obituaries

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...

Oct 30, 2025

Michael Lee Doane, 61, formerly of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 of natural causes.

He is survived by his children, Hunter Lee Doane of Watkins Glen, NY and Catherine Montgomery; step children, Keith Nichols and Lou Anne Nichols; and by many extended family and friends.

Mike was a...

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...

Oct 27, 2025

Donna Mae Stastyshyn, 76, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on October 27, 2025. She was born in Corning, New York on April 1, 1949.

Donna worked at Mercury Aircraft in Hammondsport, NY and Tampa Technologies in Tampa, FL.  She was a member of the Seventh Day...

Oct 25, 2025

Genevieve Catherine (Bulkley) Goossen, 84, of Montour Falls, NY, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Schuyler Hospital, with her husband Harry Goossen by her side.

Gen was an amazing cook, and gardener of flowers. She loved the color yellow. Gen was an amazing mom, grandma (gigi),...

Oct 21, 2025

Robert Earl Bump, Jr., 54, of Burdett, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

He was born on February 1, 1971 the son of the late Robert E. Bump, Sr and Mary "Cathy" (Reams) Bump and attended Watkins Glen Central School. Robert worked in the bakery department at Walmart in Watkins Glen for many years....

Oct 16, 2025

Nancy Knoll Elliott, 83, of Alpine, NY passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born in Gloversville, NY on January 13, 1942 the daughter of the late Marvin and Ann (Conway) Knoll. Nancy graduated from Guilderland Central High School in 1960 and Albany Business College in 1961. She married her husband of 30 years, David Elliott, on November...

Oct 7, 2025

B. Carolyn (Hicks) Haller, 89, of Odessa NY, passed away on October 7, 2025 at Seneca View Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY.

She was born in Alarka, NC on May 12, 1936, the daughter of the late John Isaac and Alice Rose (Hill) Hicks. The family moved to Erin, NY in 1937. Carolyn graduated from...

Oct 2, 2025

William "Bill" Tex Atwood, Sr., age 88, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Bill was born on December 24, 1936 in Lincklaen, NY to the late Robert L. and Myrtle L. (Bliss) Atwood. Bill is predeceased by his parents, five brothers, a sister, and 2 great-grandchildren. He is survived by...

Oct 2, 2025

Carolyn May (Giordano) Knowlton, age 85, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on October 2, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center. Carolyn was born in Harford, CT on March 24, 1940 to the late Michael and Barbara (Julian) Giordano.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Kristen Louise; and her brother, David Michael Giordano. She is survived by...

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 —...