Obituaries
Virginia "Ginny" Mullen
Sep 30, 2022
To watch live stream of Ginny's service, click here Virginia H. (Ginny) Mullen, 88, a long-time resident of Newark Valley, passed away on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 at her home. Ginny was born in Elmira, NY a daughter of Leslie and Frieda (Loveless) Hover, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Leslie...
Anne Catherine Reade
Sep 25, 2022
Anne Catherine Reade, 69, of Endicott, NY, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 following an illness. She will be greatly missed by her family: Joyce Lawton, Lori Vogel, Michael and Rebecca O'Neil, their children: Claire, Vivienne, Evelyn and her very dear friend, Pam Kinsey. She was predeceased by her beloved John R. Lawton. For many...
Joseph Okrepkie
Sep 16, 2022
Joseph Okrepkie, 85, a life-long resident of Newark Valley, passed away on Sept. 16, 2022. Joe is survived by his loving sister, Mary J. Buckingham; several cousins including his close cousins: Jim, Ardith, Gary, Bruce, Homer and their families; son, Derrick Vincent; Also surviving are Greg Frakes who was like a son to Joe and dear friends Fran and...
Kay L Short
Sep 12, 2022
Kay Short, 80, of Newark Valley, was peaceful and surrounded in love on her way to heaven on Monday, September 12, 2022. Kay is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Chris) Magee, of Owego, NY, Patricia (James) Brenchley of Spencer, NY and Lori Hill (Carolyn Chow) of Dryden, NY. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren: Rebecca (Garrison) Christian,...
John G. Mietsch
Aug 21, 2022
John Mietsch, 71, passed on Sunday, August 21, 2022 following a period of declining health. John was a resident of Richford and former resident of Endicott and Horseheads, NY. He was predeceased by his parents Otto and Esther (Bradt) Mietsch and is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Carol (Hart) Mietsch and his brother James Mietsch and...
David Felton
Aug 20, 2022
David Frank Felton, 66 of Richford, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 20, 2022. David was born on April 19, 1956 in Waverly, NY a son of the late Louis and Elsie (Johnson) Felton. David is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jennifer, his son David Jr, daughter April; his grandchildren; his brothers: Roger, Frank and Louis,...
Eugene "Gene" Payne
Aug 14, 2022
Eugene A. Payne, 70, of Berkshire, NY passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. Gene is survived by his high school sweetheart, best friend and loving wife of 51 years, Betty (Pine) Payne and their sons and daughters-in-law: Brian and Tami Payne and Christopher and Jessica Payne; his cherished grandchildren: Derek, Travis, Cadence and Jackson Payne; his brothers and...
Grace L Murch
Aug 13, 2022
Grace L. (Dingman) Murch, 80, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on August 13, 2022, surrounded in the love of her family. Grace is survived by her loving and adoring husband of 62 years, Donald Murch, and her loving daughters Pamela Hines and Christine (Dan Flynn) Miller. Grace is also survived by her grandsons: Vincent, Dillon, Brandon, Tyler and...
Victor Alexander
Aug 5, 2022
Victor Alexander, 87, passed away on August 5, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Ethyle Alexander, his wife, Phyllis and his brothers: Herbert Jr, Delbert, Alton and David. Vic is survived by his sons: Dennis (Penny Scott) and Timothy (Bongsok) Alexander; his daughters Denise (Brian) Reily and Vicki Alexander. He was a life-long resident of Newark...
Rosemary Niznik
Jul 28, 2022
On July 28, 2022, along with her heavenly family, Divine Angels of Mercy said: "Leave your earthly pain and suffering and come on home." it was then that they escorted our mother, Rosemary Niznik, reuniting her in heaven, with her husband of 50 years, Richard J Niznik Sr. She was also welcomed into her heavenly home by her parents,...
Kathleen M "Patti Westover" Ackley
Jul 17, 2022
Surrounded by her loving family and those who meant the world to her, Kathleen M. Ackley, 61, of Newark Valley, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at her home. "Patti Westover" as she was known to her family and friends was born on September 14, 1960 in Endicott, NY a daughter of the late Bruce L. and Eileen...
Grant Michael Spencer
Jul 14, 2022
Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever ..... Grant Michael Spencer, blessed our lives on March 26, 2022 and our hearts were broken on July 14, 2022 with his sudden passing. Although he was in our lives for a short time, his smile and laugh will forever remain with...
Allyse 'Lisa' Elisabeth Daly
Jul 13, 2022
On November 1, 1972 Allyse Elisabeth "Lisa" Daly, was welcomed into our world in Zeeland, Michigan by her mother, Anne Birkel (Daly) and her father, the late John F. Daly, Jr. She filled our lives with joy and laughter. Allyse was energetic, athletic, smart, and kind. She graduated from Newark Valley High School, Newark Valley, NY with the class...
Steven Leroy Harding
Jul 13, 2022
Steven "Uncle Steve" Harding, 68, of Owego, passed away on July 13,2022. He is survived by his sister and best friend Beverly Slack, whom he loved and protected until his very last breath, sister Brenda Edsall, and brothers, Michael Joslin, Timothy Harding, and Robert Harding, Jr. and their families. Steve is predeceased by his parents Robert Harding Sr. and...
Kevin S. Slaughter
Jul 12, 2022
Obituary It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.... Kevin S. Slaughter, 62, of Barton, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 following a courageous battle with Cancer. Kevin was born on April 8, 1960 in Bernese,...
Ann Lee Collins
Jun 26, 2022
Ann Lee Collins, 89, of Newark Valley, NY, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022 following a period of declining health. Ann is survived by her sons: Charles T. Collins, Scott Collins, Jeffrey Collins and daughter Eileen (Jack) Evans;her brother Peter (Pat) Duncan and sister Virginia Ives; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Ann was born in...
Donald L Cross
Jun 24, 2022
Donald L. Cross, 86, a long-time, well-respected resident of Newark Valley passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022. Don was predeceased by his daughter Monica AlexJohn. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of almost 67 years, Lucy (Sick) Cross. Also surviving are his devoted children: David (Linda), Daniel and Michael (Shelley) Cross; his grandchildren: Jessica,...
James "Jimmy" H Travis
Jun 24, 2022
James H. Travis "Jimmy" March 9, 1971 June 24, 2022 On Friday, June 24th, 2022, Jimmy lost his long battle with addiction. This was a day that we feared and prayed would never come. Jimmy was born on March 9, 1971, in Endicott, NY to Mary Catherine (Niznik) and James V. Travis. He was Baptized at St. Johns Catholic...
David D Ingraham
Jun 14, 2022
Titus 1:2 "In hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the world began".. David D. Ingraham, 57, of Owego, departed this life at his home on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 following a brief period of declining health. David was born on September 4, 1964 in Endicott, New York a son of the late Mary...
William D. Needham, Jr.
Jun 3, 2022
Bill Needham, Jr., 61 of Newark Valley NY passed away on June 3, 2022. Bill was born on Dec. 7, 1960 a son of Ann and the late William D. Needham, Sr. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother Scott Needham. Bill was a graduate of Newark Valley High School and studied Animal Husbandry at...