Those wishing to leave a memory of Ray may visit his obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elmira and attended the Watkins Glen Methodist Church. Kay loved serving others, as she volunteered a lot of her time working with children through 4-H and Vacation Bible School. Sociology, 1976 and University of Central Florida, M.Ed. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY on Wednesday (August 24) from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.; and Thursday (August 25) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home; with burial at Montour Cemetery. Glen Watkins, Jr. Obituary 2023 - Shackelford Funeral Directors He served on a wide variety of boards: the vestry of his church, the school board, hospital board and many more. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Watkins Glen obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Doris is survived by her sons and spouses, Roger and Chris Hugo of Watkins Glen, NY, Ross and Clara Hugo of New Albany, PA, Brent and C. James Vanderpool Hugo of Monroeton, PA; grandchildren, Morgan (Brett T) Hugo Mapp of Philadelphia, Courtney (Ryan) Hugo Muldowney of Northumberland, PA, and Mason (Kileen Brown) Hugo of Monroeton; two great grandchildren, Brentlee and Layklee; a sister, Sharon Goodstal of Swan Lake, NY; a sister-in-law, Virginia Hugo of New Albany; and by several nieces and nephews. He is survived by his two sons, Robert Jr. and Louis LaTorre; three grandchildren, Joseph, Katrina and Ryan; and by his caregiver, Kim Latorre. As a trustee he was instrumental as a member of the Joint Project Committee in the construction of a regional water treatment plant along the canal between Watkins and Montour Falls. 24 Chevrolet, and his day was ruined early. Memorial donations may be made to the Schuyler County Humane Society, PO Box 427, Montour Falls, NY 14865 (or online at SchuylerHumane.org). She baked for the bake sales and supported the church in all of its events. Melissa L. Greist, 48, of Watkins Glen. They had four children: Linn, Darron, Joel and Benjamin. Obituary: She grew up in Waverly, NY, and raised her six children in the area prior to moving to Watkins Glen in 1983. Age 84, of Metter, GA, formerly of Rock Stream, NY, a member of the Metter United Methodist Church and a retired realtor, got her angel wings on January 5, 2022. He learned to play jazz by ear and soon played local gigs with older musicians. Ruby was the matriarch of the family. She was predeceased by her father; by aunts Wanda VanSkiver, Dorinda Miller and Joyce Blank, and by an uncle, Floyd Miller. Ruby is survived by two daughters, Peggy Messersmith Flood and Bonnie Messersmith (husband Mike); two sons, Terry Messersmith and Robert Messersmith (wife Kim); three sisters, Sylvia Bowers, Arlene Ballings and Carol Smith; and by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 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. He loved golfing, watching his grandsons play sports and spending time with his family. Obituary: August 12, 2009. Friends and neighbors learned to drop off their items needing repair and he would work on them there. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cecile was an aide at Barnell Homes in Beaver Dams for many years. She worked at Remington Rand, Elmira, NY, for Schuyler Agricultural Services, picked grapes, did housekeeping, and worked for the postal service. Age 71, of Alpine, NY, passed away on June 7, 2022 in the company of family after an arduous 10-year battle with cancer. She would read anything she could get her hands on and could often be found with her nose in a book or two. Greeba was a graduate of Dundee Central School. A beautiful place he and Harriet shared with many was his fishing camp, Pogamasing, in Northern Ontario, Canada. Age 78, of Sebring, Florida passed away on Monday afternoon, April 4, 2022 at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Floyd County, Kentucky. The 4.2-mile loop has 19 waterfalls along the course, climbing up and down stairs through the gorge. Age 69, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 28, 2022. He had many friends, who will miss his conversation and positive attitude. Please visit www.RoyceChedzoy.com to send a message of condolence to Genes family. Please visit www.RoyceChedzoy.com to send a message of condolence to Donnas family. 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. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Burdett Fire Department, 4124 Lake Ave., Burdett, NY 14818. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Sunday, May 29 from 2-4 p.m.; followed by a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. Their names are too many to list and there is no doubt they know who they are, for they were treated to numerous years of laughter, meals, card games, phone calls, visits, cards, and gifts. He also loved being a husband and father. He enjoyed watching the birds and other wildlife in his yard. He loved to travel the world and took advantage of his years with the British Overseas Airways Corporation to visit Turkey, England, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elizabeth (Bellner) Scuteri; seven children, Michael (Paula) Scuteri, Victor (Wendy) Scuteri, Frank (Robin) Scuteri, Vincent (Bonnie) Scuteri, Donna Miller, Catherine Herrick, and Gina Brown; sister-in-law, Barbara Neukam; 43 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and special friend, Robert Mahoney. He retired in 2007. Privacy Policy and The following obituary was submitted to The Odessa Fred could fix anything on a car and was always ready to help his friends and family with their automobile repairs. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. Melissa will be cremated and return home to her family, where they will fashion a garden in her memory. Pat's family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the nurses, aides, doctors, and staff at ElderWood in Waverly for their constant care and compassion. Ruth was born on July 7, 1937, in Booneville NY, the only child of Dr. William C. Schintzius and Rose Agnus Crilley Schintzius. In the fall of 1945 she and her mother and a dog headed east by train to a new chapter at a fixer upper called White Gates on Kayuta Lake. A celebration of Pauls life will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by his burial in Tyrone Union Cemetery. 109 Mecklinburg Drive, She was an excellent seamstress and the best pie baker in the family. Surg. Click here or on the image below! At Barrys wishes, there will be no calling hours or services, but there will be a family get-together at a later date. David was born in Watkins Glen, NY on December 28, 1942, the son of the late William and Lena (Colunio) VanAmburg. Most importantly, she was a very caring person for family and friends. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on May 3, 1950 and graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 1968. She is survived by her children: Thomas (Judy) Doan, Larry (Donna) Doan, Louise (Steven) Vedder, Cathy (Jim) Hall, Roxie (Barry Wixson) Doan, Bobby (Lynn) Personius, and Randy (Laurie Nusbaum) Personius; stepchildren: Norman, Ronald, Dennis, Michelle, Daniel, Jeffrey and Gregory Personius; grandchildren: Lisa, Billie Sue, Toma, Mickie, Donny, Jeremy, Gregory, Kristopher, Mathew, Jackie, Benjamin, Daniel, Randi Michelle, Ashley and Adrionna; 32 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; sister Marion; brothers Fredrick and Paul; several nieces and nephews, and her cat Stella. Sheila was born to Alfred and Vivian (Jerry) Gaunt Smith on February 14, 1956 in Waterloo, NY. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at 11:00 a.m. at the Union Cemetery of Hector in Burdett, followed by a get-together at the Burdett Fire Station. Interment will be in the St. Marys Cemetery in Watkins Glen at a later date. He was a remarkable guitar player, even taking time to teach guitar techniques to some high school students. At the southern end of Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen State Park is tucked just off a main thoroughfare in the bustling village of Watkins Glen. Ted is survived by his loving family, his wife of 22 years Theresa Siri; three sons, Ted (Tonya) Siri and Garrett Siri of Highland, Utah, and Tyler Siri of Horseheads, NY; brother, Richard (Bev) Siri, and sister, Arleen Place of Santa Rosa, CA. In 1974 they planted a flag in Watkins Glen, which quickly became home. She was a member of the Montour Moose Club as well as the Enfield Seniors. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter Davis Sr. in 1981 and Isabella Davis (1985); and brothers, Lewis Davis (1944 at 2 years old), Walter Davis, Jr. (2004), John Davis Sr. (2017), David Davis (2019) and Dana Davis (2021). Please visit his obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com to share a memory of John with his family. He and Deb loved to spend their summers camping and swimming with their kids and grandkids and many friends. Jim was a B.M.F. He had retired as a welder from Shepard Niles in Montour Falls. A reception will be announced. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. Molly was an administrative assistant for Westinghouse in Horseheads, and was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen, NY. She was born on October 28, 1953 in Gloversville, NY, the daughter of the late William L. and Maxine (Campbell) Brown Sr. 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. Janice was an explorer at heart. Age 80, of Starkey Point, NY, passed away in Venice, FL on Sunday, February 27, 2022. He loved to ride with everyone! Born September 26, 1931 in Middletown, NY she was the daughter of Mable and Michael Kindle. (Campbell) Human; sister, Hazel Human Ness; brothers, Ernest Human Jr., Charles (Helen) Human and Calvin Human; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Zampell. He grew up in Niagara Falls, NY, where he attended LaSalle High School. Barb graduated from Desales High School in Geneva. Terri lived her 61 years at home with her loving and caring family. For 40 years, Al has served his community. A memorial service to celebrate the life of James Duane Shippy will be held on October 1, 2022 in Odessa, NY. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Bartolomeo (Jeffrey Goodine) and Patricia Bartolomeo; three grandchildren, Etosha Blank, Jamie Blank, and Alessandra Whitney; and four great-grandchildren, Angelo Edwards, Aiyana Noto, Phoenix Esnard, and Iris Esnard Memorial donations may be made to the Schuyler County Humane Society (SchuylerHumane.org). In his many years he served on other boards and committees, including Elmira Psychiatric Center, Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency Mental Health Committee, and NY-Penn American Red Cross Blood Services.