Obituaries
Gertrude Trudy Vanek
Dec 13, 2013
Gertrude 'Trudy' Vanek, 88, formerly of Newark Valley, passed away at Pleasant View Health Care Center in Barberton, OH where she has resided for the past several years. Trudy is survived by her children: Robert J. Vanek, Nancy (David) Havel and Cindy (Walt) Daunhauer; grandchildren: Ryan, Nadine, Jerrod, Karen and Daniel;several great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Jennie Sarnacki, Margaret Vanek, Mary...
Fern D. Tingley
Dec 10, 2013
Fern D. Tingley, 69 of Newark Valley, passed away at her home on Dec. 10, 2013 following a long illness.Fern is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert G. Tingley; her children: Tim (Lorraine) Tingley, Troy (Ruth) Tingley, Jody (Joe) Scott, Raechell (Frank Gordon) Olivieri; siblings: Dennis (Donna) Rhodes, Jamie Rhodes, and Dee Stiles; grandchildren: Luke, Jocelyn and...
Merton L Ketchum
Dec 5, 2013
Merton Ketchum, 84, of Berkshire (Jenksville) went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2013. Merton is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marie Ketchum, his children: Larry (Donalyn) Ketchum, Ron (Pam Hemenway) Ketchum, Rose (Michael) Semel, Joann (Mark) Peterson), Janet (Robert) Seymour; 10 grandchildren:Ellyn(Jason)Melby, Lauren (Steve) Nettles, Chad (Connie) Ketchum, Valerie (Keith) Button, Krystal...
David D. Ballard
Dec 4, 2013
David D. Ballard, 53, of Candor, died peacefully at his home on Dec. 4, 2013 following a long illness. David is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Sibyl Tanner Ballard; their children: Scott (Janet) Augello, Christie Tanner and Edie Lupo; his mother: Patricia Ballard Birchall; brothers: John (Gina) Ballard, Paul (Denise) Ballard; grandsons: Daniel and...
Edna L. Moulton
Nov 26, 2013
Edna L. Moulton, 79 of Homer and a former long-time resident of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully on Nov. 26, 2013. Edna is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Gerald H. Moulton and her devoted children: Dale (Donna) Moulton, Larry (Karen) Moulton, Michael (Rhonda) Moulton, Steven (Sara) Moulton, Nancy (Melvin) Smith, Sharon (James Reath) Schmidt; 5 granddaughters,...
David Ray Wurtenberg
Nov 12, 2013
David Ray Wurtenberg was born June 21, 1962 in Sayre, Pennsylvania to Hilda (Rising) and Raymond Wurtenberg. He died at the VA Medical Center, Oklahome City, OK on November 12, 2013. He was 51 years old. David was raised in Newark Valley,and graduated from Newark Valley High School. He attended BOCES studying and training in culinary arts and then...
Ralph L. Baldwin
Nov 12, 2013
Ralph L. Baldwin, 86. Of Maine, NY, went home to be with his Lord early Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, 2013. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Beverly (Russell) Baldwin, and his devoted children, Russell (Cynthia) Baldwin and Cheri Carter;his very special daughter and her husband, Cynthia (Paul) McDonaldas well as his cherished grandchildren: Ian (Jessica)...
Henrietta Jean Allen
Nov 9, 2013
H. Jean Allen, 87, of Glen Aubrey, went to be with her loving Lord and Savior on Nov. 9, 2013. Jean was reunited with her parents, Clarence and Lela Allen and her sisters: Alberta Barrows, Phyllis Allen, Helen Dingman, Eleanor Allen and Elizabeth Hawley. She was a beloved aunt to Nancy Rutkowski, Grace Murch, Judy Hardik, Susan Space, Evelyn...
Oscar Edgar Babenzein
Oct 24, 2013
Oscar Edgar Babenzien (1921 2013)Ed Babenzien, a resident of Newark Valley for more than 65 years, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013. He was met in heaven by Bette, his loving wife of 63 years, and the Asfoury twins, infant great-grandson and great-granddaughter. Ed was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, and friend. He is survived by...
James 'Jim' Weed
Oct 24, 2013
James Weed, 72, a long-time resident of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on Oct. 24, 2013.Jim is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sharon (Dalton) Weed and their daughter, Kelly MacInnis, his grandson Stephan Weed, cousin John Chrystler and his children, Sarah and Elizabeth. Also surviving are his brothers: John (Louise) Weed, R. William (Julie) Weed, Danny...
Lyman 'Pete' Bakeman
Oct 23, 2013
Lyman G. Pete Bakeman, 87, of Newark Valley, passed away on Oct. 23, 2013, at the NYS Home for Veterans in Oxford.He is survived by his wife Hilda (Berry) Bakeman, their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family. A Celebration of Petes life will be held at a later date. Petes family extends heartfelt thanks to all the staff...
John Buzzy Sherwood
Oct 20, 2013
John A. Sherwood, 72,a life-long resident of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2013. He was affectionately known as Buzz to some and Art to others. His presence will be greatly missed by his devoted daughters, Tracey J. and her husband Tracey G. Neigh, Melissa Callear and her husband Chuck Kohler, his loving sister Sharon and her...
John James Whitmarsh
Oct 19, 2013
John J. Whitmarsh, 81, of Newark Valley, passed away at his home on Oct. 19, 2013 following an illness. He is survived by his children: Dennis Whitmarsh, Sr., David J. Whitmarsh, Darlene K. Bowen and Diane (Stephen) Newbury; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; his former wife, Cora Jean Whitmarsh and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by...
Lillian Irene Davis
Oct 16, 2013
Lillian Irene Davis, 81, left peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. In heaven, she joins her parents Delmar and Elma (Liddington)Cleveland, siblings: John, Bertha, Jean and baby daughter Phyllis. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Philip S. Davis, and her children, Leonard (Aleida) Davis,...
Wallace 'Wimpy' Degro
Oct 13, 2013
Wallace A. DeGroat, 81, affectionately known as Wimpy to his many friends and family, passed away at his home in Richford, on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2013. Wimpy is survived by his devoted daughters: Cheryl (John) Hill, Denise Seymour and LuAnn (Hoby) Beebe; his cherished grandchildren: Jackie (Paul) DeFide, Misty (Tony) Miller, Casey (Ryan) Ferrantelli, Kyle Seymour and fianc...
June Doris Finsel
Oct 6, 2013
June D. Finsel, 84, passed awaypeacefully on Oct. 6, 2013 following a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband Louis R. Finsel, Jr and is survived by her children: Linda (George) Ross, Michael (Cindy) Finsel, Barbara (David) Livingston, Timothy (Linda) Finsel and Jeffrey (Dannielle) Finsel; 12 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren; her brother, Earl (Bonnie) Barnes and her special...
Wilma F Williams
Oct 1, 2013
Wilma Florence Rozelle Williams, 88, passed peacefully away at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca on Oct. 1, 2013. Wilma has endured a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. She is survived by her loving children and spouses: Ronald (Marilee), Gwen Ellis (Elwyn), Ethel (Larry) Orton, Bernard (Charlotte), Arnold (Peggy), Donald (Cindy), and Daniel (Anne). Also surviving are her sister, Nita...
Betty J Urban
Oct 1, 2013
Betty J. Urban, 87, of Campville, passed away at her home on Oct. 1, 2013.Mrs. Urban was predeceased by her husband, Harry and son, William. She is survived by her loving children: Christine L. Urban and Frederick (Marge) Urban. Also surviving are her grandsons David and Matthew Urban, several nieces and nephews.Born on Nov. 7, 1925 in Corning, NY,...
Ruth Vera Gardner
Sep 30, 2013
On Sept. 30, 2013, R. Vera (Clark) Gardner, 99, of Maine, NY, and her beloved brother, Fred Clark, 94, of Johnson City, having passed from this life within minutes of each other entered into the Gates of Heaven together. Vera and Fred were the remaining two, of the six children born to Judson L. and Emma Marbaker Clark.Vera will...
Laura E. Gregrow
Sep 14, 2013
Laura E. Gregrow, of Speedsville, passed away on September 14, 2013. Laura is survived by her daughters: Janice Brown and Joan (Mathis Jackson) Gregrow; daughter-in-law, Janine Gregrow; grandchildren: Jennifer (Ernest Edwards) Gregrow and Eric (Dana) Gregrow. Also surviving are great grandchildren: Carter, Gabrielle, Tamara and many nieces and nephews. Laura was the daughter of the late Clarence C. and...