Obituaries

Isabelle 'Isy' L. Mclain

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Max L. Leonard

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

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

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

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

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,...

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