Friends and family may call from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 at the Haughey-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 119 5th St., Watkins Glen. He is survived by his wife Sandra Hagin; son Casey Hagin of Ithaca; daughter Kelsey (Dylan) Bailey of Horseheads; brother Bill (Jo) Hagin of Ithaca; sister Phyllis (Daryl) Haynor and their children, Kristen and Nicolas of Oakton, VA; and his beloved fur babies. Arrangements are with the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. They went by the wayside, but he never gave up his leather medical bag. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Lorna Aidan McGonigal, 43, passed away from a sudden, unexpected illness on May 1st, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she lived with her loving husband, Tyler Schott, and their wonderful daughter, Zora. Obituary: You may leave a memory of Joyce in her obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. To honor her memory, please make an unwrapped gift donation to Seneca Santa by December 18. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. He also enjoyed going to hill climbs (Poags Hole). The family would like to thank the staff of the North Unit at Elderwood of Waverly for their exceptional care and love they gave to Joanna. Bryan was born in Blossburg, PA, and was a 1984 graduate of Odessa-Montour Central High School in Odessa, NY. Robert was born on March 23, 1943, the son of the late Merle and Mildred Teed. She married Henry Valent in 1952 and lived (happily) in Watkins Glen as a stay-at-home mom to five children and three Rotary exchange students -- Marcelo and Chico from Brazil and Michael from Germany. Betty was born in Montour Falls, NY on February 16, 1942, the daughter of Earl and Grace Ameigh. A committal service for Shirley C. Lewis of Watkins Glen, NY, who passed away at the age of 87 on February 5, 2022 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, will be held on Thursday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Cemetery, 502 Victory Highway, Painted Post, NY. She is survived by her son, Ricky (Valerie) Norton, of Tulsa, OK; daughters, Michelle (Leo) Micale of North Attleborough, MA, Yvette (David) Schaeffer of Moyock, NC, Yvonne (Steve) Germain of Arizona, Suzette (Pete) Reginia of Georgia, Paula (Earl) Leonard of Beaver Dams, and Heather (Bruce) Merrill of Ohio; sister, Marjorie Reed of Maryland;17 grandchildren,especially grandson Earl Leonard Jr., to whom she was very close; and 15 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Scott (Seeley) (Mandy) Hunter, Chase (Karyl Demeree) Kasian and Barbara Kasian; and Lee Kasian; her twin sister, Donna Smith; eight granddaughters, and one grandson. Even if you werent a cat lover, Buddy would win you over with his personality (although he was pretty dominating). 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. All are welcome to a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, July 30 at 3 p.m. at the Odessa Baptist Church, 111 Fowler Place, Odessa, NY. Wendell was a retired construction worker. File by the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home in Montour Falls. Age 81, known as Unc, of Burdett, NY, died on September 2, 2022. She was predeceased by her husbands, George Holton, Henry Adams and Richard French. Arrangements are with the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. The Odessa Record Obituaries Obituaries Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 660 Obituaries Patricia Ann Titus Patricia Ann Titus May 16, 1940 - Feb. 2, 2023 Patricia Ann Titus, 82, departed her loving family peacefully on the evening of Feb. 2, 2023, in the comfort of her own home on. He was predeceased by his father in 1975, his mother in 1985, sister Gale Stahl in 2014, and brother-in-law Robert Shaw in 2007. She was finally able to do what she loved! Lenny enjoyed hunting with his grandfather as a boy, and maintained an enthusiasm for it all of his life. After promotion to Senior Corporal, he had a stint in CBD bikes before he was selected to the SWAT Unit where he served as entry and a sniper. Age 88, formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, has passed away at his home in Canton, NY under the care of his family and hospice. Al was born in Montour Falls, NY on August 10, 1950, the son of Herbert and Mabel White. Ms. Yonge was 90 years old. He was a former village Planning Board member, and a village trustee. The family wishes to extend many thanks to Dean and his staff at Bampas House in Corning as well as Schuyler Ambulance and the Med. Bill was in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1972 had a BA in Mathematics and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. Arrangements are by the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen (www.RoyceChedzoy.com). Tammy Cook, 39 - Sep 26, 2017. File by a family member. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pluta Cancer Center Foundation, 125 Red Creek Dr., Rochester, NY 14623. His blessings continued when he became a grandfather and he was lovingly known as "Sarge.". Arrangements are with the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. In addition to his devoted wife, loving children, and grandchildren, John is survived and will be missed by his mother (Ma), Ellen Payne nee Frankfather; his brothers, Steve (Deb) Bliss, Ron Bliss, and Dave (Bobbie) Bliss, and his sister Laurie Stevens nee Payne; as well as by several nieces and nephews and many other family and friends. Obituary: She loved to work on plastic canvas and ceramics, and enjoyed putting on toy parties. Her grandbabies remember the endless hours she would spend decorating the whole house for each and every holiday where we would all help cook amazing dinners, play silly pranks and watch funny holiday-themed movies together. Memories of Don may be shared with his family and friends at haugheywoodzinger.com. They had four children: Linn, Darron, Joel and Benjamin. Her grandchildren, Melissa (Ben) Fleischacker of Hankinson, ND, Austin Kron of Ithaca, Matthew (Maddie) Simpson of Horseheads, Matthew Shutter of Alpine, NY, Desiree Simpson of Elmira, NY, and Morgan (Nicole) Shutter of Horseheads. Joanna loved her time alone when she would have her retail therapy sessions. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, JoPat (Paradiso) Wright; parents Sam & Kathryn Wright; sister Nancy (Steve) Parr; sisters-in-law Sandy Wright and Cliss Paradiso; and brothers-in-law Paul (Carol) Paradiso, Bob Paradiso, and Jim Paradiso. He was born in Corning, NY on February 18, 1959 and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Age 66, of Hector, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on July 8, 2022. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, serving on the USS Shangri-La. Paul relocated to Tyrone, where he purchased his farm and built his own home out of an existing chicken coop on the property. Davids love for his country was displayed everywhere he was. Funeral services will be held privately by the family. She attended Odessa-Montour Central School and was an active member in local 4-H. Margaret met her future husband, Oakley, through 4-H. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. He was predeceased by his parents, step-mother Sue VanHorn and brother Doyle J. VanHorn. on February 20, 2023 after a short illness. After returning from occupied Japan where he honed his surgical skills as an Army Captain post-WWII, he gave up a very promising opportunity in Syracuse. Mert was born in the Town of Reading, NY on June 4, 1933, the son of Ernest and Emily Silliman. Ray was born in Neptune, NJ on March 27, 1960, the son of Harry Raymond Estelle and Marianne (Reya) Estelle. Lou settled in Palmetto, FL, marriedDawna Haverlock Hayes in 1998 and retired from Electro Design Engineering, Inc. in 2015. He is survived by his children, Dawn (Nate) Buczek, Tammy (Jason) Miller, Tiffany Voorhees, Matthew Voorhees, and Stacey Voorhees-Brown. Agriculture, EPISCOPAL CHURCHES Home He graduated from Trumansburg High School with the class of 2008 and then continued his education at Colorado State University-Pueblo and Southern Maine Community College. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mikes memory to the Humane Society of Schuyler County, 124 Marina Dr., Montour Falls, NY 14865. Jim is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jody (Knapp) Ennis; daughter, Tammy -- whom he loved so very much, and was so proud of -- (Justin) Gentilcore of Aurora, NY; his father and step mother, Larry (Lynne) Ennis of Trumansburg; grandmother, Eudene Quinn of Roswell, GA; sister-in-law, Fay Bilynsky of Victor, NY; brothers, George and best friend (Sue) Knapp of Union Springs, NY, Ray Miller and Eric Miller, both of Trumansburg; grandson, Jordan James Gentilcore; mother-in-law, Sarah Knapp (Mom); nieces and nephews, George Knapp III (Alyssa), who was like a son, Ben (Danielle) Knapp, Gretchen (Chris) Dunfey and Chris Bilynsky; several cousins, and Uncle Don Ennis (whom he spent several weekends with restoring his '71 Chevelle). She is survived by two sons, Patrick Casselberry of Watkins Glen and Gene (Jesse) Casselberry of Cayuta; sister, Linda (Butch) Wood of Millport; brother, Bob Merrill of Watkins Glen; four grandchildren, Crystal Casselberry, 23, Heidi Casselberry, 22, Eugene Casselberry, Jr., 19, and Calie Casselberry, 13; two great grandchildren, Cole Casselberry, 2, and Aubrey Casselberry, 8 months; and by several nieces and nephews. The Haughey-Wood & ZingerFuneral Home is handling funeral arrangements. He is survived by, and truly loved, his adopted son, Doc Mayo, of Alpine, NY, and nieces and nephews: Norma (Tim) Cummings of Montour Falls; Cindy (Lester) Fuller of Montour Falls and Fillmore, NY; David (Diane) OBryan of Montour Falls; Lillian (James) Buckley of Beaver Dams; Caroline (Scott) McIlwain of Beaver Dams; and Jesse OBryan of Beaver Dams; and great nieces: Jessica (Hector) Gonzales of Albermale, NC and Jennie (Benny) Fields of Lincolnton, NC. His funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Minarod was a 20-year U.S. Army veteran and will be buried with full military honors at Maltby Cemetery. She was a very strong individual, overcoming the loss of her husband and son, and her own chronic illness. In 2004 he left Philips to pursue a lifelong dream of owning a salvage yard. Initially conceived on a whim, this trip grew to be a lasting and very important part of each autumn after the summer dock-building busy-ness had subsided, and before the start of pulling boats. She planted many trees, sunflowers, and milkweed for the butterflies, and would enjoy the birds visiting her garden. Age 72, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. A celebration of Kens life will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Valois Logan Hector Volunteer Fire Company, 5736 State Route 414, Hector. He spent the next 17 years working ceaselessly to build and grow his business and to provide for his family. Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Age 62, of Newfield and formerly Burdett, NY, passed away after a brief illness on August 10, 2022. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. Please visit www.RoyceChedzoy.com to send a message of condolence to Chucks family. Jim has been cremated, and a memorial service will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Odessa, NY at a later date. Jacqueline always met others with a smile, a warm embrace, and hopeful words. Rick was active in and a founding member of the Hector-Area Lions Club. After her children graduated from high school and went off to college, Carol moved with Fran to Sarasota, Florida. Age 86, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on March 7, 2022. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com, Age 93, of Montour Falls, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on what would have been his 69th wedding anniversary, October 10, 2022. Her lasting legacy will be all of the countless baby blankets and, of course, dozens of Christmas stockings that she knitted for so many family and friends. Lillian was born in Montour Falls on October 17, 1936, the daughter of the lateAlmonS. and Dorothy (Updike) McCarty. Because of the amazing care that he was given, the family has requested that contributions be made in Alva's name to Jan and Bev's Home Care Inc., 102 N. Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895, that will directly support the staff that positively impacts the lives of our loved ones everyday. When John wasnt working with cars, he was an avid hunter and family man. Together they built a beautiful life, raising three children and later watching their grandchildren grow. He married MaryAnn Gay on August 1, 1965 in Watkins Glen. She was born in Corning, NY on June 1, 1947, the daughter of the late Earl and Mabel (Lockwood) Comfort. Age 83, of Burdett, NY, passed away on June 1, 2022. He also was a volunteer firefighter in Watkins Glen in his younger years. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Joseph Staahl. And until the day she died, her face would beam with light when shown pictures of her beautiful great grandchildren, Brayden Kron, Bentley Simpson, Aubree & Mackenzie Shutter, Gage & Roni Sue Fleischacker. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Tuesday (Nov. 22) from 3pm-5pm; followed by a memorial service at 5pm. File by the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. She is also survived by her daughters, Megan (Phil) Brown of Leavenworth, KS and Elise Groll and her fiancee, Chris Meyer, of Milford, CT. Other survivors include her brother Joe (Suzanne) Roccisano of Dunkirk, her sister, Rose (Vince) Barto of Findlay, OH, John (Barbara) Groll of Pittsburgh, PA, Marilyn (Tom) Gaska of Endicott, Susan (Kevin) Cheesebrough of State College, PA, and several nieces and nephews. John worked as a machine operator at Dresser-Rand for over 40 years and retired in 2005. Those wishing to share a memory of Pat may visit her obituary at www. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family. Age 84, of Alpine, NY entered unto rest on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. A Memorial Celebration will be held at Frog Hollow Marina in Watkins Glen on Saturday (June 25) at 11 a.m. A reception will follow until 2p.m. She unconditionally loved all of her children and nurtured them in the same manner that she cared for her gardens while supporting them all to follow their own paths. Recognized as a Distinguished Pistol Expert, he also earned the distinction of Field Training Officer. She raised chickens many years ago and sold the eggs. He honorably served in the U.S. Army (1954-1956) and was stationed in Japan. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Peters, of Odessa, and sons, Marc Phillips (Anne Morris) of Anchorage, AK, and Daniel (Daneen) Phillips of Burdett, NY. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Forum During her tenure she formed the ecology club, the Chem bowl, the first ever recycling center in Corning and for the last 7 years of her teaching career was the president of the Corning/Painted Post teachers union. She hung on to it with all she had, kicking and screaming all the way out. Memories of Gary may be shared in his obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com, Obituary: George J. Norton, Jr. officiating; burial at Hector Presbyterian Cemetery in Hector. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rubys memory to the charity of your choice. She earned her B.A. She quickly became the center of his world and would remain so for the next 52 years. Papa cherished every minute he spent with them, and they cherished him right back! Ed was born October 19, 1931 in Rochester, NY, the son of the late Alfred J. and Mildred H. (DeHond) Stephany. Adam J. Beligotti Barb graduated from Desales High School in Geneva. He was also lucky to not only be a fan of, but also a great friend to, Bukshot. Norman was born in Oil City, Pa to N. Boyd and Beatrice Arthurs, and was raised in the Reading Center-Watkins Glen area. Always one for promoting and practicing gun safety, for several years he co-taught target shooting skills to middle and high school students in the Junior Rifle Club. Joan Elizabeth Oates, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 27, 2022. Memorial donations may be made to the Montour Falls Fire Dept., 111 Lee St., Montour Falls, NY 14865, or in honor of his late daughter, Sharee (Silliman) Angle, to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Society. He completed his Associates degree from Corning Community College and graduated from Simmons School of Mortuary Science, both in 1976. Ruby was the matriarch of the family. When asked how he would sum up his life, Gene responded, I lived, I loved, and I died. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to the Schuyler County Humane Society or the Village of Watkins Glen-Concerts in the Park. They lived together in NYC for three years, and in 1995 got married and started a family with their first-born son and daughter soon to follow. Memorial donations may be made to Schuyler County Ambulance, the Burdett Fire Department, Care First Hospice, or the Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross. He and his mother bought and sold antiques for many years. Her message to others was to take in the beauty around you and love each other by rising above differences of opinion. Most notably, Brent selflessly served at Ground Zero for six months immediately following the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Age 77, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on February 12, 2022 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with leukemia. Rev. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 6801 E. Highway 80, Odessa, Texas. Retired New York State Police Sergeant Floyd Brent Chomyszak, age 61, of Punta Gorda, Florida, pierced the veil of Heaven on August 23, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family and close friends after a courageous struggle with 9/11-related cancer. After returning home, he and his Dad had a successful riding stable and bought and sold many, many horses. Due to the rise in illnesses at this time, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Box 965, Corning, NY 14830, or the Humane Society of Schuyler County, 124 Marina Dr., Montour Falls, NY 14865. February 2, 2023 (70 years old) View obituary. James said he wanted to be remembered as a good person, and in the days since his death those who loved him have said just that about him. She was a voracious reader and loved the Amish, American Indian and Old West history books, and followed local history newspaper columns every week. Died at home in Candor on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Interment will take place in Highland Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls. He grew up in Niagara Falls, NY, where he attended LaSalle High School. Obituary: Barry was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Alma Grady; brothers, Thomas Grady and John Grady; sister, Joan Paddock; and his in-laws, Harry and Judith Harbot. Family and friends of James are welcome to come to a celebration of his life to be held Sunday, January 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY. She retired from Cornell University. Main Steet, Odessa, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, March 4 from 4-7 p.m. at the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St. Montour Falls. Connie was a successful business owner of Tattersandscraps and a proud up-cycler and maker of handmade items and original designs from antique, vintage and new materials. Daniel J. Rahilly Sr. Of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022 at home with his family. Suzanne Davies-Morton, Age 64, of Watkins Glen, NY died on January 2, 2023 after a private battle with cancer. Not ready to retire when the market closed, he worked for the National Car Rental agency and other local tourist-related businesses before joining the staff at Walmart in Watkins Glen, where he worked from 2008 until retiring in 2012 at the age of 80. WATKINS GLEN: Passed away on December 5, 2022. Grant is survived by his three sons, Brooks (Eliza Terwillegar) Stevenson, Grant (Arynn Cummings) Bellows Jr., and Jason (Lisa Ayers) Bellows; four grandchildren, Oliver Stevenson, Triston Bellows, Silas Bellows, and Savannah Bellows, and a grandson to arrive; the mother of his sons, Cindy Daugherty; sisters, Natalie Rifenburg Smith of Tampa, FL, Robin Rifenburg of Elmira, Johannah Huhta of Riverview, FL and Myanna Bellows of Denison, TX; brothers, Brooks (Sue Haley) Bellows of Elmira, Raymond (Dawn) Bellows of Beaver Dams, NY, Greg Bellows of Elmira, James (Carrie) Rogers of Elmira, Thomas (Jodi) Bellows of Waverly, NY and Raymond (Rosetta) Bellows of Elmira; and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Grant was predeceased by his sister, Rebecca Bellows. She was predeceased by her husband Louis and son David and in-laws Vito and Marguerite Centurelli. Joanne Wohnsiedler, aka Mom, was born on April 15, 1932, to George & Alice Twinning Wohnsiedler, DVM, Carthage, NY. He was a member of Hector Presbyterian Church and built amazing VBS floats for the Hector Fair Parade circa 2004-2010, and recently served as Co-Chairperson for the United Way of Schuyler County. She loved spending time with family and the memories created on Seneca Lake. Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Thursday, February 23rd from 6-8 pm. Books, fabrics, photos, more books, plants, elephants, birds, even more books, and music were just a few of her favorite items to collect. Beatrice L. Domanski. File by the Bishop & DeSanto (formerly Avoca) Funeral Home, Avoca. Jay was born on December 16, 1956. Jim was a carpenter for several area businesses from 1988-2018. Denice could cook a meal for an army at a moment's notice and spent a great deal of time delivering meals, food, and necessities to those in need. She enjoyed camping, playing cards, swimming, square dancing, traveling and spending time with her friends and family. Other survivors include her brother Joe (Suzanne) Roccisano of Dunkirk, her sister, Rose (Vince) Barto of Findlay, OH, John (Barbara) Groll of Pittsburgh, PA, Marilyn (Tom) Gaska of Endicott, Susan (Kevin) Cheesebrough of State College, PA, and several nieces and nephews. File by the Kalec Funeral Home, Elmira. Age 78, of Wellsville, NY and formerly of Odessa, NY, passed away peacefully with his faithful family by his side in Wellsville on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. File by a family member. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald, son Robert Roy, son-in-law Richard Wade, and grandchildren Timothy Roy, Sarah Roy, and Jill Beese. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, 715 W. Broad St., Horseheads. Kathy was determined to teach her students how to develop a thirst for knowledge and be lifetime learners. She enjoyed family get-togethers playing Scrabble (a game in which she was, more often than not, the winner), Uno, and Yahtzee. Age 78, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away on January 25, 2022. He was first and foremost a country kid and a country doctor. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by burial in Highland Cemetery. He retired from Shepard Niles. Great grandchildren: Ryan Brown, Brandon Gaylor, Tyler Brown, Thomas Gaylor, Bryan (Shaina) Carrigan, Craig Brown, Michael Fraboni, Neil (Nikki) Planty, Keziah (Keith) Rekczis, Makenna Fraboni, Stephanie Krotz, Ashley House, Jake House, and Autumn White. She was a lifelong member of the Reynoldsville United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Jannie (Jason) Taft of Campbell, NY and Dannielle Kinner of Pennsylvania. Age 59, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2022. Age 92, of Odessa, NY (formerly of Cayuta, NY) winged his way to heaven on January 30, 2023. Together they moved to Whitesville, New York where she gave birth to their first child, Kelly Andrea Kotmel. In his earlier years, that feat may have taken some beer to accomplish, but later in life, it was pure talent and true horsemanship. Interment will occur at a later announced date at St. Marys Cemetery in Watkins Glen. Richard F. (Rick) Evans, Father, Farmer, Husband, Hunter, Wine Maker, Woodsman, Orioles and Steelers Fan, Community Volunteer and History Buff. Barbara was an ART Medical Transcriptionist. Angela Marie Standish-Ives A Requiem Eucharist funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 2, 2022 at St. James Episcopal Church, 112 Sixth Street, Watkins Glen. Bettys family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Ben Saks, the nurses, and all of those who cared for Betty throughout her illness and passing. Age 96, of Watkins Glen, NY entered unto rest on Aug. 10, 2022. Merle Charles Collins. People always remembered him as he was hard to forget once you met him as he could talk for hours. He was a Grand Marshal of the Sports Cars Club of America at the Watkins Glen Race Track and a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and Watkins Glen VFW Post 2674 until its closure. Doug was an Insurance Agent for 40 years, co-owning and operating E.C. 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. She led them with patience, understanding, generosity, care. His grandchildren Callan, Finn, Aiden, Charlotte and Easton will sorely miss their Pops, whom they adored. Bobs interment will be held on Sunday, April 24 at 11:00 a..m at Laurel Hill Cemetery, County Road 10, Alpine. Age 79, passed away peacefully in the presence of her caring husband and oldest granddaughter early in the afternoon on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. Betty was also interested in politics and served on the Schuyler County Democratic Committee. Everyone who met her remembers her bright smile, and warm personality. Born February 6, 1943 to Clyde and Florence Cobb, she was one of 10 children. The world wont be the same without this larger-than-life figure who embodied on a daily basis what it means to live the good life and share that abundance with all those around him. Joan touched many people and was always there to help if you needed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Schuyler County. Bob was a gentle soul and very caring. In total, with his partner, Amanda, Lou had sailing adventures for seven years along the east coast of the U.S., the Bahamas, and the Mediterranean, living for a time in Turkey. She is also survived by an aunt, Carmela Manno of Akron, OH, many cousins and her close friends Sue and Henry Rocholl. At the young age of 28, James was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, and thus began a 13-year battle with not only this disease, but also the complications stemming from the treatments for it. Oh, the last goodbyes the hardest to say, and this is where the cowboy rides away. They will carry her forward and keep her spirit lively. Ellen cherished her family members and, most of all, her three daughters who were the center of her life. Stephen was a father, husband, friend and an all-around good person. He then managed and purchased Glen Auto Parts. 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. Age 80, of Davenport, FL and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on October 23, 2022. Pat was born on October 15,1932. Age 72, formerly of Odessa, NY and longtime funeral director and former owner of Vedder and Scott Inc. 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