Obituaries
Frederick L. Signs
Jul 4, 2020
Frederick L. Signs, 83, of Newark Valley, NY passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020 following a period of declining health. Fred is survived by his loving and cherished wife of 43 years, Faith (Faye) Signs and his step sons Brian, Blaine, and Calvin Burlingame; his sister Betty Haskill; 3 grandchildren; brothers-in-law Wayne Harvey and Jeff (Amy) Harvey, several...
Joyce A. Lavine
Jul 2, 2020
Joyce A. Lavine, 88, is resting peacefully with the Lord. Formerly of Berkshire, she passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Willow Point Nursing Home where she has resided for the past six years. Joyce was born in Whitney Point, NY on May 12, 1932 to the late William and Lena (Hodge) Ryan. She was predeceased by her...

Scott E. Vanerson
Jul 2, 2020
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.. Our hearts were broken on Thursday, July 2, 2020 when our father, brother, and friend, Scott E. Vanerson, 49, of Newark Valley, passed away in a tragic motor accident. Scott will be dearly missed by his wife,...
Anthony V. Cyganovich
Jul 2, 2020
Anthony V. Cyganovich, 99, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2020 surrounded in the love of his family. Anthony is survived by his daughters, Theresa Hover, Monica Thomas, Stephanie Cyganovich, Elizabeth (Norm) Szwec and his sons, Walter, Michael (Joann), Anthony F., and David Cyganovich; his sisters Mary Tchir and Emily Kwiatkowski; ten very special grandchildren, Ananda,...
Wesley Eugene Terwilliger
Jun 30, 2020
Wesley Eugene Terwilliger, 63, of Berkshire, NY passed away on June 30, 2020. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, which are incomplete at this time. Memories and condolences may be written in his guestbook at macphersonfh.com.
Miranda M. Brown
Jun 28, 2020
Miranda M. Brown, 14, of Richford, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2020. Miranda will be greatly missed by her father Gary Brown; her mother Andrea Baker; her sister Samantha Boykin; her grandmother Martha Baker; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her furry companions, Buford her cat and Dazy her dog; as well as numerous other friends and...
Robert Holt
Jun 28, 2020
Robert E. Holt, 75, passed away at his home on June 28, 2020, surrounded in the love of his family. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Aline Holt, his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda, and his brother Jim. He is survived by his wife Shari, his daughters: Robin (Mark) Keith, Sheila (Dan) ORourke, Shelly Rounseville and...
Traci A. Baker
Jun 28, 2020
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Traci A. Baker, 40, of Richford, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2020. She is survived by her mother Martha Baker, brother Toby (Rachael) Baker, sister Andrea Baker, nephew Chandler...
R. Gary Hunt
Jun 10, 2020
R. Gary Hunt, 53, of Berkshire, passed away unexpectedly while doing what he loved on June 10, 2020 in a tragic farm accident. Gary was born on June 20, 1966 to Robert and Veronica Hunt. In addition to his parents, Gary is survived by his daughter Marissa (C.J. Bumpus) Hunt, of Port Bryon; sister Karen (Chip) Wood, of Elyria,...
Constance 'Connie' M. Liddington
Jun 4, 2020
Constance M. Liddington, 78, passed away on June 4, 2020. Born on July 15, 1941, Connie was the daughter of Sophie (Lawton) Dalola and the late Robert B. Dalola. She has been a life-long resident of Berkshire. In addition to her mother Sophie, she is survived by her children: Christine Russell, Denise (David Perry) Liddington, Robert (Angel) Liddington, and...
John W. Akins
May 13, 2020
John Akins, 63, of Berkshire, passed away on May 13, 2020. He is survived by his children Melissa (Shawn) Guyette, Mason (Dalana Nye) Akins, Jolene (Keith Benjamin) Payne, and Garrett Akins; his grandchildren Sunny, Sequia, Faith, Brenton, Heidi, Peyton, Sparrow, and Landon; brother Carl (Marilyn) Akins; niece Jennifer (Frank) Patterson and their children Kristin, Becky, and Connor. He was...
Alice Leona Oakley
May 9, 2020
Alice Leona (Slusser) Oakley, 65, of Newark Valley, passed away on Saturday, May 9th, 2020, after a brief illness. She is survived by Craig, her loving husband of 46 years; daughter Alicia Oakley; daughter and son-in-law Alana and Jeremiah McMurray; two granddaughters, Fiona and Brenna McMurray; sister and brother-in-law Lee Ann and Chuck Gleason; brother-in-law Jack Dalton; sisters Barb...
Kenneth L. Walker
May 3, 2020
Kenneth L. Walker, 76, of Newark Valley, was reunited with his loving wife Bonnie on May 3, 2020. Ken is survived by his children Cindy Walker (Christopher Sklanka) and Kevin Walker; grandchildren Eric Walker and Sebastian Sklanka; and siblings Richard Walker and Jean Gregory.Ken joined the workforce at a young age following his father's passing. He diligently helped to...
Mary A. Hillis
Apr 29, 2020
Mary A. Hillis, 78, of Apalachin, passed away on April 29, 2020. She is survived by her children Ted, Tawnya, Corey, and Carrie; her grandchildren Ashley, Ted Jr., Sergio, Little Corey, Caleb, Eve, and Hannah; great grandchildren Braylon, Gavin, and Jayden; her sisters Violet, Betty, and Jane; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings Emma,...
Gilbert Charles Alexander
Apr 27, 2020
Gilbert C. Alexander went home to see the Lord and was reunited with his loving wife Jean Alexander on April 27, 2020 at the age of 91. He leaves behind his loving children; Paula Klingle, Lisa Fuller, Charles (Bridget) Alexander, and Fredrick (Cindy) Alexander and all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gilbert is predeceased by his son-in-law Frank Fuller...
Kenneth Howard Gardner
Apr 24, 2020
Kenneth Howard Gardner, formerly of Auburn, NY passed away at the age of 94 at Elderwood, Waverly, NY on Arbor Day, April 24, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann (Potter), also his parents of Union Springs, Howard J. Gardner and Beatrice A. (Dedrick), brother Neil (Clarisse) Gardner, and his sister June (Fred) Tanner....
Florence Holcomb Brooks
Apr 13, 2020
Florence Holcomb Brooks, 65, of Richford, New York, passed away on April 13, 2020. Florence was born in Cortland, New York on December 8, 1954 to her parents, the late Robert and Beverly Holcomb. With degrees in both paralegal and criminal justice, Florence practiced as a paralegal in Owego, NY. She also devoted her time in the community as...
Gladys Saddlemire
Apr 9, 2020
On April 9, 2020, Gladys Saddlemire passed quietly, joining her brothers and parents in Heaven. She is sadly missed by her children Gayle (Jeff) Piester, Gordon (Renata) Saddlemire, and Greg (Sue Hess) Saddlemire. Also missing her are eight grandchildren Lauren, Rachel (Diana), Jaim, Nicholas (Jess), Casey (Ashley), Christina, Chelsey (Jeremy), and Jessica (Chris); nine great-grandchildren Emmalyn, Gabby, Cariann, Autumn,...
David A. Thomas
Apr 4, 2020
David A. Thomas, 61, passed away on April 4, 2020. Dave was born on April 7, 1958 in Ithaca, NY. Dave cherished his children: Hunter F. Thomas and Patricia "Padiann" Thomas, as well as the special bond he had with his nephew Dustin Thomas. Also surviving is his mom Beverly A. Thomas; brother Dan and Roxi Thomas; sister Cheryl...
Douglas M. Wandall
Mar 21, 2020
Douglas M. Wandall, 72, of Richford, NY, was reunited with his wife and best friend, Connie, on March 21, 2020. He is survived by his children, Wayne (Kayla) Wandall, Brian Wandall, April (Nick) Harford and Jessica(Bill) Reynolds; his siblings Mike (Nancy) Wandall and Joyce Perry; grandchildren Kali, Amber, Morganne, Owen, Addison, and Seth; and many nieces and nephews. In...