Obituaries

Luella T. James

Luella T. James

Jun 14, 2018

Luella T. James, 94 of Vestal, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2018. Luella was predeceased by her parents, George L. and Rena M (Patch), her husband Lewis James and her siblings, Norman, Wesley, Harriet, and Mae. She is survived by her loving sister Berma Shaver, brother John (Beth) Tompkins and she was 'Aunt Bid' to her many nieces...

Robert R. Whittaker, Sr.

Robert R. Whittaker, Sr.

May 26, 2018

It is with great sadness the family of Robert Riley Whittaker, Sr. announce his passing at his home in Sebring FL on May 26th 2018. Bob was born on April 1, 1941 in Berkshire, NY, the son of Riley and Charlotte (Fogle) Whittaker. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his older brother Donald. Bob is survived...

John F Keener, Jr.

John F Keener, Jr.

May 10, 2018

John F. Keener, Jr., 49, a long-time and well known resident of Richford, passed away on May 10, 2018. John is survived by his best friend and wife of almost 32 years, Barbara Keener and his children: Diane Schumacher, Tracy, Carrie, Robert, Jesse and James Keener; his father John F. Keener, Sr., his brother Ted (Jody) Keener and sisters...

Mark W Rupert

Mark W Rupert

May 8, 2018

Mark W. Rupert, 65, of Newark Valley, passed away on May 8, 2018 comfortably at home in the care of family. Mark was predeceased by his by his devoted wife of 38 years, Sandra Rupert. Mark is survived by his loving children: Shina (Michael) Harris, Jeffery (Chrissy Smith) Rupert and his cherished grandchildren Mackenzie, Sullivan, Trentyn and Collin. Also...

Josephine A. Dunn

Josephine A. Dunn

May 8, 2018

Great Grandma Josephine "Jo" Catherine Anthony Dunn has passed at 108. She drafted her obituary. She of the God-given quirky sense of humor, the perennial optimist, the natural story teller, the avid reader, the writer and poet; born January 28, 1910 in Scranton, PA to Floyd Phillips Anthony and Nettie Blanch Wright Anthony, she passed peacefully May 8, 2018...

Frank X. Strasser, Jr.

Frank X. Strasser, Jr.

May 2, 2018

Remembering you is easy, We do it every day....missing you is a heartache that will never go away. Frank X. Strasser, Jr., 76, entered his new life and was greeted by his loved ones on May 2, 2018. He will be missed so very much by his loving wife and best friend of 56 years, Patricia (Sweeney) Strasser, his...

Norman L Darrow

Norman L Darrow

Apr 29, 2018

Norman L. Darrow, 83, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2018 at the Corning Center, after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Marium and Norman Darrow and special cousins, Robert and Ann Miner. He is survived by many cousins and by staff and friends at the Barton Home in Elmira, where he resided...

Grete H. Paradies Dodson

Grete H. Paradies Dodson

Apr 25, 2018

Grete H. Dodson, 97, passed away on April 25, 2018 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. Grete is survived by her loving family, daughter Margaret Dodson Buhl and son-in-law Paul Buhl of Greene, NY; grandchildren Cecilia Buhl Chivers and husband James Chivers of Baltimore, MD; Elizabeth Buhl of Boston, MA; Ethan Buhl and girlfriend Caroline Dormer of Binghamton....

Donal P Jordan

Donal P Jordan

Apr 22, 2018

Donal P. Jordan, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home. Donal is predeceased by his parents, Perl E. Jordan and Wanda I. Jordan and brother Phillip. Don is survived by his wife of 55 years Mary, daughter, Brenda, son Shawn and 2 grandchildren, Megan and Parker, several cousins and friends.Donal was born in Speedsville and...

A. Edward Maynard

A. Edward Maynard

Apr 14, 2018

Edward Maynard, born at his home in Speedsville on Sept. 29, 1935, was called up yonder on April 14, 2018 at the age of 82, to be united with his late parents Arthur and Annette (Atchinson) Maynard and the many friends he made on his journey through life. Ed is survived by his brother, Robert Maynard, his sisters, Clara...

A. Richard Hammond

A. Richard Hammond

Apr 8, 2018

A. Richard Hammond, a true gentleman, born on February 23, 1943 passed on April 8, 2018. Rick was respected for his service in the Marine Corp , his talent as a custom gunsmith, and a dedicated teacher of Karate. Over the years he loved to spend time in his favorite hunting spot, and play his guitar. His love of...

Shirley L. Cook

Shirley L. Cook

Apr 5, 2018

Shirley L. Cook, 81, passed away on April 5, 2018 following a brief illness. She is survived by her children: Jean (Tige) Russell, Donna L. Cook and Ray E. Cook; 3 grandchildren: Jody, Joseph and Michael; 7 great grandchildren; brothers, Harold (Joyce) Michaletz and Leland (Justine) Michaletz, Jr; several nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Leland...

Dennis F. Liebe

Dennis F. Liebe

Apr 3, 2018

Dennis F. Liebe, 76, well known and respected volunteer fireman aka "Firefighter Denny" to thousands of children, passed away on April 3, 2018, in the presence of his loving family and his brother firefighters, at Wilson Hospital. Denny is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret (Grabowski) Liebe and his children Michael Liebe, Lisa (Patrick) Kiernan, Kevin...

Robert Leon Cornwell

Robert Leon Cornwell

Apr 1, 2018

February 22, 1926 April 1, 2018 Bob was born at home on Whig St. in Newark Valley, NY a son of the late Willet and Mary (Albro) Cornwell. A lifelong resident, he graduated from Newark Valley High School, Class of 44 and was a Veteran of WW II, serving in the US Army. For several years he was an...

John 'Phil' Phillip Coffin

John 'Phil' Phillip Coffin

Mar 29, 2018

John Phillip 'Phil' Coffin, 82, of Berkshire, NY, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents John and Violet (Allen) Coffin, his brother Donald, his son George and his wife Carol Joan Dingman Coffin. He is survived by his sisters Carol Golem and Dorothy Wagner, his daughter Sherrie Lorenzini and son Thomas Coffin, his...

David A. Heggelke

David A. Heggelke

Mar 16, 2018

David A. Heggelke, 59, of Owego passed away at his home on March 16, 2018 following a period of declining health. David is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Colleen (Creeley) Heggelke and his children: Daniel (Sze Nga) Heggelke, Laura (Justina) Heggelke, Carla Heggelke, Jocellyn (Eric) Gartenman, Jacob (Sarah) Heggelke, Heather Gaska, 2 grandchildren, 5...

James S. Malinosky

James S. Malinosky

Mar 15, 2018

James S. Malinosky, beloved husband, father and grandfather, aged 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 15, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary E. Malinosky, his son Mark James (Nadia Bouzid) Malinosky, his daughter Karen James Malinosky, his treasured granddaughters, Rita M., Isabelle K. Malinosky and Sophie M. Malinosky, his brothers, Robert...

Marjorie Stevens Gehen

Marjorie Stevens Gehen

Mar 4, 2018

Marjorie Stevens Gehen passed away on March 4, 2018 at the age of 90 years. A long-time resident of Newark Valley, Marjorie attended school and raised five children in the community. Marjorie was a brilliant woman with a broad array of interests. She was an avid reader, musician, and lover of history who greeted friends and strangers alike with...

Joseph W. French

Joseph W. French

Mar 3, 2018

Joseph W. French, 73, passed away on March 3, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife Regina; his children Jodi (Dennis) York, Joe (Donna) French, Betty Joe French, David (Sunah) French, and Jason (Cheryl) Bailey; 6 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; brother Jack (Donna) French; many nieces, nephews and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents Robert...

Lorena Alice Wright

Lorena Alice Wright

Feb 25, 2018

Lorena Alice Wright, 97, of Candor passed away on Feb 25, 2018. She is survived by her daughter Cherylee Cher Wright; grandchildren Christopher Eiklor, Ashley Lorfils, Aaron Wright-Davis, Sean Wright-Davis, Erica Wright-Roseburg; great-grandchildren Christopher, Noah, Madeline, Reagan, Piper, Ava, Aiden, Kamila and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Harold B. Wright; parents...

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