Obituaries
Carolyn M. Masters
Mar 25, 2022
When tomorrow begins without me...don't ever think we are far apart...For every time you think of me I will be right here within your heart... Carolyn M. Masters, 81, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at her home in New York, New York. Carolyn was born on May 27, 1940, in Johnson City, NY, the daughter of the...
James David Howland
Mar 22, 2022
James David Howland, 83, of Berkshire, NY, passed away, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his home surrounded by close family.Dave was born in Berkshire, NY to James and Nancy Howland. He is a graduate of Newark Valley High School in 1957 and Paul Smiths College with an A.A.S. In Forestry in 1960. Dave followed in his parents shoes and...
Betty C. Leifer
Mar 17, 2022
Betty Craft Leifer, 88, of Richford, NY, passed away on March 17, 2022. Betty is predeceased byher spouse, Dr. Ron Leifer. Betty is survived by her daughter, Lehana L. Doctor of Rochester,NY, along with Lehanas husband, Leroy and their daughters, Abria, Autumn, and Mandisa.Betty received her Masters in Special Education from Syracuse University. She worked as aschool teacher in...
Richard W. Barriger
Mar 13, 2022
Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all. Richard W. Barriger, 76, of Owego, NY, gained his angel wings on March 13, 2022. Richard loved music and played in many local bands; he was known for his special talent of playing a right-handed guitar upside down....
William Carrington Dunn, Jr.
Mar 13, 2022
To watch livestream: Click Here William "Bill" Carrington Dunn Jr.a teller of jokes, a connoisseur of languages, a grower of flowers, a lover of nature, a singer of songs, a passionate learner, a weaver of baskets, a writer, a poet, a musician, a historian of the Civil War, a whisperer of dachshunds and friend to all animalspassed on to...
Robert 'Pete' Fechter
Mar 3, 2022
Obituary Robert "Pete" Fechter, 94, of Maine, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY. Beloved Father of Carla Hogan (Bill) and Wayne (Karen) Fechter. Loving Grandfather of Sarah and Christopher (Natalie). Caring Stepfather of Leslie Harmon (Scott Eckhart), Laura (David) Stoots, Margaret (Wes) Holmes, Kathleen (Gilbert "AJ") Emens. Several step...
James A. Stoughton
Feb 25, 2022
James A. Stoughton, 80, of Berkshire, NY, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of sixty years, Maude Marilyn Stoughton. The couple resided at Vestal Park rehabilitation and nursing facility together until her recent passing on January 29, 2022. He was also predeceased by his parents Harry and Mary (Rockwell) Stoughton; Alan, Dick,...
Mary Jane Chapman
Feb 15, 2022
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear....Mary Jane Chapman, 79, of Nichols passed away peacefully following a period of declining health on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Owego.Mary Jane was born on August 19, 1942 a daughter...
Thomas E. Knott
Feb 7, 2022
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.Our hearts were broken on Monday, February 7, 2022 with the passing of our loving Thomas E. Knott, 52, of Fredericksburg, Virginia and formerly of Endicott, New York. Thomas was welcomed into our world on...
Bruce Johnson
Feb 5, 2022
To watch the livestream of the service Click Here Bruce Dean Johnson, 81, of Newark Valley, New York, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5th, 2022, surrounded by his family. Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor, his four children: Rebecca (Kenneth Gay), Karen, Kenneth (Kellie) and Amy; seven grandchildren: Brittany, Ashley, and...
Roy R. Briggs
Feb 5, 2022
Obituary To watch the livestream of Roy's service Click Here Roy R. Briggs, 93, of Newark Valley, NY, passed away on February 5, 2022. He is survived by his brother David (Mary) Briggs, and 21 nieces and nephews. Roy was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Hazel Briggs; and siblings Ken (Dorothy) Briggs, Carl (Doris) Briggs, Helen (Vincent) McCabe,...
Brenda A. Campbell
Feb 2, 2022
Brenda Anne Campbell (Adams), 81, passed away on February 2, 2022, at her daughters home in Apalachin, NY. She was born to the late Eugene and Beatrice Adams on December 12, 1940, in Elmira, NY. Brenda was a graduate of Southside High School and Arnot Ogden School of Nursing. She retired from the Newark Valley Central School District after...
Larry N. Vansusan
Feb 1, 2022
Larry N. VanSusan, 83, of Berkshire, NY, passed away on February 1, 2022. Larry will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 62 and a half years, Hazel; his daughter and son-in-law Julie (VanSusan) and Bob Tomazin; his grandson and granddaughter-in-law Josh and Ashley Tomazin; his granddaughter and grandson-in-law Kara (Tomazin) and Trevor Townsend; and great grandchildren: Wyatt,...
Odane C. Huttel
Jan 30, 2022
Odane 'Huffy' Huttel, 56, of Newark Valley, passed away on January 30, 2022. He will be greatly missed by his mother Celia Dillenbeck; sister Anna May (Kevin) Burke; nephew "Little Man" Kevin; sister Diane (Bill) McGuyer; nephews Christopher and Jonathan McGuyer; and good friends in Sierra Vista, Chad and Tracey Long and Ron Maynez. Odane was predeceased by his...
Jack R. Kinney
Jan 25, 2022
Jack R. Kinney, 70, of Getzville, NY (formerly Newark Valley) passed away on January 25, 2022. Jack was born on May 31, 1951 a son of the late Lawrence and Marian (Hinrichsen) Kinney. He is survived by his brother Roger D. (Sharlene) Kinney, children Rachel E. (Ken) Seibert, Kevin Kinney, Michelle (Daniel) Henry and 5 grandchildren: Tyler Kinney, Christina...
Lydia Tina Rinas
Jan 23, 2022
Lydia Tina Rinas passed away on January 23rd, 2022 at the age of 97 at her home in Williston, Florida. Lydia was born in Fallon, Montana on March 12th, 1924 to the late Gottlieb Henry Dalke Sr. and Emily (Quade) Dalke. Predeceased by her husband, Adolph and sons David, Ernest and Donald. Survived by her children Amelia, Julius, Esther,...
Dale Ruscilla Palmer
Jan 19, 2022
Dale R. Palmer, formerly of Vestal, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Dale was 74 years old. She was a survivor. At age 39 she endured surgery and treatment for a malignant brain tumor and overcame several subsequent complications and significant brain injuries over the next three decades, yet always resumed her fierce pursuit of a beautiful...
Howard Witter, Sr
Jan 18, 2022
Howard L Witter, Sr., age 86, of Maine, NY passed away January 18, 2022 at his Florida home under the loving care of his family. He was predeceased by his loving wife Barbara of more 50 years. Born on February 22, 1935 in Sidney, NY to Howard Boyd and Clara Emma (Hubbard) Witter. Howard was a retired Technical Engineer...
Sandra J. Case
Jan 16, 2022
To watch the livestream of the service Click Here A mother holds her children's hands for a little while and their hearts forever..... Surrounded by her family and those that meant the world to her, Sandra J. Case, 78, of Berkshire went to her heavenly home and is now reunited with her husband Clayton. Sandra was born on May...
Neal R. Overbey
Jan 8, 2022
Neal R. Overbey, 73, of Richford, NY, passed away on January 8, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Imogene (Shinlever) Overbey, his brothers Gary and Jerry Overbey, and his beloved son Brian R. Overbey. Neal is survived by his loving wife Gloria Drake Overbey; son Timothy V. (Sandra) Overbey; grandchildren Christian, Kamryn, Kendyl, Cassandra, and Connor...