Obituaries
Floyd E. Fredenburg
Mar 9, 2021
Floyd E. Fredenburg, 89, of Nichols, NY passed away on March 9, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, George Fredenburg and Anna Smith; brothers Daniel, Don, and George; half-brother Paul Nichols; daughter-in-law Tammi Fredenburg; and sons Lloyd and Michael Fredenburg. He is survived by his children Joanna (Jerry) Darrow; Gregory (Pamela) Fredenburg; Kenneth (Jennifer) Fredenburg; Edwin, Jeffrey, and...
Barbara J. Pitcher
Mar 5, 2021
Barbara J. Pitcher, 81, of Endwell, NY, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Mercy House, Endicott, NY. Barbara is survived by her two sons: Jeff (Shelly) Pitcher (Plattsburgh, NY) and Gary (Diane) Pitcher (Charlottesville, VA); grandchildren, the joys of her life- Colt (Plattsburgh, NY); Chase (USAF Eielson AFB, Alaska); Kyle (Lynchburg, VA); Allie (Ben) and their...
Marilyn N. Orre
Feb 25, 2021
Marilyn N. Orre, 85, of Owego, NY passed away on February 25, 2021. She is survived by sister Betty Lou (William) McNamara, sister-in-law Linda Ferguson; nephews Raymond Johnson, Jason (Sandy) Ferguson, Josh (Sarah) Ferguson; several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Harold Ferguson and Dorla Snapp, brother James Ferguson, and nephews Greg Johnson and Corey...
Flora K. Kouf
Feb 22, 2021
Flora K. Kouf, 90, of Newark Valley, went Home to be with her Lord and was reunited with the love of her life, her husband Donald, on February 22, 2021. She is survived by her children Jan Laughlin and Michael (Marie Major) Kouf, seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was...
Julia Koroluck
Feb 16, 2021
Julia A. Koroluck, 96, a long-time and well-known resident of Berkshire, passed away on Feb. 16, 2021. Julia was born in Endicott, NY a daughter of the late Lawrence and Agnes Luszczek. In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her husband, George Corky Koroluck (1989), her sisters Thelma Luszczek, Alice (William) Cyganovich, sister-in-law, Helen (Harry) Scales...
Mary Gordner
Feb 14, 2021
Mary C. Gordner, 80, of Berkshire, NY passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021. She is survived by her children Chris (Elyse) Gordner and Charlie (Jennifer) Gordner; grandchildren Matthew, Sydney, Chloe, and Katie; great granddaughter Ellie; step grandsons Ricky, Trevor, Brandon, and Connor; great step granddaughter Valorie; nieces and nephews Stephen and Richard Barnosky, and Stephen, Mike, and Ann...
Robert G. Tingley
Feb 10, 2021
Robert G. Tingley, 79, of Newark Valley, NY, was reunited with his best friend and love of his life, Fern Tingley, following a brief battle with cancer on February 10, 2021, only four days before their anniversary. Robert was born on April 14, 1941, in Endicott, NY the son of the late Tennyson Tingley and Margaret Cross. He joined...
Helen May Marsh
Feb 4, 2021
Newark Valley: Helen M Marsh (Case), of Newark Valley, left this world to join her high school sweetheart, Donald D. Marsh, on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at home from a sudden and courageous battle with ALS. Helen was born June 29, 1940 in Cortland, the daughter of the late Charles and Bernice (Anson) Case, and was a lifelong resident...
Jody Lynn Keener
Feb 4, 2021
Our hearts were broken on Thursday, February 4, 2021, with the sudden passing of Jody Lynn Keener, 47, of Berkshire, New York. Jody was born on April 15, 1973 in Waverly, NY, the daughter of the late John Hoffmier and Norma Rupert. In addition to her parents, Jody was predeceased by her baby brother Johnny Hoffmier. Jody will be...
Richard ‘Dick’ Welch
Jan 31, 2021
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you, and quietly left us all . . . Richard "Dick" Welch, 86, of Berkshire, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Dick was predeceased by his parents; his wives Nancy Pitcher Welch and Betty Wagner Welch; his grandsons Cody and...
Devere L. Mayo
Jan 16, 2021
Devoted To God & Family - Devere Lorraine Mayo, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, PA (formerly of Vestal, NY), went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Devere was born on January 12, 1930, in Brookville, PA to the late Wade Mayo and Ethel (Allshouse) Mayo. In addition to his parents, Devere is preceded in death...
Budd Ty Craft Sr.
Jan 10, 2021
Budd Ty Craft, Sr., 59, of Warren Center, PA passed away on January 10, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents James and Esther Craft; and siblings Danny Craft, Eva Swansbrough, Neal Craft, Fred Craft, JoAnne Stanton, and Janice Decker. Budd is survived by his children Budd (Stephanie) Craft, Jr. of Owego; Rickie (Cassandra) Craft of Marathon; Codie (Teena)...
Robert T. Mikels
Jan 9, 2021
Robert T. Mikels, 56, of Owego, passed away on Saturday January 9, 2021. No services will be held at this time. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be written in Robert's guestbook at macphersonfh.com.
Beatrice Iva Gay Mead Riley
Jan 6, 2021
Beatrice Iva Gay Mead Riley, age 87, formerly of Owego, New York passed away on January 6, 2021 peacefully at her home in Georgia with family at her side . Beatrice was born June 7, 1933 to the late Harry and Mabel Gay of Owego, New York. She is predeceased by her husband and the love of her life...
Betty J. Bentley
Jan 2, 2021
Betty J. Bentley, 87, of Slaterville, born September 4, 1933, passed away on January 2, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents Theodore and Marie Moshier, son Fay P. Nase, brothers Richard Moshier and Donald (Delores) Moshier, sisters Mary Hills, Evelyn Ledesma. Granddaughter Ashley Hair, and son-in-law Joe Leonard. Betty is survived by her son Paul (Kim) Bentley; daughters...
Charles D. 'Chaz' Hoyt
Dec 31, 2020
Charles David Hoyt, Jr., 46, of Endicott, NY went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on December 31, 2020. He was a son, brother, husband, and friend and will be greatly missed. Charles was born on October 23, 1974, the son of Charles D. and Loretta M. Hoyt. He was the baby of the family, having...
Doris M Blackman
Dec 24, 2020
Doris M. Blackman, 90, of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020. Doris will be missed by her daughter: Dona (George) Edson; her granddaughters: Jackie (Scott) Wandell and Kellie (Joe) Mooney; her great grandchildren: Jake, Allie, Finn, and Sawyer; and her sister Judy (Walt) Klossner. She will also be remembered by a special friend Phil...
Elizabeth Cortright
Dec 23, 2020
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Thuillard Cortright, 74, of Berkshire, passed away on December 23, 2020. She is survived by daughters Jamie L. Root and Terry L. Root; Grandchildren Zachary J. (Cait Smith) Leigh, Shawn M. Potter Jr., Brady E. Mason, Shaelyn C. Duvall, Jayla Rae M. Washington; Great granddaughter Braeya Lynn Leigh; sisters Linda C. Kimball and Susan A. Moore; nephews...

Audrey Rose Darrow
Dec 12, 2020
Goodbyes are not forever; goodbyes are not the end they simply mean well miss you until we meet again Audrey Rose Darrow, 75, formerly of Newark Valley, passed away on December 12, 2020. Audrey was born on July 6, 1945, the daughter of the late Ira and Josephine (Edwards) Conklin. Audrey was predeceased by her husband Frederick Darrow, Sr.;...
Darlene Hill
Dec 12, 2020
Darlene Hill, 101 years young, and affectionately known as Grandma Happy, passed away peacefully at her home on December 12, 2020, surrounded in the love of her family. Darlene was born on September 6, 1919 in Strawberry Point, Iowa, a daughter of the late Willis and Eva Mae (Zimmerman) Warner. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by...