Obituaries
Harold L. Benjamin, Jr.
Jun 29, 2016
Harold L. Benjamin, 58, of Berkshire, NY passed away on June 29, 2016 He is survived by his wife, Becky Benjamin; sons: Harold (Kristin) Benjamin, Phillip, Adrian and Gabrial Benjamin; daughters: Crystaline (Joshua Skellett) Benjamin, Heather (Garrett Ayers) Benjamin, Rebekah Benjamin; daughter-in-law: Shannon Benjamin and his parents,Virginia and Gilmore Dean. Also surviving are his 7 grandchildren, and his sisters:...
Robert W. Pulaski
Jun 27, 2016
Robert W. Pulaski, 83, of Newark Valley, passed away on June 27, 2016 following a period of declining health. His loving wife, confidant, best friend and soul mate, Marion, who has always stood by his side, was indeed with him until he passed. In addition to Marion, Bob is survived by his children: Sharon Pulaski, Kathy Pulaski, and Richard...
Patricia M Johnson
Jun 21, 2016
Patricia M. Johnson, 65, of Berkshire, formerly of Apalachin, passed away at her home on June 21, 2016. Pat is survived by her husband of 45 years, Fay W. Johnson , her sisters: Judy (Frank) Kitchin, Claudiann Kelsey and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Ede and David W. Reed, Jr. and her brother, Alec...
Mary J. Burr
Jun 10, 2016
Mary J. Burr, 69, formerly of Cooperstown, passed away on June 10, 2016. Mary has been residing at the home of her daughter, Shirley in Newark Valley, for the past several months. Born on July 25, 1946 in Norwich, NY, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Gladys (Boise) Chase. She was also preceded in death by...
Calvin J. Verduin
Jun 9, 2016
Calvin John Verduin, 78, formerly of Waddington, Gouverneur, Dansville, and most recently Berkshire, NY passed away early Thursday morning, June 9, 2016 following a period of declining health.Born on May 6, 1938 in Marion, NY he was the son of the late Maurice and Louise (Lagerveld) Verduin.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Hazel 'Pat' (Whalen)...
Barbara J. Ceurter
Jun 8, 2016
Barbara J. Ceurter, 75, of Berkshire passed away on June 8, 20916 following an illness. Born on May 11, 1941, Barbara was the daughter of the late William and Norma (Walters) Decker. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Wendy Tucker.Barb is survived by her husband of 36 years, Raymond Butch Ceurter; her sons: Robert (Deb) Bean,...
Richard R. Watson
Jun 7, 2016
Richard R. Watson, 91, of Owego passed away on June 7, 2016 following a long struggle with illness. Born on June 6, 1925 in New York City, he was the son of the late John and Anne Watson. Richard was also preceded in death by his grandson Geoffrey T. Watson in 2015.He is survived by his loving wife of...
Clark Otis Co Smith
Jun 1, 2016
"Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people"Clark Otis Smith, 91, a long-time resident of Newark Valley lived by these words. C.O. passed from this life on June 1, 2016 leaving his beloved family of 'shakers and doers' as he referred to them and his friends from all over, with beautiful memories and many...
Terry J. Dillon
May 13, 2016
On the morning of May 13, 2016, Terry passed away suddenly. He was 64 years old. Terry is survived by his wife Miyuki, children Jason and wife Kristen, David, and sisters Michele, Donna, Janet, and Trisha, along with grandchildren Leah, Anna, and TJ, and countless friends and other family members.Terry was born in Tupper Lake, NY to John (Jack)...
Miley M. Ferguson
May 10, 2016
Always in our thoughts Forever in our heartsOur cherished daughter, loving wife and mother, Miley M. Ferguson, 36, of Newark Valley, passed peacefully from her earthly home on May 10, 2016. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. Miley was welcomed into this world on September 25, 1979 by her parents Joseph and Deborah (Bottoff) Spano. She...
Paul E. Purple
May 6, 2016
Paul E. Purple, 81, life-long, well known and respected resident of Newark Valley, passed away on May 6, 2016. Paul is survived by his buddy, his pal, his best friend, and loving wife of 59 years, Margery Purple, and their children, Jody (Wayne) Hartley, Laurie (Tom) Kilb and Jay Purple; his cherished grandchildren, Stephanie Hartley, Jesse Hartley, Vincent Kilb...
Ida J Alexander
May 3, 2016
Ida J. Alexander, 65, of Utah and formerly of Newark Valley, passed away on May 3, 2016 following a sudden illness.Ida is survived by her children, Clifford (Frances) Alexander and Tamara (Scott Bryant) Walker; her grandchildren: Amanda (Dave) Chaffee, Dennis Whitmarsh, Jr., Jacqueline Whitmarsh, Samantha (Kenneth) Card, Stephanie Alexander and fianc Rodney Gee, Deidra Walker and 5 great grandchildren.Also...
Patricia J. Baker
May 1, 2016
Patricia J. Baker, 76, joined her Lord on May 1, 2016. Pat was a lifelong, well known and loved resident of Speedsville, Tompkins County. Born on January 21, 1940 in Speedsville, she was a daughter of Sophie (Lawton) and the late Robert Dalola. In addition to her father, Pat was predeceased by her husband, Roland Baker (2004), her daughter...
Harold R. Vrabel
Apr 18, 2016
Harold R. Vrabel, 65, of Candor and formerly of New Jersey, passed away on April 18, 2016.Services will be in New Jersey at a later date.MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley is assisting the family.Memories and condolences may be written in his guest book at macphersonfh.com
Matthew W. Burdick
Apr 6, 2016
Matthew W. Burdick, 47, of Newark Valley, died on April 6, 2016. Matthew is survived by his parents Bradley and Marcy, and his sister Rhonda. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley is assisting with arrangement.
Georgia L. Reavis
Mar 27, 2016
Georgia L. (Lunga) Reavis, a lifelong resident of Endicott, passed away on March 27, 2016. Georgia is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Renee R. and Thomas L. Bennett; her grandsons: Charles A. (Stacey) Reavis, Ethan R. (Rebecca) Bennett, Jeremy R. (Kate) Bennett and daughter in law, Jana A. Reavis. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to...
Rev. Thomas Flenner Willson
Mar 23, 2016
Rev. Thomas Flenner Willson, 91, of Holland, MI, formerly of Maine, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at his home.Rev. willson is survived by his children: Debi Willson, Nathan (Sandy) Willson, Mark (Linda) Willson, Philip (Dodie) Willson and Martha Willson; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother Peter (June) Willson and many extended family and friends. He...
Judy M Lord
Mar 18, 2016
Judy M. Lord, 68, of Newark Valley, passed away on March 18, 2016.She is survived by her son Jeffrey Lord, mother, Margaret Jarvis, grandson, Jacob Lord and sisters Janet Beebe, Jody (Mark) Hollenbeck and Jane Jarvis as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Judy was predeceased by her father, Wallace Jarvis, husband, Arthur Lord, son, Adam Lord and sister...
George C Hoyt
Mar 10, 2016
George C. Hoyt, 82, of Candor, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2016 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Linda Hoyt, and children: Penny Travis, Michael (Michele) Hoyt, George (Zenaida) Hoyt, Joe (Nancy) Monte, Grandchildren: Joshua, Antoinette, Tiffany, Anastasia, Tina, Harriette, Jacob, Sabrina, Caleb, Stephanie, Daniel; Great grandchildren: Landyn, Harleah, Tyler,...
Ramon F. Alderman
Mar 7, 2016
Ramon "Ray" Alderman, 85, of Owego, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on March 7, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Barbara Boyd Alderman; a son, Dana Alderman (Bill Congdon) of Charlotte, North Carolina; a granddaughter, Ashley Foley (Andrew) of Nichols, NY; three great-grandchildren, Grady, Ella Rae, and Connor Foley; sister in law,...