Obituaries
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...
Gary L. Campbell
Mar 20, 2020
Gary L. Campbell Krutch, 70, of Berkshire, NY, passed away on March 20, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda; children Mindy (Shawn), Joe (Tiffany), and Brandon (Tamarie); his grandchildren Chase, Sadie, Kennedy, Brooke, and Sydney; his siblings Verne (Marie) Campbell, Alta (Bill) Hooker, and Johnna Campbell; and several nieces and nephews. Gary was...
Mary A. Piacentino
Mar 18, 2020
Mary Anne Piacentino, 58, of Maine, NY passed away on March 18, 2020. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Anna Piacentino, and her brother Albert J Piacentino. She is survived by her daughter Carmala (Aaron) Buzzell, grandson Lincoln Buzzell, brother Dennis Piacentino, special nephews Steven (Yuna) Piacentino and Christopher Piacentino, "adopted daughter" Miranda (Alex) Palmer, and several...
Carl F. Larson, Jr.
Mar 14, 2020
Carl F. Larson, Jr., 86, of Owego, passed away on March 14, 2020. He is survived by his children, Dale (Marlene) Larson, Brian (Bonnie) Larson, and Linda Larson; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his loving wife Joan and his son Mark Larson. Carl was a longtime member of the United...
Jane Wiltse
Mar 11, 2020
Born April 1, 1918 in Binghamton, NY, Jane is the daughter of the late James Rogers (Agnes)Simmons and Elsie Marie Bowen Simmons. She was the oldest of her predeceased siblings Anna (Harry)Mattson, Sarah "Sally" (Robert) Bushnell, James Simmons, and Helen (Walter) Myott. Jane was the wifeof the late Lawrence L. Wiltse, the love of her life, to whom she...
Emilia D. Olin
Mar 5, 2020
Emilia D. Olin, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2020. She was born April 11, 1922 in Lopez, Sullivan County, PA, to Roman and Paraskevia (Sysock) Delovich. She was predeceased by her husband, Warren G. Olin. Emilia is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judith L. (Michael J.) Sarnoski of Owego,NY; son Edward D. Olin of Owego,...
Lillian C. Jewett
Mar 1, 2020
Lillian C. Jewett, 83, of Newburgh, NY and formerly of Berkshire, passed away on March 1, 2020. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be written in Lillian's guestbook at macphersonfh.com.
Catherine L. Schoonover
Mar 1, 2020
Catherine L. Schoonover, 65, of Oxford, NY, passed away on March 1, 2020. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared in her guestbook at macphersonfh.com.
James R. Mallins
Mar 1, 2020
James R. Mallins, 85, of Newark Valley passed away peacefully on March 1, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maria, and four wonderful children Michael (Marion), Patricia, Karyn (Jeff), and Josey. James is also survived by 12 beautiful grandchildren Amber, Jaimie, Latasha, Connor, Shelby, Bettie, John, Hailey, Lindsay, Brianna, Jason, Lily, and his beloved pug...
Tammy L. Kozak
Feb 25, 2020
Our precious daughter and beloved sister, Tammy L. Kozak, 47, formerly of Berkshire, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on February 25, 2020. Tammy fought her lifes battles with grace and faith, her anchor holding firm to the end. She is now free of pain and physical hardships, and her only tears are tears of joy because she...