Joyce McKinney, 90, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026 in her home overlooking the pond and hillside. She was born on February 9, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio, to Loren and Louise Jameson. Joyce graduated from the University of Cincinnati and began her career in nursing, later advancing her education to become a Nurse Practitioner. She devoted her career to caring for others and worked throughout the community, including with Head Start, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and the Elmira City Schools. Joyce had a deep connection to her church, First Presbyterian Church of Watkins Glen. While living in the manse and raising her four sons, she sang in the choir, served on the church session, was elected as a deacon, and volunteered for nearly every event. She was especially known for her time in the fellowship hall, where she could often be found making pies, preparing potatoes, and contributing countless dishes to gatherings. To many, Joyce was simply “Grandma Joyce.” She was a devoted and loving grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She rarely missed a sporting event, play, or graduation, often traveling long distances to be there. Her family was her greatest pride and joy. She is survived by her four sons: Tim (Beth), Jeff, Greg (Denise), and Barry (Kathy); her grandchildren: Rachel (Brad), Kaleigh (Graham), Brett, Hannah (Solomon), Jacob, Elizabeth, and Tata (step-grandchild); and her great-grandchildren: Finn, Isla, Maisie, Charleigh, Shaya, and MaKenna (step great-grandchild), and her brother, Dick Jameson, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Jack, and his wife Connie Jameson, her sister-in-law Sally Jameson, her dear Aunt Mary, and her daughter-in-law, Susan McKinney. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church of Watkins Glen, 520 N. Decatur St, Watkins Glen followed by a luncheon. Joyce will be remembered as a humble and kind person who was deeply loved by all. A memorial guestbook may be found in her obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. The Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Steven "Fuzzy" Michael Fazzary, age 65, a lifelong resident of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 2nd from 12pm-2:30pm at the Clute Park Event Center. Parking is free for guests. Steven was born on January 25, 1961, the son of the late Michael "Mickey" Angelo and Linda Fazzary. He worked as an electrician and maintenance at Watkins Glen International. He is survived by his daughter Mikel Fazzary of Cortland; sister and brother-in-law, Shelly and Bill Carufe of Naples, FL; nephews, Kyle Carufe and Brian Carufe; special aunt and uncle Joey and Barbara Fazzary; several close cousins; girlfriend Tammy Davis; and his four-legged friend and buddy, Annie. Condolences to the family may be offered in his guestbook at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. In his memory, please consider a memorial donation to Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (https://senecalake.org/giving/) The Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home of Watkins Glen is assisting the family.

WATKINS GLEN-We are heartbroken to share that our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Esther Louise Kenyon Stocum, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the age of 88. Born to Hugh and Grace Louise Kenyon on May 5, 1937, Mom grew up in Canisteo, NY with her brother Ken. Her brother Shirley died at age two. She loved helping on their farm and took great pride in graduating as salutatorian of her class. She watched the Hornell Dodgers play baseball in the 1950’s. Later, she became a lifelong NY Yankees fan. After getting married, Mom moved to Corning, NY where she and our father began careers at Ingersoll Rand and started a family. In 1959 they moved to Watkins Glen, NY, where Mom would live the rest of her life as the Best Mom and Grandma Ever. It is hard to fully capture what an extraordinary mother she was. In 1973, she lost both of her parents one month apart. Around the same time, she became a single parent of her six children ages 3 to 15. She faced these challenges with remarkable strength, grace and resilience. For the rest of our childhood, she worked two and sometimes three jobs to provide for us. She worked for Schuyler County then Schuyler Hospital and was a favorite waitress at Savard’s, Scuteri’s, Chef’s, and most recently at Curly’s Restaurant. Although she juggled relentless work schedules, our busy school schedules, and unreliable transportation, she never missed a game, concert, or important moment in our lives. Everything she did was for us, she never put herself first. Growing up, on the outside it may have looked like we did not have much but on the inside we were millionaires because of the love, support, and unwavering dedication of our brave, sweet, strong, funny, beautiful mother. Mom encouraged us to work hard, be honest, respect others, and help those in need. She never said no to helping us or anyone else. She was honored to be named a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, and we are proud to have followed her example in becoming upstanding citizens in our communities As adults, it has been a joy to watch her surround her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with the same strength, integrity, and love. Mom taught us to enjoy life! She loved cooking, gardening, watching all sports, playing Euchre, gambling with her girlfriends, and spending time with family. She watched her grandchildren in the summer and took them swimming then treated them to ice cream. They loved her potato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Her spaghetti and meatballs and peanut butter fudge were favorites for all. Her home, stocked with pasta, cookies and jigsaw puzzles, was always open to any of us. She was in her element presiding over family gatherings, especially during the holidays; we often wondered if she slept during the Christmas season. There was never a dull moment with Mom. She was the heart of our family, always smiling, supportive, and so very generous. To say Mom will be missed is an understatement. Her legacy lives on through her grateful and loving family. She is survived by her six children and their spouses: Teri and Phil Baccile, Wendy and Craig Cheplick, Don and Brenda Stocum, Darrin and Susanne Stocum, Susie and Jim Chaffee, Jim and Becky Stocum. She cherished her grandchildren Chrissy, Jason, Katey, Rachel and Nat, Sarah, Claire and Will, Ethan and Katey, and Eli and her great-grandchildren Madyson, Kamryn, Cadyn, Mia, Natalie, and the newest addition, Margot Esther. Mom also had several special nieces, nephews, and friends. The friendships she cultivated in the WG community are too many to name. We welcome you to join us at the Seneca Lake Events Center at 586 East 4th St. in Watkins Glen, NY to celebrate our mother’s life on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00-4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Watkins Glen Sports Booster Club, 303 12th St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891 or your local food bank. A special thank you to Sherri Kelly, Schuyler County Ambulance, Schuyler Hospital, and all of the medical staff and first responders that helped us care for Mom as her health declined. Her family was grateful for the opportunity to care for her at home surrounding her with love and comfort in her final years with the dignity and respect she so richly deserved. We love her more than words can say and will carry her with us always. The Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home of Watkins Glen is assisting our family.

Doris L. Howell, 95, of Watkins Glen, N.Y., died Saturday, April 11, 2026 at home. Born in Camptown, PA, she was the daughter of Glenn and Edith White Peet. She grew up on a farm in Camptown with her older brother, Elwin (d. 2015). Doris graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School in 1948 and from the Robert Packer Hospital school of Nursing, Sayre, PA in 1951. Initially, she practiced as an operating room nurse and then in 1960 moved to become the School Nurse at Bradford Central School. She served there for many years. On February 22, 1962 she married Edson N. Howell (d. 2018) and moved to the family farm near Tyrone, N.Y. Doris enjoyed working outside on the farm and in her garden for many years after retirement. Surviving are three daughters, Glenna Traiger (spouse Saul Traiger) of Los Angeles, CA, Linda Howell, of Watkins Glen, NY, and Donna Lynd of Canastota, NY. She leaves four grandchildren, David, Sarah, Morgan and Taylor; and two great-grandchildren, Molly and Calvin. According to her wishes there are no services. Those wishing to remember Doris may consider a memorial donation in her memory to the Tyrone Vol. Fire Department, PO Box 69, Tyrone, NY 14887. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. You may express condolences to the family or “Light a Candle of Remembrance” online at www.RoyceChedzoy.com

Michael C. “Big Mike” Smalley, age 71, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away on April 11, 2026 at home. Mike “Pops” was born on February 12, 1955, the son of Nathan Lester and Florence Smalley. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1973. His greatest hobbies were dirt track racing and keeping up with the grandchildren! He loved racing the #002 stock car at the track in Dundee and spending time there with his family and good friends. He worked for Parmenter Tire, Auto, and Truck Services in Odessa for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, Ida J. Smalley, on March 6, 2020; brothers, Gene, Tom and Robert; and sisters, Valnetta Crissinger and Sharon Bingell. He is survived by his loving children, Michael C. (Rebecca) Smalley, Jr. of Shiloh, NC, and Jennifer Davis of Elmira Heights, NY; sister, Kathy Lynn (Samual) Ector of Watkins Glen; four grandchildren, Garrett, Cierra, Jonathan, and Ashley; five great-grandchildren, Hailey, Jayden, Jonathan, Autumn, and Anakin; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Monday (April 20th) from 2pm-3pm, followed by a memorial service celebrating his life at 3pm. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following at Reading Community Church in Reading Center; 2671 Church Rd. If anybody would like, we are honoring Big Mike at Outlaw Speedway Friday night 17th April with a moment of silence and Prayer. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. You may express condolences to the family or leave a memory of Mike online in his guestbook at www.RoyceChedzoy.com

Roger Ward Townsend, age 86, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. Roger was born on November 4, 1939 to the late Alfred S. Townsend and Alma C. (Townsend) Hogben. Roger is predeceased by his parents; his stepfather, Norman Hogben; and a daughter, Sally (Townsend) Ormsby. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Joann (Semski) Townsend; his children, Susan (William) Borden, Sherry (Mark) Lombardo, John (Carol) Dunbar, Christie Anderson, and Melisia (Richard) Reilly; son-in-law, Dan Ormsby; brother, Chauncey (Kathy) Townsend; sisters-in-law, Diann (Mark) Murphy, Susan Kelly, and Carolann (David) Dreisbach; grandchildren, Dawn (Ben) Edwards, Jeff (Autumn) Ormsby, Matt (Heather) Ormsby, Tiffany (Nick) Joseph, Brandisue (Doug) Perry, Justin (Faith) Townsend, Katrina (Mitch) Woodward, John Michael Wood, Carrie Dunbar, Celeste (Adam) Leach, Steven Shaffer, Zackary Shaffer, Erica (Joseph) Westervelt, Courtney (Paul) Flahive, Kaylee Reilly and Julia Reilly; along with 21 great-grandchildren, and one that is on the way. Roger attended Trumansburg High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where he served as a helicopter mechanic on the USS Wasp. He spent most of his career as a heavy equipment operator with the New York State Department of Transportation, based in Ithaca, NY. In his retirement, he continued to work as a full-time bus driver in Alexander County, NC. Roger was an active community member and volunteer, serving as past Fire Chief for the Interlaken Volunteer Fire Department, and maintaining active membership in both the Trumansburg American Legion and the Interlaken Sportsman Club. He was also a faithful member of the Trumansburg United Methodist Church. Roger was also an outdoor enthusiast, and in his free time enjoyed hunting, gardening, camping, traveling, and watching NASCAR. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Seneca View Skilled Nursing, Unit 3, for their kindness and attentive care. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 1-5 pm at the Trumansburg American Legion Post 770 4431 E. Seneca Rd, Trumansburg, NY 14886. Military honors will be held at 3:00 pm. Please RSVP to Sue or Melissa. If you are unable to reach them, please contact Grace at the Trumansburg American Legion, 607-387-4212. Memorial contributions may be made to the Interlaken Fire Volunteer Department, PO Box 274, Interlaken, NY 14847. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com