Obituaries
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,...
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....