Age 90, of Burdett, NY passed away on March 4, 2022. Age 21, of Burdett, NY entered into her final resting place at Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Saturday, January 28, 2023 surrounded by family. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Linda M. (McInenly) Koloski; daughters, Lynette Koloski (Tony LaRocca) and Michele (Jeff) Blanchard; son, James Koloski; grandchildren, Peyton Westlake, Victoria (Connor) Mason and Craig Blanchard; his beloved cat, Sammy; special nephew, Michael (Sue) Rentschler; great nephews, Brian (Courtney) and Timothy (Paige) Rentschler; and great great nephews, Tucker and Brady Rentschler. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee, NY. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. Molly was born on September 1, 1926 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Spallone. She was born on January 19, 1942, the daughter of the late Hurley and Laura (Wilson) Swank in Eagles Mere, PA. Sarah grew up in Interlaken, NY before graduating from Interlaken High School in 1960. You may watch the Mass live at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8822625690 or it can be viewed later. She is survived by nine children, Donald (Lucinda) Merrill, Bruce (Heather) Merrill, Phillip (Heather) Merrill, Virginia Merrill Taylor, Christine (John III) Paris, Linda (Rodney) Wheat, Deborah (Mark) Dawson, Bonnie (Vincent) Scuteri, and Tammy (Mike) Cole; brother, Leonard Tyler; sister, Jane Tyler Mullins; sister-in-law, Judith Merrill; 37 grandchildren; 69 great grandchildren; 22 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved companions, Minx and Misty. Age 95, formerly of Reading Center and Campbell, NY, passed away on January 13, 2022. She even went sky diving at the age of 90! It was very sad for him as he still had a lot of things he wanted to do. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Bob Groll. She taught her children, and her grandchildren, to care about the world around them, to laugh especially when the world seems dark, to approach each day with passion and tenacity, and gave them each her infamous attitude. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter C. and Marium (Crane) Gilbert; her husband, Malcolm G. Ely; her sister, Janice Ahart; her brother, Ralph D Gilbert; her sister-in-law, Vicci Gilbert; and her loving sons, Paul R. Bedient Jr and Merle W. Bedient. He is survived by his wife Barbara; their two sons, David Frank and Jimmy Frank; sister Margaret Staahl of Pennsylvania; and brothers-in-law Richard (Shirley) Robbins of Florida, and J.C. (Susan) Robbins of Rock Stream. Ken enjoyed fishing, refurbishing vintage boat motors, gardening, and tinkering in his workshop. He was an active Rotarian, having served as its president, and the moving force behind a successful annual fund-raising Rotary auction. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Burdett Fire Department, 4124 Lake Ave., Burdett, NY 14818. ; his grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Alison, Ella, Jack, Joshua, Matthew and Andrew; and one great grandchild, Daniel Wilbanks. She was a woman of strong faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christs love and the beauty and peace that would await her after her passing. Arrangements are with the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home. He was a hunter, fisherman and trapper. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. Harmonei was predeceased by her best friend and loving cousin Tyler J. Churchill, her maternal grandfather Gary W. Tuttle, maternal grandfather Harry T. Landon, paternal grandmother Helen Zafonte, great grandmother Jean L. Pike, and her very best furry friend and beloved companion, Shadow Grey. She was an avid Mets fan and looked forward to the baseball season every year. In addition to his parents, Ernest and Emily Silliman, he was predeceased by his wife, Irene Silliman, and daughter, Sharon Sharee (Silliman) Angle. Carol Andrea Kotmel. Dennis also dedicated many years to the Mello-Dears as a driver and helper. Larry was also a vintage car enthusiast, who had a passion for MG sports cars. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Burdett Fire Department, 4124 Lake Ave., Burdett, NY 14818 or to the Burdett Presbyterian Church, 3995 Church St., Burdett, NY 14818. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday (February 21) at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 112 6th St., Watkins Glen; burial will be at the convenience of the family at a later date. Explore your world. Joan is survived by her common law husband, Allen Garrett; daughter, Kris Hintz (Mark Parshall); siblings, James (Mary), Jeffery, and Jenny McMinds; grandchildren, Brendan Comfort, Temma Comfort, Alex Parshall and Cameron Parshall; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews who will miss her very much. Stephen enjoyed being with family and neighbors at the cabin on Seneca Lake and being part of the 15 Club Road owners. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; his three sons and their wives, Bill and Angie, Jason and Amanda, Shane and Monica; six grandchildren, Jasper, Hannah, Riley, Emily, Ella and Michael; brother and sisters, Mike, Sandra and Renee; including nieces and nephews. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. When not hosting, or visiting, her family, Mary spent her quiet time doing jigsaw puzzles, landscaping her beautiful yard, undertaking countless home projects and decorating for the holidays. He is survived by his mother, Sandy; his brothers, Michael (Betsy) and William (Kim); sister, Elizabeth (Joel); his nieces and nephews, Madison, Elizabeth, MaryClare, Katherine, Teddy, Vivi, Dean (Courtney), and Ben (Zoe); his faithful companion Saxton (his guide dog), and many amazing cousins and friends who were like family to Kevin. Friendships made there were so important to him. His family will serve as pallbearers. James is survived by his wife, Sue Minichello; five children, Dora Minichello of Florida, Robert (Adrienne) Minichello of Montour Falls, NY, Tammi Rhodes of Watkins Glen, Ross (Sarah) Searles of Beaver Dams, NY, and Scott Searles of Watkins Glen; sister, Annette Warden of Pennsylvania; several cousins; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Whether she was Mom, Grandma, or Gigi, she loved her family and would instantly change her plans to help any of us. He traveled to several European countries, the Caribbean, and the Amazon. File by the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls. During his high school years, he worked at Johnnys Lanes as a pin setter. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY on Friday (Jan. 6) from 12 noon-2pm, followed by a funeral service at 2pm; Rev. At times, Lee would even identify the source of local power outages and inform the power company so that they could restore service more quickly. He enjoyed driving and working on old sports cars, including his MGs. He had the gift to make a stranger his friend. He could often be found at Chef's chatting with his buddies. He was a lifelong Yankees Baseball and Syracuse Basketball fan. Obituary: The following was submitted to The Odessa Shortly after that, their third child arrived and their family was complete. Friends and family may call from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 at the Haughey- Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. Paul was a member of the Tyrone Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years and a 35-year member, usher and youth leader at Glen Baptist Church, where he enjoyed faithfully attending with his family. He was a member of the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce and served on the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED) board for several years. 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. Anyone wishing to remember Betty may contribute in her name to the Meals on Wheels Program at the Schuyler County Office for the Aging, 323 Owego St., Montour Falls, NY 14865. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date, and will be announced. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Vernon, in April of 2022. Fr. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey P. Confer, brother of Sharon Van, and long-time friends James WD Howell, John Mazos, and Dan Glenn. Frank was born on July 5, 1934 in Watkins Glen to the late Henry and Ethel (Middaugh) Bassett. Fran was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Those wishing to send a message of sympathy to Melanies family may visit our Facebook page or in Obituaries at www.blauveltfuneralhome.com, Service: Ruth was a wife, mother of five, and grandmother to many. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 9:30 a.m. at Sarasota National Cemetery. In fact, Watkins Glen, NY newspaper articles originally published New York obituaries. Age 80, of Hector, NY, died on Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2022, surrounded by those closest to him. Age 83, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away on August 14, 2022 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving children. His son, Joel, a member of Chris Brubecks Triple Play, was instrumental in Franks opportunity to play with them at Carnegie Hall with soprano Dawn Upshaw. During his time working as a corrections officer, he developed a love for thoroughbred race horses and was a respected owner, breeder, and trainer at Finger Lakes Race Track for four decades. As the beverage business began to grow, a second business was added, Wrights Liquor Loft and Wine Cellar. Karen A. Specchio Walther. Gene is survived by the love of his life for over 50 years, Sonja Shay; son Patrick (Lorri) Sensel; granddaughter, Makena Sensel; his beloved and loyal companions, Coffee and Teddy; cousins, Tom (Julie) Combs and Bob Combs, and by several other second cousins; and special friends, Ella Thompson, Randy Comfort and Ray and Ethel Frost. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Wise Personius, in 1978. He enjoyed antiquing, where he wheeled and dealed. Betty was also interested in politics and served on the Schuyler County Democratic Committee. Drawn towards seismology and cultural anthropology, her coworkers and the students were always grateful for her work ethic and bright, humorous, yet highly intellectual and progressive personality. James arrived as an early Christmas present for his parents Kim and LaVonne on December 15, 1980 and continued to bring them joy up until the very end. 217 N. Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Hours We're Open: Monday 8am-11am; Tuesday-Friday 8am-3pm Ad Deadline: Monday at 8:00AM Contact Info Email: hilites217@gmail.com Phone: (607) 535-9866 Fax: (607) 535-2939 In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, John Bianco, on May 12, 1997. He was always there to lend a helping hand to his friends when needed. Obituary: He was very interested in couples country dancing, and listening to music of many styles including oldies, country, classical, and musicals. He was predeceased by both his parents, his brother Lyle Bunn, sister Jean Wilcox, and brother Dale Bunn. She was predeceased by her father, Donald Lapish. Roberta loved spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren who adored their Grammie. To them she passed down a love of reading, an appreciation for nature, and a love of cats (a.k.a. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Monday (August 15) from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. and burial at Union Cemetery of Hector. She was an avid bird watcher. Mert graduated from Odessa Central School and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. If you met her, you loved her and would never forget her. Arrangements are entrusted to the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. Harry was born on August 19, 1938 in Watkins Glen, the son of the late Frank and Dorcellia (Olevnik) Arcangeli. May your family continue to make you proud in everything we do. In 1972, Kathy was employed by Eastman Kodak, Rochester, NY, as an associate in International Marketing. He was born in Sayre, PA on February 5, 1961, the son of Donald and Clarice Campbell. She enjoyed playing cards and board games. Pat's family will cherish her accomplished drawings and paintings she created during their childhood. 241 Kinne Street East Syracuse, NY JOHN VIGLIONE OBITUARY John R. Viglione, 55, of Tully, passed away on Wednesday at University Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com, Age 62, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was a Chief of Surgery at Schuyler Hospital, and Schuyler County Medical Officer. She introduced us to her loves, sewing, knitting, cooking, and baking, chocolate desserts to be more specific. A private memorial service will be held at the familys convenience with burial at Montour Cemetery, Montour Falls. He took the big leap with his career change when he purchased Jaynes Used Auto Parts in Reading Center. Her favorite drink when out to lunch was a frozen Margarita. Susan married Herbert Braatz in 1984, living in a home built by her father and uncle located in Smith Valley (Alpine). A celebration of life for David will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the Montour Moose Lodge, 2096 State Route 14, Montour Falls. He was known for being a hard worker and an honest businessman for over 50 years in the area. Rocky was the youngest of 11 children. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Montour Falls. Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list. He was active in the Experimental Aircraft Association for years and built two airplanes. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, Watkins Glen. Age 86, of Beaver Dams, NY, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2022. From his brother Dale Bunn, Terry (Juan) Bunn Gomez of Lexington, KY, Cheryl Bunn Benk of Watkins Glen, NY, Rich (Wendy) Cope of NJ, Lisa (Wylie) Burge of VA, Jeanette (Guy) Angelini of Penfield, NY, and Samantha Hunter (Rob) of Spencer, NY. Glen Watkins, Jr., 58, of Saulsbury, passed away Friday evening, February 17, 2023, at his home in Saulsbury. Who Receive obituaries Cynthia Schoffner September 3, 2021 (73 years old) View obituary Victor Franzese August 28, 2021 (81 years old) View obituary He loved going to New York Yankee games and heading to Watkins Glen International to watch NASCAR. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rubys memory to the charity of your choice. He was owner and operator of Frank's Clothes Shop in Watkins Glen. It was a natural fit for Jack. He is survived by his wife of four years, Holly; son Hunter; mother Liz; sister Lauren (Cole); mother-in-law Beverly Keith; sister-in-law Heather Crosby (David); and numerous, loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She was finally able to do what she loved! He completed his Associates degree from Corning Community College and graduated from Simmons School of Mortuary Science, both in 1976. He volunteered for the Schuyler County Office for the Aging, delivered Meals on Wheels, played tennis into his 90s and water-skied up to 80. Together, they had three children: Thomas, Kathleen, and Jacquelyn. You can choose a contemporary celebration of life or a traditional religious ceremonyor integrate elements of both for a comfortable balance. She was employed with Dr. Joseph Roberts as a medical assistant and with Dr. Michael Eisman. Memorial donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund c/o Hector Presbyterian Church, 5511 State Route 414, Hector, NY 14841 or the Humane Society of Schuyler County, 124 Marina Dr., Montour Falls, NY 14865. She was born in Gouverneur, NY on January 7, 1938, the daughter of the late Donald and Jessie Parow. He collected Hot Wheels, rocks and enjoyed diamond mining in Herkimer, NY. Memorial donations may be made to the Montour Falls Memorial Library or the Schuyler County Historical Society. Ruth attended the recent climate change summit in Washington, D.C. , hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders. According to her wishes, private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial at Glenwood Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 3 from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls. David was an avid runner, having completed The Wineglass Marathon and The Boston Marathon several times, as well as running in local 5Ks. Joan was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Valent of Watkins Glen; her second husband, John Schwei of Carlsbad, CA; and her sister and brother-in-law, Bernita and Jim Whiting, formerly of Watkins Glen. June Marie Tyler Merrill. Shane was truly loved by all, making friends everywhere he went. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Rackauskis-Anderson; daughters, Potsie Anderson and Marian (Brian) Anderson Orr; stepchildren, Robert Simpasit, Roger Stovall, Jeremy Stovall and Josh (Nino Shioshvilli) Stovall; and 15 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances Tuttle Secord; only child Michele (Steven West) Secord; only grandchild MacKenzie Cole Secord; great grandchildren, Ariah Rae Secord and Victoria Secord; brother, Marvin Secord; sister, Barbara (Bob) Smith; and best friends Gary Kelly and Greg Smith. Age 80, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on August 19, 2022. Nala graduated in 1962 from Glen Burnie High School, Glen Burnie, MD. When that man became a blueberry farmer in NJ, Jims family received trays upon trays of blueberries every summer for the rest of that mans life. Age 100, of Burdett, NY passed away on December 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family in the log cabin she built with her husband when he returned from World War II. We will miss her beautiful smile, the twinkle in her eyes, and her infectious giggle. She enjoyed crocheting and going to the casino. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Walter and Frank Cunningham. Wood of Odessa; sons, Tracey (Karen) Cole of Beaver Dams and James H. Cole of Elmira; brothers, Roger (Gloria) Weaver of North Carolina and T. Edward Weaver of Florida; eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a grandfather to 10 grandchildren, including Logan and Cole Buczek and Jackson Grant. They loved the grandchildren, never ceasing to take them water skiing and spending nights with bonfires and all. David worked in construction and was highly proficient with computer work. Age 88, of Townsend, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. A 72-year resident of Montour, she arrived in 1950 with her husband Robert, who came to work on the towns flood control project. He was a covenant member of Grace Fellowship Church for over 20 years, where he and his wife Stacey led small groups within the marriage ministry. There is a way that combines all three: you can go to one of the public libraries in Watkins Glen. She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, George Besley Sr.; with their children Wendy (Jason Switzer) Rogers, George (Stacy) Besley Jr., Kody Besley, Jeffrey Besley, and John Besley; grandchildren Maddison, Colton, and Caleb Besley, Zane, Kaylie, and Clara Rogers, and Natalie Switzer; siblings Roxanne Haischer, Terry (Sally), John (Laurie), Randy (Cheri), and William Brown Jr.; along with her best friends Jill Gaylord and Pam Palmer. A private service will be held at the familys convenience. He entered the Holy Cross Novitiate in Jordan, Minn. on August 15, 1960, professed first vows on August 16, 1961 and professed final vows on August 16, 1964. His greatest joys were watching his children play sports, mentoring premarital couples through Grace Fellowship Church, and spending quality time with his family. She was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Barb (Bud) Cilley. John honorably served in the U.S. Army and was a life member of the Elks Lodge in Watkins Glen, and served as Past Exalted Ruler. Later she moved to Stewart P. Wilson Oil in Montour where she did bookkeeping, payroll, and greetedcustomers at the front desk. In 2004 he left Philips to pursue a lifelong dream of owning a salvage yard. He was a dedicated son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Robert Cooper Jr., in 2019; and also by her parents, Lyle and Myrtle Voorheis, brother Carl Voorheis, and sisters, Joyce Newhart and Arlene Reddick. Mike enjoyed life. Age 89, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, Montour Falls, NY. He was also Treasurer of the Empire Alpaca Association and enjoyed work as a Ring Steward. The Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen, is in charge of arrangements. June 24, 1954 - October 19, 2022 Rocky was one of a kind. Bruce is survived by his daughter, Jasmine Cummings; mother and step father, Laura and Joseph Couch; brother, Jeffrey Cummings; step siblings, Neil, Breana, Megan, Justin and Brett; his devoted grandmother, Beatrice Brown; special uncle, Joe Brown; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Doris M. "Punky" Fritz, Age 76, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on January 28, 2023 at home.