Ricky Smith
Feb 22, 2026
Ricky D. “Animal” Smith, of Odessa, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca NY. He was born on April 25, 1959 in Hamburg, Germany to the late Dale and Elfriede (Klauer) Smith.
Ricky graduated from Newfield Central School and proudly joined the United States Army, serving from 1981-1985. After his military service, he worked...
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...
William H. Coston, Jr.
May 6, 2026
William H. Coston, Jr., 89, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
He was born in Farmington, NY on August 3, 1936 the son of the late William H. Coston, Sr. and Almeda (Miles) Coston.
Second to his love and dedication to his family, Bill was a lifelong truck driver, delivering feed to local farmers for well over...
Joanne Parrott
May 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Joanne Parrott, 82, of McAllen, TX passed away on May 3rd, 2026 and has joined our heavenly father, after more than a year of courageously battling cancer. Joanne was born on August 24,1943 to the late Harlowe and Isabelle (Smith) Shepherd. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years,...
Thomas Hayes
May 2, 2026
Thomas Jon Hayes, 59, of Montour Falls, NY, died on May 2, 2026.
He was born in Montour Falls, NY on May 18, 1966, the son of Charles A. Hayes and Ruth O. Hayes. Tommy graduated from Odessa-Montour High School.
Tommy was a lifelong farmer and a gentle giant of a man with a big heart to match. He loved all animals,...
Helen Jelliff
Apr 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Helen (Bailey) Jelliff. She peacefully passed away on April 23 2026 at the age of 81 in Rockingham County at Ancora Compassionate Care in Wentworth, NC.
Helen was born on May 31, 1944 in Van Etten, NY, the last born child of 13 to Clarence and Mary (Harrington) Bailey. She married...
Dale A. Heichel
Apr 22, 2026
Dale Arden Heichel, age 88 of Montour Falls NY, passed away on Wednesday April 22nd, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. He was born to Ralph and Louvah Heichel in Harrisburg PA on September 22, 1937.
Dale is survived by his children Dale II (Brook), Denice Markley, John, Thomas (Tracy Wixson), and William; Grandchildren Timothy (Leah) Markley, Justine and...
Jalyssa J. Bohart
Apr 17, 2026
Jalyssa Jennae Bohart, 18, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.
She was born in Elmira, NY on July 19, 2007. She attended Corning-Painted Post High School. She had big hopes and dreams, and wanted to pursue a career in mortuary science. She was a member of His Tabernacle Church in Horseheads, NY.
Jalyssa loved spending time with her boyfriend Alex, hanging...
Josephine N. Tomassi
Apr 13, 2026
Josephine N. Tomassi, 88, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on January 9, 1938 the daughter of Pio and Michelina (Scarapiccio) Tomassi.
Josephine graduated from Watkins Glen High School. She was a cook at Glen Motor Inn and was in food service at the Jefferson Hotel and Watkins Glen Central School. She was...
Lila E. Edminster
Apr 8, 2026
Lila Edminster (Utter), age 78, of Alpine, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Seneca View in Montour Falls, NY with her family near.
Lila was born to the late Grant and Grace (Keen) Utter on February 20, 1948. She was the fourth of five children and graduated from Romulus Central School.
For many years, Lila was a loving stay-at-home...
Kathleen M. Dunn
Apr 6, 2026
Kathleen M. Dunn, 72, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on October 19, 1953, the daughter of Daniel and Janet (Campbell) Ayers and graduated from Watkins Glen High school.
Kathy was a housekeeper at Lakeside in Ithaca for many years and later at St. Mark’s Terrace in Dundee. She...
James S. Bower
Mar 26, 2026
James Searles Bower, age 85, of Odessa, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. James was born on March 22, 1941 in Montour Falls, NY to the late Fredrick and Helen (Searles) Bower.
James is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sharron (Medlock) Bower; children, Thomas (Brandy) Bower and Tammie Bower; brother,...
Laura "Laurie" DeNardo
Mar 24, 2026
Laura “Laurie” Specchio DeNardo passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 at her home, surrounded by love. She was born on November 28, 1961, in Montour Falls, New York, to the late Barbara Lee and Theodore Specchio.
Laurie was a lifelong resident of the beautiful village of Watkins Glen, a community she loved deeply and served with unwavering dedication. She began...
Laurence E. "Larry" Scofield
Mar 21, 2026
Laurence E. “Larry” Scofield
Age 83 of Odessa NY passed away Saturday morning, March 21, 2026. He was born on March 12, 1943 the son of the late Laurence W. Scofield and June E. Lusk. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his step-mother, Eola Pansy Terry. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Carol A....
Kendall L. Welch
Mar 10, 2026
Kendall L. Welch, 66, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on March 10, 2026. He was born in Gaylord, Michigan on November 14, 1959, the son of the late Robert and Marge (Williams) Welch. He was predeceased by his wife, Michelle Welch; and siblings, Roberta, Duane and Donnie. He is survived by his brother, Tracy (Angela) Welch; and by several...
George J. Pyhtila
Mar 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of George “Georgie” J. Pyhtila age 30, on March 4, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend, whose presence brought warmth, joy, and love to all who knew him.
Born on February 21, 1996 in Montour Falls, NY. Georgie grew up surrounded by family who cherished him....
David L. Havens
Feb 28, 2026
David L. Havens, 72, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Corning Hospital.
He was born in Montour Falls, NY on March 12, 1953, the son of the late Earl M. and Lena A. (Shaffer) Havens.
David enjoyed hunting, fishing, flower gardening and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sister, Joyce Havens; and his...
Patricia A. Williams
Feb 20, 2026
Patricia A. Williams, 76, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on February 20, 2026, after a hard battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones.
Patricia was born on March 30, 1949, in Montour Falls, NY, the daughter of James and Josephine Colunio. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Anne Maria (Charles) Mathews.
Patricia is survived by her husband,...
Mary Ann Rentschler
Feb 20, 2026
Mary Ann Rentschler, 82, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 18, 1943, the daughter of the late Michael and Ursula (Fazio) Koloski. She graduated from PS 18 High School in Brooklyn, NY. She was an Activities Aide at Seneca View SNF in Montour Falls. Mary Ann was...
Robert "Bob" W. Bradley
Feb 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Bradley on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 93.
Bob was born on January 19, 1933, in Elmira, to Theodore and Eleanor (Wrigley) Bradley, the seventh of nine children. In the 1940s, his family moved from Bradley Farms on Elmira’s Southside to a...
