Obituaries
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...
Gordon H. Tull
Jan 17, 2019
Gordon (Gordie) H. Tull, 90, of Dryden, New York passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019. Gordie is survived by his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Mildred, daughter Marnee (Robert) Pochily, sister Evelyn Martin and grandchildren Matthew (Francesca) Pochily, Melissa (Shane) ONeill and Michael (Christine) Pochily. Also surviving are six great grandchildren and several cousins, nephews and nieces.Gordie was...
Phyllis Punka L. Wahl
Jan 14, 2019
Always in our thoughtsforever in our hearts Phyllis Rupert Wahl Punka, 50, was united with her parents, Jerry and Joyce Rupert and her beloved brother Jerry, Jr. aka Toado on Jan 14, 2019. Her passing has left a huge void in the hearts of her surviving family and friends: her husband, George Wahl and daughter Tonee Carman (Cody Grabowski),...
Andrew L Williams
Jan 13, 2019
Andrew "Andy" Williams, 63, passed suddenly on Jan. 13, 2019. Andy was a loving partner to Edward Yescavage, also deceased, and is survived by the mother of his four children Yvonne Conley, his children Adam, Daisy, A.J., and Jessica Williams, his granddaughter, Aryana Mangieri, and his three brothers Fred, Frank, and John Williams. Also surviving are many nieces and...
Lois Ann Yurko
Jan 8, 2019
Lois Yurko, 79, went to be with her Lord on Jan. 8, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Winnie (Edwards) Barrett and her brother Walter H Barrett. She is survived by her sons: Michael 'Tim' (Chris) Yurko, Mark (Shannon) Yurko, Scott Yurko and William Yurko; her brothers Johnnie, Charles (Dannette) and Marshall (Vicky) Barrett; sister, Trudy...
Michael Glen Jerkes
Jan 5, 2019
Michael Glen Jerkes, 57, of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on Jan. 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 37 years Karen Jerkes; son Daryl (Sarah); Daughters Tiffany (Kurtis) and Sarah (Dustin); brother Steve (Katelyn) Bruster; sister Vicky (Stan) Olkowski; sister-in-law Jeannie Kay; and 8 grandchildren. Mike was predeceased by his brother Joseph Jerkes;...
Dolores 'Dee' M Moshier
Jan 2, 2019
Dolores M. Moshier, 78 of Richford, passed away on Jan 2, 2019 following an illness. Dee was predeceased by her parents Max and Inza (Underwood) Hoffmier, her step-father Gerald Clark, her husband Donald L. Moshier, Sr., daughter, Inza Moshier, brother John Hoffmier and nephews Johnny Hoffmier and Gerald (Jer-Jer) Clark. She is survived by her children: Max(Janice) Moshier,Sr., Donald...
Ronald Judson Yetter
Jan 2, 2019
Ronald Judson Yetter, 70, formerly of Newark Valley and Berkshire, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2019 at Mary Black Hospital in Spartanburg, SC. Ron was the son of the late Leland and Betty (Pankhurst) Yetter. He is survived by his brother, Robert Yetter of Waverly, NY and sisters, Robin (Brian Slack) Yetter of Gaffney,...
Catherine A. Hartwig
Dec 23, 2018
Catherine A. Hartwig, (nee Gwozdz) age 77, passed away peacefully at home with all of her family present, after nearly a decade long battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Blanche (Geboski) Gwozdz. A native of Cheshire MA., she graduated from St Lukes School of Nursing in Pittsfield, MA in 1963. Shortly thereafter she...
Lilly J Wright
Dec 18, 2018
Lilly J. Wright, 83, of Owego, was called home to the Lord on December 18, 2018. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzan and Keith Seidel, her son and daughter-in-law, David and Barbara Wright, her grandchildren, Jamie, Jason, Kyle, Cassidy, Kellie, her 3 great-grandchildren, and her close friend Mary Bennett. She was predeceased by her loving husband...