Norman will be greatly missed by family and friends. 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. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday (Oct. 28) at 11 a.m. at St. Marys of the Lake Church, 905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen; followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Stephen enjoyed Seneca Lodge, and his involvement there was one of his greatest pleasures. A special thanks to Vicky Grady and Kimberly Morley for their loving care and devotion to their grandmother. Main Steet, Odessa, NY. There are no services. She had several hobbies that included bowling, bird watching, gardening, her flowers, sewing, photography, many crafts, crocheting, knitting, reading books, playing cards, board games, adult coloring books and refinishing furniture. In addition to his parents, Philip and Irene of Montour Falls, he was predeceased by his sisters and brother, Jane, Vonda and Larry. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, March 1, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. She also journeyed at home, being a frequent volunteer to take her grandchildren to soccer, baseball, wrestling, basketball. He worked like he was working for God. This love for running started when he ran track in high school. Contributions may be made in Bruces memory to the VA or to the Humane Society of Schuyler County. She worked at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca. and Mrs. James Allen. He loved spending time in the woods, on campouts, and adventuring with his scouts. Bill enjoyed working with numbers, computers, sports and especially college football, travel and exploring the outdoors. Stjude.org/donate/such/donate-in-honor-or-memory.html. Obituary: Burial will be in Union Cemetery of Hector, Burdett, NY. She is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Kendall of Watkins Glen and Suzanne Kendall of Glendale, Oregon; son, Kenneth (Sandra) Kendall of Montour Falls; brothers, Judd Caslin of Burdett, NY and Steven Caslin of Rockford, IL; sister, Diana Burt of Jacksonville, FL; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and by many nieces and nephews. 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. He was predeceased by both his parents, his brother Lyle Bunn, sister Jean Wilcox, and brother Dale Bunn. Larry was also a vintage car enthusiast, who had a passion for MG sports cars. Age 84, of Dundee, NY, entered unto rest on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan, NY. He has served in various hospitals as chaplain, including Boston University Hospital in Boston, MA (1987-1990), OConnor Hospital in San Jose, CA (1990-1991), Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital in Chicago (1991-1995) and St. Vincent Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT (1995-2001). To leave the family a message of condolence, or to light a Candle of Remembrance, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. She is survived by her daughter, Jayleen A. Zavala; son, Jason L. Rogers-Zavala; mother, Marion Zavala; grandmother, Ramonita Zavala; brother, Angelo (Amy) Zavala; and sisters, Monique (Shane) Frankovic and Chantalle Zavala. There are no prior visiting hours. The family would like to thank Care First for the comfort they provided her in the last couple of months of her life. A private service will be held by the family. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her sister, Ellen (William) Schieb; and her brother, John Lantela. Alva was a simple man who led a simply wonderful life, a life full of family, faith and fond memories. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Watkins Glen and the Improved Order of Red Men. Larry was an avid hunter and a member of the Spencer Masonic Lodge, Montour Moose Lodge, Mechanics Club, and Millport Hunting & Fishing Club. Retiring at 79,her coworkers had become her second family and remained in close contact. Phone: (607) 594-2791. When he finally met the woman who owned it, he knew hed found a keeper. The following was submitted to The Odessa Together. Eileen "Holly" Zeltt. Piper, Gabe, Lula, Alana, Kaden, Emberly, Brent and Garrett. On several occasions she travelled with the NAS throughout Central America, including Cuba, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize and Jamaica. Please forward any cards, gifts or donations to Lee Ann Barber, 21 Johnson Hollow Rd., Lot #7, Millport, NY 14864. Following his retirement from education, Jim became interested in real estate. There will be many to greet him on his next journey, including Marjorie and daughters Mary Evelyn and Barbara, and sister Bea. She was born on December 23, 1945, the daughter of the late Francis Pompey and Edith Specchio. 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. He was an avid reader and a history buff. She positively impacted faculty and students alike, developing cherished friendships with many colleagues, particularly Terriruth (TC) Carrier, Charles Tremper, and Dorcas MacDonald. 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. He enjoyed lots of adventures and jokes with his grandchildren, being the biggest kid in the group. The following obituary was submitted to The Odessa He retired from the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Since there wasnt yet a house, they slept on the floor of the tower. There will be a graveside service for Ted at Montour Cemetery, Mill St., Montour Falls that will be announced at a later date. Ellen was born and raised in Hollis, New York, attended Long Island University, and graduated from the New York School for Dental and Medical Assistants with many certifications in health care. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion, State Rt. Lee loved to play cards with family and friends. You may express condolences or leave a memory of Fred in his obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. Who Receive obituaries Richard S. Thompson December 9, 2022 (65 years old) View obituary Thomas J. Peters October 14, 2022 (72 years old) View obituary Dale A. Reynolds The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY on Friday (July 15) from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday (July 16) at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys of the Lake Church, 905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen, followed by burial at Pleasant View Cemetery in Reading Center. Many babies were the recipients of her handmade bunnies and baby quilts, and the garden she tended next to her home was the source of delicious meals during the beautiful Seneca Lake summers. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Betty, in 2014 and by many sisters and one brother. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, where she made handmade ornaments for everyone. You may leave a condolence or memory of Elizabeth in her obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. Fred loved jigsaw puzzles, cats (especially his pal Sugar) and traveling when he could get time away. Memories of Lillian maybe sharedwith her family and friends atvedderscottzinger.com, Obituary: She is survived by her children Elizabeth Wade, Rhonda Roy, Tom (Ann) Roy and George Rick (Nancy) Roy; grandchildren Barbara (Duane) Frantz, Lynn Wade, James (Sherri) Wade, Kristen (Patrick) Macarchuk, Logan (Kelsey) Roy, Emma (Ryan) Dodge, Isabel Roy, Albert (Rosemary) Roy, Andrew (Lauren) Roy, and Matthew (Alicia) Roy; 14 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Murray Cornell, in 1993. The following obituary was submitted to The Odessa Ed was a retired machinist from Shepard Niles in Montour Falls. He was a member of the American Legion and an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Syracuse Orange. Dans loss will be felt in the local community as he was a friend and acquaintance to so many. He is survived by Cheryl Johnson, his beloved longtime companion; his five children, Shelly (Al) Reese of Interlaken, Dawn (Jeff) Ross of East Hanover, NJ, Kenny Barber Jr. of Hector, Brad (Sheila) Barber of Hector, and Krissy Hendley of Kirkwood, NY; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several cousins. Private burial will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Jeff. He held numerous appointments including: Co-Founder/Medical Director of the Schuyler County Volunteer Ambulance, Founder/Chairman of the Schuyler County Medical Scholarship Committee and Founder of the Schuyler County Central Emergency Control. Arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. He was also a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge in Montour Falls and a member of the Montour Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Hall Bullen; his sons, Don (Michelle) Bullen, Jr., Dan (Amy) Bullen and Doug Bullen, all of Hopkinsville; sister, Nancy Evelyn (Kenneth) Beers of Painted Post, NY. Anita was predeceased by Alvin White, her husband of 50 years, in 2022, and her grandmother, Nina Hough. Among other duties, he was the photographer of the various missile launches and worked on the flight line. She was a social butterfly, touching many lives. Barrys mother and grandmother had a very special place in his heart. Age 73, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on February 5, 2023, after an extended illness. Joanne and Kenneth enjoyed their home on Orchard Avenue for 17 years, then moved to Brookdale outside Ithaca, May of 2018. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. A private family burial will be held at the convenience of the family. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 16, 1997. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY on Wednesday (Jan. 26) from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.; followed by a memorial service at 6:00 p.m. Interment at Seneca Union Cemetery will occur at a later date. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. When he moved to Watkins Glen after his retirement from the service, he introduced the cannoli pastry to the community in 1971 by selling cannoli on the front porch of his home at 409 East 4th St. Kathy and Steve loved traveling including trips to Alaska, Hawaii, England, and the Caribbean. In memory of Janice, the next time you are traveling around town, take a moment and stop somewhere new and different. When she was hired by the Watkins Glen Post Office, the village had no idea of what they were in for. File by the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. Born in Elmira, NY on February 14, 1932 and raised in Odessa, NY and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of Dr. Francis C. Ward and Florence Daley Ward. Brian is survived by his loving wife of 36 years and together for 41 years, Lori Hoffman Cilley; daughters, Jacklyn Cilley and Mariah (Ryan Springstead) Cilley, both of Alpine; three grandchildren, Noah age 9, Mason age 6, and Briana soon to arrive; and his brothers, Jim (Kay) Cilley of Cayuta, NY and Ray (Jen) Cilley of Corning, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, September 23 from 12 noon-1:00 p.m. at the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY. She fell in love and married Gerald M. Roy on September 24, 1939. A celebration of life will be held around Thanksgiving at the family home. 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. She enjoyed family get-togethers playing Scrabble (a game in which she was, more often than not, the winner), Uno, and Yahtzee. Louis Arthur Basl, Jr. Whether it was a moving or standing target, his nephew Marty said, he was an excellent shot. 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. 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. He was born in Middle River, Maryland on October 23, 1942, the son of Rush and Lucy Pierce. Joan is survived by her husband of 66 years, Raphael A. Specchio Jr.; her son, Perry Specchio; daughters, Kimberly (Scott) Cramer, Katrina (Kirk) Elam, and Kelley Elliott; granddaughter, Jasmine (Michael) Margreno; brother-in-law, Anthony (Annabelle) Specchio; sister-in-law, Anne Louise Ames; brother-in-law, Michael (Bonnie) Specchio; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. Of all the people he touched, his most proud achievement in life was marrying his wife Cynthia Ann Robbins, who supported him in all of his adventures, and shared 46 devoted years with him before she passed. He was the man you would turn to for advice. She will be interred at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Coopers Plains at a later date. He was blessed with wonderful friends, wonderful memories, and knowledge of a life lived fully. Stephen was a member of the Watkins Glen Presbyterian Church. A memorial service to celebrate the life of James Duane Shippy will be held on October 1, 2022 in Odessa, NY. 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. Joan Elizabeth Oates. He was always very precise and paid great attention to detail in all he did, whether work or play. He and his wife, Donna, moved to Watkins Glen, and opened "Sunset on Seneca Bed and Breakfast on the shore of Seneca Lake, and garnered a loyal following with their guests. He loved golfing, watching his grandsons play sports and spending time 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. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY. She was born in Montour Falls, NY. She was 79 years old. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jonathon M. Ector; daughter, Lisa Haight (Eric Dates) of Elmira, NY; sons, Robert (Nichole) Ector of Southport, NY and Michael Ector of Horseheads, NY; five grandchildren, Falisady Haight (Mason Lawrence) of Elmira, Keagan Ector of Southport, Kortanny (Chris Debose) of Elmira, Kaitlynn Ector of Southport, and Kenndra Haight of Elmira; brother-in-law, Dan Ector of Odessa; and by several nieces and nephews. Les graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School with the Class of 1952. After returning home, he and his Dad had a successful riding stable and bought and sold many, many horses. He will be greatly missed by many. Brian was predeceased by his parents. Shane Christopher Coats. Brian Linwood DeHond. Thomas Frances Elliott. Burial will be in the community cemetery at Notre Dame. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bampas House, P.O. Michael C. 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