Obituaries
Phyllis Needham Harris
Apr 30, 2014
A Mother holds her childs hand for a little while and their hearts forever. Phyllis A. Harris, 83, of Berkshire, left us peacefully Wednesday afternoon, April 30, 2014. She joins in the ever after: her parents, William and Bernice Needham; husband, Merl S. (Dugie) Harris; son, John Homa; sisters, Marge and Carolyn. She is survived by her son Michael...
Carl H. Beebe
Apr 30, 2014
Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean well miss you, until we meet again. Carl H. Beebe, 70, of Berkshire, passed away peacefully, on April 30, 2014,following an illness. Missing him greatly are his loving wife and best friend of more than 47 year, Karen (Keyes) Beebe, his devoted children and their spouses: Michelle...
Clyde H. Tull
Apr 29, 2014
Clyde H. Tull, well known and respected dairy farmer in Newark Valley for more than 60 years, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 93, on April 29, 2014. He was born on Jan. 29, 1921, in Maine, NY as son of the late Dever and Lona (Lindsey) Tull. He was also predeceased by his beloved...
Robert L. Hall, Sr.
Apr 29, 2014
Robert L. Hall, Sr., 80, of Newark Valley, passed away on April 29, 2014. Bob is survived by his loving family: daughter, Bonnie (Bill) Vandenburg, sons: Raymond and Randy(Lynne) Hall; daughters-in-law: Alice Hall, Dorothy Hall and Florence Hall, who was also his caregiver; sisters: Esther Thompson, Wilma Shell, Ruth (Charles) Lum; 16 grandchildren, 14 great and 2 great-great grandchildren,...
Donald E. Furgeson
Apr 19, 2014
Donald E. Furgeson, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior onEasterSaturday evening, April 19, 2014. Don passed at home with his cherished family at his side. Born in New Bedford MA, he was the son of the late Earl H. and Edith (Boothby) Furgeson. He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Elizabeth Betty...
Bernard M. Roof. Jr.
Apr 17, 2014
Bernard M. Roof, Jr., 56 of Richford, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 17, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sherry E. Roof; daughters: Stephany Roof and Courtney (Patrick) Rand; parents: Norma and Rev. Bernard Roof, Sr; sisters: Patricia Progansky, Shirley Engert, Rev. Roben Waddel; grandchildren: Jordan Roof and Sydney Rand, nieces,...
Velma L. King
Apr 17, 2014
Velma L. King, 90, of Owego, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Riverview Manor Health Care in Owego. Velma is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Gay Fisher, her brother: Donald Rogers, sisters: Amanda Reed and Rosemary Rodarmel. She was predeceased by her parents: James and Amanda (Sears) Rogers, her husband, Charles H. King, her twin sister, Thelma...
Frances M. Howell
Apr 13, 2014
Frances M. Howell, 98, of Owego (Long Meadows), passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014 atRiverview Manor Health Care, where she has resided for the past several months.Frances is survived by her children: Nancy (Nelson) Gee of Endicott, Anna M. Roberts, of Crimora, VA, Stephen Mills of Newark Valley and Clifton Wayne Mills of New Milford, PA; 17 grandchildren,...
Dennis W. Carlin
Apr 11, 2014
Dennis William Carlin, 64, of Newark Valley, died at home on Friday, April 11, 2014, after a brief battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Paul William Carlin, from whom he learned a strong work ethic, how to work hard and honestly, and also his brother, David "The Peacock" Carlin, a victim of muscular dystrophy. Denny was...
Arlene M. Haines
Apr 5, 2014
Arlene M. Haines, 88, of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully at her home following a period of declining health. Arlene is survived by her loving children: Judy Loeffler and Rodney (Debra) Haines; grandson, Robert (Davina) Haines; great grandchildren: Robert Haines, JR. and Lydia Klockner; her sister, Charlotte Mikels, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and her loving caregivers and adopted kids:...
Marian Catherine Pietrosimone
Mar 29, 2014
Marian C. Pietrosimone, 90, passed away on March 29, 2014. Marian was a longtime resident of Newark Valley, NY. Marian and her husband Dominic will be laid to rest in Hope Cemetery, Newark Valley, NY. A graveside service will be held there on Saturday, October 2nd at 10:30 am. Memories and condolences may be written in her guestbook at...
Diane E. Apalovich
Mar 18, 2014
Diane (Lyman) Apalovich, Newark Valley Diane E. Apalovich, 67, of Newark Valley, passed peacefully on Tuesday evening, March 18, 2014 to be united once again with the love of her life and husband of 35 years, John D. Apalovich. John passed on Aug. 17, 2000. Diane is survived by her devoted children and their spouses: Natalie and Glenn Hollenbeck...
Helen Ward
Mar 15, 2014
Helen Ward, 95, of Montour Falls, NY,passed peacefully on March 15, 2014 at Seneca View Nursing Facility where she has resided for the past 6 years. Helen is survived by several nieces and nephews including her special nephews: John, James and Marvin Ward. Born on March 27, 1918 in Waverly, NY, she was a daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth...
Charlotte F Eastman
Mar 12, 2014
Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us. They live on in the kindnesses they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives. Charlotte Eastman left this life to be united with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2014. She was 97 years young. Charlotte was born in Newark Valley on Dec....
Everett L. Perry
Mar 1, 2014
Everett L. Perry Orange City, FL Everett L. Perry died in Florida at the age of 102 on March 1, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Joanne R. Carrozza and her husband, Vince, granddaughters: Deborah (Jim) Phalen, Linda M. Niles, Sandra L. (Ed) Zogg, Elizabeth J. (David) Mustard, 12 great grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was predeceased...
William C. Jackson
Feb 28, 2014
Life is a song ~ Love the music..William C. Jackson, 93, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday, February 28, 2014. Bill is survived by his loving, devoted wife of nearly 68 years, Margaret (Thorne) Jackson; his children: David Jackson, Teri (David) Morse, Peter (Angie) Jackson, Jean (James) Bolden; his sister Irene Meister; his special grandchildren: Cody...
Laura M. Hopkins
Feb 28, 2014
Laura M. Hopkinsof BerkshireA mother holds her childs hand for a little while and their hearts foreverOur loving mother and grandmother Laura M. Hopkins, 91, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Laura was welcomed into heaven by her husband Richard, who passed away on July 24, 2013 and her sister-in-law Marian Stevens who passed away on February 28,...
Howard Leroy Brame
Feb 26, 2014
Howard LeRoy Brame, 68, of Berkshire, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 26, 2014 following a period of declining health. Howard was predeceased by his wife Brigitte, his nephew Jeff and is survived by his son Patrick; siblings Kenneth Luther Brame, Robert Lester Brame, Roger (Rose) Brame, David (Sharon) Brame; Patricia (Richard Gumble) Ellis; his companion Joan Mettler; nieces...
David F. Parker
Feb 22, 2014
Those we love dont go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed so very dearOur loving husband, father, son and brother David F. Parker, 62, passed away on Saturday morning, February 22, 2014 at his home. David is survived by his wife Patricia, his five daughters: Jessica Parker, Lindsay (Isaac)...
Dora Elaine Bailey
Feb 19, 2014
Dora Elaine Bailey, 88, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2014 at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Dora is survived by her children: Harrison (Linda) Bailey, David (Debbie) Bailey, Steve Bailey, Larry (Julie) Bailey; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a great great granddaughter; sisters-in-law: Helen Scott, Helen Bensley, Betty (Charlie) Young; several nieces, nephews and their families...