 1944, to Lambertus Groen and Maaika (Visser) Groen in Vlaardingen, Netherlands.
Adriana graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Cambridge University in Language Arts. While attending University, she worked at Cranfield University in England where she met the love...
Howard Tallman Searles, Jr.
Jan 11, 2026
Howard Tallman Searles, Jr. 95, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 after a brief illness. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Odessa Baptist Church, 111 Fowler Place, Odessa, NY 14869.
Howard was born in Geneva, NY on May 19, 1930, to the late Howard and Elizabeth Searles. He graduated from Geneva...
Robert C. Lewis
Jan 9, 2026
Robert “Bobby” C. Lewis, 72, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Bobby was born in Corning, NY on May 5, 1953, the son of the late Jack and Fannie (Ector) Lewis. He attended Watkins Glen Central School before going on to serve with the US Navy from 1971-1972.
He worked at RKB in Elmira for 27 years and...
Helena F. VanDyke
Jan 7, 2026
Helena Fern VanDyke, age 83, of Ithaca, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on December 29, 1942 in Auburn, NY, to the late Horace and Dorothy (Andrews) VanDyke.
She is predeceased by her parents; and her brothers, Arthur “Art” VanDyke and David T. VanDyke. She is survived by her sister, Cora Sue Davis; sister-in-law, Francis (Oliver)...
Raymond K. Emery
Jan 6, 2026
Raymond K. Emery of Montour Falls, NY passed away on January 6, 2026 at Schuyler Hospital after an illness. The day before, he enjoyed calls from family and visits from friends, making his 86th birthday memorable. He joins Patty, his wife of 60 years, in eternal rest.
Ray was born in Zephyrhills, FL, the son of Kenneth V Emery and Deloris...
Linda A. Card
Jan 3, 2026
Linda A. Card, 74, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
She was born in Elmira, NY on April 4, 1951, the daughter of the late Basil and Marie (Stansfield) Blencowe. Linda married Duane Card on July 14, 2001 in Odessa, NY.
Linda enjoyed spending time with her family dining out, thrift shopping, drinking coffee...
Otto K. Miller
Jan 3, 2026
Otto K. Miller, Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully January 3, 2026 at the Fred and Harriett Taylor Health Center in Bath. He was the son of the late Otto K. Miller, Sr. and Alice M. Fredericks, born on a mild Saturday morning October 2, 1948 in Elmira.
He attended Horseheads High School and at the age of 17, eagerly enlisted...
Joann K. Whitted
Jan 1, 2026
Joann K. (Inman) Whitted, age 70, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Schuyler Hospital. Joann was born in Ithaca, NY on April 14, 1955 to the late Calvin C. and Etta E. (Tyler) Inman.
Joann was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Michael Inman and Calvin Inman; and a sister, Linda Smith. She is survived by...
Silas E. Ferguson
Jan 1, 2026
Silas Edward Ferguson, 91, of Alpine, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
He was born in Candor, NY on January 12, 1934, the son of Silas Naham Ferguson and Ferieda Marie Schooley Ferguson. Silas attended Brooktondale School until the 8th grade before going onto Ithaca High School on Cayuga St., graduating in 1952. His first job was at Beaver...
Leon C. Dense
Dec 29, 2025
Leon C. Dense, age 80, of Alpine, NY passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was born on April 3, 1945, in Waverly, NY to the late Milton and Clara (Ostrander) Dense. He was predeceased by Ralph Dense (brother), Rosemary Gondeck (sister), Jerry Dense (brother), Paul Smith (brother-in-law), Shirley Dense (sister-in-law) and Kevin...
Clyde L. Dicus
Dec 28, 2025
Clyde Louis Dicus, 53, of Bath, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
He was born in Sacramento, CA, on November 11, 1972 the son of Harry Ervin Dicus, III and Connie Marie Gardiner. Clyde was a Master Framer, Master Carpenter, mechanic and animal tamer. He was always looking to help someone in need.
Clyde enjoyed riding motorcycles, tattooing, cooking...
David L. Dean
Dec 26, 2025
David L. Dean, age 75, of Alpine, NY, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. David was born on May 29, 1950 in Warren, OH to the late Elbert L. and Beatrice (Combs) Dean.
David is predeceased by his loving wife of 35 years, Christina M. Dean; and a sister, Belinda R. Granier. He...
Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" Fazzary
Dec 25, 2025
Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Fazzary, 63, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away after a long illness, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Mary Beth was born in Montour Falls, NY on May 8, 1962, the daughter of Sam and Doris (Hayes) Fazzary.
Mary Beth graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1981 and attended Tompkins Cortland...
Howard T. Spencer
Dec 6, 2025
Howard Theodore Spencer, 81, of Rock Stream, NY passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
He was born in Montgomery County, Maryland on August 3, 1944 the son of the late Addison H. and Lisa (VonGunten) Spencer. He graduated from Canton High School in Canton, PA. Howard served his country honorably for three years with the US Army, with tours in...
Mary Lou Kulp
Dec 4, 2025
Mary Lou Cross Kulp, 78, of Corning, New York, passed away on December 4, 2025, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will miss her always.
Born and raised in Corning, Mary Lou was the daughter of Helen and Stanley Cross. She graduated from Corning East High School, in 1964. Corning was always home...
Kathleen A. Phenes
Dec 3, 2025
Kathleen "Katy" Ann (Robinson) Phenes, age 80, of Savona, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Corning Hospital, with her family by her side. Katy was born on July 27, 1945 in Corning, NY to Oliver P. and Dorothy M. (Clark) Robinson. Katy is predeceased by her parents; a brother, Donald Robinson; and a sister, Nancy Morgan. She...
William E. Yessman, Jr.
Nov 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William "Bill" Emil Yessman Jr., who entered into peaceful rest and joined the angels in Heaven on November 29, at the age of 66. Bill was born on May 18, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey, the son of the late William E., Sr., and Mary Ann Yessman. He...
