Obituaries
Max L. Leonard
Jul 26, 2017
Max L. Leonard, 92, a well known, loved and respected, lifelong dairy farmer and resident of Berkshire, passed peacefully away at his home on July 26, 2017. Max is survived by his son, William L. Leonard, and daughter, Sue (Dr. Duane) Dunnewold. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Michael and Matthew Leonard, Shari Jackson, Julia Leonard, Katrina Betz, Ryan Dunnewold;...
Sfc Kirk L Kuntzleman
Jul 24, 2017
SFC Kirk L. Kuntzleman, 55, passed away very suddenly on July 24, 2017 while living his motto of Honor, Duty, Country and doing what he loved, training troops at Ft. Drum. He leaves his loving wife of 27 years, Cathy, his sons Kory and Kody (Kali Little) Kuntzleman and his adored grandson Tanner; his parents: Anna M (late Harry)...
Lula M Birdsall
Jul 13, 2017
Lula Birdsall, a long time resident of Richford, went to be with her Lord on July 13, 2017. She is survived by her children: Millie (Doug) Norton, Barbara (Ken) Miller, Rod (Kay) Birdsall, Gloria (Gary) Whitten, Sandy (Steve) Slack, and her brother Lester Cornell. Also eight grandchildren: Candy and Cyndi Herrick, Brian and Dennis Birdsall, Bill and Michael Whitten,...
April M. Keller
Jul 12, 2017
April Marie Keller, 36 of Marathon, formerly of Richford, passed away suddenly at her home on July 12, 2017. April is survived by her life partner Phillip F. Locke and her children, Daisy Rayne Keller Perry and Phillip F. Lock, Jr. She is also survived by her loving parents, Louise and Daniel Truesdail, Jr., her sister, Billie Jo (Chad)...
Austin Richard Welch
Jul 2, 2017
Austin Richard Welch, 24, of Arco, passed away July 2, 2017, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.Austin was born January 29, 1993, in Columbus, Georgia, to Bret Richard Welch and Tammy Renea Connor Frederici. He grew up in Berkshire, New York, and graduated from Newark Valley High School. On April 23, 2016,...
C. Joan Coffin
Jun 30, 2017
Carol Joan (Dingman) Seymour Coffin, Joanie, as she was affectionately known, was born December 20, 1937 to Eugene (Bill) Dingman and Helen Lydia (Allen) Dingman the 2nd of 7 children. Joanie was predeceased by her parents, brother John Dingman, Son Allen Seymour, Grandson Cody Seymour, Step son George Coffin. She is survived by her husband John 'Phil' Coffin, her...
Carol Joan Seymour Coffin
Jun 30, 2017
Carol Joan (Dingman) Seymour Coffin, Joanie, as she was affectionately known, was born December 29, 1937 to Eugene (Bill) Dingman and Helen Lydia (Allen) Dingman the 2nd of 7 children. Joanie was predeceased by her parents, brother John Dingman, Son Allen Seymour, Grandson Cody Seymour, Step son George Coffin. She is survived by her husband John 'Phil' Coffin, her...
Edwin 'Ed' D. Hulbert Jr.
Jun 28, 2017
Edwin D. Hulbert, Jr. 76 of Berkshire, passed away on June 28, 2017. He is survived by his children:Karen (Bill) Ward, Wendy (Kevin) Brown, Sharon (Tim) Boyce, Jody (Jim) Hover, Richard (Heather) Hulbert and was Poppy Lazy to his 18 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.Ed was predeceased by his parents Edwin D. and Helen (Decker) Hulbert, his beloved wife,...
Leona 'Squeak" Lombardoni
Jun 25, 2017
Leona M. 'Squeak' Lombardoni, 73, of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2017 at Robert Packer Hospital.Squeak is survived by her husband of 29 years, Leon Lombardoni, her children Tina Holt Towns, Dennis Holt and Kimberly (Terry) Lombardoni Ward. Also surviving are her grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her son Dale...
Sherry D. Hamilton
Jun 23, 2017
Sherry D. Hamilton, 57, of Marathon, passed away at her home on June 23, 2017 following an illness.Sherry is survived by her son, Chris Lyles and her loving companion Lloyd Steenrod. At the request of the family the will be no services.MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley is serving the family.
Eileen Shannahan Huffman
Jun 3, 2017
Eileen Shannahan-Huffman, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 3, 2017 in Lewes DE following a brief illness. She is predeceased by her father John F. Shannahan, and her dad John W. McBride and dear friends Hilda Pearl Williams, Georgiana and Leona. She is survived by the loves of her life, her sons Garrett, Frankford DE, Austin, Columbia MD,...
Barbara A. Watkins
May 30, 2017
Barbara A. Watkins, 74, passed away suddenly on May 30, 2017 at Wilson Hospital.Barbara is survived by her loving husband and very best friend of more than 53 years, Lincoln Watkins and her cherished and devoted daughters: Leanne (Robert, Jr.) Berry, Jeanine (Brian Jones, Sr.) Watkins-Steinruck, her sister, Joan Yencho, and her precious grandchildren: Nicole, Michaella, Breanna, Connor and...
Carol L. Kunik
May 28, 2017
Carol L. Kunik, 85, of Berkshire, passed peacefully into the arms of God on May 28, 2017. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Frank P. Kunik, Sr., and her children: Dale (Diane) Hill, Christopher Kunik, Paul (Darlene Walter) Kunik, Michael (Sheryl) Kunik, Dr. Frank Kunik, Jr. and Kirsten Kit (David) Michaud; 11 grandchildren, 11 great...
Charles W Rabenstein
May 22, 2017
Charles W. Rabenstein, 90 years old, and a life-long resident of Berkshire, NY, passed away on May 22, 2017.Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Dorris (Couts) Rabenstein, his son and daughter-in-law: Edward and Mary Rabenstein; his sisters, Lois Stafford, Dorla Marsh and his 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents...
Doris P Brink
May 20, 2017
Doris Parker Brink, 82, of Ithaca, quietly passed away on May 20, 2017 in the company of her family. Doris is survived by her children Tish (Gene) Evans, Rick (Polly) Tetrault, Ray (Robin) Tetrault, Roger (Tina) Tetrault and Tami (Peter) Magnus, her step children Yvonne (Brian) Benjamin, David Brink, Ruth (Jack) Manzer, Lori (Matt) Russo, Becky (Tim) Quinlan, and...
Betty Jane Travis-Vosburgh
May 20, 2017
Betty Jane Travis-Vosburgh, 90, of Newark Valley, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Born in Canisteo, NY, she was the daughter of Mildred and Andrew Travis, Sr, twin sister of Andrew, Jr., and sister of Mary Louise Hallock and Loreen Travis, all who predeceased her. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Richard Vosburgh and...
Geraldine R. Darrow
May 5, 2017
Geraldine R. Darrow, 79, passed away at her home on May 5, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, Alonzo Darrow, Sr on Feb 23, 2017 and is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Gerri and Alonzo will be held July 30, 2017 at her home. A warm 'Thank You' to Guthrie Hospice...
Marjorie E Demarco
Apr 30, 2017
Marjorie E DeMarco, 93, was united with her Lord on April 30, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents Herbert and Ruth (Huxster) Heron and her sister Dorothy. She is survived by her very special nephews, David (Lori) and Robert (Kim) Johns of FL; several great nieces, nephews and 12 cousins: Carol (her very special caregiver) Hammond, Bill, Tom...
Phyllis A Rappolt
Apr 22, 2017
Phyllis A. Rappolt, 82, affectionately known as G-ma to many, passed away in the company of her loving family on April 22, 2017 at her home in Newark Valley. Phyllis is survived by her children: Robert Rappolt, Susan Gallagher and Christopher (Debra) Rappolt; her cherished grandchildren: Sean, Annmarie, Brian, Kevin, and Kaitlyn Gallagher, Samuel, Kassidy and Maxwell Rappolt; 8...
Victoria L. Reese
Apr 20, 2017
Victoria L. (Budney) Reese, 62, of Newark Valley, passed peacefully at her home on April 20, 2017. Vicki is survived by: her husband of 31 years, Randy D Reese; her daughters Jessica (Mike) Doehring and Miranda (Sam) Sherry; and her son Theron Reese; her stepson Randy (Sue) Reese and her stepdaughter Tosha (Mike) Sisler. Vicki was a devoted grandmother...