Obituaries
Charles W Crawn
Jul 18, 2013
Charles W. Crawn, 48, also known as Charlie and Chop, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Strong Memorial Hospital due to heart disease.Charlie is survived by his wife and best friend, Donna Crawn, his daughters, Jennifer Cole, Donna Crawn Mitchell and sons Jason Brown and Matthew Waldron. Also surviving are his 21 brothers and sisters, 18 grandchildren...
Nancy J. Smith
Jul 15, 2013
Nancy J. Smith, 71, of Harpursville, passed away at her home on July 15, 2013.Nancy is survived by: her son Edward C. (Deborah) Smith, daughter Francine (Kevin) Cross,brother, Herbert A. Spicer and sisters, Rita Spicer McLain and Virginia Langley, several nieces, nephews and her faithful canine companion Rusty. She was predeceased by her parents Herbert A. and Jeannette Spicer,...
Ralph A. Gardner
Jul 13, 2013
On July 13, 2013, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and special friend, Ralph A. Gardner, 81, of lost his long and courageous battle to Parkinsons disease. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in East Berkshire.Ralph is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Beverly Klossner Gardner, his children Dale Johnson and Dawn...
John Ray Teat, Jr
Jul 12, 2013
John Raymond "Ray" Teat, Jr. of Newark ValleyRay Teat, 75, formerly of Wilmington, DE and Glen Mills, PA, passed away on Friday ,July, 12, 2013.Born in Chester, PA on December 16, 1938, Ray was the son of the late Helen and John Raymond Teat Sr. Ray is survived by his children: John Raymond (Regina) Teat, III, Richard W. Teat...
Ernest E. Thompson, Jr
Jul 4, 2013
Ernest E. Thompson, Jr. June 23, 1923 July 4, 2013 Ernest E. Thompson Jr. passed away in Spring, Texas on the Fourth of July, 2013, ten days after celebrating his 90th birthday. He joins his wife June in the Kingdom of Heaven. He leaves to honor his memory his children, Sherrie Rosenbarker (Vin), Ernest E. Thompson III (Nancy), Jayne...
Robert Marshall, Jr
Jun 25, 2013
Robert Marshall, Jr., 96,of Richford & also formerly of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2013 following a period of declining health. Bob is survived by his daughter Judith (Richard) Thurston, sons; Robert Marshall III and Timothy Marshall. Also surviving are his brother, Richard Marshall, and sister, Marjorie Hughes, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 great, great grandchildren,...
Raymond J Schermerhorn
Jun 23, 2013
Raymond J. SchermerhornOf Drums, PAIf love could have saved you,--- you would have lived forever.Our hearts were broken into pieces on June 23, 2013 when our Big Daddy Ray,was suddenly taken from us as a result of an accident in PA. He will be greatly missed by his high school sweetheart, best friend and wife of 21 years Patricia...
Frances Gould Palmer
Jun 12, 2013
Frances H. Palmer, 87, of Newark Valley, passed away on June 12, 2013.Fran was predeceased by her husband Ernest, her brothers, Gurdon Gould, James Gould and John Overacker. She is survived by her loving family: son Ernest, Jr., and his wife Karen; grandchildren, Robb Lecuyer, Colette (Brad) Volkmer; five great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Lois Overacker, who has provided much loving...
Fred C Craft
Jun 11, 2013
Fred C. Craft, 61, of Newark Valley, passed away on June 11, 2013 following along illness. Fred is survived by his best friend, caregiver and daughter, Bettyjo Tunnicliff, daughters: Esther Winn, Christina Craft, Wanda, Jamie and SallyWheeland, son, Charles Wheeland, and siblings: Ronnie, Randie, Budd, Burt, Daniel Craft, Anita Burke, Eva Swansbrough, 26, grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.His family...
Eleanor Lillian Echorst
Jun 10, 2013
Eleanor L. Echorst, 90, of Richford, NY, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 following a period of declining health. Born on May 14, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Catherine (Seidemann) Charles. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Echorst on Oct. 21, 1992 and her sister Genevieve Watkins. Eleanor is survived by...
John Henry Hoffmier
Jun 4, 2013
Genesee John HoffmierMay 14, 1942 June 4, 2013John has joined his son Johnny and many others in heaven.He is survived by his wife and best friend: Lil (Spoonhower) Hoffmier;his daughter Jody (Ted) Keener; his son Jacob Hoffmier and his wonderful grandchildren! John is also survived by many, many family and friends that meant the world to him.He served in...
Sharon Louise Wilcox
May 24, 2013
Sharon LOUISE Wilcox, 58, of Maine, NY, passed away on May 24, 2013 following a sudden illness. She is survived by her loving companion, Carl Butch Lantz; her children: Charles Wilcox, Sharon Sheri Howard, Amy Wilcox, Jamie Beers, Jenny Wilcox; her siblings: Bill Cody, M. Ray Cody, Raymond Barrett, Bradley Barrett, Grace Horton, Esther Thomas, Elma Young and Becky...
June R. Smith
May 16, 2013
June R. Smith, 90, of Owego, passed away on May 16, 2013 following a period of declining health. June is survived by her son Daniel Smith and his wife Lorraine, daughters: Wilma Ace, and Diana Watkins and her husband Barry. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Danielle Smith (Kirk) Williams, Adam (Arlene) Ace, Eric (Rebecca) Watkins, Chad Watkins, and her...
Dennis M. Hutcheson
May 16, 2013
Dennis M. Hutcheson, 51, of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully, and with a smile, at his home, on May 16, 2013 following a courageous battle against mesothelioma. Although this disease ravaged his body, it never overcame his spirit!Dennis was born on Sept. 8, 1961 in Johnson City, NY a son of the late Rexford P. and Kathleen Hutcheson. He...
Donald E. Furgeson
Apr 19, 2013
Donald E. Furgeson, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior onEaster Saturday 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...
Justin 'Jj' E. Gates
Apr 16, 2013
Justin E. JJ Gates, 19, of Berkshire, passed peacefully away on April 16, 2013 following a life-long illness. He was predeceased by his infant brother Edward and is survived by his mother and step-father: Esther and Glenn Winn, his grandparents and caregivers: Pat and Burt Craft, grandparents: Roberta and Kevin Hall; brothers and sisters: Harley Atherholt, Tyler Rhodes, Haylee...
Cynthia L. Blanton
Apr 9, 2013
Cynthia L. Blanton, 58, of Newark Valley passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Cynthia was born on October 5, 1954 in Sampson, NY a daughter of David and Elaine Joyce (Cullen) Dunn. Cindy enjoyed gardening and was a true collector of nick nacks She will be greatly missed by her parents David and Elaine Joyce Dunn, her daughter...
Trenton Colt Decker
Apr 9, 2013
Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know..Trenton Colt Decker, our infant son was called to be an angel on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013. Trenton entered into our lives on February 25, 2013 and blessed our home and our hearts. He will be greatly missed...
Guy K Ehn
Mar 29, 2013
Guy K. Ehn, 62, of Newark Valley, passed peacefully away on March 29, 2013.Guy is survived by his loving wife, Jean; his devoted children: Lynn and Jeff Greene, David Ehn and Erin Hildebrand; his cherished grandchildren: Emma and Jordan Greene; brother Eric ( Kimberly) Ehn; nephews and niece: Daniel (Madelyn) Ehn,Lisa Ehn (Richard Antoniolli) and Karl Ehn. Also surviving...
Evelyn R. Downs
Mar 24, 2013
Evelyn R. Downs of Newark ValleyA beautiful yellow rose, which has shared its love and beauty with us for 83 years, now must live on in our memories.Evelyna Esterina (Pietrosimone) Rose came into this world on February 23, 1930, the fourth child of Antonio Pietrosimone (Tony Rose) and Mary Louise Picciano. On March 24, 2013, she departed, taking with...