Obituaries
Joyce E. Rupert
Apr 15, 2009
Joyce E. Rupert, 61, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2009, following a period of declining health. Joyce is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 43 years, Jerry L. Rupert, Sr.; her daughters and sons-in-law, Phidelia (Doda) and Dean Cornwell, Phyllis (Punka) and Neal Carman; and her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry L. Jr. (Toado) and Shirley Rupert....
Wallace E. Jarvis
Apr 10, 2009
Wallace E. Jarvis, 88, of Owego, passed away on April 10, 2009. Wally was born on Dec. 18, 1920 in Otselic, NY a son of the late V. Kirk and Anna (Thompson) Jarvis. He was also predeceased by his brother Harold, sisters, Delores, Leona, Irene, son-in-law Arthur Lord and grandson, Adam Lord. He is survived by his loving and...
Kathleen "Kleen" Webster
Mar 8, 2009
Kathleen "Kleen" Webster, 91, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Kleen is survived by her devoted children, Sherrie and Michael Simpson, Kathy and Kenneth Brown, James Webster; her cherished grandchildren, Kalyn, Eric, and Ryan Simpson, Kyle, Kari and Keli Brown, Jesse and Leslie Webster; and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister, Jayne...

Robert L Marean, Sr.
Mar 7, 2009
Robert L. Marean, Sr., 75, passed away at his home, following an illness, on Saturday evening, March 7, 2009. Bob is survived by his loving family, Norene Marean, Robert L. Marean, Jr., Barbara Marean and special friend, Barbara Babij, Lee Ann (Chuck) Gleason, Bobbi (Jack) Dalton, and Alice (Craig) Oakley. Also surviving are his 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, an...
Harriet A. Barrett
Mar 5, 2009
Harriet A. Barrett 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5, 2009. Harriet is survived by her loving family: sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Paul W. and Shirley Barrett, Merwin J. and Joanna Barrett; her daughters and son-in-law, Norene May Barrett, Hazel Louise Barrett, Crystal Marie and Barry Rainaud; her sister Wanita Springer;...
Julia Harman
Mar 4, 2009
Julia Harman, 89, passed peacefully on March 4, 2009. Julia was the beloved mother of Howard (Lynn) Harman, Julia Whittemore, Jessie (Anthony) Messina and Jerry (Carol Gould) Harman, Sr. She is also survived by her dear sister, Anna (Donald) Bolson; her 20 cherished grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Tammy Harman; and many nieces and nephews. Born on May...
Sarah L. Wheeler
Feb 23, 2009
Sarah L. Wheelerof Newark ValleySarah L. Wheeler, 86, a lifelong resident of Newark Valley, passed peacefully at her home on February 23, 2009. Sarah is survived by her devoted son, Ralph A. Wheeler, III, and daughter-in-law, Cathy Wheeler; her sister, Bernice Alexander; her three grandchildren, Diane, Jason, Kyle; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Madison, Haley; one niece and two nephews. Sarah...
Herbert L. Sylvester
Feb 23, 2009
Herbert L. Sylvesterformerly of Newark ValleyHerbert L. Sylvester, 93, of Binghamton, passed peacefully on February 23, 2009 following a period of declining health. Herb is survived by his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and Art Hilliard; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a nephew. He was born on April 25, 1915 in Elmira Heights, N.Y., and was predeceased by his...
Elizabeth M Babenzien
Feb 18, 2009
Elizabeth M. Babenzien, 86, a resident of Newark Valley for 61 years, died at home on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Oscar E. Babenzien, son Mark Babenzien and wife Kim, daughters Susan Symula and husband Ed, and Sherry Asfoury and husband Fred, sister-in-law Harriett Wyckoff, and cousin Ruth...
Dale D. Wright
Feb 14, 2009
Dale D. Wrightof Newark Valley Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. So loved, so missed, so very dear. Our hearts were broken on February 14, 2009 by the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Dale D. Wright. Dale is survived...
Hilda M. Bentley
Feb 11, 2009
Hilda M. Bentley, 46, went to be with her Lord on February 11, 2009.Hilda is survived by her loving children, Jennifer Cornell, Steve Cornell, Brandy Way and Kevin Cornell; her mother, Beverly Bentley; her brothers and sisters, Richard, Rick and Danny Bentley, Janet Liddington, Patty Tanner-Hines and Terri Sloughter. Three precious grandchildren also survive, Tara, Harmony and Adam Way;...
Nathan B. Young
Feb 7, 2009
Nathan B. Young, 88, went home to be with his Lord on February 7, 2009. Nathan is survived by his children, Robert N. Young, Newark Valley, Bette Jane Daimo, Berkshire, Judith A. Young, Mine Hill, N.J.; his grandchildren David Rubin, Sally Di Irio, Kayo, Seiichi and Kazuki Daimo; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Edison N. Di Irio; his brother, Donald Young;...
Joan M. Rossen
Jan 30, 2009
Joan M. RossenOf BerkshireJoan Rossen, 52, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 following a long and valiant crusade with cancer. Joan is survived by her husband of 33 years, Eric D. Rossen, her mother, Evelyn Louise McIntyre, her sisters, Elizabeth (Timothy) Davis, Helen (George) Kelly, Louise Barrett and brother, Leonard Barrett. Also surviving...
Dorothy M Gurney
Jan 19, 2009
Dorothy M. Gurney, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Monday morning, January 19, 2009. Dorothy is survived by her devoted sons, Dale (Lynn) Gurney and Dean Gurney; her sisters, Katherine Raymondi and Shirley (Claude) Fuller; her cherished grandchildren, Denise (Kevin) Reilly, Jeremy (Nicole Malinowski) Clark, Christina Guerney, Scott (Gabby Bidwell) Gurney; three great-grandchildren, Michelle,...
Fred Rhodes
Jan 19, 2009
Fred Rhodes, 89, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cheryl (Inderlied) Rhodes; his children, Jamie (Charlotte Klingle) Rhodes, Dennis (Donna) Rhodes, Fern (Robert) Tingley, Deloris Stiles; sisters, Charlotte, Ruth, Joyce and Mildred; 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Fred was born on March 27, 1919 in Newark Valley,...
Marie L. Finagan
Jan 18, 2009
Marie Louise FinaganMarie Louise Finagan, 82, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on January 18, 2009. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on Nov. 5, 1926 in Lincoln, Neb., Marie was the daughter of the late Claude and Mabel (Reynolds) Hollers. She was also predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Thomas J. Finagan,...
May I Lisk
Jan 18, 2009
May I. Lisk, 97, passed peacefully early Sunday morning, January 18, 2009. May is survived by her loving family; daughters, Doris (Cliff Newman) Blackman, Sylvia "Sue" (Ralph) Howland, Judy (Walt) Klossner; and son, Richard (Gill Lombardo) Lisk; grandchildren, Jeff Blackman, Dona (George) Edson, Doug (Sandy) Howland, Tina (Mitch) Thurston, Mikki (Mike) Rose, Randy Klossner, Leslie Lisk; great-grandchildren, Jackie (Scott)...
Helena Nyznik Mccullough
Jan 17, 2009
Helena Nyznik McCullough, formerly of Owego and Newark Valley, passed peacefully on January 17, 2009 following a period of declining health. Helena is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Walter OConnell, Helen and Paul Buckthal, her son, Edward S. McCullough, Jr., her sister, Mary Judski, her four grandchildren, Richard (Jennifer) OConnell, Valerie (Robert) Dunn, Karen (Jeffrey) Pinco,...
Dessie L. Cortright
Jan 16, 2009
Dessie L. CortrightFormerly of Newark ValleyDessie L. Cortright, 96, of Candor, born on Jan. 5, 1913, was united with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 16, 2009. Dessie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Paul and Sharon Wilson (with whom she has resided for the past two years), Kenneth and Melba Wilson and her daughter and son-in-law: Kathryn...
Dessie L Cortright
Jan 16, 2009
Dessie L. Cortright, 96, of Candor, born on January 5, 1913, was united with her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2009. Dessie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Sharon Wilson (with whom she has resided for the past two years), Kenneth and Melba Wilson; and her daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Robert Mimms. Also surviving...