Joanna loved her time alone when she would have her retail therapy sessions. Wendell is survived by his beloved nieces and nephews and his sister-in-law, Margaret Bunn. For Zoom information please call (607) 742-2783. His drive was his family, and he strove to instill sound values in his children and to better their lives to the end. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. On September 12, 1992, he married Sharon Confer Van. Rodneys family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Bath VA Medical Center for their dignity and compassionate care. Schuyler County website. A Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12 at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 905 Decatur St., Watkins Glen. 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). He is survived by his son Rick (Kristen) of Ithaca; daughters Tammy (Jimmy) of Louisiana and Nancy (Jimmy) of Louisiana; sisters Donna (Tom), Wanda and Sandy; special nephews Chip (Michele) of Mecklenburg and Todd (Sara) of Trumansburg; special niece Tina (Joel) of Lodi; stepchildren Joanne (Bob), Andy (Sue), Carolyn, Elberta (Buck), Jim (Janet), Bruce (Connie), Charlie and Linda; and his special doggy friend, Bow Wow. Denice went to high school atOMCS and graduated in 1984. Rodney was so very proud of his family and the life he created. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls. A private service will be held by the family. Burial will be on Thursday, June 2, at noon atHoly Cross Cemetery on Route 14 in Watkins Glen, NY. Age 79, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2022. 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. Doriss funeral service will follow at 12:00 noon (masks, please). James was particularly lucky to have Dr. Michael Becker and Dr. Everett Porter on his side, and they were there until the end. He moved on to attend State University of New York at Oswego, achieving a BS in Education. June was well known and respected in the local community. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home in Montour Falls. John is survived by his brother Albert L. Fay, Jr., niece Dawn M. Fay, nephew Albert L. (Maria) Fay III, and great niece Taylor R. Fay. Lorna has a beautiful and special spirit, and is very loved. There will be no calling hours, and burial will be at the convenience of the family. 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. Ruby was the matriarch of the family. Kay was long dedicated to public health in many of the surrounding hospitals and doctors' offices. She was born on March 10, 1928, the daughter of the late Clarence and Elva (Dean) Terry. He is survived by his children, Dawn (Nate) Buczek, Tammy (Jason) Miller, Tiffany Voorhees, Matthew Voorhees, and Stacey Voorhees-Brown. He opened J.D. Ray was a kind, generous, happy Gentle Giant. He enjoyed life to the fullest and always thought of other people before himself. She was predeceased by her husband, Delroy Howell, and by her brothers, Ronald Coy and Ralph Coy, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Dolores Breon of Beaver Dams, NY; nieces, Debborah (Tom) Manning of Beaver Dams, Melissa (John) Carpenter of Virginia and Rebecca Breon of Elmira, NY; and great nieces, Alexis Carpenter and Gabriella Carpenter, both of Virginia. Pat was born in Malone, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ada (Cromp) Johnson. A service will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 for Shane Christopher Coats of Caddo Mills, Texas, and formerly of Mecklenburg, NY, who passed away on July 24, 2022 at the age of 32 after a long, tough battle with Ewing's Sarcoma. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls. Shane was an avid Penn State fan, just like his father, and was a 4th generation firefighter with the Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Company. Barry had an avid love for hunting and fishing, teaching the boys the good and the bad ways to go about these sports. He collected Hot Wheels, rocks and enjoyed diamond mining in Herkimer, NY. Ruth has been interred at the Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve on Irish Hill Road in the town of Newfield. She is survived by the love of her life, George Confer; mother, Janette Allen (Joseph Lorenzo) of Burdett; father, Gerald Allen of North Carolina; son, Adam Sedki; daughter, Sofia Lamberto; brothers, David (Erin) Allen and Greg Allen; sister, Sondra Allen; beloved cousin, Elaine Buttenschon; aunt, R. Louise Ross; uncle, Richard (Louise) Carros; aunt, Joyce Mayes; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family, and her fur baby, Jack. Giving was her nature. Kevin P. Waters Pete is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Osborne VanHorn; son, Mark Alan VanHorn (husband Michal Bomboy); daughter, Karen Sue VanHorn (Kevin Dobell Sr.); brothers, Harry Van Horn (Sandy), Franklin Van Horn (Marcia), and sister-in-law Terry VanHorn; granddaughters, Nicole Freeman Wu (husband Luc Wu) and Karrisa Stutzman; grandson, Justin Stutzman; his great-granddaughter, Evelyn Wu (who was special to Pete, and his pride and joy); and by many nieces and nephews. Local arrangements are with the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen, NY. 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. To leave the family a message of condolence, or to light a Candle of Remembrance, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. She planted many trees, sunflowers, and milkweed for the butterflies, and would enjoy the birds visiting her garden. In recent years she dealt with various health issues, which limited her physically, but she met them with the same courage, spirit, and humor that she exhibited throughout her life. And several great and great great nieces and nephews. Lee was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Norma, in December 2021. Our father never told us how to live, he lived and let us watch him do it. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School and married Denise Dabich at Shequaga Falls. His grandbabies brought the biggest smiles to his face even in the last days of his life. Born May 30, 1950, the son of Leonard and Lola Smith Knapp, Lenny lived all of his life in Watkins Glen, with the exception of college and construction work in Texas. Roberta was born in Elmira, NY to Robert and Carolyn Barrett in 1950. He was a former member of the Canton Barber Shop Organization. He was also a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge in Montour Falls and a member of the Montour Moose Lodge. He completed his Associates degree from Corning Community College and graduated from Simmons School of Mortuary Science, both in 1976. Gene graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School with the class of 1952 and received his Doctorate from Cornell University. Bryan was steadfast in his faith, continually praying and pointing people to Jesus right to the very end. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Saturday, July 23, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; followed by a memorial service at the funeral home at 3 p.m. A reception and military honors will follow at the Burdett Fire Department at 4:15 p.m. She served as an Elder, Ruling Elder, and up until she passed away, had faithfully served as the financial Secretary since about 2006. She attended Odessa-Montour High School, where she was head majorette, and played intramural sports such as archery and track and field. Age 89 and 364 days, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Jan. 21, 2023 at home. Don was born in Valois, NY on December 31, 1931, the son of Charles Ezra Kelly and Helen Kelly. Age 61, of Jefferson Village Apartments, Watkins Glen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2022 following a short illness. Nancy was born on May 22, 1939, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Irene (Knapp) Bush. He was also a communicant of St. Marys of the Lake Catholic Church. Norman actually discussed very little from that time period. She enjoyed camping, playing cards, swimming, square dancing, traveling and spending time with her friends and family. We want to give her one last gathering of her loved ones to share our memories and bless her safe passage. Ruth Mosher Roy Virginia worked at Schuyler Hospital for over 40 years. We love and miss you. Brent retired from the N.Y. State Police in 2011 following 24 years of faithful, honorable service. An active community member, she volunteered time for the Cancer Drive, as a poll worker and in local theater with the Lake Country Players. She worked as a Utility Clerk for Dresser-Rand, Inc. for many years. Age 73, of Winter Springs, FL, died peacefully under hospice care for pneumonia on August 11, 2022 at Advent Health in Altamonte Springs, FL. Bruce was born in Ithaca, NY on April 14, 1983, the son of Laura (Brown) Couch and Robert Cummings, Jr. Bruce was an active boy growing up. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, December 3rd at Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, East Altamonte Springs, Florida, where many of her family, friends and caretakers shared their loving memories. He was predeceased by his parents; brother Phillip (Mary) Yaw; and sisters, Shirley (John) Fazzary, and Beverly (Dick) Lodge. 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 was born in Montour Falls, NY on June 20, 1933, the son of the late George and Dora (Edsall) Haller. They married in 1954, moved to Cayuta, and started raising their family of four children. Cooper Insurance in Watkins Glen since 2005. Obituary: He was a graduate of Warwick Valley High School where he was awarded the Star Farmer Award for the Future Farmers of America, and where he played defensive end and tight end for three years on the varsity football team, receiving All County and Tri-County awards for those positions. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date. You can bet he enjoyed a beer or two while engaged in whatever activity he was doing, he LOVED beer, cold or warm, it didnt matter to him! Pat was devoted to her family, community and faith. Mary was preceded in death by her second husband, Salvatore Consacro, her grandson, Jeremy Esposito, and her son-in-law, Bruce Bond. Shane Christopher Coats A celebration of his life will follow at the Mechanics Club in Montour Falls. Age 90, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away surrounded by her family on Oct 4, 2022. The following was submitted to The Odessa In 1951 he graduated from Ithaca College as a music major, and that same year married fellow music major, Eleanor Ruth Russell. He was predeceased by his sister, Sandy Kresge. Age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at her home in Carlsbad, CA. He also worked as a mechanic and driver for the Watkins Glen Bus Garage and as a security officer for Borg-Warner. Steve and Kathy spent several winters in Key West, Florida. File by the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home in Watkns Glen. Brent, as he was known to all, was born to John G. Jerry Chomyszak and Marjorie Stark Chomyszak, July 14, 1961, in Norwich, NY. Fred was dedicated to serving his community. Barrys mother and grandmother had a very special place in his heart. She had resided in Bucks County, Pennsylvania for most of her life and the last 10 years in Hector. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his son Michael David in 1969 and brothers Jack, Tom and Ted. He was a founding charter member of the Beaver Dams Volunteer Fire Department. 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. Buy a plant, make a quilt, plant flowers, watch the birds in remembrance of Joanna. Bill was born on September 4, 1944 in West Virginia and served in the U.S. Army after graduating from high school. Box 765, Notre Dame, IN 46556-0765 or online at https://donate.holycrossusa.org. Age 82, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on January 30, 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. On May 5, 1956, he married B. Carolyn Hicks in the Erin Methodist Church. To leave the family a message of condolence, or to light a Candle of Remembrance, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com, Obituary: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Bobbie Mrazek Bullen. She was a strong, dignified and kind-hearted woman. He was predeceased by his parents, Venico and Edith (Salvatore) Fraboni; brother Venico A., and sister-in-law Joann. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Sills, and son, Leslie A. Sills Sr. (wife Louise). Born in Queens, NY on June 25, 1933, he was the son of Joseph and Sarah Solomon. File by New Corner Cremations & Funerals, Colonie, NY. He also took photos at the Dundee Raceway and often appeared at many other racetracks and sports car event. When he wasnt saving lives as a paramedic in Greensboro, NC, he was working outside and inside sales across the country for Dana Safety Supply and, most recently, Stalker Radar in Richardson, TX. 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