Obituaries

Margaret Cross

Margaret Cross

Feb 25, 2008

Margaret CrossOf OwegoMargaret Cross, 85, formerly of Candor went peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Monday, February 25, 2008. Born on August 14, 1922 in Union Center, NY, she was the daughter of the late Orval and Minnie (Mix) Parker. Margaret is survived by her loving children; Ronald (Yvonne) Cross, Kenneth Cross, Connie Cross, all of Candor,...

Walter J. Schanbacher

Walter J. Schanbacher

Feb 13, 2008

Walter J. SchanbacherOf Newark ValleyWalter J. Schanbacher, 86, died peacefully at Wilson Memorial Hospital on February 13, 2008. Walt is survived by his wife, companion and best friend of 58 years, Marie (Coolbaugh) Schanbacher, his sons and daughters-in-law, Walter and Nan (Waksman) Schanbacher, of Merion Station, PA, and Dana and Julie (Smith) Schanbacher, of Newark Valley; five grandchildren, Jennifer,...

Paul R. Stear

Paul R. Stear

Feb 6, 2008

Paul R. Stear, 86 a 40 year resident of Newark Valley passed away at his home on Feb. 6, 2008. Born on Jan 2, 1922 in Peoria IL to Richard and Helen (Schlatter) Stear, Paul was the seventh child and first son of their nine children. He had many stories about growing up during the depression and the frugality...

Francis C Vandeventer

Francis C Vandeventer

Jan 21, 2008

Francis C. VanDeventerOf Newark ValleyWe thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for the life of Francis, our father, grandfather and great grandfather. His life was lived in such a way that he was an example to all. The recent celebration of his 100th birthday, which he so enjoyed and which was attended by hundreds of his friends, was indeed a...

Ruth L. Palmer

Ruth L. Palmer

Jan 1, 2008

Ruth L. Palmer, 92, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2008. She was born on Aug. 6, 1915 to Frank and Maude (Kattell) Walker in Candor, NY. She was predeceased by her brother Kenneth, husband Dewain and son Gregory.Ruth is survived by her daughter Daryl (Robert) Beffie, grandchildren Anne (Dr. Wayne) Shreffler, Laura (Jay) McLarnon, Edward Palmer, great grandchildren...

Donald ‘Jake’ Eugene Whitmarsh

Donald ‘Jake’ Eugene Whitmarsh

Dec 25, 2007

Donald Eugene Jake WhitmarshOf Newark ValleyDonald Jake Whitmarsh, 74, passed away on Dec. 25, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jake is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Clara (Saddlemire) Whitmarsh, his son, Jeff (Wendy) Whitmarsh, his daughters, Bonnie (Phil) Brigham, Becky (Jeff) Schultheis, his brother, John Whitmarsh, his sisters-in-law, Lela Westfall, Cora Jean...

Josephine Steenrod

Josephine Steenrod

Dec 18, 2007

Josephine SteenrodMarathon, NYJosephine Steenrod, 76, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Born on April 8, 1931 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth (Sigmier) Kreischer. She was predeceased by her husband Albert in 2000. She is survived by her children; Fred Rok (Christine) Steenrod, Lloyd (Sherry Hamilton) Steenrod, Anton M....

Lois I Cheely

Lois I Cheely

Dec 13, 2007

Lois I. CheelyFormerly of Newark ValleyLois I. Cheely, 67, of Heuvelton, NY passed away suddenly on Dec. 13, 2007 following a brief illness. Born on Jan 30, 1940 in the Town of Barton, NY, Lois was a daughter of the late Sidney and Katherine (Thompson) Pine. She was also predeceased by her lovinghusband Charles Cheely in 1961 and her...

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