Obituaries
Leroy Gorton
Feb 20, 2020
LeRoy Gorton, 82, of Scriba, NY, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born September 16, 1937 in Monticello NY, but spent most of his youth in Greene NY. LeRoy enlisted in the NAVY in 1954 and served four years on the U.S.S. DALY DD-519, circling the globe twice in our nations service....
William C. Miller
Feb 18, 2020
William C. Miller, 82, of Owego, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Mercy House in Endicott, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Curtis and Mary Miller, and his son Theodore C. Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Marcia; his son Andrew (Deborah) Miller of Ft. Myers, FL; step son Michael...
Jim Evans
Feb 14, 2020
Newark Valley resident Jim Evans, 71, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York on February 14, 2020. Jim was born September 11, 1948 in Buffalo, New York. He worked for Sears Roebuck almost thirty years and he later worked at the New York State Insurance Fund. He loved talking to people and his joy...
Henry J. Menard
Feb 11, 2020
Henry J. Menard, 77, of Johnson City, NY, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Marie; his children Denise (Stefan) Moyer, Terri (Scott) Anderson, and John Menard; grandchildren Cameron, Drew, Kristi, Savannah, Brooke, Mindy, Austin, and Wesley; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents...
Mackenzie R. Rhodes
Feb 6, 2020
Mackenzie R. Rhodes, 21, of Newark Valley, NY, passed away on February 6, 2020 following a hard fought illness. She is survived by her mother Esther Winn, father Jamie (Charlotte) Rhodes, twin brother Tyler Rhodes, sister Haylee (Kyle) Ferguson, brother Harley Atherholt, many step siblings, step father Glenn Winn, her maternal grandparents Burt and Pat Craft, and many nieces...
Christi Valentine-Anderson
Jan 28, 2020
Christi Valentine-Anderson, 55, of Lindley, NY died peacefully on January 28, 2020 surrounded by her family. Christi was born November 7, 1964 in Endicott, NY to Ralph Denson Valentine and Delores Christine Valentine (nee Barnes). Her lifelong love for animals was evident even at a young age when she tried to befriend a mouse to save it from being...
Lincoln Leo Watkins
Jan 21, 2020
Lincoln L. Watkins, 81, passed away peacefully while sitting in his favorite chair, on Jan. 21, 2020. Born in Richford on Dec. 14, 1938 he was a son of the late Leo and Genevieve (Charles) Watkins, a brother to the late Jeanette Watkins Laumer, and beloved husband of the late Barbara (Tokash) Watkins. Linc is survived by his daughter...
Gary D. Allen Sr.
Jan 2, 2020
Gary D. Allen Sr., 81, of Richford, NY, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his daughter's home on January 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Allen; his children Janet (Patrick) Jordan and Gary (the late Marscha) Allen Jr.; grandchildren Jeff (Heidi) Woodmansee, Candida Allen, Daniel (Brittany Schiffer) Allen; great grandchildren Alexander...
Francis X Lafosse
Dec 23, 2019
Francis Xavier LaFosse, 75, of Berkshire, NY, passed away on December 23, 2019. He was born in Fitchburg, MA on December 3, 1944 to his late parents Anna (Landry) and Edward LaFosse. Francis was also predeceased by his siblings Rita Walsh, Ronald LaFosse, Patricia Baum, and Michael LaFosse. He is survived by his children Michelle (Michael) Carnahan of FL...
David M Laughlin
Dec 22, 2019
David M Laughlin, 71, of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on Dec. 22, 2019 and reunited with his Lord and Savior. His will be greatly missed by his loving family: Jan, his wife of almost 38 years; children: Shonna, Jennifer, William, Corrie and Katie; 17 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; siblings: John (Nancy), Steven (Kathy), Carol Laughlin and Susan (Gordon)...
Dorla Nary
Dec 22, 2019
Dorla Bushnell Nary, 93, of Selinsgrove, PA, and formerly of Newark Valley, NY, passed away on Dec. 22, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Lena Bushnell, her brothers Gerald (Olive) Bushnell and Robert (Sally Simmons) Bushnell and her loving husband Bruce L. Nary. Dorla is survived by brother-in-law, Robert and sister-in-law Louise Baker, Boiling Springs, PA;...
Helen Lillian Twining Kalkan
Dec 18, 2019
Helen Lillian Twining Kalkan, 98, of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Burr and Lillian Twining, her beloved husband Richard Bill W. Kalkan, son Richard Kalkan Jr., siblings Burr Twining Jr., Nellie Twining, Mildred Newman, Martin Twining, sister-in-law Helen (Fred) Meisner, and brother-in-law Otto (Virginia) Kalkan. Helen is survived by...
Dr. Paul B. Knapp
Dec 17, 2019
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heartHelen Keller Dr. Paul B. Knapp, patriarch of the Knapp family, truly felt with his heart. His life has been blessed with precious memories of family and friends as well as a very satisfying career in general dentistry....
Helen S. Myott
Dec 16, 2019
Helen S. Myott, 94, a life long, well known and loved resident of Newark Valley, passed away on December 16, 2019. She is survived by her daughter Linda M. Rogers; daughters-in-law Suzanne Myott and Cathy Myott; sister Jane Wiltse; grandchildren Holly Katchuk, Scott (Karen) Katchuk, Kara Marie Rogers Leonard, Mark Myott, and Elizabeth Myott Healy; great grandchildren Morgan, Greyson,...
Mary Dziak
Dec 14, 2019
Mary Dziak, 91 of West Pittston, PA, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019.Born May 23, 1928, in Moosic, PA she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Helen Gidula. She attended Moosic Schools and was the Valedictorian of her graduating class. Mary was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church...
Robert L Ketchum
Dec 9, 2019
Robert L Ketchum, 55, passed away on Dec.9, 2019 following an illness. Born on Aug 8, 1964 in Norwich, he was a son of the late Clifton D. and Patricia L. (Davis) Ketchum. He is survived by his daughter April Knight and son William Ketchum; his long-time companion, Letha Smith; brothers, Clifton Ketchum, Jr. and Jim Lamphere, several grandchildren...
Phyllis L. Tottey
Dec 8, 2019
Phyllis L. Tottey, 65, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 8, 2019. She is survived by her loving sons Kristopher Harford, Nicholas (April) Harford and Levi Pierce; cherished grandchildren Alexia, Jacob, Owen and Theia, her niece Kathy Barton and many dear friends. Phyllis was born in Ithaca on July 15, 1954 a beloved daughter of the late...
James L. Schmeh
Dec 8, 2019
James L. Schmeh, 62, died on December 8, 2019 after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his daughter Amanda Gill and grandson Phoenix Gill of Lockport, NY; his loving siblings Carol Schmeh of Salinas, CA; Beverly Short of No. Tonawanda, NY; Albert (Eleanor) Schmeh of Monroeville, PA; Ruthanne (Richard) Orth of Owego and Thomas Schmeh...
Kenneth G. Sheldon, Jr.
Dec 7, 2019
Kenneth G. 'Butch' Sheldon, Jr., 73, of Berkshire, passed away on December 7, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Nancy Lee Sheldon; his children, Kenny (Karen), Duane (Joan), and Tina; many grandchildren, including Jessica and Jasmine who lived with him, and many nieces and nephews; his siblings Betty Anthony, Roger Sheldon, and Mike Sheldon....
Charles Stieglitz
Nov 23, 2019
Charles Stieglitz, 83, passed away on November 23, 2019. He has been a happily married man, and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth. They have been blessed with three children. Mr. Stieglitz had a distinguished professional career with IBM. He was a member of the Institute for Electric and Electronic Engineers. Mr. Stieglitz worked in Design...