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

Dundee: Carolyn E. Merritt, age 83, of Dundee, NY passed away Saturday April 18, 2026 in the comfort of her home with family at her side. Honoring her wishes there will be no calling hours, and services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dundee Fire Company 12 Union St. Dundee, NY 14837. Carolyn was born April 27, 1942 in town of Torrey, NY, the daughter of the late George E. and Esther May (Cole) Jayne. She graduated from Dundee Central School in 1960. On August 5 of that same year, she married her high school sweetheart Stewart F. Merritt Jr. who passed away on January 1, 2023. A lifelong resident of Yates County; she was a Dairy Supervisor for D.H.I. (Dairy Herd Improvement) of Ithaca, N.Y. testing milk of every cow once a month throughout Yates, Schuyler, Steuben, Ontario, and Tioga Counties for 25 years; all the while being a farm wife, and raising her family. She retired in 2002. Mrs. Merritt was a member of the former Starkey Methodist Church, 4H, Farm Bureau; and served on the Town of Barrington Planning Board in her younger years, when she also enjoyed pheasant, and rabbit hunting; going to yard sales, and flea markets, horse races, and anything to do with horses. She is survived by four children James M. Merritt of Lakeland, FL; Robin (Richard) Slaby of Little Sioux, IA, Judith L. (Joseph) Woodruff of Penn Yan, NY, and Stewart H. Merritt III with whom she made her home; 6 grandchildren James Merritt of San Francisco, CA, Jordan Merritt of Mount Joy, PA, Morgan (Carson) Beasley of Easton, MD, Daniel Morehouse of Dubai, Joshua Woodruff of Penn Yan, and Justin (Samantha) Woodruff of Rushville, NY; 14 great grandchildren Lucas, James, Oliver, & Doris Beasley of Easton, MD, Malory &Brent Morehouse of KY, Maksim & Laikyn Woodruff of Penn Yan, Jayden & Austin Mincer, Landon, Paislee, Nolan, & Hudson Woodruff all of Rushville, NY; and countless nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by 5 sisters, and 4 brothers. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Jaime McCormick, for her loving care and compassion as Carolyn’s personal “Mother Hen” caregiver right to the end. Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

Dundee: Delbert Levi Woodard Jr., age 91, of Crystal Valley, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday April 16, 2026 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, in Penn Yan, NY. Services will be held at the convenience of the family on a date to be announced. Inurnment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306, or the Dundee Fire Company, 12 Union St., Dundee, NY 14837. Delbert was born October 18, 1934, in Penn Yan, NY, one of 6 children born to the late Delbert L. and Jennie M. (Mattison) Woodard Sr. He graduated from Dundee Central School in 1952. He entered the U.S. Army in June 1957 and was honorably discharged in October, transferring to the Reserves so he could return home to help his father on the family farm. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves for over 30 years. On October 21, 1961, he married the former Dorine S. Jayne at St. Michael’s Church in Penn Yan. A farmer by birth, Delbert later took a position with the United States Postal Service in Dundee, NY where he served as a Clerk for 34 years, retiring in 1996. Following his retirement, he enjoyed transporting Mennonite families for several years. Mr. Woodard was a member of the Johnson-Costello Post #355; the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #2030 Penn Yan; and he was a former member of the Postal Clerk Union. His passion for farming lasted a lifetime. He enjoyed hunting with friends and family, gardening, and was an avid sports enthusiast. He was also the family historian and genealogist, preserving a legacy of family history for future generations. He is loved and will be forever missed by his wife of 64 years Dorine S. Woodard at home; daughters Robin L. (Randy) Richardson, Annette D. Hungerford, Kimberly A. (Eric) Jensen and son Delbert L. (Ann Washburn-Bush) Woodard III all of Crystal Valley, NY, 9 grandchildren, Cody, Nichole, John, Brandy, Katie, Tyler, Morgan, Shelby, and Delbert IV; 6 great grandchildren, Aubrey, Ben, Arianna, Lily, Eli, and Levi; brother Daniel L.(Rose) Woodard; close family friend Peter (Ellen Stefansky) Lamirande whom he loved as a son; and countless nieces and nephews who all adored their uncle. Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by a brother Donald Woodard; 3 sisters Beverly Cornish, Elizabeth Howell, and Connie Christensen; 2 brothers-in-law Donald Cornish and Leslie Howell; a son-in-law John Hungerford, and a nephew Peter Christensen. Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

Dundee: Michael James Campbell, age 51, left this world on Monday April 6, 2026 in Malone, NY. There are no calling hours or public services planned. The family will celebrate his life privately at their convenience. His final resting place will be in McDowell Cemetery. Michael was born July 9, 1974 in Corning, New York; he was the son of Joan L. Scotchmer and her husband Donald G. Campbell Jr. Michael was a mechanic who loved working on cars. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting and fishing with his friends and family. He was a soft heart for all animals, and loved his pet mouse. His artistic talent shown through in his drawings and personal custom made cards. He is loved and will never be forgotten by his mother Joan L. Scotchmer, his sister Kelly A. (Danny) Northrup all of Dundee, NY; a brother Christopher C. (Mary Beth) Campbell of Waterloo; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and his best friend Pat Matuszek of Beaver Dams, NY. He was predeceased by his father Donnie Campbell Jr., and two nephews Andrew Earl, and Chad Druker II. Arrangements were handled by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

A Celebration of Life Service for Lester M. Travis will be held on Saturday, May 16 at the Chubb Hollow Event Center in Dundee, NY. The informal service will begin at 11 am, followed by a luncheon at 12:30. Dress casually. All are invited but please RSVP to Rntravis54@gmail.com if you plan to stay for the luncheon.

Painted Post: Yvonne (Bonnie) Martini, age 93, of Painted Post, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1932 in Scranton, PA the daughter of the late Elsie and John Steinmetz. She attended Mansfield University where she met her husband, Nello Martini. They were married on July 7, 1956 at St. Frances Church in Scranton, PA and settled in the Painted Post, NY area. She taught briefly at Campbell Savona School District before starting a family and becoming a homemaker. She and her husband, Nello enjoyed summers at Seneca Lake, traveling, and their 40 years of marriage to each other before his untimely passing. Bonnie loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed baking, reading, traveling and visits with friends. She enjoyed a glass of wine and would jokingly state that it was “wine time” in the late afternoon. She is survived by her children, N. Douglas Martini and Laura (Paul) Ferratella; grandchildren, Rocky (Adrienne) Martini, Michael Martini, and Beckie (Michael) Wooldridge; great grandchildren, Louis Ferratella, Paul Ferratella, Dakota Coughlin, Blaze Martini, Lucy Martini, Phoebe Wooldridge, and Lennon Martini, Malkolm Wooldridge. Bonnie was predeceased by her husband, Nello Martini, Jr., mother in-law Lydia Martini, father-in-law Nello Martini, Sr.; a brother Paul Steinmetz, sister-in-law Joan Steinmetz, daughter -in-law Jacqueline Martini; and son John Martini who unexpectedly passed on the same day. Honoring wishes, there will be no public services. Entombment will take place at the Italian/American cemetery in Scranton, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CareFirst, 3805 Meads Creek Rd., Corning, NY 14870, www.CareFirstNY.org Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home in Dundee, NY. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.