Caden H. Ruben
May 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Caden Harold Ruben, who left us far too soon on May 20, 2025, at the age of 18. Caden was a bright and spirited young man who brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.
Born on...
Gloria A. Mosher
May 18, 2025
Gloria Burnett Mosher, age 81, of Alpine, NY, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Gloria was born in Nevada, and moved to Elmira in 1960. Gloria will be remembered for her generous spirit, her sense of humor, her love of history, music, games, art, and especially Elvis. Gloria was a stunning redhead who grew up in Elmira, attending...
Rev. Elaine S. White
May 18, 2025
Rev. Elaine Stotenbur White, age 80, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. Elaine was born in Pittsfield, MA on April 2, 1945, to Ralph H. and Doris E. (Hunt) Stotenbur. Elaine was a graduate of Odessa-Montour Central School District, Class of 1963. She went on to receive a Bachelors...
Bruce R. Wich
May 7, 2025
Bruce Rockwell Wich, aged 73, of Montour Falls, New York passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at home holding the hand of his wife, Julie Mahan Wich, with whom he spent 39 peaceful years, after a four-year fight with Liposarcoma.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Richard E. Wich and Shirley Wich; his sister, Beth...
June K. Jennings
May 6, 2025
June Elizabeth Koehler Jennings, of Watkins Glen, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1941 to Herman and Marie Mills Koehler. She was the first of four children. While young, her family moved to Steuben County, NY when her parents purchased a dairy farm. She grew up there, as a "farm...
Bessie L. Osborne
May 6, 2025
Bessie L. Osborne, age 99, of Montour Falls, NY, and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. Bessie was born in Montour Falls, NY on December 18, 1925 to the late John and Lucia Bogart. Bessie is predeceased by her husband Bill; sons, Bill Jr., Paul, Edward and Michael;...
Joan L. Lane
May 2, 2025
Joan L. Lane, age 83, of Dundee, NY passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 after an extended illness. Joan was born on November 15, 1941 in Sayre, PA to the late Joseph and Marie (Griffin) Roberts. Joan is predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Charles I. Lane; and son, George "Ricky" Andrews. She is survived by her...
Dale H. Smith
May 1, 2025
Dale Herbert Smith, age 86, formerly of Odessa, NY passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Dale was born in Elmira, NY on September 16, 1938, to the late Basil and Elizabeth P. (Kimes) Smith.
He is predeceased by his first wife, Elfreide H. Smith, who was the mother of his children;...
Judith "Judy" D. Pearce
May 1, 2025
Judith "Judy" D. Pearce, age 77, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Judy was born in Elmira, NY on October 17, 1947, daughter to the late Alfred G. and Dorothy M. (Miller) Dalrymple.
Judy is survived by her husband of 57 years,...
Joan M. Griswold
Apr 27, 2025
Joan Marie Griswold, age 90, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. Joan was born in Hector, NY on April 3, 1935 to the late Harry D. and Phoebe E. (Lovelace) Jackson. Joan is predeceased by her parents, and stepmother Mable E. Lovelace; her loving husband, Robert W. Griswold; her...
Peter M. Hoffman
Apr 23, 2025
Peter Hoffman, age 71, of Montour Falls, NY and formerly of Waterloo, NY, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following a short illness. Respecting his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
Peter was born in Waterloo, NY to the late Esther M. and Rutherford S. Hoffman. He graduated from Waterloo High School...
William J. Morgan
Apr 15, 2025
William J. Morgan, 69, of Ithaca, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, NY on December 17, 1955 the son of Thomas Morgan and Lillian Brewer. William served with the US Navy from 1974-1978 and later worked as a security guard. William is survived by his sons, William Morgan and...
Frank J. Wheeler
Apr 13, 2025
Frank J. Wheeler, 63, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born in Montour Falls on December 28, 1961and graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1981. Frank worked most of his life in contracting.
He was...
Lana K. Carey-Kitchen
Apr 7, 2025
Lana K. Carey-Kitchen, age 84, passed away on April 7, 2025. She was born in Sydney, NY on April 7, 1941, the daughter of the late Arthur and Thelma (Pitcher) Sommers.
A lifelong resident of upstate New York, Lana developed a love of animals and the outdoors, at a young age. She enjoyed horseback riding, fishing...
Robert M. Searfoss
Apr 7, 2025
Robert Manley Searfoss, 85, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born in Sayre, PA on May 2, 1939 the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Bourdette) Searfoss and attended school in East Smithfield, PA. Bob started out as a janitor at Corning Inc., took a trade and ended up as a top...
Beverly K. Louch Mckee
Apr 4, 2025
Beverly K. McKee, formerly Beverly A. (Kinney) Louch, a wonderful mother, wife and daughter, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the age of 91, at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, New York. Beverly was born November 7, 1933 in Binghamton, New York to the late W. Roland and Anne (Keavin)...
Carolyn M. Seymour
Apr 2, 2025
Carolyn M. Seymour, age 78, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Carolyn was born on March 12, 1947 in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Charles and Cleo (Bird) Lovell.
Carolyn is predeceased by her husband Frank Seymour, in 1993. She is survived by her...
Claude E. Marsh
Mar 26, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Claude E. Marsh, age 87, at home in Alpine, NY. Claude passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1937 in Elmira, NY to the late Claude Marsh, Sr. and Alice (Crane) Marsh.
Claude attended Odessa-Montour Central School. He was employed for...
Ransome G. Davis, Sr.
Mar 23, 2025
Ransome Gary Davis, Sr., age 63, of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025. Ransome was born on April 21, 1961 to the late Walter and Isabella (Landon) Davis, Sr.
Ransome is predeceased by his parents; his loving wife, Bethanie (Facey) Davis; brothers, Walter Davis, Jr., Louis Davis, Dana Davis, John Davis, Sr., and...
Jeanne E. Gunning Chapman
Mar 19, 2025
Jeanne Elizabeth Gunning Chapman, age 81 of Alpine, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born on May 22, 1943 in Montour Falls, NY to the late David and Harriette (Teeter) Gunning.
Jeanne was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Stanley Chapman; a daughter, Kimberly...
