Obituaries

Lois A. Lane

Lois A. Lane

Aug 5, 2020

Lois A. Lane, 75, of Owego, NY passed away on August 5, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Edna Lane, and her brother Robert Lane. Lois is survived by her sister Alice Bishop (Bob); her brothers Dennis (Yvonne) Lane and Thomas Lane; nieces and nephews Brandon (Jen) Bishop, Lisa (Jerry) Houston, Edward Lane, and Wendy Lane;...

Cheryl R. Jones

Cheryl R. Jones

Aug 3, 2020

Cheryl R. Jones, 69, of Newark Valley, NY passed away on August 3, 2020. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. An outdoor celebration of Cheryl's life will be held on August 22, 2020 at 11 o'clock at the Newark Valley United Church of Christ. Memories and condolences may be written in her guestbook at macphersonfh.com. ....

Ethel Marie Ceurter

Ethel Marie Ceurter

Jul 11, 2020

Ethel Marie Ceurter, 92, of Berkshire passed away peacefully on 7/11/2020. She and her husband George Ceurter were married 51 years until he died in 1996. Ethels parents were Lawrence and Beatrice Howland. Ethel was a lifelong resident of Berkshire where she and George raised her four children. For several years she delivered dairy products for Howlands Dairy with...

Frederick L. Signs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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