He was a car and train enthusiast. Until health issues slowed him down you could find him at the local restaurants having coffee with his friends or at the local speedways on Friday and Saturday nights watching the races. Mary Anne Young In spite of the pain and heartbreak she felt due to her illness. They still remember the scriptures he would write down for them along with the acronym "FTL" (For the Lord). She was born on October 28, 1953 in Gloversville, NY, the daughter of the late William L. and Maxine (Campbell) Brown Sr. Age 67, of Montour Falls, NY passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on January 8, 2023. Obituary: Obituaries can be brief or more detailed. Later, she became a member of the First Baptist of Montour Falls, where she was an integral part of the congregation. In her extra time, June enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, fireworks, birdwatching, and traveling with her family. Some things we will miss is Dads glue jobs Let er slide, his calls to Jim when it snowed to ask how much he got (Dad always had more), his expertise of what roads to take when traveling -- we never seemed to do it right. Brent will be deeply missed by his bride of 28 years, Tanya Waite Chomyszak; son Daniel (Savanah) Chomyszak of Punta Gorda, FL; brother John (Loretta) Chomyszak of Liverpool, NY; sisters Pam Chomyszak of Sebastian, FL and Nancy (William) McClintock of Black Mountain, NC; mother-in-law Sylvia Waite of Watkins Glen, NY; sisters-in-law Taryn (Ronald) Bath of Collegeville, PA, Tamre Waite of Watkins Glen, NY, and Robin (Frank) LaFace of Watkins Glen, NY; brothers-in-law A. Phillip (Shelley) Waite, Jr. of Alexandria, VA and David (Elizabeth) Waite of Watkins Glen, NY; aunt Joan Stowell of DeLand, FL; 16 nieces and nephews; and 22 great-nieces and nephews. The following was submitted to The Odessa Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He was the type of man who would go out of his way to help a perfect stranger, he never had a bad word to say about anyone, and he always had a story to tell. Simply browse the Watkins Glens obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, colleague, and friend. On February 12, 1972, Anita married Alvin White in Watkins Glen, NY. Jack was very passionate about the youth in our community, and he would be grateful if in his honor you were able to donate to the NICU at Arnot Ogden at arnothealth.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org or St. Judes Childrens Hospital at stjude.org. He was predeceased by his grandmothers, Joanne Wilcox and Sue Crofoot. Details will be announced at a later date. Search Watkins Glen obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. And if a motorcycle run happened by the house, she ran outside and waved to every single rider. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at anytime, we are available by phone or e-mail, or drop by the office in person. Don had six grandchildren of whom he was immensely proud: Nicholas (Amanda) Phillips, Jennifer (Patrick) Frymark, Samantha (Alva) Greist, Johnathan Wasson (Lindsey Wratten), and Olivia and Andrea Douglas, as well as six great grandchildren. Theodore H. 'Ted' Siri Jr. Theodore H. "Ted" After high school, she completed her nursing education in Rochester to become a Registered Nurse. Joanna is survived by her children, Debbra (Jim) Bond, Tina Snider, Sonya Personius, Frank (Barbara) Bedient and Paul Jrs wife, Pam. June Marie Tyler Merrill. He could often be found with a tool in his hand to work on a car or his latest home improvement project. Raymond owned and operated Ray Danns Town and County Trading Post in Tyrone for more than 56 years, and was a Rural Route Carrier for Watkins Glen for many years. Stephen purchased and later sold a number of Napa Auto Parts stores in the area. Family was of utmost importance to her. Susan Searles Braatz. John was born in Montour Falls, NY, the son of John Jack and Mary (DeWitt) Barnes. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Age 61, passed away on November 14, 2022. Please, no flowers or donations. Always helpful. Joan is survived by her husband of 41 years, Michael James Oates; her daughters, Molly Oates of Watkins Glen and Kathryn (Stephen) Jones of White Plains, NY; her grandson Hank; sisters, Judy (Thomas) Sturniolo and Susan (Arthur) Rommel; and several nieces, nephews, and friends she loved dearly. Memorial donations, if desired, can be made to CareFirst, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870, www.carefirstny.org, or to Guthrie Corning Cancer Center, 2 Guthrie Drive, Corning, NY 14830, www.guthrie.org/giving-guthrie/honor-memorial-giving. Ruths funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The two helped organize yearly jazz festivals in the town of Hector. Welcoming her home were her grandparents, Ray and Amelia Forker and Mildred Voorhees, and her beloved Trixie. Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 8 from 4-7 p.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, 4504 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Among the years, Shanes many journeys brought him from New York, to North Carolina, to Texas, and everywhere in between. He was predeceased by grandparents, Ralph and Hazel (Fitch) Burnett, and Nelson and Hazel (Shipman) Brown; father, Donald R Brown; aunt, Nona (Burnett) Schimizzi; uncle, H. Wallace "Wally" Burnett; brother in-law, Robert Allen, and several great-aunts, uncles, cousins and lots of friends. She is survived by her husband, John Sargent (Winter Springs, FL); sons, Andrew (Caitlin) Sargent (Jacksonville, FL) and Brian (Kimberly) Sargent (Orlando, FL); grandchildren, Caroline, Lily and Aiden; and siblings, Linda (Lee) Bradley, Newington, CT, Michael (Susan) Donnell, Hilton Head, SC, Timothy (Laurie) Donnell, Pittsford, NY, Carol (Robert) Tully, Deerfield Beach, FL, Barbara Donnell (John Doolittle), Watkins Glen, NY, and Mary Donnell (Eric Herminghausen), East Burke, VT. He was both heartened and saddened by changes in American medicine. His family will serve as pallbearers. All Obituaries - Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory He also had a passion for flying. FOR EMAIL UPDATES WHEN NEW OBITUARIES ARE POSTED. He grew up in Niagara Falls, NY, where he attended LaSalle High School. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. They were married for 29 years. We love you! Anyone wishing to pay tribute to Dons memory is encouraged to donate to a charity of their choice. Bob was predeceased by his son Brandon Robert Allen and two brothers, Bernard and Henry Allen. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Legion or the American Heart Association. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. He retired from the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Suzannes final wish was to have her body donated to medical research in the hopes that her passing may help others struggling with her condition. Eventually he slowed down and after Marjorie passed away, he met and married Joy Hoffman. Schools Celebrate family, friendship and remember Kevins kind and gentle spirit. To leave the family a message of condolence, or to light a Candle of Remembrance, please visit www.haugheywoodzinger.com. Roseleah was born on May 19, 1935 in Montour Falls, NY, daughter of Ralph C. Kendall and Rosella M. Fowler. ; his grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Alison, Ella, Jack, Joshua, Matthew and Andrew; and one great grandchild, Daniel Wilbanks. In lieu of flowers, his legacy can be honored by supporting Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (senecalake.org) or Schuyler County Habitat for Humanity (www.schuylerhabitat.org) After retiring from OMCS, he went on to teach music in Florida, including at the Sarasota Military Academy and the Lab High School at Florida State University. She loved decorating her home with Christmas lights, lighting up the whole hill. Roberta Barrett Gwilt. Edie attended Watkins Glen High School and has resided in Burdett her entire life. Don served as a Scoutmaster for many years in Schuyler County, taking his troops on countless adventures, hikes and even trips to Canada. She also contributed her musical talents to the Corning Area Community Concert Band and played at Elmira Colleges commencement ceremonies. And how she did! Family and friends are invited to call at Sullivans Funeral home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. He was born in Corning, NY on December 20, 1931, the son of Clinton S. Smith, Sr. and Jennie Rose Hammond. He and Deb loved to spend their summers camping and swimming with their kids and grandkids and many friends. You may share a memory of Joyce with her family by visiting her obituary at RoyceChedzoy.com. Frank spent his youth with his friends in Dundee on Edwina Street, playing with his menagerie of pets (there wasn't an animal he didn't love or adopt), climbing trees (and falling out of them), working on area farms and mastering a variety of sports -- basketball, football, hockey and baseball. She had a creative mind when it came to arts and crafts, which she used to make gifts and decorate her home. Service: 6, Alpine. He enjoyed feeding and watching birds. Obituary: He had many special friends and coworkers that have passed away and many friends that are still with us! He is survived by his wife, Ramona Cunningham; beloved dog Gracie; sisters, Janet Switzer of Watkins Glen, Marge Cunningham of Monterey, and Mary Cunningham (Joe Mattison) of Monterey; god daughter, Brittany Cunningham; special nieces and nephews, Franklin (Pam) Switzer, Debbie (Steve) Monks, Amanda (Karl) Goltry, Angela Mattison (Daryl), and Kailey Araki; great-niece Loralei Mattison; sisters-in-law, Monica (Derrick) Araki, and Eva Cunningham; and several other nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins. After he retired, he joined the Schuyler County Sheriffs department and served as a Sheriff Deputy for many years. Welcome - The Hi-Lites One of her greatest joys was directing the choir on Sundays. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charles VanAmburg Jr.; sister, Doris Howell, and brothers, Erwin and Robert Curtis. As a recording artist, Franks discography includesFrank Brown Turned Loose, Chris Brubecks Triple Play Live at the Arthur Zankel Music Center featuring Dave Brubeck and Frank Brown, Frederika Von Stradas Across your Dreams, Chris Brubecks Triple Play Watching the World, Joel Browns Places and Christmas Cedar and Spruce, and Reggies Red Hot Feet Warmers Happy Feet. After that, he decided to settle down and and continue his competitive qualities through his kids. Services will be December 17th at 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 2590 NY-414, Montour Falls. She was an active church member, and after moving to Colorado organized and helped manage the tornado distribution center where she received her Town of Windsor Volunteer Award in 2008. Bill enjoyed working with numbers, computers, sports and especially college football, travel and exploring the outdoors. Obituary: Age 78, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away on January 25, 2022. Age 80, of Hector, NY, died on Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2022, surrounded by those closest to him. He graduated from Bernards High School, Class of 1956. Latest Obituaries in Watkins Glen, NY | p.4 - Echovita Brent then briefly worked as a deputy sheriff for Chenango County (Norwich) before moving to Georgia in September 1986 to attend the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy in Austell. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 1-4 p.m. at the Montour Moose Lodge, 2096 State Route 14, Montour Falls. February 28, 2023 He served as a trustee on the Odessa Village Board from 1984-1990. Floyd was a charter member of the Schuyler County Volunteer Ambulance and Past Master of Myrtle-Jefferson #131 F. & A.M, in Montour Falls. Mr. Personius is survived by his daughter, Debbie P. Pucci, and two sons, David Personius and Mark Personius. He was a grandfather to 10 grandchildren, including Logan and Cole Buczek and Jackson Grant. Nancy deeply enjoyed traveling with the Squires Drum and Bugle Corps as a chaperone. She was instrumental in starting the first functioning animal shelter in Schuyler County. He was ordained a Holy Cross priest on May 27, 1967 at St. Teresa Church in N. Tarrytown, NY. We will miss our old yearly traditions without her. He was most proud when his daughter, Katie, arrived to join the family (she was always his favorite daughter). Lorna lived her life, and taught her daughter Zora, true to her beliefs. Harry was born on August 19, 1938 in Watkins Glen, the son of the late Frank and Dorcellia (Olevnik) Arcangeli. We will miss her beautiful smile, the twinkle in her eyes, and her infectious giggle. Summer BBQ and sides will be served. His heart truly never left Watkins Glen and his beloved Seneca Lake. She was a feminist and abhorred racism. Age 96, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on January 26, 2022. She was also a National Board Certified teacher. He will be missed by many friends both in California and New York. She is survived by 4 children, including David Coss, Pollyanna Proctor, Penny Bishop, and Lisa (Will) Bocchino. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ronda (Harbot) Grady; his children, Laurie Grady (Eric), Gerald (Vicky) Grady, Matthew (Gloria) Grady, Stephen Grady, and his little girl, Jessica Grady; brother and sister-in-law Ronald (Retha) Grady and Lucy Grady; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thomas (Bertha) Harbot, Frank Harbot, Cheryl (Wally) Thompson, Robyn Harbot, Harry Harbot, Jr., and Julia Emery; grandchildren, Jeffrey Filippetti (Melanie), James Filippetti (Jennifer), Kayla Grady (Kriss), Alex Grady, Abigail Grady, Holly Grady (Tyler) and Zack Grady; great-grandchildren, Owen and Levi Filippetti, and Bryn Filippetti; and several nieces and nephews. (Tristine Mace) Fraboni of St. Perersburg, FL; brother Frank (Sarah) Fraboni of Oriental, NC; sisters Kathy (Alan) McBride of Bear, DE, and Cindy (Brian) Pierce of Dansville, NY; sisters-in-law Margaret Kuznets of Hubbard Lake, MI, and Chanh Viglione of Tully, NY; brothers-in-law Thomas Viglione of Kansas City, Kansas and Alex Kuznets of Cherry Hill, NJ; parents Kathryn and Amedeo Fraboni and Beverly and Thomas Viglione, all of Watkins Glen; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends he loved dearly. Explore your world. Obituary: We help people through this difficult stage of life by providing support, professionalism and compassion when it's needed most. Memorial donations may be sent to the Reading Center Community Church, P.O. Paul and Anita would have been married 44 years on July 8, 2022. Age 60, of Montour Falls and formerly of Burdett, NY, passed away on September 5, 2022 after an extended illness. Bill loved fishing, his family, and especially the little ones. His final project was a complete renovation of the familys Seneca Lake cottage, which he continued to work on until his last days despite battling cancer. Lillian is survived by her husband of 66 years, Sylvester William Payne; daughter, Tammy Payne and her wife Mary (Sharp) Payne of Groveland, FL; sons, CharlesPayne of Wood River, Illinois and William Payne of Montour Falls;brother,AlmonM. McCarty and wife Patty (Harrington) McCarty and their children and grandchildren; specialfriends, Ruthie Hayes and family, Cindy Bacon, Anthony Ellington, and Pamela Morris, and her caregiver, Pam Parker. Everyone enjoyed his wit and pleasant company. Obituary: He held the elected position of Highway Superintendent and dedicated himself to working countless hours, serving the people of the community who held him in high regard. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Kast) Scott; daughter, Keri Scott; sister, Darla (Bruce) Kimmey; brothers, Robert (Janice) Scott and Jon (Sandy) Scott, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, Watkins Glen. File by the Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg, Pennsylvania. Stephen enjoyed Seneca Lodge and his involvement there was one of his greatest pleasures. That cute and cuddly redhead had the biggest and boldest personality, put the fear of God and awe into the likes of any young Bambi that tried to step to her flock. "So close, no matter how far She is survived by her daughter, Evon (Richard) Peet of Monroe, LA; brother, James (Vicki) Crippen of CA; sister, Marjorie Hakes (Ray) of Breesport, NY; two grandchildren, Gordon Peet and Todd (Pamela) Peet, both of Greentown, PA; three great grandchildren, Emily, Alexis and Christopher; and by several nieces and nephews. She had a great passion for gardening and could always be found outside working in her yard. A fairly recent phenomenon is the archiving of these Watkins Glen obituaries, first through microfilm, and then through . Laura was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Larry Kent, and her friend, Gilbert LaRoux. Forum He was born in Montour Falls, NY on June 20, 1933, the son of the late George and Dora (Edsall) Haller. She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Theodore & Patricia Specchio and James & Kathy Specchio; her children, Craig (Cindy) Kelly, Randy (Amy) Kelly, Kim (Tim Lock) Kelly, Corie (Andy) Stansfield and Gary (Brenda) Kelly; her grandchildren, Andrew Kelly, Kari-Ann (Taylor) Gates, Joshua (Stacey) Kelly, Jacob (Katie) Kelly, Alycia (Craig) Bianco, Samantha Steinruck, Brittany (James) Kelly, Taylor (Dalton) Kelly, Braeden Lock, Joseph (Courtney) Stansfield, Jessica (Christopher) Duane, Zachary (Makenzi) Kelly, Kendal (Katelyn) Crout, and 11 great grandchildren who were her pride and joy.