Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Evelyn Ruth Ruediger Stewart
Feb 14, 2018
Evelyn Ruth Ruediger Stewart, 91, of Johnson City, NY, formerly of Newark Valley, NY went to be with our Lord on February 14, 2018, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle against flu complications. Ruth was born in Chicago, Illinois May 23, 1926 and was raised in Forst Lausitz, Germany. Ruth is survived by her children, Karl...
James M. Barrett
Feb 9, 2018
James M. Barrett, 72, of Richford passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018. James is survived by his wife Judith (Allyn) Barrett; sons Shawn (Kim) Barrett and Jay Barrett; grandchild Donovan; brother Jerry (Marge) Barrett and their children Leigh (Thomas) Kemp, Dr. David (Silka) Barrett, Dr. Michael (Debbie) Barrett, John (Edith) Barrett, Connie Stoddard, and Rich Westfall; as well...
Frank J. Fuller, Sr.
Feb 2, 2018
Frank J Fuller Sr. 62, of Endicott, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 2, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 yrs, Lisa Fuller. His children, Frank Jr. (Leigh) and Joseph (Ashley) and 7 grandchildren. Thunder Mountain Speedway was his favorite weekend pastime. He worked for UE School District for 30 years. He requested...
Everdina "Diny" Pickert
Jan 30, 2018
Everdina "Diny" PickertEverdina Annamarie "Grandma Diny" Pickert passed peacefully and went to be with the Lord on the morning of Jan. 30, 2018 while lying in the arms of her true love. Her passing ended her courageous seven-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life.Diny was...
Carl D. Snapp
Jan 29, 2018
Carl D. Snapp, 79, of Newark Valley, passed away on January 29, 2018, following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Carl was predeceased by his loving wife Donna, and his parents Jean and Gerald Snapp. He is survived by his children Lori Snapp, Tracie Snapp, and Bud (Tina) Snapp; sisters Glenda (Erwin) Snapp Clark and Janet Snapp; grandsons...

