Obituaries
Nelson 'June' Houston
Aug 21, 2010
Nelson 'June' Houstonof Newark ValleyNelson 'June' Houston, 76, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday evening, August 21, 2010.He is survived by his loving wife of almost 57 years, Shirley (Sherwood) Houston, his children: Michelle (Chuck) Creeley, Jerry (Lisa) Houston, Cindy (Rollin) Newton, John (Lurenda) Houston, Luann (George) Ford, Lisa (Rodger) Kalpokas, Melody (Greg) Wilder. Also surviving are his...
James D. Keith
Aug 18, 2010
James D. Keith, age 62, of Florida and formerly of Dryden, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in Florida following a period of declining health. Jim was born on May 9, 1948 in Endicott, NY a son ofDonald and Phoebe (Buck) Keith. In addition to his parents of Florida he is survived by his sons, Brian Keith, Scott...
Leslie H. Meade
Jul 25, 2010
Leslie H. Meade, 79, of Owego, passed away on July 25, 2010 at Riverview Manor in Owego where he has resided for the past year. Born on Sept. 27, 1930 in Owego, Leslie was the son of the late Howard J. and Beatrice (Howe) Meade. Leslie attended Newark Valley Schools, served in the US Army from 1954-1956 and assisted...
Ruth B. Champney Monroe
Jul 24, 2010
Ruth Champney Monroe,85, of Newark Valley,loving wife, mother, and grandmother died on July 24, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard F. Monroe on March 13, 2008, her brothers Walter and William Bridges, sister-in-law Marian Bridges, and in-laws Raymond and Madelyn Wolf. Ruth is survived by her son, William (Deb) Champney and daughter Karen (Peter Eisener) Quinn. She...
Neal 'Skeeter' Carman
Jul 20, 2010
Neal 'Skeeter' Carman, 56, of Newark Valley died at his home on July 20, 2010 following an illness. Born on October 8, 1956 in Johnson City, NY, Neal was a son of Richard S. Carman and the late Ida M. (Mills) Carman. In addition to his father, Richard, he is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Rupert) Carman, his children,...
Evelyn M. Ledesma
Jun 22, 2010
Evelyn M. Ledesma, 78, passed away on June 22, 2010 following a long illness. Born on Feb. 16, 1932 in Newark Valley, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Marie (Tanner) Moshier and sister of the late Richard, Donald and Emma Moshier. She was also predeceased by her son Dale Underwood, her first husband Gerald Underwood, granddaughter...
Carl J. Lane
Jun 22, 2010
Carl J. Lane, 60, formerly of Bailey Hollow in Newark Valley, passed away at his home following a period of declining health. Born on May 1, 1950 in Johnson City, Carl was a son of Rodney , Sr. and Elizabeth (Dyer) Lane. In addition to his parents Rodney and Betty Lane of Newark Valley , he is survived by...
Brian W. Hungerford
Jun 21, 2010
Brian W. Hungerford, age, 53, beloved twin brother of Barbara Hungerford-Menter, passed away on June 21, 2010 following a brief illness. Brian was born on April 21, 1957 in Endicott, NY, the son of the late William J. and Edgaretta (Wood) Hungerford and the brother of the late Eileen Hungerford, and the late Deirdre Hungerford-Birnie.In addition to his twin...
Carl B. Brink
Jun 19, 2010
Carl B. Brinkof Newark ValleyCarl B. Brink, 80, lifelong resident, respected pillar of the farming community, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died suddenly as a result of a tragic farming accident at the Century Family Farm on June 19, 2010. Carl was born on Jan 10, 1930 in Newark Valley a son of the late Harry...
Louise Van Vorce
Jun 3, 2010
Louise VanVorce, 76,of Owego and a former resident of Weltonville for many years, passed away on June 3, 2010 following a short illness. Louise is survived by her boys and their spouses: Marcus and Jeannie VanVorce, John and Teresa VanVorce, Roger and Kathleen VanVorce, Ken and Peggy VanVorce.Also surviving are her brothers; Joe 'Red' and Mary Hines, Merton and...
Paul R. Spoonhower
Jun 3, 2010
Paul R. Spoonhower, 52, passed away on June 3, 2010 following a long illness. Paul is survived by his children, Robert, Jolene and Sarah Spoonhower, his loving companion of 15 years, Cindy Blanton, his siblings, Peter (Jean), Karl (Patsi), Phillip (Susan) Spoonhower, Lillian (John) Hoffmier, Rebecca (Horace) Burghdurf, the mother of his children, Patty Spoonhower, grandchildren, Trinity, Haley, Elizabeth,...
Dorla J. Akers
May 7, 2010
Dorla J. Akers, 73, passed peacefully, on Friday, May 7, 2010, surrounded by her family. Dorla is survived by her husband of 54 years, George R. Akers, Jr, and her children James (Lori) Akers, Judy (Kevin) White and Jeanine (Gary) Christensen, as well as 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Dorla was born on September 1, 1936, in Endicott,...
Phyllis Simpson
May 5, 2010
Phyllis E. Simpsonof Newark ValleyPhyllis E. Simpson, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Phyllis is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Gerald Richard, Jr., and Lori Simpson and Tammy Lou and Leonard Caciola, all of Endicott. Also surviving are her three grandchildren, Lindsay Rae, Ryan Thomas and Troy Jordan Simpson; several nieces and nephews. Phyllis...
Charles William Howland
May 2, 2010
Charles W. (Chod) HowlandFormerly of BerkshireCharles W. Howland, 95, passed away at his home in DeLand Fl, on Sunday, May 2, 2010.Born in Berkshire on Jan. 27, 1915, he was a son of the late Stephen B. and C. Loena (Allen) Howland.Charles has been a long time member of the First Congregational Church in Berkshire and was a co-owner...
Philip E. Biehl
Apr 27, 2010
Phil Biehl, 76, of Owego, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, following an illness. Phil was born in Newark Valley on June 24, 1933, a son of the late Walter and Pauline (Loring) Biehl and has been a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Newark Valley High School, served in the US Army from...
William H. Ballard
Apr 25, 2010
William H. Ballardof CandorDon't grieve for me, for now I'm freeI'm following the path God laid for me.I took His hand when I heard Him callI turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.Tasks left undone must stay that way.I've found that peace at the close of...
Donna J. Salzano
Apr 23, 2010
Donna Jane (Titus) Salzano, 88 yrs, died peacefully at Vestal Nursing Center April 23, 2010, joining her husband of 67 yrs, Jerry Salzano and infant son, Vincent. She lived her whole life in Endicott & Berkshire. Donna worked at Hamlins & Corner Drug Stores, Endicott for many years, also Endicott-Johnson, and she did her part on the WWII home...
Laurence Jodie Bartlett
Apr 22, 2010
Laurence J. Bartlett, 58, of Owegopassed away at his home on Thursday, April 22, 2010, following a period of declining health. Larry was born in Endicott on May 22, 1951, a son of Blanche (Vrooman) and the late John 'Jack' Bartlett (1928-2009). In addition to his mother, Blanche, Larry is survived by his son, Brian J. Bartlett; his daughter...
Dorothy H Peterson
Apr 15, 2010
Dorothy H. Peterson Formerly of Newark Valley, NY Dorothy H. (Dot) Peterson, 78, passed away Thursday April 15, 2010. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband Thomas E. Peterson, her sons; Jeff and Robbie Peterson, and Tom, Jr and Roz Peterson, of Albany, NY; her Brother, John Sawatzky, Sister, Laura Lindemoen, and 5 Grandchildren Rachel, Josh, Jack, Emmett, and...
Sidney W. Gent
Apr 14, 2010
Sidney W. Gent, 59, of Newark Valley, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 14, 2010 in Zephyrhills, Fl. He was born on June 7, 1950 in Endicott, New York a son of the late Sidney E. Gent and Lois (Bowen) Gent, who survives. Surviving are his mother, Lois (Bowen) Gent, His sister, Marjorie (Allan) Kotmel, Sr., his brother...