Obituaries

Charles W Rabenstein

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donald P. G. Zimmer

Donald P. G. Zimmer

Apr 15, 2017

On April 15, 2017, Donald Zimmer left his Newark Valley home, and, guided by his parents Donald and Margaret Zimmer and beloved son-in-law Brian Dougan went to meet Jesus and his angel grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary and his cherished children, their spouses and their childrenChristopher and Amy Zimmer, Adelyn and Miah; Matthew and Tanya...

Hilda M. Bakeman

Hilda M. Bakeman

Apr 15, 2017

Hilda M. Bakeman, 90, of Newark Valley, passed away following a brief illness on April 15, 2017. Hilda was born on May 15, 1926 in Windham Twp. PA, the daughter of Viola (Wiggins) and Harland Berry. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Pete Bakeman, and siblings: Greta Mowers, Grace Hugo, Sally Stephenson, Junia Meeker,...

Charlotte L. Mikels

Charlotte L. Mikels

Apr 14, 2017

Charlotte L. Mikels, 94, passed peacefully at Bridgewater Nursing Center in Binghamton on April 14, 2017. Charlotte is survived by her loving sons, Robert (Patricia) Mikels, Mark (Laurie) Mikels and James Mikels, Jr. ; her 16 grandchildren whom she adored, many great grandchildren and several great, great grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by...

Anna A. Miner

Anna A. Miner

Apr 11, 2017

Anna A. Miner, 78, of Owego, passed away on April 11, 2017, at Wilson Hospital, after a brief illness. She is survived by her children, Mark Miner and fiance Jacquie McLaughlin, Laurie Miner, Diane Miner and Jeff Hale, Kristie Miner, and Amy and Daniel Braman; her grandchildren, Lindsey and Matthew Tomazin, Nicholas Pratt, Louis Pratt, Natalie Braman, and Sara...

N. Hector Schram

N. Hector Schram

Apr 8, 2017

N. Hector Schram, 82, of Elmira, formerly of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on April 8, 2017 at his home. Hector is survived by his children: Peter Schram, Sean (Kristen) Davis, James Paul (Michella), Horace Beaver, Jr. and Cindy Krestos. Also surviving are 2 sisters, 19 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his...

Mary H. Fulkerson

Mary H. Fulkerson

Apr 8, 2017

Mary H. Fulkerson, 87, of Owego, was united in heaven with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2017. Mary was born in Jos, Nigeria to missionaries in 1929. When her father came down with a serious illness, the family had to leave and go to Liverpool, England for him to recover. Mary has called many places home, including...

Marjorie L Loomis

Marjorie L Loomis

Mar 12, 2017

Marjorie L. Loomis, 77, of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband Owen Loomis Sr.; sons Robert Miller, John Miller, Owen Loomis Jr.; daughters Tammy Miller (Larry French), Michelle Swingle, Ellen (Dean) Prince; sisters Diane (Dale) Manwaring, Arlene Kissell; 18 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was...

William L. Shelley

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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