Obituaries
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...
Randy D. Decker
Aug 25, 2019
Randy D. Decker, 65, of Susquehanna, PA, passed away on August 25, 2019. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be written in Randy's guestbook at macphersonfh.com. .
Beatrice J. Wahl
Aug 23, 2019
Beatrice 'Bea' Wahl, 75, of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on Friday Aug. 23, 2019. She is survived by her children George, Lisa, and John; sisters Marie Fries and Peggy (Bob) Collins; many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Bea is predeceased by her husband George Wahl; parents Arthur and Alfredia Morell; and brother Carlton Morell. Bea was a member of...
Richard Henry Litzel
Jul 20, 2019
Richard Henry Litzel passed away at home on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the age 79. He was born in New York City the son of Henry and Louise Litzel. Dick moved to Long Island as a teen and began digging for clams on the North Shore of Long Island. After receiving a BA in Education he decided digging...
Betty I Carmon
Jul 14, 2019
Betty I. Carmon, 87, of Newark Valley, went home to be with her Jesus on July 14, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband Lawrence D. Carmon; her children Lawrence (Victoria) Carmon, Donald (Dianna) Carmon, and Lori Ann Kellogg; grandchildren Paul Carmon, Michael (Raegan) Carmon, Philip (Brandi) Carmon, Danielle Carmon, Victoria Leigh (Micah) Cochran, Tiffany (Michael) Ledet, Sandra...
Catherine E. Clement
Jul 5, 2019
Catherine Kay Clement, 95.5 years young, passed away on July 5, 2019. Kay is survived by her devoted children: Dr. Peter and Nancy Clement and Melanie and Frank Towner; her loving and very much cherished grandchildren: Clement and Kait Towner, Thomas Towner, Cassidy Towner, Carley (Clement) and Jose` Rojas Avila and Andrew Clement. The recent birth of her great-...
Diana May Hoyt
Jun 29, 2019
Diana M. Hoyt, 74, a former long-time resident of Newark Valley, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 29, 2019. Diana is survived by her devoted sons and daughters-in-law: Dennis J. and Karen Hoyt and Scott C. and Donna Hoyt; her cherished grandsons: Jarrett, Joshua, Justin, Shane and Brady. Also surviving are her brother Eugene (Cyndee) Pine, sisters...
Janice D. Gwardyak
Jun 28, 2019
Janice D. Gwardyak, 74, passed away at her home on June 28, 2019 following a short illness. She died as she livedfighting to the end with tenacity and courage. Janice is survived by her husband of 46 years, Adam Gwardyak and her children: Wayne (Leeann) Riek, Edward (Jill) Riek, Kevin (Darcie) Riek, Karl (Toni) Gwardyak, Lisa Gwardyak, Tim (Amy)...
Priscilla R Lawrence
Jun 20, 2019
Priscilla Lawrence, 79, died peacefully on June 20, 2019 after an extended period of Parkinson Disease complicated by a recent stroke. She was surrounded by her family and the wonderful Staff at Oak Hill Manor in Ithaca, NY. Priscilla was a graduate of Newark Valley High School and The Jean Simmons Business School, Elmira, NY. She was employed by...
Gregory Thomas Steingraber
Jun 18, 2019
Gregory T Steingraber, 27, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2019. He is survived by his daughter and stepdaughter: Annabelle Steingraber and Ryan Schweckendieck and their mother Rachael Schweckendieck. Also surviving are his mother, Christine Strohl and father and step-mother, William and Julie Steingraber, sisters, Alison and Cord Welborn, Jessica and Kelton Lindsay, step siblings, grandmothers: Barbara Steingraber and...
Ronald A. Harris
Jun 16, 2019
Ronald Arthur Harris Sr. born January 30, 1940, passed peacefully from this earth to his eternal home, surrounded by his family, on June 16, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Gertrude Harris, his sister Doris and brother Richard. Ron is survived and greatly missed by his loving wife of nearly 58 years, April (Bouton), and their...
Marion L. Thomson
Jun 14, 2019
Marion L. Thomson, 97, passed away in Texas on June 14, 2019. She is survived by her children: Douglas (Martha), Dennis (Shelly), Gary E. (Stephanie) Thomson and Carol A. (Ron) Hopkins; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and her sister-in-law, Beverly Soule. Marion was predeceased by her parents Lee and Mabel Norton, her husband...
Jacob 'Jake' W Rypkema
Jun 9, 2019
Jacob W. Rypkema, 97, of Owego, NY, died at his home in Owego, NY on June 9, 2019. Jake is now in heaven because he placed his faith and trust in Jesus Christ, his Savior. Born May 20 1922 in Terhorne, Northern Providence of Netherlands he was a son of the late William and Martha (Bosma) Rypkema. He and...
Donald A Hilliar
Jun 6, 2019
Donald A. Hilliar, 88, passed away at his home on June 6, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy D. Hilliar and his children, Michael Hilliar, Berkshire, Chris Hilliar, and Greg (Mirtie) Hilliar, of Melbourne, FL, Kathie (Keith) Johnson, of Nichols; grandchildren: Scott (Karla) Woodmansee, Lynn (Jesse) Playle, Kasey (Brittney) Hilliar, Krista Hilliar, Chase Hilliar,...
Frederick 'Rick' J. Mayer
Jun 5, 2019
Rick Mayer, 69, passed away on June 5, 2019 following an illness. He is survived by his daughters: Holly (Jeremie) Lavrack, Erica Mayer and Krissy Leintz; his grandchildren Sienna (Mike Heider) Mayer, Wyatt Ashyr Edrick Mayer, Jordan Elizabeth Stiffarm, Logan Daniels and great granddaughter, Aubrie Rose Heider. Several cousins and many close friends also survive. Rick was a graduate...
Carl E Hoaglin, Jr
Jun 4, 2019
Carl E. Hoaglin Jr., 42 of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 as the result of an accident. Carl is survived by his loving wife Wendy and their twin children, Cailyn and Jack; his father Carl, Sr. and wife Ruth; his mother, Carol, sister, Carolyn; Wendys parents Carol and Lloyd Signs and extended family members...
Doris May Wurtenberg
Jun 1, 2019
Doris Wurtenberg has done her last load of laundry and washed her last dish, passing away on June 1 , 2019 in Hendersonville, NC. Doris was born in Ithaca, NY. She was raised and chose to raise her family in the rural township of Newark Valley, NY. Doris was a devoted mother and housewife. She was predeceased by her...

