obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 16, 2025

Joyce Wicks, age 92, of Watkins Glen, NY, formerly of Pine City, NY and Murrells Inlet, SC, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus and entered paradise with her husband Charles on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Joyce was born in Elmira, NY on December 30, 1932, the daughter of Harold and Mabel Little.

Joyce was a...

Mar 6, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lana Ann Mathers, who peacefully passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 81, in Montour Falls, NY, surrounded by her loving family.

Lana was born on March 30, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, to Russell and Pearl Collins Rudy. After graduating...

Mar 5, 2025

John D. "Jack" Cleary, age 92, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Jack was born in Elmira NY on January 10, 1933, to the late John and Theresa Cleary.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10:00-11:00 am on Monday, March 17, 2025 at St. Mary's of the Lake...

Mar 4, 2025

Roxann Lewis, age 88, from Montour Falls, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 21, 1937, she was a woman who embraced life with an open heart, always finding joy in the little things and sharing warmth through her unforgettable hugs.

Roxann dedicated much of her career to...

Feb 27, 2025

Richard A. Ryall, Sr., age 90, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away at home on Thursday, February 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Richard was born in Dansville, NY on September 5, 1934. Richard was predeceased by his parents; his loving wife, Janet Ryall on March, 17, 2020; along with brothers Ron and Jack Ryall. He is survived by...

Feb 24, 2025

Robert L. Larsen "Bob", age 80, of Beaver Dams, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in Auburn, New York, Bob, was the son of Laverne "Vern" and Ruth Larsen. He married the love of his life, Cathy, over 47 years ago.

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Feb 24, 2025

Leroy H. Jackson, age 75, of Corning, NY, formerly of Dundee, NY entered into rest on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1950 in East Meadow, NY to the late Curtis Leroy Jackson and Rebecca Elizabeth Sands.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Linda...

Feb 13, 2025

Jean Hopper, age 88, of Millport, NY passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. Jean was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 24, 1936 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Fox) Gardner. Jean is predeceased by her loving husband, John (2000); daughters Sherry (1991) and Cindy (2012); son John, Jr. (2024); sister Alice...

Feb 11, 2025

Dennis K. "Denny" Snow, age 75, of Montour Falls, NY, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 after a short battle with illness. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on October 12, 1949, the son of Thomas R. and Gwendolyn G. Snow.

Denny is predeceased by his parents, Tom and Gwen Snow. He is survived...

Feb 1, 2025

Robert E. "Bob" Simmons, 85, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on February 1, 2025, at Schuyler Hospital. Born on December 7, 1939, to Thomas and Margaret (Nichols) Simmons, Bob leaves behind a legacy of love for animals and local community involvement.

Predeceased by his parents, daughter Lisa Minakowski, and brother Richard Simmons, Bob's memory will...

Feb 1, 2025

Emma Jane "Mars" Rogers, age 17, of Odessa, NY passed away on February 1, 2025. Mars was born on July 13, 2007 in Corning, NY to Micah J. and Tonya A. (Cratsley) Rogers.

He will be greatly missed by his parents; sister Ashley (Anthony) Capuano; brother Joseph (Logan) Rogers; and treasured niece, Layla Ann.

Jan 28, 2025

Richard W. Anderson, age 70, of Ithaca, NY passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Richard was born in New Orleans, LA on February 8, 1954, the son of Jack R. Anderson and Lee C. Denzey. Richard was predeceased by his parents; a brother Andrew "Andy" Anderson, and his loving wife, Megan T. Anderson, in 2014. He is survived by...