Obituaries
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...
Cloyd H. Stormer
Sep 13, 2013
Cloyd H. Stormer, 89, of Owego and formerly of Ohio and Wisconsin, passed away at his home on September 13, 2013 following a long illness. Cloyd is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marilyn (Serfass) Stormer, his son, Mark Stormer and partner Tim Golding, Marilyns brother Robert and his wife Sherilyn Serfass.Also surviving are his nephews Brian...
Theodore C. Miller
Sep 2, 2013
Theodore C. Miller,48, passed away suddenly on Sept. 2, 2013 following an illness. Ted was born on May 12, 1965 in Endicott. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Meister Ivory and father,William C. and Marcia Miller. Also surviving are his sons: Steven and Christopher Miller, brothers Andrew (Deborah) Miller and Michael (Lynn) Pettit, sister Michele (Drew) Taylor and...
Rebecca Kniffen Palmer
Aug 16, 2013
Rebecca A. Kniffen-Palmer, 49,of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2013 following a long illness. Becky is survived by her loving sons: Levi and wife Julie and William Palmer. Also surviving are her devoted parents, William and Maureen Kniffen; her siblings and their spouses: twin sister Roberta and Dave; sister Terri and John, brother Anthony and...
Lawrence B, Thompson
Aug 14, 2013
Lawrence B Thompson, 98, of Maine, NY passed away on August 14, 2013.He is survived by his daughter, Beverly O. Clark and sons and daughters-in-law:Leigh F. Thompson; James L. and Madelynn Thompson and Edwin J. and Karen Thompson. Also surviving are his 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren, sister, Irene Forsyth, several nieces and nephews....
Frances Louise Bunts
Aug 10, 2013
Frances L. Bunts, 95, of Maine, NY, went to her heavenly home on August 10, 2013 and is now in the presence of her precious Lord and Savior.Frances, a Godly, loving mother, is survived by her children and their spouses:Rev. Frederick and Dawn Bunts, NC, Leonard and Christine Bunts, NM, Ruth Evelyn and Larry Poage, AK, Elwyn and Rosemary...
Esther Leonard
Aug 5, 2013
Esther C. Leonard,89, of Berkshire, NY, passed peacefully away on Monday, August 5,2013. Esther is survived by her loving and devoted husband of almost 70 years, Max L. Leonard, her son, William L. Leonard, and daughter, Sue (Dr. Duane) Dunnewold. Also surviving are her cherished grandchildren: Michael and Matthew Leonard, Shari Jackson, Julia Leonard, Katrina Betz, Ryan Dunnewold; her...
Richard H. Hopkins
Jul 24, 2013
Richard H. Hopkins, 91, of Berkshire, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 following a period of declining health. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Laura Hopkins, his children, R. Jeffrey Hopkins, Jon Hopkins, Jody (Robert) Tatich and Janis Nelson. Also surviving are his cherished grandchildren: Krista (Josh) Gilmartin, Camaron (Deanna Hyde) Hillman, Samuel Tatich,...
Harold 'Hal' Bartz
Jul 23, 2013
Harold F. Hal Bartz, 85, passed away at his home in Newark Valley on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.Hal is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Elisabeth Betsy Bartz and his cherished daughter Meg (Dale) Ward. Also surviving are his grandchildren Joseph, Ryan, Sierra (Josh), Paul (Angel);brother, Ernest Bartz; nephews, Daniel and Timothy; nieces, Judith, Alayne, Ellen and...
Betty E. Brown
Jul 20, 2013
Betty E. Brown, 80, of Whitney Point and formerly of Maine, NY, passed away at her home on July 20, 2013. Betty is survived by her sons Mark (Georgia) Brown, Richard (Marsha) Brown, Wayne Brown and daughter LuAnn (Mark) Brown. Also surviving are her cherished grandchildren: Matthew, Randi, Anthony, Candi, Ian, Ashley, Jesse, Mark Jr., Jason, Heather, Amy, Craig,...