Mary Ellen was predeceased by her sister, Christine Kauffman; sister-in-law, Connie Cunningham, and best friend, Shirley Sullivan. In addition to her own family, she helped touch the lives of over forty children and their families by being a childcare provider. He was also a member of the Mechanics Club and Dundee Flying Club. She went on to earn certifications in conservation and took several classes and completed many volunteer hours with Cornell Cooperative Extension. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Odessa Fire Department, 1928 County Road 15, Odessa, NY 14869. People Larry was an extremely intelligent and unique individual with many varied interests throughout his life. Eileen "Holly" Zeltt. After her children graduated from high school and went off to college, Carol moved with Fran to Sarasota, Florida. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com, Obituary: Shirley graduated from Odessa High School in 1948 and went on to study business at Keuka College. After retiring as a Maintenance Supervisor at Sweet Street Desserts in Reading, PA in 2001, he and Valerie moved to Watkins Glen. Virginia worked at Schuyler Hospital for over 40 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion, State Rt. You may leave a message of condolence to the family, on the online obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. In lieu of flowers please do a charitable deed. Arrangements are entrusted to the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Decker of Newport News, VA; his children, Caleb (Alison) Decker of Burleson, TX, Shane (Joanna) Decker of Houston, TX, and Grant Decker and Katie Decker, both of Fort Worth, TX; his former wife, Kathleen Decker of Kennedale, TX; his grandchildren, Susanna and Vivian Decker of Burleson, TX; and his siblings, Donna (Chris) Beardsley of Newport News, VA, and Mark (Tammy) Decker of Mansfield, TX. 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. His laugh was just as infectious as his sense of humor, and he had the most impressive cache of "Dad jokes." She always felt it was her calling. Age 76, of Burdett, NY, passed away on October 25, 2022. His family and friends will remember him smiling, happy, and knowing hes finally at peace. Elliott retired to Holy Cross House in Notre Dame, IN. Harold E. Forney, Sr. Age 79, of Hector, NY passed away on August 16, 2022 at home after an extended illness. As the beverage business began to grow, a second business was added, Wrights Liquor Loft and Wine Cellar. Some things we will miss is Dads glue jobs Let er slide, his calls to Jim when it snowed to ask how much he got (Dad always had more), his expertise of what roads to take when traveling -- we never seemed to do it right. Age 80, of Davenport, FL and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on October 23, 2022. A graveside funeral service will be held at Pleasant View Cemetery (Cemetery Rd. The following obituary was submitted to The Odessa While. Edie was a devoted member of the Burdett Presbyterian Church. Please leave a memory or condolence for the family in his obituary at RoyceChedzoy.com. 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. He could often be found with a tool in his hand to work on a car or his latest home improvement project. He retired from General Electric in Elmira and from SP Wilson in Montour Falls, NY. Family and friends are invited to call at the McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St., Elmira, on Tuesday, June 14 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Committal prayers will take place at Woodlawn National Cemetery. Age 86, of Hammondsport, NY, passed away on Feb. 26, 2022. The family would also like to thank the wonderful, loving staff and Hospice workers on 2 Hathorn, at the Wesley Health Center in Saratoga Springs. The two helped organize yearly jazz festivals in the town of Hector. From this union, five children were born: Richard, Susan (Charles) Haeffner, Steven, Patrick (Melissa), and William. Age 71, of Syracuse, NY passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022. Carol was the quintessential devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her devoted husband, Arch L. Lewis Jr., and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at St. James Episcopal Church, 112 Sixth Street, Watkins Glen, NY from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. on Wednesday (May 4); followed by a Requiem Eucharist Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Born September 26, 1931 in Middletown, NY she was the daughter of Mable and Michael Kindle. Tony is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Viglione Fraboni, of Watkins Glen; son Mark A. He became an entrepreneur in 1972 when he opened the 4th Street Italian Specialty store in Watkins Glen, Scuteris Pizza the garage in 1975, and Scuteris Ristorante Italiano in 1978. He was a native of Burdett, and his family has lived in the area for nine generations. Terri was predeceased by her parents, and by brother Thomas Benner of Virginia. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Watkins Glen. He was born in Elmira, NY on October 6, 1934, the son of Eugene and Hilda (Combs) Sensel. Age 73, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on February 5, 2023, after an extended illness. Arrangements are by the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen (www.RoyceChedzoy.com). Mark honorably served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for United Airlines as an Aviation Technician for over 30 years. Joyce was a loving mother and grandmother who our family will greatly miss. She was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School and earned bachelors and masters degrees in music education from Ithaca College. He retired in 2007. Leslie was a plumber and steamfitter with Local Union #109 in Ithaca for 59 years. A celebration of Melanies life will be held at the convenience of the family. She married the love of her life at the age of 16 years old. Pound,was one of eight children and was raised on the family farm outside Odessa, NY. Her funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. And if a motorcycle run happened by the house, she ran outside and waved to every single rider. He is survived by a son, William R. (Shannon) Davenport of Gloucester, Virginia; a daughter, Sue Ann (Richard) Zima of Gloucester, Virginia; two sisters, Diane (David) Abele and Virginia (Donald) Yoder; four grandchildren, Christian Davenport, Clayton Davenport, Harrison Zima and Hayden Zima; a niece, Traci Yoder, and a nephew, Allen Dolan. File by a family member. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Montour Falls Fire Department, 111 Lee St., Montour Falls, NY 14865 or the Odessa Fire Department, 300 Main St., Odessa, NY 14869. He was a 1949 graduate of Brighton High School and a graduate of RIT, and was also known to fondly regale his family with stories of his days as a Chi Phi at Rensselaer Polytechnic. Doug was always a competitive person; from high school baseball to getting the bug to ski and becoming an instructor to racing on a professional circuit. Brent then briefly worked as a deputy sheriff for Chenango County (Norwich) before moving to Georgia in September 1986 to attend the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy in Austell. Patricia L. Champion Disclaimer: All information provided on this website is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on the Site. File by the Baird Funeral Home, Dundee. She was born on March 10, 1928, the daughter of the late Clarence and Elva (Dean) Terry. He also loved his country and served in the Army reserves. Gene traveled extensively throughout his life. Obituary: A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. 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. He was predeceased by his parents, step-mother Sue VanHorn and brother Doyle J. VanHorn. Bob retired as a mechanic in Ithaca. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery at a later date. His greatest achievement in life was his daughter, Jasmine. Age 91, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on October 23, 2022. During that time, he purchased his own plane, learned to fly, and used that as his primary transportation between the base in Fort Eustis, VA and home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home in Montour Falls. There are no services planned at this time. But he always said he practiced in the Golden Age of medicine. Her sisters, Arlene and June, also sang with Doris at family parties and events. Peg was a joyful person who loved people. Upon graduation from college, Frank was selected for Air Force Officer Training in 1969, fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. Age 65, of Newfield, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: --The Montour Falls Library, 406 West Main St., Montour Falls, NY 14865. He eventually had a rewarding career in Heavy Road Construction and retired from the Schuyler County Highway Department, where he served as Deputy Superintendent. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls. According to his wishes there are no services. Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 16, 1939, the son of the late Michael C. and Ursula (Fazio) Koloski Sr. The family will receive friends and family at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. and burial at Tyrone Union Cemetery.