Obituaries
Ciara L. Brown
Jul 9, 2021
Goodbyes hurt the most when the story was not finished..... Ciara L. Brown, 30, of Cortland, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2021. She is survived by her loving wife Megen Brown; parents Glenn and Natalie Hollenbeck; father Tim Davey; siblings Miranda (Alex) Palmer, Collin Davey, Lillie Hollenbeck, and Hayden Hollenbeck; brothers-in-law Cody Brown and his daughter Olivia, and...
Barbara Mayo
Jul 6, 2021
Devoted To God & Family - Barbara (Hill) Mayo, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, PA (formerly of Vestal, NY), went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Barbara was born on November 24, 1930, in Vestal Center, NY to the late Louis Hill and Mildred (Landon) Hill. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in...
Armando 'Monty' Frederico
Jul 5, 2021
On Monday morning, July 5 , 2021 following a night at Tioga Downs and winning big Armando "Monty" Joseph Frederico, 95, of Newark Valley and formerly of Philadelphia passed away at his home. He left us with a smile on his face and the joy of winning big in his heart. Monty was born on October 22, 1925 in...
Edward Albert Khuns Iii
Jun 26, 2021
Edward Albert Khuns III, 60, of Peekskill, NY passed away on June 26, 2021 from complications of Alzheimers. He is survived by his wife Heidi (Tepper) Khuns; daughter Rebecca (Garret Smith) Khuns; grandchildren Aabigail, Charliana, Aubrey, and Carson; brothers Stephen (Kathy Lynn) Khuns, David (Jeanne) Khuns, Timothy (Annie) Khuns, and Russell Khuns; brothers-in-law Peter (Francine) Tepper and Gary (Deni)...
Robert Arnold
Jun 15, 2021
Robert Arnold, 93, of Richford, passed away on June 15, 2021. MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley, is assisting the family with arrangements. Private burial will take place in Highland Cemetery, Richford, NY at the convenience of the family. Memories and condolences may be written in Robert's guestbook at macphersonfh.com. .
Christopher D. Worden
Jun 14, 2021
Christopher Worden, 47, of Newark Valley, NY passed away on June 14, 2021. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be written in Christopher's guestbook at macphersonfh.com.
Joy Beatrice Smith
May 23, 2021
BERKSHIRE- Joy M. Smith always wore an angel on her shoulder. On May 23, 2021, shortly after her 89th birthday, her angel beaconed her home. Joy is reunited with her parents, Martin and Fay Moe of Jacksonville; her brother James Moe and her former husband, Donald Smith. Joy is survived by her children, Mark Smith (Jo Ann Collacchi), of...
Dean Cornett
May 18, 2021
Dean L. Cornett, 71, of Newark Valley, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was born on June 9, 1949 in Endicott, NY. Dean was predeceased by his father, Leo Cornett in 2015. He is survived by his mother, Jean Cornett, Union Center; and his children Sara Humble, Rachel Hollenbeck (Eric), and Sean Cornett. Also surviving are his...
Rebecca Seymour
May 16, 2021
Rebecca Ann Seymour, 44, of Johnson City, NY, passed away unexpectedly and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on May 9, 2021. Rebecca was predeceased by her grandmother, Kathryn Donegan, her uncles James Donegan and Dennis Donegan, and most recently her mother, Linda L. Donegan. Rebecca is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Nathaniel; four beautiful children: Joshua...
Joann Sherwood
May 12, 2021
Joann Sherwood, 83, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2021 in her Berkshire, NY home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents George and Eunice Legge, and her brother Everett. Joann is survived by her husband Leroy; daughter Karen Stephans; sons Jerry (Laurie) Wicks, Chip (Kim) Sherwood, Wayne (Patty) Sherwood; daughter Kelly (Bob) Price; her treasured...
Barbara Brusso
May 10, 2021
Barbara Brusso, 83, of Weltonville, NY passed away Monday May 10, 2021. She was born to the late Gerald and Beatrice Houston, August 8, 1937, in Elmira NY. Barb graduated from Elmira Southside. She was married to Stephen Brusso Sr. in 1956 and they lived together in Weltonville for forty-two years. Barb had two brothers: Gerald Houston Jr. (deceased)...
Andrew T. Kasper
May 3, 2021
Andrew Travis Kasper, 38, our cherished and special blessing from God, went home to be with his Lord on May 3, 2021 after a valiant 7 year battle with stage IV colon cancer. He is survived by his parents, Philip and Suzanne (Cummings) Kasper, his brother, Todd (Sara Birch) Kasper, his sisters, Jill (Chris) Roth, and Emily (Chuck) Schneider....
H. Maxine Brandes
May 2, 2021
Helen Maxine Brandes, age 89, of Elderwood Assisted Living, Latham, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Rehab Center. Maxine was born on June 29, 1931 to the late Edwin and Ella Fiske. Maxine was born and raised in Newark Valley, NY, where she attended school. After her...

Rebecca K Randall
Apr 28, 2021
Rebecca K. Randall, 68, a life-long resident and supporter of Richford, NY, passed away on April 28, 2021. She is survived by her husband Scott Randall; son Marc Randall (fianc Lisa Paugh); daughter Laurie Randall (fianc Mason Doucett); grandchildren Jorden, Ryan, Brandon, Adrian, Taylor; mother Cecilia (Tootie) Clark; brothers Frank (Chris) Clark, Rick (Kelly) Clark, and Dan (Mary-Lou) Clark;...
Jack W. Holcomb
Apr 21, 2021
Jack W. "HOKIE" Holcomb, 78, of Cortland, passed away on Wednesday, April 21,2021 while surrounded in the love of his family. Jack was born on June 11, 1942 ason of the late Newton and Ethel Holcomb. In addition to his parents he waspredeceased by his siblings: Phidelia Colby, Thelma Muckey, Homer Holcomb,Esther Snavely, Wanita Slack, Edith Beebe, Robert Holcomb,...
Franklin R. Baker Jr.
Apr 20, 2021
Franklin R. Baker, Jr, "Mudwomp" of Richford, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born to Carolyn (Nelson) and Franklin Baker Sr, on October 13th, 1942, Frank retired from the Tioga County Highway after 27 years of service. Frank had many hobbies throughout the years including racing stock cars, volunteering with Richford Fire Dept...
Beverly Jean Gardner
Apr 19, 2021
"Our Mother kept a garden, -- a garden of the heart; She planted all the good things that gave our lives their start." On April 19, 2021, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, Beverly J. Gardner, 85, passed on and was joyfully reunited with her parents, Carl and Marguerite (Decker) Klossner, her husband Ralph, grandson Joel,...
Edward A. Eluere
Apr 8, 2021
Edward Anthony Eluere, 61, of Steinhatchee, FL passed away on April 8, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Colleen; Edwards children Jamie Marie Burnett, David E. Eluere, and Steven Eluere; brother Carl (Ana) Eluere; sisters Theresa (Michael) Chastair and Debbie Eluere; his mother Donna Eluere; his in-laws Garry and Patty Lamb; daughter-in-law Dana Lamb; grandchildren Jason Ogden,...
Marie L. Menard
Apr 7, 2021
Marie L. Menard, 80, of Johnson City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 7, 2021 and was reunited with her husband Henry. Marie is survived by her children Denise (Stefan) Moyer, Terri (Scott) Anderson, and John Menard; grandchildren Cameron, Drew, Kristi, Savannah, Brooke, Mindy, Austin, and Wesley; brothers Lewis and Cecil (Diane) Bailey; and...
Shirley M. Yetter
Apr 4, 2021
Shirley Lawton Yetter, 85, passed away peacefully early Easter morning, April 4, 2021, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Newark Valley, born at home on Brook Street on January 21, 1936. The family soon moved to Bridge Street where she grew up on the family farm. Shirley was a proud graduate...