Obituaries

Leon C. Welch

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

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

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...

Gertrude A Creeley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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