The Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Company

09/14/2023

Join us this Sunday for some great BBQ chicken! Noon till gone. Hope to see you there!

07/15/2023

We are saddened to relay the passing of Life Member and Past Chief William “Bill” Ward. Services will be held this Sunday at Vedder Scott & Zinger Funeral Home in Montour Falls.

William “Bill” Ward, Age 84, of Mecklenburg, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca with his wife and daughter by his side after an extended illness. He was born in Montour Falls, NY on June 10, 1939, the son of Albert and Gertrude Ward.

Bill attended Watkins Glen High School. He married the former Linda L. Howell on December 7, 1968 in Dundee, NY and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Bill was a Truck Driver for Agway of Ithaca, retiring after 32 years. He also was a Corrections Officer at the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, retiring from there in 2015.

Bill was a member of the Mecklenburg United Methodist Church, spent 56 years with the Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Company (past Fire Chief), and was a member of the Schuyler County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. He loved to go for rides with his wife and was an avid hunter. Bill was always ready to lend a helping hand and loved his family with all his heart.

He was predeceased by his parents, in-laws Howard and Mildred Howell, grandson Bret Dudgeon, sister Rosemary Williammee, and son Daniel Thorp.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; daughter, Caminda (Ted) Dudgeon of Cayuta, NY; two sons, Christopher (Kathleen) Ward of Mecklenburg and Paul (Beth) Thorp of Ithaca, NY; daughter-in-law, Darlene Thorp of Whitney Point, NY; nine grandchildren, Sharon, Josh, Chris, Katie, Ryan, Ashlee, Matt, Samantha and Casey; seven great-grandchildren, and several loving nieces and nephews.

Bill’s family would like to thank his caregivers at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for making his last few months easier.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 North Genesee St., Montour Falls. Bill’s funeral service will begin at 1:00. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery of Hector.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 108, Mecklenburg, NY 14863, Mecklenburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 66, Mecklenburg, NY 14863, or the Schuyler County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, 106 Tenth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891.

To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com

05/09/2023

We had a great night of extrication training keeping everyone’s skills sharp. Thanks again to Staiman Recycling for providing the vehicle!

05/09/2023

A Big Shoutout to Staiman Recycling and Kevin Meissner for providing and delivering us a vehicle for this weeks extrication training! Due to a change in policy we were no longer able to get one from our previous provider and Kevin came through for us.

05/03/2023

Treat Mom to a BBQ chicken dinner! May 14th Noon till gone!

04/16/2023

Good Morning! We’re here and ready to provide you an awesome Sunday breakfast! Come on down and start the day off right!

04/10/2023

Join us this Sunday for our final breakfast of the season! Hope to see you all there! Thanks

03/14/2023

Join us for our next Breakfast this Sunday! Hope to see you all there, and as always, thanks for your continued support.

03/02/2023

01/05/2023

Here is the information regarding Jays Funeral and Memorial services on Saturday January 14th.

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01/01/2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Life member Jay Russell. In his over 45 years of service he served in many roles including Rescue Captain, Chief, and Company President which he held currently. He was also a driving force behind many fundraisers over the years.

Our condolences go out to Jays friends and family, many of whom are also involved in the volunteer fire service.

Once we have details regarding services we will pass them along here.

07/24/2022

At Approximately 5:55pm Mecklenburg was dispatched to a reported brush fire on Updyke Rd. Upon arrival the fire was mostly out and our crews started putting out the small “hot spots”. Thank you Trumansburg Volunteer Fire Company and Burdett Fire Department for responding as our mutual aid. All units are clear and back in service