Obituaries
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...
Charlotte K Armstrong
Oct 3, 2020
Charlotte K. Armstrong, 82, of Richford, passed away on October 3, 2020. She is survived by her daughter Velvet (Donald) Lyke; daughter-in-law Susan Swagler; grandchildren Catherine Lyke, James (fiancee Ashley Cristelli) Swagler, and Jessica Robertson; great grandchildren Julian and Adriana Erickson; brother Oscar (Charlotte) Barnhart; sisters-in-law Arlene Barnhart, Hazel (Larry) VanSusan, and Ethel Smith; and brother-in-law Jim Baker. She...
George H. Mead
Sep 22, 2020
George H. 'Bud' Mead, 92, of Newark Valley, passed away on September 22, 2020. He is survived by his first wife Jewell Parchinski, his daughter Mary Lou (Walt) Alger, step son Bruce Williams, niece Melanie (Dave) Wilkinson, grandchild Matt Wanck, and great grandchildren Morgan, Iris, and Owen. Bud was predeceased by his wife Evelyn Mead and his brother Robert...
Edith I Rypkema
Sep 20, 2020
Edith Irene Rypkema, 97, passed away at her home in Owego, NY on September 20, 2020. Edith is now living eternally in heaven because she had placed her faith and trust in Jesus Christ, her Savior.Born September 29, 1922 in Endicott, NY, she was a daughter of the late Earl D. and Mildred E. Strope. Edith graduated from Newark...

Zachary Dean Smith
Sep 17, 2020
Zachary Dean Smith, born on September 8, 2020, passed away on September 17, 2020. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. .
Norma J. Rupert
Aug 29, 2020
Norma 'Dolly' J. Rupert, 78, of Berkshire, NY passed away on August 29, 2020. She was predeceased by her loving husband of over 30 years, Ray Rupert, her parents Burdette and Ethelyn Brown, her sister Helen Brown, and her brothers Raymond and Richard Brown. Dolly is survived by her daughter Jody (Ted) Keener; brothers David "Skinny" (Marilyn) Brown and...
Wayne L. Burman
Aug 28, 2020
Wayne Burman, 93, of Whitney Point, NY, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Roy and Florence (Callendar) Burman; sisters Elizabeth (Robert) Oakley and Alice (Donald) Stickles; and son-in-law Paul L. Riese. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Catherine (Kessler) Burman; son Daniel (Suzanne) Burman;...
Dominic Anthony Pietrosimone
Aug 27, 2020
Dominic A. Pietrosimone, 98, passed away on August 27, 2020. Dominic was a longtime resident of Newark Valley, NY. Dominic and his wife Marian will be laid to rest in Hope Cemetery, Newark Valley, NY. A graveside service will be held there on Saturday, October 2nd at 10:30 am. Memories and condolences may be written in Dominic's guestbook at...
Zenon J. Rutkowski Jr.
Aug 26, 2020
Zenon J. Rutkowski Jr. 53, of Maine, passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2020. Zenon is survived by his son Zenon G. Rutkowski; parents Zenon Sr. and Nancy Rutkowski; brother Paul J. Rutkowski; sisters Patricia A. (Bob) Bigelow and Peggy S. (Mike) Bowles; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Zenon graduated high school from Maine-Endwell and was a professional...