Obituaries
Joyce Warner
Nov 11, 2017
Joyce Warner, 83, of Berkshire, passed away on Nov. 11, 2017. She is survived by her sons: Donald (Bonnie) Warner, Lewis (Donna)Warner and Ronald (Kathy Richardson) Warner; 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a great-great grandson. In addition to her parents Donald and Molly Beebe, Joyce was predeceased by her husband Albert Warner, Jr. and daughter-in-law Cathy Warner. Joyce...
Walter O. Lake
Nov 8, 2017
Walter O. Lake, 91, a long time resident of Newark Valley, passed away on Nov. 8, 2017. Walt is survived by his children: William Lake, Robert (Eileen) Lake, Mary Brink, Barbara (Joseph) Cicchelli, daughter-in-law, Cindy Lake, brother Clifford (Connie) Lake, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.In addition to his parents, Arthur and Nina Lake, he was predeceased...
Betty Hoskins
Oct 23, 2017
Betty J. Hoskins, 87, passed away on Oct. 23, 2017. Betty is survived by her son Donald (Kelly) Karpensky; grandchildren: Sheri, Bobby, Maria, Guy, Danielle, Mindy, James, Kyle and Dulcie; 17 great grandchildren, nephews and nieces: George and Nancy, Jerry, Howard, Jessie, Juliann, Brownie, Frank, Richard, Anna, Shirley. Betty was predeceased by: her parents George and Evelyn Carman; husbands,...
Steven E. Riley
Oct 23, 2017
Steven E. Riley, 56 of Lisle, passed away surrounded in the love of his devoted father Elwyn Riley and loyal sister Terri Riley on Oct. 23, 2017. Steve is also survived by Kathy and George Way, Rick and Janet Ellis, Lori and Bill Swartout and daughter Aubrey, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Pauline...
Harry 'Lefty' L. Swarts
Oct 19, 2017
Harry L. Swarts, 85, of Newark Valley, affectionately known as 'Lefty', passed away on Oct. 19, 2017, surrounded in the love of his family. Lefty is survived by his devoted children: Laura L. (Roger) Culver, Yvonne (John) Boulanger, Danielle (Craig) Gardner and Jeff Swarts; his siblings Donald, Neil and Rita; 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His...
Isabelle 'Isy' L. Mclain
Oct 3, 2017
Isabelle L. McLain, 88, affectionately known as Isy, passed away on Oct. 3, 2017 at her home in WI. Isabelle was born on December 2, 1928 to a large family in the small rural town of Limestoneville, PA. She lost her mother at age three and was later cared for and loved by her stepmother, Ada Dye. Raised during...
Barbara J. Alderman
Oct 1, 2017
Barbara Jean Boyd Alderman, 87, of Owego, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 1, 2017. Barbara was born in Endwell to Genevieve and Alton Boyd. She was predeceased last year by her husband of 67 years, Ramon Alderman, a son, Kevin Alderman, her brother and sister-in-law Robert and Dorothy Boyd, and brother-in-law Bud Reese. She...
Betty J. Scott Young
Sep 13, 2017
Betty J. Scott Young, 89, of Owego (Flemingville), passed away on Sept. 13, 2017. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Charles W. Young, her children: LaVerne Skip (Nancy) Scott, Thomas (Pat) Scott, James (Sheryl) Scott, Brian (Misty) Scott, Judy Scott and Charles (Therese) Young, Jr; 20 grandchildren, many great and great- great grandchildren, nieces, nephews...
Ina L Pogar
Sep 9, 2017
Ina L. Pogar, 92, formerly of Newark Valley, passed away on Sept. 9, 2017. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lynn (Roland) Saulnier, of CA, step-sons, Robert 'JR' and Teresa Pogar, Dale and Barbara Pogar, step-daughter Diane Pogar Harrison, her dear nephew, Rick and Eileen Buckingham and several grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 37 years,...
Richard E Vosburgh
Sep 6, 2017
Richard E. Vosburgh, 91, of Newark Valley, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Richard is survived by his devoted daughter, Cynthia Vosburgh. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years Betty Vosburgh on May 20, 2017. Born in Warsaw, NY, he was the son of Raymond and Dorothy Vosburgh, brother of Norma (Irving) MacLean, Robert (Florence)...
Raymond C. Wurtenberg
Sep 3, 2017
Raymond C. Wurtenberg, 95, well known and respected life-long resident of Newark Valley passed away on Sept. 3, 2017. For the past several years, Ray has resided in Texas with his daughter Jane Wurtenberg. In addition to Jane he is survived by his daughter Mary Lou (Ed) Katchuk, his daughter-in-law, Barbara Wurtenberg Wright and her husband Richard, sister-in-law, Doris...
Kenneth R. Shoultes, Jr.
Aug 21, 2017
Kenneth Raymond Shoultes, JR. 66, of Kannapolis, NC, formerly of Vestal and Johnson City, NY, passed away suddenly on Aug. 21, 2017 in Charlotte, NC due to medical issues. Born in Binghamton, he was a son of the late Kenneth R. and Clara V. (Macuch) Shoultes and brother of the late Janice Shoultes, Sandi Parker and June LaFayette. He...
Roland Schermerhorn
Aug 14, 2017
Roland Schermerhorn, age 77, of Speedsville, passed on August 14, 2017. MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley, is assisting the family. Condolences may be written in Roland's online guestbook at macphersonfh.com.
Jeannette M Wiiki
Aug 12, 2017
Jeanette M. Wiiki, 66, of Speedsville (Berkshire) passed away on August 12, 2017. Jeanette is survived by her longtime partner Chip Luszczek; sons: Jesse (Megan) Wiiki, Justin (Julie Wright) Wiiki, John (Cathy) Wiiki; daughter Sheila (Mark) Diliello; 6 grandchildren; brothers Harry (Joyce) Orton, Larry (Ethel) Orton, Bruce (Debbie) Orton, Dave (Kathy) Parker, Herb (Kelly) Parker; and sister Linda Orton....
Richard Echorst
Aug 8, 2017
Richard Lewis Echorst, 82, of Owego, entered into the arms of his Lord on Tuesday August 8th following a brief and unexpected illness. Youngest of five, Dick was preceded in death by his parents Fredrick and Helen Echorst, and four brothers, Elmer, Bill, Clarence, & Ernie, all taken much too young. Dick is survived by his wife of 57...
Thomas Frederick Calkins
Aug 8, 2017
Thomas F. Calkins, 53, of Vestal passed away unexpectantly on August 8, 2017. Thomas is survived by his parents John and Betty Calkins; sister Bonnie Calkins; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Thomas was predeceased by his grandparents George and Naomi Calkins, and Harrison and Anita Thomas Jr.Thomas was a very outgoing and energetic individual with a kind heart. There were...
Sharon J. Beebe
Aug 4, 2017
Sharon J. Beebe, 62, of Berkshire passed away on August 4, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Clifford Beebe. She was his best friend and special rock. Sharon is also survived by her sons, Daniel (Kola) Hall, Jason (Kristie) Beebe; daughter Candy (Floyd) Palmeter; brother Rodney (Tina) Kithcart; sisters, Donna Wandell, Deborah French, Carol (Kelly)...
William E. Porter
Jul 30, 2017
William E Porter, 75 of Maine, NY and formerly of Newark Valley, passed away at his home on July 30, 2017 from ALS. Bill is survived by his wife, Linda, sons Russell (Johnnie) and Danny, his grandson Brett and his sister Charolette (Charles) Wilson. Born in Sumner, MI, Bill was the son of J. William and Virginia M. (Hayes)...
Beatrice 'Bea' Sutton
Jul 29, 2017
At the age of 96, our beloved Aunt Bea passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by her devoted friends, Donna Buddenhagen and Danny and Carol Quick. She is predeceased by her parents, James "Pete" and Mona Hover and her husband of 50 years Earl D. Sutton. Waiting for her also were three brothers: Stanley, Gerald "Joe", and Donny Hover...
Ronald Leifer
Jul 28, 2017
Dr. Ronald Leifer, 84, of Richford, passed away at his home on July 28, 2017. Dr. Leifer is survived by his loving wife and companion of 55 years, Betty C. Leifer; his daughter Lehana L. Doctor, her husband Leroy and their daughters Abria, Autumn and Mandisa Doctor all of Rochester. Also surviving are his sister, Prof. Gloria L. Hartson,...