Obituaries
William L. Shelley
Mar 10, 2017
William L. Shelley Sr. 'Lou', 87, died March 10, 2017 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his eldest son William Shelley Jr. and his dear friend Eloise Lane. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Lloyd and Deborah Shelley, his children Richard and Libbie Shelley, David and Karen Shelley, Robert and Dolores Shelley, Rebecca and Mike...
Charles G Zukowski
Feb 24, 2017
Charles G. Zukowski, 77, a life-long resident of Berkshire (Speedsville), passed away at his home on Feb. 24, 2017, with his family by his side.Chuck is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Gloria (Sherwood) Zukowski; his loving children Lorie (David) Pitcher, Randy (Wendy) Zukowski, and his cherished grandchildren Shelby (Devin) Beach, Matthew Pitcher and Kara Zukowski. Also...
Alonzo R. Darrow, Sr
Feb 23, 2017
Alonzo R Darrow Sr. 6/5/35 - 2/23/17 passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his wife Gerri and his children, grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren and sister.A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. A special thank you to Scott Hart and Karina Darrow for all you have done. Online condolences and...
Catherine F Knight
Feb 21, 2017
Catherine F Knight, 90, of North Brookfield, MA passed away on Feb. 21, 2017 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and George Bolson in Newark Valley, NY surrounded by her family.Catherine is survived by her loving children: Jean G. (Steve) Koziol, Beverly J. (Leon) Mimeault, Nancy K. (George) Bolson, Robert A. (Denise) Knight. She cherished her...
Sandra L Rupert
Feb 21, 2017
Sandra L. Rupert, 70, of Newark Valley, passed away on Feb. 21, 2017 following an illness. Sandi is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Mark Rupert, her loving children: Shina (Michael) Harris, Jeffery (Chrissy Smith) Rupert and her cherished grandchildren Mackenzie, Sullivan, Trentyn and Collin. Also surviving are her siblings: Gene, Doug, Larry, Bob, Mat, Wayne, Vicki...
D. Joseph Ace
Feb 11, 2017
David Joseph Ace, Joe, 52, of Owego, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Feb. 11, 2017.Joe is survived by: his father, David B. Ace and his brother, Edward (Beth) Ace, his aunts Shirley Callahan and Wilma Ace, and several cousins. He was predeceased by his Mother, Ada Ruth Ace, his uncles George Ace and Joseph Callahan and cousins...
Arlene M. Valentine
Feb 10, 2017
Arlene (Card) Valentine, 83, formerly of Spencer, NY, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 10, 2017.Arlene was born on August 25, 1933 in Endicott NY the youngest of the 8 children born to Allen and Mina Mae (Till) Card. In addition to her parents and her 7 siblings, she was predeceased by her husband...
June E. Walker Spangenburg
Feb 8, 2017
A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace,from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.Following a long life filled with many wonderful moments, June E. Walker Spangenburg, 93, left her earthly home on Feb. 8, 2017. June is survived by Her Devoted Boys whom she loved to the end of...
Joel E. Olson
Feb 5, 2017
Softly in the evening you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all.On Sunday evening, Feb. 5, 2017, our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend, Joel E. Olson, 42, of Newark Valley and formerly of Maine, passed from this life and was reunited with his grandparents Ralph Gardner...
Thomas M. Paden
Jan 31, 2017
Thomas M. Paden, 75, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 31, 2017 at home in Johnson City, NY. Tom is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Woods) Paden, son Thomas H. Paden, daughter Mary E. Paden and partner Scott Conary, grandson Noah Thomas Paden-Crozier, sister Helen (Alexander) Burnaby; cousins Richard (Patricia) Paden, John Paden, Brian (Katherine)...
Sally L. Pickert
Jan 29, 2017
Sally L. (Easton) Pickert of Slaterville Springs, entered new life on January 29, 2017.Born November 18, 1930 in Newark Valley, NY Daughter of the late Truman B. and Helen (Hall) Easton. Sally Married Norman A. Pickert in 1946, and together they enjoyed over 56 years of marriage. In Ithaca, Sally worked as a waitress, a hairdresser and at the...
Lucille Smith
Jan 27, 2017
Lucille Smith, 91, went to the Lord's open arms on January 27, 2017 in Endicott, NY. She is survived by her loving daughters and son-in-law: June and David Sisenstein, and Joyce Przybyl; her five grandchildren and their spouses Susan and Nehemiah Robinson, Annette and Del Kitzmiller, Joel and Darlene Marvel, Timothy and Tammy Marvel and Jesse Przybyl; her eleven...
Theodore E. Pastalan
Jan 25, 2017
Theodore E. Ted Pastalan died on Wednesday Jan 25th, at the age of 88, while at Lourdes Hospital after developing complications from lung cancer treatment. Ted is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cassie [Cyganovich], brother Leon (Alice) Pastalan, and sister Helen Romanowski, his children Greg (Sheryl) Pastalan, John Pastalan, and Elaina (Larry) Sheiman, grandchildren Joey and Kayla...
Lorabelle Kasper
Jan 3, 2017
Lorabelle Kasper, 88, of Russell Road, passed away on January 3, 2017 following a period of declining health. Lorabelle is survived by her daughters Sally Fiedler; Dodie (Philip) Willson; her sons: Philip (Sue) Kasper; Kevin Kasper (Bobbie Campbell); nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Kasper in 2011; parents Rexford...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Wirth Churchill
Jan 2, 2017
Elizabeth Betty Wirth Churchill peacefully passed away on January 2, 2017 at St. Claras Manor. She was born in Carlstadt, NJ on October 18, 1916 to George and Elizabeth (Eitel) Wirth. She married Frank Churchill on June 5, 1937 in Wappingers Falls, NY. He preceded her in death in 1991.She worked as a Rosie the Riveter during World War...
Betty Churchill
Jan 2, 2017
Elizabeth 'Betty' Churchill, 100 years of age, passed away on Jan 2, 2017 in Lincoln, IL.Betty was predeceased by her husband Frank Churchill and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Linda Churchill;grandchildren Pamela and Bill Kunkel and Angela and John Stoltzenburg and great grandchildren, Nathan, Jordyn and Ethan Kunkel and Henry and Theodore Stoltzenburg.ONYX Chapter #...
Richard Niznik
Dec 19, 2016
A host of angels, led by his beautiful granddaughter angel, Sydney Alexandra Cook, escorted Dick to his heavenly home on December 19, 2016, where he was joyfully welcomed into the arms of his parents, Nora (Connell) and Peter Niznik. Dick was born November 3, 1945, in Endicott, NY and was a lifetime resident of Tioga County. He was raised...
Delbert M. Mock
Dec 15, 2016
Delbert "Del" M. Mock, 78, a life long resident of Newark Valley, passed away on Dec. 15, 2016 following an illness.Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Robert 'Bobby' Karpensky
Dec 3, 2016
Robert G. Karpensky, Sr., 66 of Newark Valley passed away on Dec. 3, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his Children, his Mother and his Brother and their families. Friends are invited to call at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 9-11 am at which time a funeral service will be held...
Mildred Virginia Franks
Nov 30, 2016
Mildred Virginia Franks, 95, of Oneonta and formerly of Gardiner and Newark Valley, NY, passed away on Nov. 30, 2016. Millie is survived by her children Karen Oakley,of Owego, and Alan and wife Carol Franks of Oneonta; her grandchildren, Christopher (Tina) Oakley, Randi-Ellyn Oakley, Benjamin Franks and Kyle Franks; great grandchildren, Alexis Karabec, Marissa Oakley and Justin Oakley; her...