Obituaries
Edith Smith Wilson
Dec 10, 2015
Edith A. Smith Wilson, 75, formerly of Newark Valley, passed peacefully away early Thursday morning,Dec. 10, 2015. She is survived by her loving sister Janet E. Bouton of Endwell, and her nieces and nephews: Rachel Bouton, Dianna Bouton, W. Lee Bouton, Rev. Barbara (Bouton) Snyder and her husband Rev. Fred Snyder. Many cousins also survive.Born on June 28, 1940...
Bessie M. Budney
Nov 22, 2015
Bessie M. Budney, 81, formerly of Newark Valley and Berkshire, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 22, 2015. Bessie is survived by her loving children whom she always referred to as her VIPs: Victoria (Randy) Reese, Ivan Joe (Pam) Budney and Pauline (Daniel) Carman, her nine precious grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren,...
Aileen Pitcher
Nov 21, 2015
Aileen Pitcher, 101, of Newark Valley, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 21, 2015. Aileen is survived by her daughter Daisy Webber; grandchildren Joseph (Teresa) Webber, Donn (Susan) Webber, Dixie (Tracy) Sanders; great-grandchildren Joseph (Leah) Webber, Sarah (Michael) Buzzel, Meako (Joe) Beaulieu, Kimberly (Sean) ODonnell, BethAnn Aileen (Nathan) Jumper, Megan (Joshua) Diel,...
Jennie M. Emerson
Nov 21, 2015
When tomorrow starts without me, try to understand, an angel came and called my name, then took me by the hand Jennie M. Emerson, 92, of Berkshire and Richford left this earth for a better place where there is no pain and sorrow on November 21, 2015. She was welcomed into heaven by her husband Leon and son Robert...
Jackie Lee Campbell
Nov 20, 2015
Jackie Lee Campbell, 77, of Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Berkshire (Speedsville), NY went to be with his Lord on Nov. 20, 2015. Jackie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Brenda BJ (Morris) Campbell and daughters: Candi Chris Campbell, Dryden, Anne Colene (Keith) Spickard, Fincastle, VA, grandsons Philip and Zachary also of VA, Brother-in-law, William (Jackie) Morris, sister-in-law,...
William D. 'Bill' Brown
Nov 19, 2015
William DeLand Brown, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2015 in Berkshire, NY. Bill is survived by his wife and best friend of 40 years, Maria P. Brown; his daughters and sons-in-law: Nicole Brown and Sam Bayard, Natalie and Chris Zornow; his grandchildren Chloe and Vincent Zornow; his mother, Cora Ellen Brown of Apalachin, NY;...
Bertha 'Berdie' Hover
Nov 14, 2015
Bertha M."Berdie" Hover, 94, formerly of Newark Valley, passed peacefully away at the Episcopal Church Home in Rochester, NY on Nov. 14, 2015. She has very happily resided there and brought her giving hospitality to many other residents for the past 5 years. Born on Jan. 12, 1921 in Fremont Township, Michigan, Berdie is a daughter of the late...
Andrew G. 'Andy' Leigh
Nov 14, 2015
No Farewell Words Were Spoken, No Time To Say Goodbye. You Were Gone Before We Knew It, And Only God Knows Why.Andrew G. Andy Leigh, 41 of Speedsville, passed away very suddenly on November 14, 2015 as a result of an auto accident. Andy is the beloved son of James and Carol (Zimmer) Leigh, brother of Dennis J. (Tina)...
Lorraine S. Grant
Nov 12, 2015
Lorraine Shrigley Grant, 89, Newark Valley, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2015. She was born in Woodhaven, NY on May 31, 1926 and lived in Newark Valley, NY from 1935 until 2010 when she and her husband moved to the United Methodist Homes in Johnson City, NY. She is predeceased by her parents Emmett Augustus and Doris Elinor...
O. Joan French
Nov 11, 2015
O. Joan French, 81, of Newark Valley, passed away on Nov. 11, 2015. She is survived by her children: James French(Helen), Larry French(Tammy) and Cheryl French (Tom), Wendy Tiffany (Tim); brother and sisters: Clayton (Eileen) Clark, Frances (Jack) Smith, Carol (Mike) McDonald, and Beverly Lyons, 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her...
Georgia R. Howland
Nov 3, 2015
Georgia R. Howland, formerly of Binghamton, passed away peacefully, on Nov. 3, 2015 in her 91st year. Georgia is survived by her loving family, sons: James R. Howland and his wife Gail, and Charles S. Howland and his wife Barbara. She is also survived by her adored grandchildren Jennifer (Scott) Krauser, Jason (Wendy) Howland, Adam, Stephen and Jonathan Howland,...
Joshua A. Benjamin
Nov 3, 2015
Whatever you are physically...male or female, strong or weak, ill or healthy--all those things matter less than what your heart contains. If you have the soul of a warrior, you are a warrior. All those other things, they are the glass that contains the lamp, but you are the light inside. Cassandra Clare, Clockwork AngelJoshua A. Benjamin, 31, of...
Kenneth C. Swan, Jr.
Oct 24, 2015
Kenneth C. Swan, Jr, Whitney PointKenneth C. Swan, Jr. was born on Aug. 27, 1932 in Wellsville, NY the first born son of Eleanor (Brown) and Kenneth Swan, Sr. and entered his new life with his Lord and Savior on Oct. 24, 2015. Ken was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years M. Julia (Judy) Schermerhorn Swan on...
Sandra L Wood
Oct 23, 2015
Sandra L. (Smith) Wood of Endicott, passed away on October 23, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Eugene and Dorothy (Martin) Smith and her brother Selvin and his wife Trudy Smith. She is survived by her dear sister Marilyn Majernik, her special nephews John Majernik and wife Gretchen, Joe Majernik and wife Jody, and her cherished aunt Evelyn...
Ellen R. Armstrong
Oct 21, 2015
Ellen R. Armstrong, 88, of Binghamton, passed away on Oct. 21, 2015 at Willow Point Nursing Home where she has resided among friends for the past several months. Ellen was born in Nashville, TN on Feb. 13, 1927. She was predeceased by her brother Clyde in 1945 and her mother Violet in 1954. Ellen has several close friends surviving....
Ruth H. Glasser
Oct 20, 2015
Ruth H. Glasser, 95, of Newark Valley, passed away on Oct. 20, 2015 following a period of declining health. Ruth was predeceased by her parents Harley R. and Mabel (Huxter) Hammond, brothers, Harley, J. Clifford, Arthur and David, her husband of 53 years, Walter Glasser and niece, Jami Whitehead. Surviving are nieces and nephews: Bill, Tom, Jack, Arthur, Harley,...
Robert G. Pogar
Oct 17, 2015
Robert G. Pogar, Sr, 92, formerly of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2015 with his family at his side.Bob was born on Jan. 28, 1923 in Noxen, PA a son of the late Floyd A. and Caroline F. (Newberry) Pogar. He is survived by his wife of almost 37 years, Ina (Buckingham) Pogar; his sons: Robert...
Steven J. Barrett
Oct 16, 2015
Steven J. Barrett, 42, of Newark Valley, passed away very suddenly as a result of an auto accident on Friday, October 16, 2015 in Cortland County. Steve is a cherished son of James M. and Judith (Allyn) Barrett; a beloved brother of Shawn (Kim) Barrett and Jay Barrett and an uncle to Donovan. He is also survived by his...
Neriea 'Cricket' Vrooman
Oct 11, 2015
Neriea Irene (Evelien) Vrooman, of Owego, born April 29, 1921 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday October 11, 2015 at the age of 94. She was also fondly known as "Aunt Honey" or Cricket, to many.Neriea was the daughter of the late Verna (Rosengrant) and Harry Evelien and sister to Mary Colburn and Harry...
John F. Crawn
Oct 6, 2015
John F. Crawn, 89, of Waverly and formerly of Newark Valley, passed away at his home in Waverly Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, 2015. John was predeceased by two spouses, Virginia and Alice and children, Charles (Chop), Marie, Cora, Gary, Linda and Tommy, several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children: Ricky, Nicky, Thomas, Elmer (Bud), Anthony, Larry,...