Obituaries
James Warren Zimmer
Mar 11, 2010
James W. Zimmer, 63, of Maine, NY, passed away on March 11, 2010 following a short illness. Jim is survived by his mother, Elma Zimmer, his loving wife of 43 years, Helen (Horak) Zimmer and his daughters Karen (Todd) Harris and Alissa (John) VanLuvender. He was happily anticipating the birth of his third grandchild in August and adored his...
Charlotte M. Underwood
Mar 9, 2010
Charlotte Underwood, 54, of Berkshire, passed from this life to eternal joy with her Lord and Savior on March 9, 2010. She was born in Ithaca on Feb. 22, 1956 to Lillian (Craycraft) Crandall and the late Arthur Crandall. In addition to her mother Lillian, she is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 21 years, Herbert Underwood,...
June L. Conway
Mar 6, 2010
June L. Conway Of Richford, NYOn Saturday morning, March 6, 2010, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, June Conway passed on to her new life at the age of 92. Her children Michael (Carol French) Conway, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Kennedy, Margaret Stoddard and grandchildren, Patrick (Mary Beth Danberry) Conway, Karen (Brian) Gordinier, Ryan (Joanne) Kennedy as well...
Catherine Yaple
Feb 28, 2010
Catherine Katchmar Yapleof RichfordKay Yaple passed peacefully to her next life on February 28, 2010. Born 89 years ago on Feb. 7, 1921 in Mayfield, PA, Kay was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Balbuzo) Katchmar. In addition to her parents, Kay was predeceased by her husband Donald P. Yaple, granddaughter, Natalie Yaple, sisters, Ann and Mildred and brothers,...
John R. Straka
Feb 21, 2010
John R. Strakaof Newark ValleyWhen someone you love becomes a memory....the memory becomes a treasure.Our dear son, brother, grandson and nephew, John Straka, born on Jan 22, 1987 left us suddenly and unexpectedly on Feb. 21, 2010. John is survived by his parents, Russell J. and Teresa A. (Conway) Straka, his sister Alicia Straka, his grandparents, Viola Straka and...
Bernice H. Sneden
Feb 20, 2010
Bernice H. Sneden, 87 of Maine, NY and formerly of Liverpool, died on Feb. 20, 2010 with her family by her side. Bernice is survived by her sons: David (the late Christina) Voinier, Paul (Michelle) Sneden, Jeffrey (Jamie) Sneden, grandchildren: Denis Voinier, Desiree Fitzgerald, James Allen, Joseph Sneden and Jon Kinney. Born on April 25, 1922, in Irvington, NJ...
Reginald 'Sonny' Chapman
Feb 18, 2010
Reginald F. 'Sonny' Chapman, 80, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2010 at Riverview Manor, in Owego. Sonny is survived by his former wife and friend Mary Jane Chapman, Nichols, his son and daughter in law, David and Darci Chapman, Berkshire, grandchildren, Lashelle V. Chapman, and Randen Chapman, brother Charles Chapman, Newark Valley, sister and brother in law, Elaine...
George E. Arnold
Feb 16, 2010
George E. Arnold, 79, a lifelong resident of Berkshire, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 following a brief illness. George is survived by his cousin Jane Moore, her children, Linda (Douglas) Bronson, Gary Bush, Vincent Moore and many friends including Howie Carter. George was born on January 6, 1931 in Whitney Point, NY, son of...
Raymond Hoskins
Feb 13, 2010
Raymond Hoskins, 69, passed away early Saturday morning, Feburary 13, 2010 at his home following a valiant battle with cancer. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Betty (Carman) Hoskins, his sons, Robert Karpensky, and Donald (Kelly) Karpensky, his brothers and sisters; Larry Hoskins, Randy (Melissa) Hoskins, Rusty (Diane) Hoskins, Shirley Guiles, Donna (Harold) Arnold, Judy...
Valeria Woods
Feb 10, 2010
Val (Horinka) Woods, of Newark Valley, left this earth on February 10, 2010. She was 90 years old. She is now united with her loving husband of 54 years, Charles who predeceased her in 2000. Val is survived by her children and their spouses, Judi (John) Schmidt, Nancy (Dr. Farouq) Al-Khalidi, Charles (Maef) Woods, Jan (Susie) Woods, her grandchildren,...
Richard 'Bill' Kalkan
Feb 3, 2010
Richard W. 'Bill' Kalkan, 89, formerly of Newark Valley, went home to be with his Lord on February 3, 2010 at his home in Harrisonburg, VA where he has resided for the past 31/2 years. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 65 years who was also his devoted caregiver, Helen (Twining) Kalkan, his children and their spouses;...
Albert Arch Dekin Jr
Jan 28, 2010
Albert Arch Dekin Jr. died unexpectedly January 28, 2010 at his home in Newark Valley, NY, the town where he had resided since 1976. He is survived by his son Albert A. Dekin III of Lexington, MA, his daughters Kelly Ann Kassela of Singapore, Kerry Lynn Brown of Mooresville, NC, and Kirsten Leigh Klanian of Middletown, RI, their spouses,...
John C. Snyder
Jan 16, 2010
John C. Snyder, 68,of Richford and formerly of Owego, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Richford on Saturday, January 16, 2010.John is survived by his wife, Lexie (Davey) Snyder, his daughters and their husbands, Andrea and Mike Stewart, Christine Snyder and Mark Griep, Jo and Bill Scheidt, Janene and Skip Williams. Also surviving are his...
Mary Jane Spencer
Jan 9, 2010
Mary Jane Spencer, 82, passed peacefully early Saturday morning, January 9, 2010. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Jane and Robert Butler and Todd and Josie Spencer; her grandchildren, Robby, Jimmy, Joey and Anna Jane Butler and Cody and Chris Spencer; her brother, Melvin (Jody) Sweeney; and several nieces and nephews.Born on January 19, 1927 in...
Robert H. Deyo
Jan 7, 2010
Robert H. Deyo, 76, of New Smyrna Beach, Fl for the past 14 years, and formerly of Berkshire and Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in Florida. Bob was born on Dec. 28, 1933 in Binghamton a son of the late Howard H. and Bertha (Gridley) Deyo. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances...
Lee A. Bodie, Jr.
Jan 5, 2010
Lee A. Bodie Jr., 88, of Newark Vaelley, passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Lee is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, June (Ketchum) Bodie, his devoted daughters, Bonnie (David) Harvey, Beverly (Raymond) Cosimano, step-son, Gerald (Jackie) Dunphy, brother, Donald (Ileene) Bodie, sister Jacquelyn Felter, sister-in-law, Barbara Bodie, cherished grandchildren, Karel (Drew) James, Todd (Denise) Harvey,...
David L. Carter
Jan 2, 2010
David L. Carter, 62, passed away at his home on January 2, 2010. He is survived by his siblings, Howard (Jenny) Carter, Charlotte (Clayton) Wildrick, Carol (Mike) French; nieces; nephews and cousins. David was born Oct. 10, 1947 in Johnson City, NY the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Kunzman) Carter. He was a retired employee of Endicott...
Veronica Knapick
Dec 20, 2009
Veronica Knapickof MaineVeronica Knapick, 90, the beautiful woman known as the 'Cross Lady' to many people, passed peacefully from this life to be united with her Lord on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. Veronica was also reunited with her parents, Michael and Eva (Sebastian) Baka, her 8 siblings, her husband Joseph and daughter Joanne Hoskins. Veronica is survived by her...
Robert G. Hoskins
Dec 18, 2009
Robert G. HoskinsOf MaineRobert G. Hoskins, 62, passed very suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 18, 2009. Bob is survived by his sisters and brothers, Shirley Guiles, Raymond (Betty) Hoskins, Donna (Harold) Arnold, Judy Smith, Larry Hoskins, Randy (Melissa) Hoskins and Rusty (Diane) Hoskins; sister-in-law: Judy Hoskins Heeman,; Brothers-in-law: Dean Gurney and John Wood. Many nieces,...
Jack H. Bartlett
Dec 18, 2009
John H. 'Jack' Bartlettof Owego,passed away very peacefully in Florida on Dec. 18, 2009. He was 81 years old.Jack is survived by his childhood sweetheart, best friend and wife of 61years, Blanche Vrooman Bartlett, his children Larry Bartlett and Linda (John) Brainard and cherished grandchildren: Jennifer, Nicole, Heather and Tom, and Brian and great grandchildren: Adrianna, Ashley, Anthony and...