Obituaries
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...
Winifred Hazel Cleveland
Oct 30, 2020
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure ~ Winifred Hazel Cleveland, 96, of Speedsville, passed away on October 30, 2020. Hazel was born to the late Delmar C. and Elma (Liddington) Cleveland on November 8, 1923, the oldest of eight children. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Donna (Jerry) Weston; grandchildren Hilde...

Catherine Kovacik
Oct 29, 2020
Catherine Kovacik, formerly of Johnson City and Berkshire, NY and recently of West End, NC, passed away on October 29, 2020 at the age of 93. Mrs. Kovacik is survived by her loving daughter, Renee Kozak and sons and daughters-in-law: Thomas and Cindy Kovacik, Alan and Kim Kovacik; her beloved grandchildren: Wendy, Bill, John, Tom, Kim, Jennifer, Emily, Stephen,...
Ruth Elaine Stoughton
Oct 26, 2020
Ruth Elaine Stoughton, 76, of Berkshire, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 26, 2020. Ruth was born on May 29, 1944, a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Rockwell) Stoughton. She was one of two daughters, blessed with eight brothers. Ruth graduated from Newark Valley High School, and later SUNY Delhi. She was a...
William Ace Hurd
Oct 23, 2020
William Ace Hurd, 51, of Willseyville, New York went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020. William received the Lord Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was born again on February 2, 1992. He went home to be with Him after breathing problems caused by pneumonia, asthma and very low oxygen. He is now...
Ralph C. Warner
Oct 19, 2020
Ralph C. Warner, 83, of Owego, NY passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ralph was born in Endicott, NY on September 13, 1937 to the late Harmon and Helen (English) Warner of Owego. He was predeceased by his sister Eunice Weeks and brother, James Warner. Ralph was...
Andrew J. Petronio
Oct 16, 2020
Andrew John Petronio, 85, formerly of Clinton, passed away on October 16, 2020. He is survived by his daughters Cindy (Dave) Griffith, Claire (Jim) Juliano, and Mary (Dan) Collins; brother Robert (Rosann) Petronio; sister Civita (Jerry) Schilling; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Claire and his son Andy Jr. (Kathleen) Petronio.John was born...

Zarian Dean Smith
Oct 11, 2020
Zarian Dean Smith, born on September 8, 2020, passed away on October 11, 2020. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. .
Arthur J. Jordan
Oct 7, 2020
Arthur J. Jordan October 29, 1941 ~ October 7, 2020 When Johnny Cash passed away in 2003 his obituary began with an earth shattering statement: "Somehow, Johnny Cash is dead." My grandfather, who was a lover of music and lyrics alike, deserves the same sentiment. Somehow, Arthur Jordan is dead. He was a man with a hundred nicknames, each...

Mark Smith
Oct 3, 2020
Mark A. Smith, 63, of Owego, passed away on October 3, 2020 at Beechtree Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca after a long illness. He is survived by his brothers Mike (Teresa) Smith, William (Cyndee) Smith, and Jeffrey (Antoinette) Smith, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Robert Sr. and Eleanor Smith, and his brothers Gary...