Obituaries
L. Sheldon Davis
Nov 11, 2018
L. Sheldon Davis, 92, a life-long and well know farmer, passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2018, following a period of declining health. Born on April 21, 1926 in Berkshire, he was a son of Levi S. and Ruth M. (Steenbergh) Davis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 69 years,...
Harold 'Hap' A. Rockwell
Nov 4, 2018
Harold A. Hap Rockwell, 89, of Newark Valley passed away on Nov. 4, 2018 following a period of declining health. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jacqueline (Peterson) Rockwell and his son Michael Rockwell; son-in-law: Charles Cox; 6 grandchildren: Allen, Casey, Kristi, Joshua, Sean, Sullivan, 8 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Hap was predeceased by...
Ivanna Petrenko
Nov 3, 2018
Ivanna (Grechka) Petrenko, 96, also lovingly known as Baba, passed away on Nov. 3, 2018 to join her late husband, Wasyl, in heaven. She is survived by her son, Igor (Lidiya) Grechka, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and her dear friend, Mary Buckingham. Born in Poland on Oct. 22, 1922, she arrived in the US on Jan 6, 1993....
Helen Marie Cobler
Oct 27, 2018
Helen Marie Cobler, 92, of Berkshire passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday October 27, 2018. Helen is survived by her daughters Patsi (Karl) Spoonhower, Maryellen Spoonhower, Susie (George) Decker, Nancy (Davey Westfall) Stephens; adopted son Randy Wood; 20 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. Waiting for her arrival in Heaven, her children Stanley...
Kathleen M Mcewen
Oct 20, 2018
Kathleen M. (Kelly) McEwen, 70, of Berkshire, went to be with her God on October 20, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald N. McEwen; her children: Brandie Jo (Aaron) Cain and Heidi Lynne (Scott Brind) Cardone; step-children: Neal (Lisa) McEwen, Kelly (Jay) Schultz, and Tammy (Matt Butler) Schladebeck; her grandchildren Devon, Lincoln, Laney, Layla, Liz, Madison,...
Mary Ann Darling
Oct 15, 2018
Early in the morning of Oct. 15, 2018, Mary Ann Darling, 85, formerly of Newark Valley, left her earthly home and joyfully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior. Mary Ann is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, George Darling, Sr. and their children: George Jr. (Rosa), Marty Darling, Wendy (Jeff) Whitmarsh and Amy (Jim)...
Ray F. Holden, Jr.
Oct 5, 2018
Ray F. Holden, Jr., 84, passed away at his home on October 5, 2018. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Julia Elsie (Lyon) Holden and their children: Robert (Janet) Bowen, Morris Bowen and Gwen Le, Mertie (Christopher) Pozzi, Sue (Raymond) Rudolph, Julie (Charles) Kenyon, Eric Holden and Jamie Southerland, Rebecca Holden and fianc Jim Fleming,...
Jonathan L. Peppin
Oct 4, 2018
Jonathan L. Peppin, 60, passed away on Oct. 4, 2018 after battling many health issues for the past 8 years. He is survived by his sons: Jonathan Peppin II and fianc Meghann Bellinger and Kenneth "Peanut" and Abbea Peppin, his daughter Savannah Peppin, his mother Elaine Schwartz and step mother Beverly Peppin, former wife and best friend, Deborah Fedorowicz....
Blanche V Bartlett
Sep 23, 2018
Blanche V. Bartlett, 91, of Henrietta, NY and formerly of Owego, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 following a period of declining health. Blanche is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Linda and John Brainard, of Henrietta, grandchildren: Jennifer Miritello, Nicole (Jason) Sheridan, Heather (Tom) Anschutz and Brian Bartlett; great grandchildren Adrianna, Ashley and Anthony Helms, Elaina Anschutz,newest...
Judy A Vannordstrand
Sep 22, 2018
Judy A. VanNordstrand, 71, of Newark Valley, passed away on Sept. 22, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband James VanNordstrand, her daughter and son-in-law Jamie and Tim Brown of Dayton, NY, her son Jason VanNordstrand, of Newark Valley and her grandchildren: Jacob, Justin and Joshua Brown. Also surviving are her brother and sister-in-law: Joseph and Bonnie Hanrahan,...
James D. Ridgway
Sep 21, 2018
James D. Ridgway, 92, of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully at his home, in the presence of his family on Sept 21, 2018. Jim is survived by his children Roxann Ridgway and Matt Ridgway; Roxann's daughter Sheila Vedo and fiance Al Steenrod; Sheilas children Ciana and Logan, and Ciana's daughter, great great grandchild Bella; Matt's daughters: Martha and Jane;...
Phoebe A Keith
Sep 20, 2018
Phoebe A Keith, 91, of Dunnellon, FL and formerly of Dryden, passed away on Sept. 20, 2018.Phoebe is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Donald R. Keith, her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and David Russell and her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Barbara Keith, 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, her brother in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Marge...
Elwyn G Erway
Sep 12, 2018
Elwyn G. Erway, 88, passed away on Sept. 12, 2018. He was born on Jan 18, 1930 in Bath, NY. In addition to his parents, Lawrence and Lizzie Bates Silliman Erway, he was preceded in death by his step-mother Leola Moore Erway. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eleanor Shattuck Erway, daughter Elaine (Dan) Sherman, sons,...
Linda L. Hoyt
Sep 12, 2018
Linda L. Hoyt, 74, of Owego, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018. She is survived by her children: Penny Travis, Michael (Michele) Hoyt, George (Zenaida) Hoyt, Joe (Nancy) Monte, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; Siblings: Don (Rose) Hall, Robert Hall, and Kathy Bragg; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Linda was predeceased by her husband George Hoyt, and her...
Richard D Dingman
Sep 9, 2018
Richard D. Dingman, 75, passed away on Sunday, Sept 9, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Marian Dingman and sisters, Norma (Martin) Ostrander, Marilyn (Bob) Hoyt. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sally (Hammond) Dingman, his children: Holly (Tim) Dizer, Jeannie (Marc) VanVorce, Judy (Tom) Doyle, his grandchildren: Timmy, Mandy, Michelle, Mary,...
Margaret Payne
Sep 9, 2018
Margaret (Peggy) Payne passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, September 9th 2018, at Huntersville Oaks skilled nursing facility. Mrs. Payne was born in Johnson City, NY on June 10, 1941 to the late Max Dustin Sweet and Margaret Grey Sweet. She received a bachelors degree from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY and a Masters degree in Cardiovascular Nursing from...
Karl D Geisenhof
Sep 8, 2018
Karl D. Geisenhof, 70, of Candor and formerly of Newark Valley, passed away on Sept. 8, 2018. Karl is survived by his children: Daniel Geisenhof, Stefan Geisenhof and Gregor Geisenhof, Katarina (Donovan) Flanigan, and Victoria Geisenhof; brothers: Thomas (Mari) Geisenhof, Daniel (Nichole) Geisenhof, sisters: Jean (Gerald) Clark, Denise (Jorge) Chavez and Maria (Jeff) Layton, many nieces, nephews, and cousins....
Leon C. Welch
Sep 3, 2018
Leon C. Welch of Jewett Hill Rd Berkshire N.Y passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 3rd, 2018. Leon was predeceased by his father Donald C. Welch, brother Darrol Welch and grandparents Nelson and Hilda Dillenbeck and Leon and Gertrude Welch, an aunt and several uncles. Leon is survived by his sons Wyatt C. Welch and Tristen J. Jones, and...
Elizabeth 'Betty" M. Thompson
Aug 31, 2018
Elizabeth "Betty" (Miller) Thompson, age 86, died surrounded by family on August 31, 2018, in Cortland, N.Y. Formerly of Newark Valley and originally from Oneonta, she is survived by her husband, William; her four daughters Julie (Ron) Sorcek of Bethel, Conn., Denise (Steve) Wrinn of Homer; Patricia Thompson (Mark Simonson) of St. Paul, Minn., and Renee (Matt) Kelahan of...
William E. Sherwood
Aug 29, 2018
The family of William E. Sherwood is saddened to announce that Bill passed away on August 29, 2018, but happy that he was at home surrounded by his family and his dog just as he wished. Bill was born 71 years ago at home in Richford to Robert and Juanita Sherwood and except for a few years living in...