obituaries

Aug 19, 2025

James Alan Bauman, 71, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Schuyler Hospital with his daughters by his side.

He was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 15, 1953 the son of Robert and Anne (Pike) Bauman and graduated from Watkins...

Aug 17, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Louise Grover, 86, of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 17, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born in Penn Yan, New York the daughter of the late Everett and Erva Champion.

Pat led a full and vibrant life with Ed...

Aug 8, 2025

Sheila J. Tuttle of Burdett, NY passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at home, with her lifelong friend, Cindy, at her side to wish her god speed.

She was predeceased by her father, Charles Tuttle, mother Manona and her brother Charlie. She is survived by distant Aunts,...

Aug 1, 2025

Donna Lynn Bannister, age 63, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was born on May 9, 1962 in Elmira, NY to the late Richard D. and Norma (Rennells) Bannister. The fourth of six children, she grew up in Montour Falls, NY.

Jul 31, 2025

William F. Griggs, age 81, formerly of Cayutaville, NY passed away on July 31st at home in Warner, New Hampshire. William was born March 28th, 1944 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Frank and Ellen Griggs.

William was better known to his friends as Bill. After graduating Notre Dame high school in 1962, Bill worked...

Jul 30, 2025

Linda Marie Tobey, 77, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sayre, PA on January 16, 1948 the daughter of the late Anson L. and Doris (Stevens) Dann, Jr. Linda married Robert Tobey on November 25, 1967. She worked as a legal secretary for...

Jul 28, 2025

Carol Lynn Strait, age 72, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at home. Carol was born in Elmira, NY on March 4, 1953 to the late Harold McCarty and Eva Jean (Robinson) McCarty. She is survived by sons, Eric Strait of Pine Valley, NY and Michael Murphy of Elmira Heights, NY; daughter, Jennifer Bellido of...

Jul 23, 2025

Joan Marie Scanlon Todd, age 87, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family: Roland Todd and Robert & Sherri Todd.

Born on January 30, 1938 in Watkins Glen, Joan...

Jul 17, 2025

Martha Saunders, 70, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 7, 1954 the daughter of Ignazio and Marilyn Biamonte and raised on Long Island. She married her loving husband, David Saunders on July 12, 1980. After moving to upstate New York, she made many friends. Martha was an...

Jul 12, 2025

Patrick Andrew Mosher Sr., 63, of Dundee, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Corning Hospital. He was born in Blossburg, PA on June 28, 1962, the son of Walter and Pauline (Hamilton) Mosher, Jr.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary E. Mosher, his three sons, Robert Swayze, Jonathan (Jamie)...

Jul 10, 2025

Linda M. Smith, age 65, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born in Montour Falls, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence Ralph "Skip" and Margarita Ramirez Hayes, brothers, Jesse Hayes and Jeffrey Hayes, and godson and nephew, Zachary Hayes. Linda was...

Jul 9, 2025

Jill Marie LaRow, 67, of Newfield, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at home. She was born in Jacksonville, NC on January 6, 1958, the daughter of James Lawrence and Ellnora (Shaw) Coil and graduated from Newfield Central School in 1976. She married her husband of 45 years, James LaRow on May 21, 1977 at the Cayuta...

Jul 7, 2025

Frances L. Simpson, 100, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at home. She was born on April 2, 1925 in Dowagiac, MI the daughter of the late Frank and Winifred Steuber. Frances was a member of the Burdett United Methodist Church and a member of the Montour Moose Lodge since 1979. She was an avid...

Jul 2, 2025

Thomas C. Viglione, age 89, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Thomas was born November 16, 1935, the son of Torquato (Tom) and Margaret Spicer Viglione. Tom graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1953 and then attended the University of Rochester in Rochester NY. He served as an ARMY reservist,...

Jun 29, 2025

Dana Marie (Benjamin) Laughlin, age 53, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Corning Guthrie Hospital, surrounded by loved ones and family. Dana was born on May 23, 1972 in Elmira, NY to James and Kathy (Allington) Benjamin. Dana is predeceased by her parents; grandmother, Clara Wishneska; and sister, Ericka Benjamin. She is survived by...

Jun 22, 2025

Shelia D. Smith, 72, of Millport, NY and formerly of Cayutaville, NY, entered unto rest on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center.

She was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 29, 1952 the daughter of Arthur and Theresa Smith. Shelia was a program developer...

Jun 20, 2025

Ellen L. Pangallo, 75, of New Port Richie, Florida, formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20th, 2025. Ellen was born on January 18, 1950, to the late Donald and Marjorie (Chapman) Davies. She grew up in Big Flats, NY, moving to Watkins Glen when she married in 1970. Ellen...

Jun 19, 2025

Robert L. Starkweather, 70, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on February 15, 1955, the son of the late Sterry Jay and Esther L. Starkweather and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School.

He is survived by his brother, William Starkweather of Maurepas, LA;...

Jun 16, 2025

Stacy L. Riesbeck, age 60, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on June 10, 1965 in Corning, NY. Stacy will be missed dearly by her parents, Bonnie L. and Merle Baker, Jr.; brothers, Michael Baker and BJ (Laura) Baker; sister, Brenda Baker; nieces and nephews, Brittany Baker...

Jun 15, 2025

Richard "Rick" Wayne Robinson, Jr., 55, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Corning, NY on June 3, 1970 the son of the late Richard W. Robinson, Sr. and Gerry Lea (Murray) Orr and graduated from Corning East High...