Obituaries

Timothy S. Gregrow
Nov 15, 2019
Timothy S. Gregrow, 63, of Berkshire (Speedsville), passed away on November 15, 2019 following an illness. Tim is survived by his mother, Martha 'Polly' Gregrow, brothers: Dale (Debra) and Ronald Gregrow and niece and nephews: Dale Jr. (Ida), Carrie (Greg), Brandon (Jessica). He was predeceased by his father, Bernard Gregrow. Tim graduated from Newark Valley High School and had...
Thomas A. Abbey
Nov 14, 2019
Thomas A. Abbey, 74, of Newark Valley, passed away on November 14, 2019. He is survived by his daughter Joann Mosher, granddaughter Angela, sisters Jean Fogle and Dorothy Padgett, and nieces Pamela Teeter, Penny Taylor, and Peggy Romig. Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Melvin Abbey and Isabelle Padgett, his brother Roger Padgett and his loving canine companion, Harley....
Thomas E Peterson, Sr.
Nov 6, 2019
Thomas E. Peterson, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on November 6, 2019 with his loving sons, Jeff and Tom Jr., and their wives, Robbie (Pedersen) and Roz (Watrobski), by his side. He was greeted warmly in heaven by his loving wife, Dorothy ("Dottie" Sawatzky), his parents, Arthur and Clara (Beaton), his many, many family members and friends, and...

Mira Beth Kofkin
Nov 5, 2019
Mira Beth Kofkin, 53, of Newark Valley, passed peacefully from this earthly life on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Her family and friends will miss her keen intellect, her sharp wit, and her grace in the face of adversity. Miras greatest gift to those who knew her was her ability to accept us without...

Edward Balzer
Nov 3, 2019
Edward Balzer, 76, of Newark Valley, passed away on November 3, 2019. His family will receive friends at the MacPherson Funeral Home, 5 Whig St, Newark Valley on Sat. Nov. 16, 2019 from 11 am until 12 Noon followed by a sharing of memories. In addition a Fellowship gathering will also be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses...
Ruth Borgman Akers
Oct 31, 2019
Ruth Borgman Akers, 96, passed away on October 31, 2019 with her daughters by her side. She was born July 4, 1923 at home on the Borgman Farm in Wellington, MO to Eugene W. and Louise (Starke) Borgman. Ruth loved the family farm and no matter where she lived, Wellington was always her home. Ruth graduated from Central Missouri...
Donald J. Jordan, R.Ph.
Oct 30, 2019
Donald James Jordan, RPh, of Endwell, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning October 30, 2019 at Willow Point Nursing Home as a result of a long and courageous battle of declining health. Don was a long-time resident of Newark Valley where as a pharmacist he owned and operated Valley Pharmacy for over 30 years. Predeceased in his family...
Shirley Ace Callahan
Oct 19, 2019
Shirley Ace Callahan, 90, peacefully passed away early in the morning of October 19th, 2019, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was among family in her final moments. She was predeceased by her son Michael, her parents Marian (Mapes) and George Ace Sr., her husband of 56 years Joseph Callahan, her niece, Laurel, her brother George Ace Jr., her sister...
Jim S. Ferguson
Oct 18, 2019
Jim Ferguson passed away suddenly but peacefully, in his favorite chair, at home, on October 18, 2019. He was 79. Jim is survived by his family, whom he considered his greatest asset: his wife Linda (Waterman) Ferguson, his sons and daughters-in-law: Jason and Sandi, Josh and Sarah and his grandchildren, whom he adored: Shayne, Meagan (Anthony), Elizabeth, Hannah and...
Betty I. Kasmarcik
Oct 17, 2019
Betty Irene Kasmarcik, 79, passed away on October 17, 2019. She was predeceased by her loving husband Larry, and her siblings. She is survived by her children Kristine (Joseph) Tomazin, Lawrence Kasmarcik Jr., Keith (Penny) Kasmarcik, Michael (Sandy) Kasmarcik, and Robert (Tammy Mounts) Kasmarcik; her grandchildren: John (Kelly), Matthew (Lindsey), Larry, Lacey, Keith Jr. (Cintia), Krysti, Scott (Phil), Angella,...
Joan A. Orokos
Oct 16, 2019
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God Matt 5:8 Joan A. Orokos, 86, formerly of Owego, NY, left this earthly world on Oct. 16, 2019. Born on May 6, 1933 in Dunmore, PA, Joan was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Polcha) Battista and sister of the late 2nd Lieut. Anthony J. Battista,...
Kathy Anne Ceurter
Oct 14, 2019
Kathy A. (Holt) Ceurter, 52, passed away at her home on Oct. 14, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Clifford 'Yogi' Ceurter; her children Bethann (Brian) Quail, Lisa (Joseph) Stofan, and Jodi Ceurter; and grandchildren Mason, Julia, and Shiloh. She is also survived by her brother, Jay (Lisa) Holt; sisters Patricia Donneley, Margaret (Arnie)...
Nancy Lee Howland
Oct 7, 2019
Nancy Lee Howland, 97, of Freeville, NY, passed away on October 7, 2019. She is survived by her son J. David (Joan-Ann) Howland; her grandchildren Cynthia (GaRoy) Dickinson and Michael Howland; great-grandson Tyler Howland and great-granddaughter, co-conspirator, and playmate Brianna Dickinson; as well as several nieces and a nephew; great and great-great nieces and nephews. Nancy was predeceased by...
Andy "Tut" D Tavelli
Sep 26, 2019
Andy D. Tavelli, 82, passed away following an illness on Sept. 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Lillian Tavelli ; his children: David (Tena) Tavelli, Tony (Michelle) Tavelli, Gary Tavelli, Dan (Diane) Tavelli, Debra (Gary) Burgess and Lori (Tom) Birkmeyer; his brother Donald (Carol) Tavelli; grandchildren: Anthony, Jordan, Andy Devin, Tanner, Aliyah, Drew,...
Joyce Depew Tarbox
Sep 23, 2019
Joyce Depew Tarbox, 96, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother left this earthly home, and was ushered into her Lord's presence on September 23, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Seth, and grandsons Navy EOD Nicholas Wilson, and Scott Lamb. Joyce is survived by her children Sandra (Jim) Sprague, Seth (Denise) Tarbox, Jr., Cynthia (Russ) Hamm,...
Joyce C Lewis
Sep 14, 2019
Joyce C. Lewis, 78, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 surrounded in the love of her family. Joyce is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, H. Glenn Lewis; her loving children: Cyril Lewis and Frances (Clifford) Alexander, her sister Kathleen Groff, 13 cherished grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, John and...
Michael T Conway
Sep 13, 2019
Michael T. Conway 72, passed away on Sept. 13, 2019. Mike is survived by his loving companion and best friend of 37 years, Carol French, his children: Patrick (Beth) Conway and Karen (Joe Gorsline) Gordinier; his sister and brother-in-law: Kathleen and Jeffrey Kennedy and their son Ryan (Joanne); Carols children, whom he loved as his own: Jody, Joe, Betty,...
Rodney W. Russell
Sep 9, 2019
Rodney W. Russell, 57, passed away on Sept. 9, 2019. Although his brilliant light has been extinguished, the memories of his loving dedication to his family and community will remain forever in our hearts. Rodney is survived by his parents: Richard N. and Gaynor Russell, his wife, Melinda (Case) Russell, his children: Matthew (Erin) Russell, Janelle (Patrick) Hazelton, Melindas...

Susan Holcomb Harvey
Sep 3, 2019
Susan Holcomb Harvey (Sue) passed away peacefully on September 3, 2019. Sue was predeceased by her parents Homer and Esther Holcomb; her brothers Marshall (Spike) and Timmy; and her sister Chrissy. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Gordon Harvey; her brothers Homer Colby (Heather), Howard Holcomb (Lisa), and Victor Holcomb; and her sister Irene Armstrong....
Georgia Ruth Hillman-Garray
Aug 31, 2019
Georgia Ruth (Zander) Hillman-Garray, 86, of Newark Valley, passed away on August 31, 2019. She is survived by her loving children Janet (Scott) Plank and Jeffrey Hillman, as well as Frederick Hillman, Jr and George Hillman. She is survived by her 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild with one more on the way. Georgia was a wonderful...