Obituaries
Margaret E. Nelson
Aug 21, 2009
Margaret E. Nelson, 94, of Owego, NY, passed from our lives on August 21, 2009 to be reunited with her husband of 62 years, James B. Nelson. Born on May 8, 1915, Betty was a native of the Pittsburgh, McKeesport, PA area. She was one of the few remaining graduates of the Langley High-School class of 1933. Betty is...
Richard 'Dick' Carlton Settle
Aug 20, 2009
Richard Carlton Settleof Newark ValleyRichard C. Settle, 73, a life long resident and well known dairy farmer, passed from this life early Thursday morning, August 20, 2009. Dick is survived by his wife, Maryanne (Luce) Settle; his son, Richard C. Settle, Jr.; his daughters and their spouses: Robin (Charles) Beaudoin, Roxanne Settle, Rebecca Fetherbay, Ronda (Kevin) Kunsman, Raquel 'Kelly'...
Josephine A. Jodie Williams
Aug 19, 2009
Josephine A. 'Jodie' Williams, 64, a life-long resident of Owego, passed away early Wednesday morning in Binghamton, following an extended illness. Jodie was born at home, in Owego, on Feb. 8, 1945. She was a daughter of the late George B. and Maxine R. (Whitmore) Jones. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Jim (Robert J.)...
Hazel E. Bixby
Aug 18, 2009
Hazel E. Bixby of Newark ValleyHazel E. Bixby, 75, passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on the morning of August 18, 2009. Hazel was born on Oct. 8, 1933 in Endicott, NY a daughter of the late Raymond and Hildred (Horan) Enright. She was a graduate of Newark Valley High School, Class of 1953 and...
John E. Green, Jr.
Aug 15, 2009
John Edward Green Jr. died Saturday, August 15th, 2009 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY.The end of John's life was hastened by his love of smoking, bacon, salted peanuts, margaritas and his total disregard for following doctor's orders, or maybe because he enjoyed life a little too much for just over seven decades. He passed while surrounded by his...
Willis "Bill" R. Frederick
Aug 7, 2009
Willis "Bill" R. Frederick, 78, of Owego, died August 7, 2009. Born May 27, 1931 in Broadalbin, NY, he was a son of the late Merrill and Katherine (Benedict) Frederick. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn (Hardison) Frederick, Owego; a daughter, Bonnie Talcott, Owego, grandchildren, Alexis Talcott, Christina Goff, Susi Talcott, Mattie Talcott; great grandchildren,...
Richard N. Odom
Aug 7, 2009
Richard N. Odom, 80, of Berkshire and formerly of Lake Intervale, NJ., entered his new life on August 7, 2009 following a short illness. Dick is survived by his wife Mary Ellen (Thomas) Odom and his children and their spouses, Sharon Odom, of Newton , NJ, Sue and Rick Genovese of Timberlake, NC, Rick Odom of Denville, NJ, Kim...
Frederic C. Underwood, Sr.
Aug 7, 2009
Frederic C. Underwood, Sr., 71, of Berkshire passed away on August 7, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Fred leaves his loving wife, Laura J. Underwood and his six children, Linda (John) Gehm, Frederic (Tammy) Underwood, Jr., Sharon ( her partner Tom) Bean, Kenneth (Ruth) Underwood, Jody (Ronald) Cortright, Willis (Christein) Underwood, 11 grandchildren Jason,...
Shirley M. Abrams
Aug 4, 2009
Shirley M. Abrams, 76,Formerly of Candor, passed away on Aug 4, 2009 following an extended illness. Shirley is survived by her mother, Laura Gunther, her sisters, Eleanor Leisey, Nancy (Darl) Benjamin, Carolyn (Ron) Harris, Judy (Ed) Woodward, brothers, Joseph (Karen) Gunther, Thomas (Lucy) Gunther, Donald (Betty) Gunther and several nieces and nephews. Shirley was born on May 23, 1933...
Robert A. Mack
Jul 28, 2009
Robert "Uncle Bobby" Mack of Newark Valley Robert A. Mack, 59, affectionately known as Uncle Bobby to his family and numerous friends, was united with his Lord and Savior and those dear family members who predeceased him on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Bobby was born on March 5, 1950 in Endicott, a son of the late Walter and Margaret...
Caroline M. Bruetsch Full Obituary
Jul 26, 2009
Caroline M. Bruetschof OwegoCaroline M. Bruetsch, 78, formerly of Union Center, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Caroline is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Bernard Bruetsch, at home, her cherished children and grandchildren, John and Janice Bruetsch, their children, Jason, Daniel and Kyle; Bill and Annette Bruetsch, their children, Billy and Dylan; Dennis...
Marietta Howard. Snedaker Full Obituary
Jul 11, 2009
Marietta Howard Snedaker was born in White Creek, NY on September 6 1922, to Earle and Lettie Howard. On July 11, 2009 she departed this earth to return home to her heavenly Father. She was prececeased by her husband of 58 years, Rev. L. Elmo Snedaker, her daughter and son-in-law Judy and Robert Bolin and son-in-law Frederick Andrews. Surviving...
Anita Mae Thomas'S Full Obituary
Jun 23, 2009
Anita M. Thomas, 93, of Newark Valley, passed peacefully on June 23, 2009. Anita is survived by her loving family, daughter, Betty (John) Calkins, son, Donald (Beverly J) Thomas, daughters-in-law, Mary Ellen Thomas Odom, Beverly A. Thomas, sister, Beatrice Hallett, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Anita was born on Oct. 2, 1915 in Candor, NY...
Earl R. Babcock'S Full Obituary
Jun 22, 2009
Earl R. Babcock, 77, of Endicott, NY, passed suddenly on June 22, 2009. Earl is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Joan L. (Graham) Babcock, his son, Guy (Diane Miller) Babcock, daughters, Debra (George) Damasevitz, Moya Kay Mariani, Sophia (David) Kenyon. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Anthony, Eric, Michael, Rebecca, Nate, Alana, Alex, great grandchildren,...
John Francis Daly, Jr.
May 15, 2009
John Francis Daly, Jr.Of Newark ValleyJohn F. Daly, 60, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, May 15, 2009.John is survived by his children, John (Jack) Daly, III, Allyse Daly-Jones and wife Nanette Daly-Jones, Marc Daly and companion Kaitlin Eldredge, Michael Daly and Carolyn Daly. He will also be dearly missed by Debbie Zawtocki, his loving partner who enlightened...
Ruth L. Crandall
May 10, 2009
Ruth L. Crandall, 92 of Horseheads, died Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. Until this illness, with the help of her family and wonderful next door neighbor, Tammy Marshall, Ruth had been fortunate to live independently at her own home with her dog, Chad.She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and...
Margaret S. Cornwell
Apr 27, 2009
Margaret Schoonmaker Cornwell, 74, of Newark Valley, passed suddenly on April 27, 2009.Born in Fabius, NY on Jan. 16, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Floyd B. and Clara(Eldridge) Schoonmaker and brother of the late Murray Schoonmaker. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Robert L. Cornwell, her three sons, Douglas Cornwell, Ft. Pierce,...
Linda M. Bouton
Apr 23, 2009
Linda M. BoutonOf Newark ValleyOur beloved wife, daughter and sister, Linda (Kulasza) Bouton, 50, peacefully entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 23, 2009. Her beautiful smile and gentle presence will be greatly missed by her devoted husband of 21 years, Syd N. Bouton, Jr, her loving mother, Olga (Melnyk) Kulasza and cherished sister and brother-in-law, Marie and David...
Esther A. Quick
Apr 21, 2009
Esther A. Quick, 91, of Williston, Fl, formerly of Berkshire, NY, passed away at the home of her daughter Doris on April 21, 2009 following a period of declining health. Esther is survived by her daughters, Illa M. Quick, Doris V. Quick, Ann Q. Cuccurello, Elaine A. Sanders , Nancy Jo (Lawrence) Koch, sons, Arthur T. Quick, Gary L....
Lawrence F. Spangenburg
Apr 19, 2009
Lawrence F. Spangenburg, 91, of Owego and formerly of Newark Valley, passed peacefully Sunday morning, April 19, 2009. Larry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 37 years, June (Allen Walker) Spangenburg, his sons, Gerald (Harriet) Spangenburg, Noel (Linda) Spangenburg, Joel (Terri) Spangenburg, Shale Spangenburg, daughter Joy (John) Robinsky, his extended family, John Walker, Robert (Donna) Walker,...