Ruth attended the recent climate change summit in Washington, D.C. , hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders. A Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Marys of the Lake Church, 905 Decatur St., Watkins Glen. 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. Diane was strong-willed, brave and rebellious straight through to the end. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Watkins Glen. He was predeceased by his parents; wife Ida May Ameigh; children, Linda, Joseph, and Jonathon Ameigh; brothers and sisters, Lee, Frank, Don, Mary, Jerome, Jack, Velma and Charlotte; and great-grandsons, Lucas and RyLee. Calling hours for Jack will be Wednesday, March 30 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Haughey Funeral Home, Inc., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Marys Church, 155 State Street in Corning, on Thursday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Odessa, NY. She was an active church member, and after moving to Colorado organized and helped manage the tornado distribution center where she received her Town of Windsor Volunteer Award in 2008. She confided in close friends and family that she attended Jean Summers because it only took a year to graduate and she was eager to marry and begin a family as soon as she could. He especially enjoyed time spent fishing and hunting with his friends. Age 68, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on April 13, 2022. Schools Nancy was a lifelong resident of Watkins Glen. Lorna loved art, music and literature, was an incredible writer and a fabulous cook. Over the years, he enjoyed events with the 4-Wheel Drive Club, attending NHRA drag racing events, and riding the many Harley-Davidson motorcycles he owned throughout his life. Frank was also a pilot for United Airlines and retired as a Captain on the 747-400 in 2007 after a 29-year career. In more recent years, you could find him at home relaxing in his recliner with a Coors Light in hand, spending time with family, or grilling and trying something new in the smoker. Box 45, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. She is survived by her children, Jim and Dulcie (Gifford) Champion, Michael (Leah) Champion, and Michelle (Gregory) Harrington; sister, Darlene Johnson of Malone, NY; sister-in-law, Judy Gallow-Forney; brother-in-law, Delbert Champion; grandchildren, Jeffrey P., Idalise (Britz), Lilia J., Mary A., Stephen J., Timothy S., Brooks M., Chandler D. Champion, Chase Michael Champion, Jacob R. Harrington, Krista (Campbell) and Carl Standish, Dustin, Ian, Ryan, and Roselyn (Ennis) Campbell; great-grandchildren, Claire, Charlotte, Collette Standish, and baby Campbell on the way; very dear cousins, Richard and Terri (Pasto) Campbell, Mary Anne Campbell, Terri (Champion) and John Sujko, John, Chip, and Sarah Champion, Gloria Pangallo; nieces and nephews, Lisa Johnson (Collins and Mark), Desara Johnson (John), Paula Johnson Elswick, Rick Gallow (Penny), Heather (Gallow) and Jan Cote, and Nicole (Stephen) Ryan; and many other nieces and nephews; and many, many dear friends, too many to list! He graduated from Watkins Glen High School (class of 58) and Lehigh University. Sorrowfully, Ruth was friends with Andrew Goodman, James Cheney and Michael Schwerner, the college students who in 1963 were murdered in Mississippi while helping to register African Americans to vote. Jim loved dogs throughout his life and is also survived by his faithful companion, Shadow. It was a natural fit for Jack. Services will be December 31, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 2590 NY-414, Montour Falls. Raising a glass of your favorite drink would be quite appropriate. He was born in Willimantic, CT on June 2, 1932, the son of the late Wallace and Bessie (Frink) Hilliard. Ella was born in Buffalo, NY on November 30, 1926, the daughter of the late Claude and Ella Bennett deLorraine. 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. He was a dedicated Little League Coach while Keith played. He married his high school sweetheart, Lori Hoffman, in Odessa on March 29, 1986. Throughout her life, Betty was involved in community service, especially through her church, Saint Benedicts Church in Odessa. tiny terrors/furry sharks/ love sponges). Kalec Funeral Home in Elmira, NY will host calling hours on Friday, February 4, 2022 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Fr. 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! Melissa will be cremated and return home to her family, where they will fashion a garden in her memory. She was born in Tioga, PA on August 26 1954 to James and Catherine McMinds. She was a strong, dignified and kind-hearted woman. Although Jack worked around the clock, endlessly sharing love and compassion with what he called his families, he always had time for his wife and daughters, lovingly referred to as the girls. Jack was actively involved in his daughters education, always putting their schooling and faith first. The world is a darker place and Heaven gained a beautiful bright light. Arrangements are entrusted to the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. To leave the family a message of condolence, or to light a Candle of Remembrance, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. This remarkable journey began in the St. Lawrence River and traversed the Erie Canal, Hudson River, Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, Intracoastal Waterway, St. Lucie Canal, Lake Okeechobee, Caloosahatchee River and Charlotte Harbor before ending at a dock immediately adjacent to their new home. Mary Anne Young In lieu of flowers, his family's wish is that donations be made to the charity of your choice. A reception will be announced. Doug retired as an Industrial Electrician from Shepard Niles in Montour Falls, NY. Family and friends are invited to a calling hour on Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the St. Marys of the Lake Church link. Don loved the outdoors and farming, and especially spending time with his family and grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Montour Falls United Methodist Church, 124 Owego St., Montour Falls. Ken always had praise for the staff and made plenty of friends there. The funniest person we all knew, will always be Phyllis DeSarno. He was predeceased by his father, Peter Coats; grandparents Warren and Barbara Coats; grandparents Donald and Rita Lawrence, and father-in-law James Keith. At the age of 19, he began his life in Holy Cross at St. Joseph Hall as a candidate for the priesthood. She and George were longtime foster parents; they cared for over 60 children through the years and gave them better lives through all the support and love they could. Local arrangements were entrusted to the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. Lynn C. Ameigh, Jr. Lynn C. Ameigh, Jr. Over the years she loved many cats and dogs. She married Joseph Filippetti and is survived by Peter Filippetti, Fred Filippetti, Steven Filippetti, and Nathan Filippetti. Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30. She attended school in Montour Falls, NY and graduated from Cook Academy there. John worked at Watkins Glen International Raceway as an Electrician and prior for the Village of Watkins Glen. File by the Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg, Pennsylvania. He taught at the NYS Fire Academy in Montour Falls, Schuyler County EMT and Municipal Police training courses. He will always be remembered for his kindness, thoughtfulness and talent. To leave the family a message of condolence, or to light a Candle of Remembrance, please visit www.haugheywoodzinger.com, Obituary: He enjoyed making friends and keeping in touch with his siblings. Early on she organized events for Odessa-Montour and Watkins Glen to celebrate "Village Christmas" and the annual Easter egg hunts. You will be missed more than anything, each and every day, and your memory will forever be a blessing to us all. She is survived by three sons, Francis, Daniel and Phillip Hults, all of Bath, NY; four daughters, Cheryl Allen (Dennis Lindsley) of Odessa, NY, Debra Hines (David deceased) of Watkins Glen, NY, Susan Hults (Jack White deceased) and Deb Hoad; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. She is survived by her devoted husband, Arch L. Lewis Jr., and several nieces and nephews. He was a dedicated son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. To reach its website, click www.johnsontaylorfuneral.com/obituaries/Floyd--Brent-Chomyszak. https://givenow.lls.org/give/394054/#!/donation/checkout, www.guthrie.org/giving-guthrie/honor-memorial-giving, https://freedomguidedogs.com/donation-page/, arnothealth.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org, https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8822625690, We are Seneca Lake (whereupon Ruth was twice arrested for protesting the storage of natural gas in the salt mines adjacent to Seneca Lake), Stewardship of Queen Catharine Marsh (marsh land protection organization), Member and Chair of Schuyler County Democratic Committee, The campaign manager of her late husband Charles E. Young for Schuyler County Legislature, A two-term District One Schuyler County Legislator, A 1992 Presidential delegate for Bill Clinton. Patrick was born in Montour Falls, NY, the son of Angelo and Agnes (Solometo) Bartolomeo. Age 74, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He traveled to several European countries, the Caribbean, and the Amazon. He was predeceased by his parents, and daughter Jennifer Purvis. His heart truly never left Watkins Glen and his beloved Seneca Lake. Friends are invited to join the family at a graveside service on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in New Albany, immediately followed by a luncheon to share memories at the New Albany Social Hall, 134 Main St., New Albany, PA. Memorials in the name of Doris may be directed to the New Albany Fire Department, PO Box 167, New Albany PA 18833. He will be truly missed by all. She was generous with her heart and comforted others even when she was enduring difficulties. A Celebration of his life will be held at their home, 4087 State Route 14A in Reading Center, on May 14 from 5-7 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday, July 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls. They shared countless evenings listening to favorite musicians, recalling adventures (old and new), and dreaming up new plans for future trips. Age 71, of Newfield, NY, passed away at home on January 24, 2023. File by the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, Elmira. 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. She attended Odessa-Montour High School, where she was head majorette, and played intramural sports such as archery and track and field. The family then relocated to Chemung, NY. 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. Catherine Della Royeton. "For I will always like you Lorna was a creative, bright and beautiful person, special and unique. She always loved going out and experiencing new things. Private burial will be in Montour Cemetery. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com. Obituary: She held her many special nieces and nephews in her heart as her own. She especially enjoyed practicing Mixed Martial Arts at The Edge in Towanda, Pennsylvania, and proudly ranked as a Blue Belt. Ruth has left behind in life her daughters Deborah Lynch (Timothy Pratt) of Horseheads, and Cynthia K. Hess of Lexington, Kentucky, as well as her three stepsons, Daniel Barrows-Young (Alison) of Sandpoint, Idaho, Steven Young (Gricel) of Tampa, Florida, and Russell Young (Shiela) of Fort Collins, Colorado. 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. He was directly responsible for the construction of the 14A bypass over Rte. Her funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date. Morton Jr.; grandson, Kylo; granddaughter in spirit, Marley; her centenarian mother Shirley Porter (ne Rockwell); nephews, D'Andre Webb, Zachery Morton and Andrew Morton; niece, Haleigh; and by several grandnephews and nieces. Nancy deeply enjoyed traveling with the Squires Drum and Bugle Corps as a chaperone. She is survived by her brothers, Steven and Curtis VanSkiver; daughters, Tamarynde Cacciotti and Lysette Miller, and 2 grandchildren. She was born on January 9, 1961 in Potsdam, New York to Richard George and Carol J. Babcock. She left Carthage for Cornell University, graduated with a degree in Human Ecology in 1954. Nancy is survived by her son, Darrin (Tina) Culligan, and daughter, Danna-Ann Watson; grandsons, Aaron D. Culligan, Dylan R. Watson and Alexander J. Watson, and her beloved Doberman Thunder. 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