obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Nepa, 91, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, who held her hand and shared words of love during her final moments.

Betty was born and raised in Geneva, NY, the daughter of the late Dominick and Angela (Marciano) Maio. While she held a few careers throughout her life,...

Nov 14, 2024

Kevin Brian Dunn passed away on November 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, curiosity, and creativity. He was born on May 1, 1965, and is survived by his common-law wife, Lisa Plows, his father, James Dunn, his brother Tom Dunn, sister-in-law, Diane Karaseivcz and his nieces and nephews.

Kevin graduated from Cornell University with...

Nov 13, 2024

Josiah Joy Atwood (Josie) Passed away on November 13th, 2024 at the age of 5. She was born to Michael and Leah Atwood of Watkins Glen, NY on February 5th, 2019.

Josie loved the outdoors and exploring her neighborhood. She enjoyed walks with her family to nearby Seneca Lake to throw sticks in the water and watch...

Nov 8, 2024

Margaret Jane States, age 97 of Largo, FL and formerly of Odessa, NY, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Margaret was born on June 2, 1927 the daughter of the late Claude and Sarah (Scott) Joslyn. She enjoyed working with her late husband, Floyd States at States Cider Mill in Odessa NY, warming up in...

Nov 6, 2024

Kelly J. Duvall, 61, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital.

Kelly was born in Montour Falls, NY on August 20, 1963 to Charles and Jeri (Blanchard) Starkweather. She earned an Associate's degree from Corning Community College, and worked as a supervisor in the Dietary Department of Schuyler...

Nov 6, 2024

Bert VanZile, Jr., age 89 of Alpine, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Bert was born in Alpine, New York the son of Bert and Estella (Thurber) VanZile and graduated from Odessa High School. He then went on to a career as a...

Oct 29, 2024

Rose M. Fundurulic, age 93 of Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Beechtree Living Center in Ithaca, NY. Rose was born in Beaver Dams, New York on April 14, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Ragnhild Stoddard. She was employed for many years at Ingersoll-Rand and was a collector of swans and records. She especially...

Oct 29, 2024

Thomas J. Wetzler, 76, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Services were private. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY.

Oct 23, 2024

Dr. Robert Wendell Frederick, Jr. ("Bob"), former President of Corning Community College (1966-1976), mathematics, and science professor, passed away peacefully at Bampa's House in Corning NY on October 23, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born in Chicago in 1927 to Robert Wendell Frederick Sr. (also an education professor) and Eleanor Machlin. Bob Jr. was educated at...

Oct 20, 2024

Joan L. Terry, age 87, formerly of Montour Falls, NY passed away on October 20th, 2024 at Elcor in Horseheads, NY.

Joan was an accountant by trade, working for both Seneca Engineering and Sysco Foods for many years.

Joan was predeceased by her parents John & Eleanor Driscoll, sister Betty Carbaugh and brother...

Oct 19, 2024

Mary J. Hubbell, age 89 of Newfield NY passed away at her home on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Mary was born in Montour Falls NY, the daughter of Harris and Martha (Edminster) Jenkins.

Mary graduated from the Odessa High School and was employed as a secretary by the Ithaca School District for 30 years. Mary also...

Oct 13, 2024

Sante J. Conti, age 78, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away Sunday, October 13 th , 2024.

Sante was born in Montour Falls, NY on July 8 th , 1946, the son of the late Sante and Sylvia Conti. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School and had attended...

Oct 8, 2024

April M. Derr, 41, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was born on April 3, 1983 in Ithaca, NY, the daughter of Teena Acker-Wright and Roscoe John Acker, Jr. She graduated from Odessa-Montour High School and received her CNA license through BOCES. On June 28, 2008 she married Richard Derr...

Oct 6, 2024

Rebecca Ann (Young) Voorhees, 71, of Montour Falls, NY passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born in Berwick, PA on September 9, 1953, the daughter of David and Harriet Young. She was the secretary and treasurer of Young's Tire in Horseheads, NY. Rebecca was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Rebecca loved and...

Oct 5, 2024

Nolan Paul Ernhout, 32, of Tyrone NY, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Nolan was born on January 25, 1992, the beloved son of Anita (Miller) and the late Paul Ernhout. Nolan attended Bradford Central School and Emmanuel Baptist Academy and was homeschooled. He received his GED and later attended Tompkins Cortland Community College,...

Oct 4, 2024

Fred H. Barr, 76, of Montour Falls, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. He was born in Elmira, NY on March 24, 1948 the son of the late John and Charlotte (Fox) Barr and graduated from Odessa-Montour High School in 1967. On April 11, 1969, he married Ruth M. Clark in Horseheads, NY.

Fred worked...

Sep 30, 2024

Gary Francis Chapin, 73, of Bentley Creek, PA, passed away on September 30, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Elmira, NY on April 9, 1951, the son of the late George and Genevieve (Binney) Chapin. Gary graduated from Southside High School in Elmira in 1969. He was a machinist with Hardinge Brothers for over...

Sep 30, 2024

Edward Knapp, age 88, of Odessa, NY passed away on Monday, September 30th, 2024. He was born in Enfield, NY on May 16th, 1936, the son of Walter Knapp and Leona Lanning. Ed worked many jobs over the years and was best known as a Jack of All Trades, jumping in to get his hands dirty. Arrangements are with Vedder-Scott...

Sep 25, 2024

Barbara Ann (Corwin) White, born on February 17, 1947, passed away on September 25, 2024 at the age of 77.

Barbara was a graduate of Watkins Glen Central School, Class od 1965 and has been a resident of the Watkins Glen area for the majority of her life. She loved being with her family and pets,...

Sep 25, 2024

Christopher Zafonte, 51, of Burdett, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at home. He was born in Oceanside, NY on December 17, 1972, the son of the late Ernest and Helen Zafonte. He graduated from Watkins Glen Central School in 1992.

Chris was a superintendent for Streeter Associates in Elmira for 25 years. He was...