obituaries

Oct 2, 2025

Signa Mae Bauman, age 93, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on October 2 at Athens Health & Rehabilitation Center in Athens, PA. Signa was born in Montour Falls, NY, on June 28, 1932, to Signa Coykendall Eggersdorf and Frank Eggersdorf. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 66 years, Gordon Bauman, and her ten older siblings. She is...

Oct 2, 2025

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Sep 24, 2025

With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Cindy, Lucinda G. Bacon, who went to be with our Lord on Wednesday the 24 th of September 2025. Born July 3, 1937 she was the daughter of Virginia M. and Stanley E. Casselberry of Millport, New York. She formally lived in Watkins...

Sep 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Frances "Fran" E. Secord, announces her passing on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the age of seventy-nine, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. Fran was born on May 11, 1946 in Montour Falls to the late Harry and Ruth (Bement) Tuttle.

Fran retired from Cornell University's...

Sep 22, 2025

Beulah "Boots" Lillian Johnson, age 101, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, NY. She was born on April 13, 1924 to the late Robert and Carrie (House) Benjamin.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles F. Johnson, whom she married on August...

Sep 18, 2025

Sharon Ann (Letteer) Kenyon, age 76, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at home. Sharon was born in Montour Falls, NY on April 8, 1949 to the late Thomas and Helen (Cobb) Letteer, Sr.

Sharon is predeceased by her parents; and her loving husband of 42 years, Steven Kenyon. She is...

Sep 16, 2025

Richard M. Tinker, Jr., 94, of Watkins Glen, New York passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

He was born in Watkins Glen, NY on March 21, 1931 the son of the late Richard M. and Edna (Waugh) Tinker, Sr. and attended Watkins Glen...

Sep 16, 2025

Thomas Joseph Gaylor, 36, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Thomas was born in Montour Falls, NY on March 20, 1989 to Michelle L. Fraboni-Gaylor and Earl J. Gaylor and was baptized Roman Catholic. Thomas had two amazing children, who he loved more than...

Sep 15, 2025

John Henry Bruckman, age 72, of Elmira, NY and formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. John was born on October 13, 1952 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Robert and Martha (Gohn) Bruckman. John is predeceased by his parents; and a sister, Sandy Eaton. He is survived by his...

Sep 10, 2025

Janet R. Neal, 91, of Alpine, NY, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2025, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. A resident of Catharine, New York, since 2009, she had previously lived on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for many years.

Janet was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1934, and how fitting that was —...

Sep 7, 2025

William John Summers, age 53, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at home. William was born on June 14, 1972 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Albert L. and Rebecca (Newberry) Summers.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Albert Summers. William is survived by his son, Aiden W. Summers of...

Sep 5, 2025

"One can find oneself with a reputation for being unreasonably stubborn, my situation from the beginning to the end. . . ." So wrote Carol Rubenstein about her four years gathering, transcribing and translating the poetry and songs of the indigenous people of Sarawak, though it could have been her life's motto. Carol died on September...

Sep 1, 2025

Thomas "Tom" George Chase

Age 75 was born in Abington, PA on August 19, 1950. When he left this mortal plain on September 1, 2025, he resided in Montour Falls NY.

He is survived by his beloved...

Aug 22, 2025

Dawn Bernd-Steffes of Beaver Dams, NY was born on July 5, 1968, and passed on Friday, August 22, 2025 at home.

Dawn was preceded in death by Andrew Bernd (Brother), Billie Bernd (Mother), Donald Bernd (Father), and Ruth Groenhout (Sister).

Surviving Dawn are Tom Steffes (Husband), Kade, Ethan, Tivon, and Yoric Steffes (Sons)....

Aug 22, 2025

Betty Jean Blaskowitz, 80, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025. She was born in Corning, NY on September 29, 1944 the daughter of the late Leo and Virginia (Drehmer) Miller and graduated from Savona Central School. She married her husband of 56 years, Martin Blaskowitz in 1968 in Corning, NY. Betty was a homemaker most...

Aug 21, 2025

Karen Marie (Doolittle) Bartone, 78, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born in Montour Falls, NY on November 27, 1946.

Karen, KB, was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend to all who knew her. KB loved and laughed a lot. She gave freely of herself, offering care, compassion...

Aug 21, 2025

Harold H. "Skip" Carr, Jr., 79, of Hector, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 31, 1946 the son of Harold H. Carr, Sr. and Ellen (Peterson) Carr.

Skip enjoyed life's simple pleasures. He found peace and pleasure...

Aug 21, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Brendyn Christopher Hammond, age 22, of Odessa, NY, on August 21, 2025, alongside his dogs Zofia and Jax.

Born on February 20, 2003, Brendyn was the son of Christopher and Alyssa Hammond and the cherished brother of Ashlyn Hammond and Kaila Hammond (Dontai Hazelett)....

Aug 19, 2025

Dawn Marie Lutz, 72, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2025. Born June 20, 1953, Dawn lived a life in service to others as a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Dawn had many acquaintances, but her true friends meant everything to her—she was there for them, and they were there for her. There...

Aug 19, 2025

Erin M. (Reed) Preczewski, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025 after organ failure consumed her life. Erin is survived by her husband, Lou, as well as her amazing 3 children, Juliana, Zachary, and Alexander. She was predeceased by her father "Eddy" Reed, as well as her mother and best friend Joan (Brennan) Reed, her...