Obituaries
Horace 'Ace' Maw Johnson, Jr.
Apr 2, 2019
Horace Ace M. Johnson, Jr, 92, passed away on April 2, 2019 following a period of declining health. He was born in Closter, NJ on Jan 11, 1927 a son of the late Salome (Green) and Horace M. Johnson, Sr. and was also predeceased by his sister Sally. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Mary...
Anne Yaple Stoughton
Mar 26, 2019
Anne Y. Stoughton, 84, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2019 surrounded in the love of her family. Born at the family home on Yaple Road in the Town of Caroline on Feb. 6, 1935, Anne was the daughter of the late J. Percy and Marjory (Goodrich) Yaple. Her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Lawrence Mix also predeceased her....
Coleen Dalola
Mar 26, 2019
Coleen K. E. Dalola, 66, a long-time resident of Berkshire, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Coleen is survived by her husband Robert C. and daughter Amanda Dalola, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews, 2 cherished grand-dogs, Snuff and Snyggi and her beloved cat, Snella. She was predeceased by her parents William and Eleanor (Charles)...
Raymond 'Ray' H. Shaver
Mar 21, 2019
Raymond H Shaver was born in Newark Valley, NY on June 10, 1932. His 86 year long and wonderfully productive life was totally dedicated to both his family and his community. This precious life ended suddenly on March 21, 2019 and his unexpected passing has broken many hearts. Ray graduated from Newark Valley High School in 1952. As a...
Derwin 'Dewey' Ayers
Mar 16, 2019
Derwin 'Dewey' E. Ayers, 84, a native and life-long resident of Newark Valley, passed away on March 16, 2019. Dewey is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Carol Dow Ayers and his children: Ken and Bambi Ayers, Cheryl and Bruce Whitley, Donna and Ken Miller, and David and Beth Ayers. The joys in his life grew...
Lawrence E. Warner
Mar 11, 2019
Lawrence E. Warner, Ret. Lieut, US Navy, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Johnson City on March 11, 2019. He was 89. Larry is survived by his cherished children: Bob (Donna) Warner, Eva (John) OConnor, Bill (Vicky) Warner, Ed (Laurie) Warner and step children: Larry Davis, David (Mary) Davis, Jennie (Kenny) Owen, Sue (Clarence Colwell) Davis,...
John Ramond Stalker
Mar 8, 2019
John Raymond Stalker, 78, of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2019. He is survived his loving wife Maria; son Michael Stalker; brother Arthur Everett; sister Barbara Elaine; Aunt Pat Baum of Callicoon NY, Aunt Katheryne of Beech Lake PA; cousins Caroline, Pat, Valerie and Willow; nephew Matthew; and nieces Crystal and Jennifer. He was predeceased by...
Kelly Anne Perkins
Mar 4, 2019
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good bye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why..... We welcomed Kelly into our world on December 15, 1999 but our hearts were broken on Monday morning, March 4, 2019 with the sudden and unexpected passing of our loving Kelly Anne Perkins. Kelly was the...
Philip S. Davis
Mar 3, 2019
A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. Philip S. Davis, 86, a life long dairy farmer from Berkshire, New York passed away peacefully on March 3, 2019 at the home of his daughter May. Philip was born on May 19, 1932...
Angela Lynn Johnson
Mar 1, 2019
Angela Lynn (Burnett) Johnson, beloved wife, mother, and daughter found peace on Friday, March 1, 2019. Angela is survived by her husband Matthew Johnson, her daughter Alicia and son Adam; her mother and step-father Kirsten and David Michaud; father and step-mother David and Suzanne Burnett; brothers Timothy Michaud, Eric Michaud, William Burnett; sisters Brandi Filer and Julie Michaud; and...
Joseph A. Signorile
Feb 19, 2019
Those we love, dont go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, so loved, so missed so very dear Joseph A. Signorile, 83, of Zephyrhills, Florida and formerly of Newark Valley, NY passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Joe as he was affectionately known, by his family and friends was born on July...
William R. Duran
Feb 17, 2019
William R. Duran, of Owego, was reunited with his loving wife Judy on February 17 2019. He is survived by his daughter Debra (Tim) Stoughton, brother James (Denise) Duran, sister Beverly (Ronald) Nestrick, son-in-law John VanVorce, sisters-in-law Barbara Duran and Kate Duran, nine grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. William was predeceased by his parents...
William Ward Thompson
Feb 16, 2019
William Ward Thompson, W2MTA, formerly of Newark Valley, passed away on February 16, 2019 in Cortland, N.Y., with his call sign joining the many Silent Keys of Amateur Radio. He is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 63 years, Elizabeth (Miller) Thompson, and survived by four daughters: Julie (Ron) Sorcek, Denise (Steve) Wrinn, Patricia Thompson (Mark Simonson),...
Laura A. Liddington
Feb 12, 2019
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Our beautiful angel, Laura A. Liddington, 27, of Berkshire, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2019. She is survived by her loving parents, Donald (Tracy Gorsline) Liddington and Tammy (George) Vallese; brother Cole Liddington and sister Heather...
Mary E. Rosenberg
Feb 9, 2019
Mary E. Rosenberger, 73, of Newark Valley, passed away on February 9, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Dorothy Gilbert; brother Leonard Gilbert; and sisters Etta Holcomb and Fanny Clark. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years; John Rosenberger; and daughters Jasmine (Matthew Pender) Rosenberger, Lisa Loveland, Etta (Thomas) Swindler, and Terry Murry;...
Emily M. Vigil
Feb 1, 2019
Emily M. Vigil was 45 years old. On February 1st she was home with her Family including Husband, Children, Parents, Siblings, Nieces and Nephews all at her side. At the time of her departure she was immediately in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ where her sufferings are not worthy to be compared to the glory...
Brenda Williams
Jan 29, 2019
Brenda M. Williams, 55, of Owego, passed away on January 29, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband and high school sweetheart Andrew Gradel; daughter Brittney Gradel; sisters Bonnie (Gary) Kimball and Barbara (Richard) Edwards; brothers Richard (Donna) Williams and Kenneth (Sandy) Williams; sister-in-law Ginger (Mike) Payne; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her beloved support dog Peanut is...
Jeffrey D. Blackman
Jan 26, 2019
Jeffrey D. Blackman, 68, of Newark Valley, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2019. He is survived by his mother Doris Blackman; sister Dona (George) Edson; nieces Kellie (Joe) Mooney and Jackie (Scott) Wandell; great nieces and nephews Jake, Allie, and Finn; and special friends Leanne and Dana Branning. Jeff was predeceased by his father Donald, and grandparents May...
Wilma L. Bruce
Jan 25, 2019
"I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whosoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." John 11:25-26 Wilma Lorraine (Nelson) Bruce, 90, of Newark Valley, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25, 2019. Wilma was born on October 1,...
William D. Needham, Sr.
Jan 24, 2019
William D. Needham Sr., 81, of Newark Valley passed away on January 24, 2019. He was survived by his loving companion Arlene Ronk; son William (Barbara) Needham, Jr., and daughter Jean (Mark) Wallace; grandchildren Jarad (Kathryn) Needham, and Jordan Needham; and great grandson Ansel; sister Lillian Gregrow; many nieces and nephews; the mother of his children Ann Hernandez; and...