Obituaries
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...
Marilyn O'Dowd Cooley
Nov 19, 2016
Marilyn Elsie ODowd Cooley died of congestive heart failure in her sleep Saturday, November 19, 2016, at her home on Maple Bay, Oneida Lake, where she had lived since 1955.She was born in Utica September 17, 1926 to Lena Maud Schultz and Dennis Patrick ODowd. The family lived a few years on Thomas Street, off Uticas Proctor Parkway, then...
Kimlyn Denise Baird
Nov 13, 2016
Kimlyn Baird, 54, passed away on Sunday November 13, 2016 due to an unexpected illness. Kim is predeceased by her parents, Gerald J. (2014) and Florence (Griffiths) Baird (1971). She is survived by her sister, Jill Baird-Gent and her husband William (Bill) Gent, Owego, NY.Kim was born in Binghamton NY and graduated from Union Endicott High School (1980). She...
Ralph Anderson
Nov 5, 2016
Ralph L. Anderson, 95, of Newark Valley, was called into the presence of the Lord on Nov. 5, 2016following a long illness. Ralph is survived by his children: Carolyn Wescott, Christopher (Myong) Anderson, Moreen (Paul) Heath and Dale Anderson; grandchildren: James, Andrew, Lori Lynn, Sharon, Michael, Nicole; several great and great- great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Ralph was a veteran...
Sheila E. Wakula
Nov 3, 2016
Sheila E. Wakula, 75, of Owego, and formerly of the Groton-Cortland area passed away at her home on Nov. 3, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Sheila was predeceased by her parents John and Louise Gray and is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Walter J. Wakula; her cherished children: Dawn (Mitch) Rubinstein, Mark...
Pauline E. Cummings
Nov 2, 2016
Pauline Cummings, 94, of Endicott, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 after a long battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. II Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Pauline was born March 28, 1922 to the late Wayne and Frances...
Margery H Purple
Oct 31, 2016
Margery H. Purple, 78, life-long and beloved resident of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on October 31, 2016. Marge is survived by her children Jody (Wayne) Hartley, Laurie (Tom) Kilb and Jay Purple; her grandchildren, Stephanie Hartley, Jesse Hartley, Vincent Kilb and Alison Kilb. Also surviving are her father, Ray Wurtenberg, her sisters, Mary Lou (Ed) Katchuk, Jane Wurtenberg...
Robert F. Malsch
Oct 30, 2016
On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2016, a truly great and giving man, Robert F. Malsch, died suddenly at his home in Newark Valley while happily watching 'his Patriots win the game. Joyce, his beloved wife was by his side. In addition to Joyce, the love of his life with whom he shared 59 glorious wedded years, Bob is survived...
Rocky L Crawn
Oct 23, 2016
Rocky L Crawn, 61, of Lisle, NY, passed away on October 23, 2016.Rocky is survived by his son, Richard Yates and siblings: Ricky, Nicky, Thomas, Elmer, Anthony, Larry, Lonny, Leon, Haz, John, Barbara and Bonnie Crawn. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Virginia (Gould) Crawn, Alice Van Gorden and siblings,...
Richard F. Bierl
Oct 20, 2016
Richard F. Bierl, 74, a long-time, well known and respected resident of Berkshire, passed away on Oct. 20, 2016. Dick is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 49 years, Susan (Rynkowski) Bierl, daughter Amanda (Ryan) Cronk, son, Andrew (Monica Patel) Bierl; adored grandchildren: Kiana Archer-Cronk, Katalina and Penelope Cronk. Also surviving are his brothers: Thomas (Patricia)...
Richard F. Friend
Oct 16, 2016
Rick Friend, of Newark Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2016 as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 28 years, Andrea (Woods) Friend, son Christopher T. Friend, daughter Meredith A. Friend, parents Ray and Joy Friend, sister Yvette (Thomas) Papasodero, father and mother-in-law Bill and Joann Woods,...
Robert J. Williams
Oct 10, 2016
Robert (Bob) J. Williams, 90, of Newark Valley, was called into the presence of the Lord on Oct. 10, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie Frazer Williams, daughter Rosa (George) Darling, son-in-law Steven (Lynnette) McElwain, 9 grandchildren and their spouses, 33 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren, his sisters Beverly Williams and Dorothy Hopkins,...
James E. Mills
Oct 5, 2016
James E. Mills Sr, 71 of Newark Valley and formerly of Skagit Valley Area and Dayton, WA, passed away on Oct.5, 2016 following an illness. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Lois (Swanson) Mills, his children, James E. (Kari) Mills, Jr, Lenny C. (Diane) Christenson, Lorri M (Mark Robison) Reavis, Leah N (Zach) Cole. Jim...
Richard L. Gritman
Oct 4, 2016
Richard L. Gritman, (Rich or Dick) 81, of Endicott, passed away on Oct. 4, 2016 following a period of declining health.Richard is survived by his daughter (whom he adored) and son-in-law, Karen and Michael Williams, his grandsons..the light of his life Collin and Tyler Williams, his brother, David Gritman and sisters, Helen (Vincent) Belle, Shirley Howard, sister-in-law, Dorothy Gritman...