Obituaries
Ralph 'Butch' Edson
Oct 5, 2015
Ralph L. 'BUTCH" Edson, 67, of Newark Valley passed away on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton. Butch was born on Dec. 12, 1947 in Endicott, a son of the late Ralph G. and Dora F. (Bulman)Edson. Butch is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lois (VanWinkle)Edson and his son Jerry (Stacy) Edson and their...
Marscha L. Allen
Oct 3, 2015
Those we hold most dear never truly leave usThey live on in the kindness they showedthe comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives.Marscha L. Allen, 53, passed away very suddenly Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father Stanley R. Dunckley, Sr. and brother Bob Dunckley.She will be forever missed by...
F. Evelyn Brewster
Oct 1, 2015
Florence Evelyn Brewster, 85, went peacefully home with the angels on Oct. 1, 2015.She was at her home being lovingly cared for by her devoted husband of 63 years, James and her children Roxanna (Gary) Smith, Sharon (Joe) Pease and Ronald (Becky) Brewster. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.Evelyn was a long-time devoted...
Albert Eugene Cross, Jr.
Sep 26, 2015
Al Cross Jr., 68, has hunted his last deer season.Please come and share your best Al stories with Joanne, family and friends at the Poor Shots, West Creek Rd., Berkshire on Sunday, OCTOBER 11, FROM 1-4 PM. macphersonfh.com
Roberta M. Loomis
Sep 25, 2015
Roberta M. Loomis, 95 of Maine, NY, passed away on Sept. 25, 2015 following a period of declining health.Roberta was born on Dec. 1, 1919 in Endicott, NY a daughter of the late Burr and Mary E. (Hosford) Cameron. She was also predeceased by her husband Francis Loomis, her beloved son Roger for whom she lovingly cared for all...
George A. Smith
Sep 25, 2015
No farewell words were spoken. No time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.Our lives are forever changed knowing, that as we face each new day, we will never experience the laughter, the shenanigans, the smooth, charming and flirtatious ways of the one of a kind, hardworking and fastidious man George...
Sarah "Sally' L. Bushnell
Sep 24, 2015
Sarah L. (Sally) Bushnell, 91, of Cicero, formerly of Newark Valley, NY passed away at her home on Sept. 24, 2015. Sally was born on Jan 11, 1924 a daughter of the late James R. and Elsie M. (Bowen) Simmons. She was also predeceased by her husband of 59 years, L. Robert Bushnell (2001) and her sister, Anne Marie...
Helen L. Saxby
Sep 19, 2015
Helen L. Saxby, 91, was united with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 19, 2015.Helen is survived by her twin brother, Harold (Elin) Saxby, her nephews, Harolds sons: David, Daniel and Dennis Saxby as well as many cousins and dear friends.Born on May 22, 1924 in Endicott, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Ruth H....
Clayton 'Buzz' I. Barrows
Sep 18, 2015
Clayton I. Buzz Barrows, 95, a life-long resident of Berkshire, joyfully passed into his loving Saviors arms early Friday morning, Sept. 18, 2015. Born in Berkshire on Oct. 9, 1919 he was the son of Clarence and Helen (Howland) Barrows. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Adatha (Walters, Fetherbay) Barrows (1997) and his wife, Genevieve Foux...
George G. Houser
Sep 9, 2015
George G. Houser of Burlington, PA passed into eternity on 9 Sept 2015 after a summer's stay at the Memorial Skilled Nursing Home in Towanda, PA. He was 78.George was born on March 31, 1937 in Johnson City, NY. He graduated from Cornwall High in Cornwall, NY. He obtained his BSEE degree from Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute, NYC and his...
Howard T. Schoonover
Sep 8, 2015
Howard T. Schoonover, 72, of Oxford, formerly of Richford, passed away on Sept. 8, 2015. Born on Feb. 28, 1943 in Painesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Howard S. and Ruth E. (Hanks) Schoonover. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Catherine (Cathe)(Miller) Schoonover and his children: Howard Allen and Thomas Scott Schoonover,...
Donald E. Liddington
Sep 2, 2015
Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet manIain SmithDonald E. Liddington, 76, a lifelong, well-known and respected resident of Berkshire, passed away at his home early Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2015 following an illness. Don is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Constance Connie (Dalola) Liddington, and his children: Robert D. (Angel) Liddington, Donald R. (Betty...
Betty E. Foster
Sep 1, 2015
Heaven gained another angel on September 1, 2015 when Betty passed from her earthly home in Newark Valley into the arms of her Lord. For the past 22 years, Betty has struggled with Alzheimers and is now free. Born on Dec. 7, 1937 in Owego, Betty was the daughter of the late Terry and Florence (Brott) Russell. In addition...
Arnold D. Creeley, Jr.
Aug 26, 2015
Arnold D. Creeley, Jr, 73, of Newark Valley, passed away at his home on August 26, 2015 following a period of decling health. He was born on July 21, 1942 in Endicott, the son of Gertrude (Vargason) Creeley and the late Arnold D. Creeley, Sr. In addition to his amazing mother Gert, Arnie is survived by his loving and...
Betty Ann De Haan
Aug 22, 2015
Betty Ann Brown De Haan, age 79, died on Saturday, August 22, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on August 14, 2015. Born on August 1, 1936 in Sayre, PA, Betty was a daughter of the late Irving and Annie Brown and sister of the late Robert Brown. She was also predeceased by...
Gail F. Gwardyak
Aug 14, 2015
Gail Gwardyak, 79 of Berkshire, passed away on August 14, 2015 following a period of declining health. A very kind, loving, quiet and hard working woman, Gail was loved by many.She was predeceased by her parents: George and Violet (Cranmer) Glezen, husband Karl Gwardyak and siblings Joyce Burhans and George BudGlezen.She is survived by her sons: George Gwardyak, Adam...
Howard C. Carter
Aug 5, 2015
Howard C. Carter, 76, of Newark Valley, passed away on Aug 5, 2015. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Genevieve, children, Edward (Deb), Howard, Florence (the late Robert) Hall, and Rebecca Whitmarsh (Bill); sisters: Carol (Mike Conway) French and Charlotte (Clayton) Wildrick, 12 grandchildren:John (Laural), Kristi (Jason), Howie, Brian, Cinnamon (Jonathon), Caleb (Amber), Jenny, Candy (Junior), Danny...
Ellis Dillenbeck
Aug 3, 2015
Ellis Dillenbeck, 67, passed away on Aug. 3, 2015 following a short illness.He is survived by his brothers, Nelson (Deb) and Glenn Dillenbeck and sister, Thelma Welch, his nieces and nephews: Dawn, Johnny, David, Doreen, Darin, Leon, Angelee, Scott, April and several cousins. Ellis was predeceased by his parents: Nelson and Hilda Dillenbeck and brother Clarence.For many years, Ellis...
Gwendolin Ellis-Riley
Aug 2, 2015
Gwen Ellis-Riley, 76, of Maine, NY, passed away on Aug. 2, 2015 after fighting a long illness. Gwen was predeceased by her husband Frederick Ellis and brother Donald Williams. She leaves behind her loving husband and caregiver, Elwyn Riley, and children Kathy (George) Way, Frederick (Janet) Ellis, Scott (Ronda) Ellis, Lori (William) Swartout, step-children, Terri Riley, Steven Riley, 9...
Lt. Col. Ralph G Okrepkie, Ret
Aug 1, 2015
Lieutenant Colonel Ralph G. Okrepkie, Retired, passed away August 1, 2015 in his home in CT. Col. Okrepkie was born in Newark Valley, New York on October 19, 1925, and was a Trumbull resident for over forty years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and in the Air Force during the Korean conflict, and in...