Obituaries
Gertrude A Creeley
Aug 22, 2018
Gertrude A. Creeley, 94, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018. Gert is survived by her devoted children: Charles and Michelle Creeley, Judith L. Mayer, Rose Lorraine and Leonard Terenzi as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Laura Vargason, her husband Arnold, 5 children: George, Richard and Arnold...
Robert G. Lortscher
Aug 19, 2018
Robert Bob Lortscher, 77, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2018.He is survived by his children: Shaun Martini, Angela Pafford, Barbara Kamrowski;grandchildren: Calleigh, Ashley, Susan, Robert; sisters: Joan (Fred) Taube, Mary Ann (Brian) Ellard, nieces, nephews, loving companion, Sandra Lortscher and family: David, James, Rubin, Jr., CJ Everidge, Becky Hunt Kelley and several other grandchildren. He owned and operated...
Roger Berney Hirschland
Aug 18, 2018
Roger Hirschland, Writer, Editor and Collector, Dies at 74Roger Berney Hirschland, a Washington writer, editor and collector, passed away on August 18, 2018, at the age of 74, at his home in Washington DC, following an extended illness. A longtime Washington resident, Mr. Hirschland was employed as a writer and editorprincipally at the National Geographic Societybut he will likely...
Beverly Jean Davis
Aug 17, 2018
As a gentle morning rain fell, the heavens raised a golden soul from this earth. Beverly J. Davis passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2018 after a period of declining health. Born on March 1, 1930, she was the daughter of Edward and Thelma (Best) Jewett. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother...
Barbara Jean Wright
Aug 14, 2018
Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts. Barbara J Wright, 75, of Berkshire, passed away at her home on August 14, 2018 surrounded in the presence and love of the family she adored. Barb is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Richard Wright and their children: Elise (Bill) Dingman, John (Julie) Wurtenberg, Sandi (Jason) Ferguson, Jennifer...
Jane Marion Brill
Aug 12, 2018
Jane Jayne Marion Brill (Pitcher), 82, of Endicott, New York, passed away on August 12, 2018. Jane was born in Newark Valley on January 29, 1936 and graduated from Newark Valley High School in 1954. Jane was married to Elwood Brill on December 13, 1969; they were married 22 years. She worked as a tax analyst for H&R Block...
Laville A Williams
Aug 12, 2018
Laville A. Williams, 86, formerly of Newark Valley, NY, passed away in Hamilton, Ohio on August 12, 2018. Laville was born on the family farm in Summit NY on July 17, 1932 the youngest child of Charles H. and Lula S. (Germond) Williams. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her siblings, Albert H. Williams, Esther Marshall...
Beverly J Hoskins
Aug 6, 2018
Beverly J Hoskins, 79, of Newark Valley , passed away on August 6, 2018. She is survived by her children: Neal (Liz) Coyne, Rick (Bonnie Card) Coyne, Jim (Dan Seymour) Coyne, Tammy (Jerry Harman) Harman, Penny Coyne and her other daughters Kathy Mateleska and Megan Sweet, her brother Mike Sisenstein, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and...
Stanley A Steinkamp
Aug 2, 2018
Stanley A. Steinkamp, 94, formerly of Newark Valley, passed away in Florida on Aug. 2, 2018. Stan was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Alva Steinkamp, his wife of 45 years, Edna Kip Steinkamp and his 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Martha, son Eric, daughter Tracey and grandsons Adam and Evan. Following High School...
Penny Donnelly Thompson
Aug 2, 2018
Your wings were ready but our hearts were not. From day one, July 31, 1961 August 2, 2018, Penny has brought ultimate joy into the lives of everyone she touched! Though our hearts are broken now, this joy, this light, this being, also known as Mom, Bagga, Gracie, Pencil, Speedy, Homer and probably many other endearing names by the...
Eva May Ro
Jul 28, 2018
Eva May Roat, 88, of Endicott, went home to be with her Lord on July 28, 2018. She will be greatly missed by her brother and sister-in-law, John and Marilyn Roat, her sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and George Winchell and her many nieces and nephews. Eva was predeceased by her parents Harold and Edith Roat and sister Dorothy Hafey....
Ronald C. Latier
Jul 28, 2018
Ronald C. Latier, 86, of Newark Valley, passed away on July 28, 2018. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Beverly; his daughters, Rhonda, Luann, Terry, and Lori; his nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren; and his sister Linda Young. He was predeceased by his parents Roland and Shirley Latier, sister Arlene Cortwright, brother Lloyd Latier, and half-sister...
Jean E. Alexander
Jul 22, 2018
Jean Elisabeth Alexander went home to see the Lord on July 22, 2018 at the age of 87. She leaves behind her loving husband of 68 years Gilbert and loving children; Paula (Glenn) Klingle, Lisa Fuller, Charles (Bridget) Alexander, and Fredrick (Cindy) Alexander and all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son-in-law Frank Fuller. For...
John M Jones
Jul 6, 2018
John M Jones, 69, of Newark Valley and formerly of Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2018 at Riverview Manor in Owego.John is survived by his sister and brother in law, with whom he resided for the past year, Peggy and George Withers, several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of His Life will be held at the...
James Lide
Jul 5, 2018
James Lide, 71, of Owego, NY, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 5, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, and her family; his sons Christopher Hall and Derek Lide, his daughter Theresa Lide; his sisters Josephine, Mary Jo, Majette, Mamilee and Bessie; and several nephews, nieces and grandchildren. He was predeceased by...
Erma 'Dottie' Nett
Jul 4, 2018
Erma Nett, a long time resident of Newark Valley, was born in Canton PA on September 1, 1923 to Marshall and Laura Williams Bellows. Following 94 years 10 months and three days of living a beautiful life, she passed away peacefully on July 4, 2018. Erma is survived by her son Edward M. (Mary) Hammond, and daughters: Nola Jeanne...
Jerry 'Toado' Rupert, Jr.
Jul 2, 2018
To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. So, always say I Love You. Jerry L Rupert, Jr lived by these words when it came to the family he loved so dearly. At the age of 44, on the evening of July 2, 2018, Jerry left this world following a very brief illness. Jerry...
Danielle M Degaramo
Jun 25, 2018
Danielle M. DeGaramo, our beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister and Aunt, was called home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2018. Danielle was 35 years old. She was predeceased by her mother, June M. DeGaramo, her grandparents: Marlene Lyon, Elva and Clarence DeGaramo and her nephew Trent Hulse and is survived by her cherished children: Christian Rogler and...
Brandy Lynn
Jun 16, 2018
Brandy Lynn, 39 of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on June 16, 2018 as the result of injuries sustained in an accident. Brandy is survived by her children: Marcus Judson, Daniel K. Tillotson Jr, Briana Tillotson, Elaine Tillotson and their father Daniel K. Tillotson, Sr.; her grandson Marcus (MUG) Judson, Jr.; her fianc George Ferguson and his children: Tyrone,...
Kathryn 'Katie' Schultheis
Jun 16, 2018
Kathryn C. (Ferguson) Schultheis, 41, passed away suddenly on June 16, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. Katie is survived by her daughter, Cherise Schultheis, and her parents: Emily and Mike Sheldon, Sam and Jackie Ferguson, her brother George Ferguson, nephews Tyrone and Donald, niece, Aryana, step-siblings: John (Patty) Townsend, Patrick (Beth) Townsend, Karen (Richard)...