Obituaries

Joyce worked for many years as a teacher’s aide at Watkins Glen Central School. Earlier in her career, she was employed by Miller Ford Company and Learn Motor Company in Watkins Glen.

Charlotte Eileen G. Chapin, age 87, went Home to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

Luann E. McDonald, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home.

Bruce A. Moore, Jr., age 47 of Geneva passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 18, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Bruce W. VanEtten, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Holidays and family traditions were very important to Mary, and she made sure to pass this love on to her kids and grandkids, who will continue to honor these in her memory.

Reverend King Lewis Sr. of Lyons, New York, transitioned into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, surrounded by family; granddaughter Kiera Logins; daughter Michelle Logins; sisters Evangelist Joyce Rufus, Evangelist Katie Potter, Florine Drayton; and spiritual daughter Dr Cynthia Rumph Anderson, at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. He was born August 8, 1943, a native of Panama City, Florida.

Lester VanGelder, 83, of Waterloo, N.Y., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 in Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, N.Y.

Marjorie Jane Smith, 90, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at The Commons on St. Anthony, Auburn, N.Y.

Julie E. Moses, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at her home.

Dennis "Denny" Blank Landis, age 70, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 8, 2025, at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, N.Y.

Richard "Footie" D'Amato was born on June 4, 1925, son of Anthony and Anna Sicuranzo D'Amato and a life long resident of Clyde. He passed away on December 1, 2025.