Obituaries
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...
Sharon D. Brown
Dec 11, 2020
Sharon D. Brown, 76, formerly of Newark Valley, passed away on Dec. 11, 2020 due to complications resulting from Multiple Sclerosis, a disease she has fought for many years. Sharon is survived by her sons: Todd and Susan Brown, Jan Brown and Cinnamon Conrad; her grandchildren Mickae, Charlotte Charli, Jesse, Zach, Tyler, Nora, Abby and 2 great grandchildren; her...
Emilie M. Stuhlmiller
Dec 7, 2020
Emilie M. Stuhlmiller, 89, passed away on Dec. 7, 2020 following a brief illness. Emilie was born in Hancock, NY a daughter of the late George and Anna (Krause) Stuhlmiller. In addition to her parents, Emilie was predeceased by her brother George and Georges son Derek. She is survived by her brother Robert Stuhlmiller and several nieces and nephews....
Neal W. 'Mooch' Coyne
Dec 7, 2020
Neal W. 'Mooch' Coyne, Jr., 60, of Maine, passed away on December 7, 2020. Neal will be missed by his wife of 40 years, Liz; his children Nicholas (Heidi) Coyne, Kimberly (Ken S.) Coyne, Corey (Jenna) Coyne, Kendal (Joey) Dore; his precious grandchildren Justin, Megan, Lorelei, Brayden, Kamryn, Skylar, Harper, Ledger; adopted children Mikey (#1 Son) and Malecia Brie;...
Eunice Dalton
Dec 1, 2020
Surrounded by her family, Eunice (Beebe) Dalton, 98, of Newark Valley, passed from this world on December 1, 2020. She was born to James and Mable (Briggs) Beebe on March 3, 1922 in Star Lake, NY. She graduated from Newark Valley in 1939, and married Paul in 1940. Eunice was predeceased by her husband Paul Dalton, grandson Alan Weed...
Joyce Atkinson
Nov 28, 2020
Goodbyes are not forever; goodbyes are not the end they simply mean well miss you until we meet again Joyce Atkinson, 89, of Newark Valley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2020. Joyce was born on April 18, 1931 to Clifford and Iris (Carpenter) Crouch. She graduated from Johnson City High School in...

Robert D. Chatfield
Nov 25, 2020
Robert D. Chatfield, 77, of Woodburn, OR and formerly of Newark Valley, NY and Dover, DE, passed on to his next adventure on November 25, 2020. In the care of Hospice and surrounded by family he gave up his battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda, and his beloved children: Brien J. Chatfield...
Ralph D. Valentine
Nov 21, 2020
Ralph Denson Valentine, 88, of Naples, FL, formerly of Berkshire, NY, was reunited in heaven with those he loves on November 21, 2020. Ralph was born in Waterproof, LA on May 10th, 1932 the eldest son of Abb Valentine and Flora (Hancock) Valentine. He is survived by his younger brother, James Ray Valentine, who was his constant childhood companion...
Gerald 'Pete' Lacey
Nov 17, 2020
On a cold, snowy morning, November 17, 2020, Gerald Pete Lacey, 95, a life-long resident of Richford, NY passed away peacefully at his home where he lived his entire life. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean Lacey; his children, Roger (Janice) Lacey and Geri (Jack) Hammond, grandson Brian Bartlett, granddaughter Heather (Tom) Anschutz, great granddaughter...
Francis P. Gaynor
Nov 8, 2020
Francis P. Gaynor, 86, of Vestal, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 8, 2020 following a hard fought battle with cancer. Fran is survived by his wife Moya Mo Gaynor; his step children T. John (Stacy) Murphy, Kalyn (Tony Scarcella) DeAngelo; Holly (Rick) Hamm; and Tracy (Kate McKeown) Murphy; his granddaughters Annabelle, Annie, Tierney,...
Shirley Ann Armstrong Mincher Chandler
Nov 4, 2020
Shirley Ann Armstrong Mincher Chandler Born: March 3, 1950 Passed: November 4, 2020 Father: Harold E. Armstrong (predeceased 2001)Mother: Helen L. LaMontain Armstrong (predeceased 1989) Nephews: David L. LaMontain III (predeceased 1991), Stephen Barry (predeceased 2008), and Michael Barry (predeceased 2019) Relatives: (Husband) Garre Chandler, (Sons) Scott and Craig (wife Kerry), (Stepchildren) Kevin (wife Lisa), Jill (husband Michael), Eric...
Patricia Violet Rich Liddington
Oct 30, 2020
Patricia Violet Rich Liddington, 91, of Newark Valley, passed away on October 30, 2020. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Clifford Speed and Violet Bonney Rich; sister, Maude Overbaugh; brothers, Clifford and William Rich; and nephews Jack and Dickie Overbaugh. She was also predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Roger A. Liddington. Pat is survived by her three...