Ruth R. Nelson
Oct 27, 2025
Ruth Eleanor (Rennie) Nelson, age 97, of Montour Falls, NY, and formerly of Hopewell, PA, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. She also had resided in Appleridge Senior Living in Horseheads, NY for 12 years. She was born on August 4, 1928 in Glassport, PA to the late William K. and Lillian (Hale)...
Douglas J. Eggersdorf
Jul 18, 2026
Douglas J. Eggersdorf, 65, of Newfield, NY passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Bampa’s House in Corning, NY.
Doug was born to David J. & Phyllis (Benson) Eggersdorf in Montour Falls, NY, on February 10, 1961, the youngest of five children. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1979.
Doug was a ‘born mechanic’, following in his father &...
Vernabelle C. Welsch
Jul 15, 2026
Vernabelle “Vern” C. (Hunter) Welsch, age 95, of Burdett, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at home, surrounded by her family. Vern was born on January 29, 1931 in Newport, VT to the late Russell and Helen (Lawson) Gibb.
Vern graduated from Newport High School and went on to attend Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing, graduating with the Class...
Marleigh D. Wood
Jul 10, 2026
Marleigh D. Wood, 80, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born at Myers Hospital, Sodus, NY on August 18, 1945, the daughter of the late Kenneth Lloyd VerHow and Beulah M. DeHond.
Marleigh worked at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility for many years. “Her main passion was taking care of and always being there...
James N. Colunio, Jr.
Jul 9, 2026
James N. Colunio Jr., 81, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on July 8th, 2026
James was born on August 5th, 1944, in Montour Falls, NY, the son of James and Josephine Colunio. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Patricia A. (John) Williams, and sister Anne M. (Charles) Mathews.
James is survived by his sister Lisa (Kerry) Kelly, along with aunts,...
Virginia "Ginny" Townsend
Jul 5, 2026
Virginia "Ginny" Townsend, a long-time resident of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls at the age of 95.
Born on July 30, 1931, to her mother, the late Mabel Davenport, Ginny lived a full life defined by dedication to her family and a strong work ethic. She held a number of jobs...
Helen R. Kelly
Jul 2, 2026
Helen Roberts Kelly, age 89, of Catherine Court Apartments in Montour Falls, NY, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2026, after a brief illness at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY.
Born on March 18, 1937, in Hillburn, NY, Helen was the daughter of Daniel Francis and Elsie Ayers. When her family later moved to Watkins Glen,...
Gregory A. Glazier
Jul 2, 2026
Gregory A. Glazier, age 61, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Gregory was born in Cortland, NY on January 24, 1965.
Gregory graduated from Cortland High School. He spent most of his working life in the retail industry, most recently as a store clerk at Target in Ithaca, NY.
Gregory is survived...
Marion E. Barron
Jun 29, 2026
Marion E. (Madigan) Barron, 93, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Schuyler Hospital.
She was born in Olean, NY on April 7, 1933, the daughter of the late William H. and Mary H. (Thompson) McCann. Marion worked at Stone’s Restaurant and Sar & Aggie’s in Watkins Glen for many years.
Marion is survived by her son,...
Cathy E. Krnotch
Jun 22, 2026
Cathy Elaine Krnotch, age 74, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Penn Yan, NY on April 29, 1952.
Cathy attended Dundee Central School. She then furthered her education at BOCES and began work as a CNA at Schuyler Hospital, where she worked for 26 years. She served...
Shirley Shaffer
Jun 22, 2026
Shirley (Rhodes) Shaffer, age 82, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. Shirley was born on July 17, 1943 in Montour Falls, NY to the late Norris and Mildred (Harrington) Rhodes.
Shirley worked in several industries over the course of her life, including retail in Watkins Glen, NY which...
Carol A. Michener
Jun 20, 2026
Carol Ann Michener, 88, passed away peacefully in Montour Falls, NY on June 20, 2026. Suzanne Michener, her beloved sister-in-law and care giver over the past several years, was by her side when she was greeted by her Savior Jesus.
Carol was born December 1, 1938 in Norfolk, VA to her teenage mother. After entering into foster care, Carol was adopted...
Joseph C. Ector, Sr.
Jun 19, 2026
January 11, 1951 – June 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Ector, age 75, on June 19, 2026. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of love, loyalty, and kindness that will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Joe was born and raised in Montour Falls NY....
Timothy G. Carlton
Jun 18, 2026
Timothy G. Carlton, 76, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on June 7, 1950, in Syracuse, New York, Tim was the son of Harold E. and Norma Jean Carlton. He graduated from Southside High School in 1968 and later attended SUNY Oswego.
On June 13, 1981, Tim married the love of...
Joanne M. Spicer
Jun 15, 2026
Joanne Marie Spicer, 69, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, surrounded by her two daughters and son-in-law after a courageous 11-year battle with cancer.
Born on December 13, 1956, Joanne was raised in Salem, New Jersey. She dedicated 35 years of service to the United States Postal Service before retiring and moving to upstate New York with her beloved husband,...
James F. Holton
Jun 13, 2026
James Frederick Holton, age 88, of Millport, NY, passed away peacefully at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY on Saturday, June 13, 2026 after battling cancer for an extended time. He was born on August 20, 1937 to Earl and Grace (Tanner) Holton in Millport, NY.
James is survived by his children, Lori Holton of Millport NY, Andrew (Faith) Holton of...
Shirley B. West
Jun 6, 2026
Shirley Bell West, 91, of Odessa, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at home.
She was born in the Town of Dix on July 15, 1934, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Barnes) Parlett. Shirley worked as a vine dresser at Barber Vineyards in Hector for many years. She enjoyed crochet and collected salt and pepper shakers.
She...
Cathie M. Randall
May 24, 2026
Cathie M. Randall, 75, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
She was born in Elmira, NY on January 16, 1951. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School and Corning Community College, where she received her nursing degree. Cathie married her high school sweetheart, Randy Randall on September 26, 1970. Cathie worked at several places throughout her...
