OBITUARIES
Rexford C. Russell
Mar 30, 2022
To Watch Rex's Live Stream of his service: ClickHere A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace. From someone who has made our world, a brighter, better place ~ Rexford C. Russell, 92, of Orwell Twp., Pa passed away on Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. "Rex" as he...
Jane S. Bullock
Mar 19, 2022
When tomorrow starts without me, try to understand, an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand ~ Jane S. Bullock, 76, of North Orwell, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Jane was born August 3, 1945, at Towanda, PA at the Mills Hospital. She was the daughter...

Phyllis C. Benjamin
Mar 18, 2022
If our love could have saved you, you would have lived forever .... Phyllis C. Benjamin, 74, of Sayre, Pa passed away peacefully at her home on Friday evening, March 18, 2022. Phyllis was born on October 10, 1947 in Waverly, NY a daughter of the late Harry and Christine (Duhlstien) Benjamin. She was a graduate of Athens High...
John E. Keegan
Mar 15, 2022
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Those we hold most dear never truly leave us…. They live on in the kindnesses they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives ~ Our American Hero and beloved Fire Chief John E....Shirley Phillips
Mar 15, 2022
To Watch Shirley's Funeral Service: ClickHere Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all.... With her family at her side, Shirley M. Phillips, 84, of Rome, Pa passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, March 15, 2022. Shirley was born on June 14, 1937, in...
Harold Roger Jewell
Mar 12, 2022
Harold Roger Jewell Jr., 52, of Athens, PA gained his heavenly wings on Saturday March 12, 2022. He will always be remembered for his love of Luke Combs, any old country music, especially Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, and Waylon I'm sure if "Heaven ain't a lot like Dixie" he wouldn't have wanted to go. But he was a...
Kim M. Sisson
Mar 4, 2022
It broke our hearts to loose you, but you didn't go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home.... Kim Marie Sisson, 64, of Owego, NY passed away with her family at her side on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a period of declining health. Arrangements are incomplete...
Greta I. Torbert
Mar 4, 2022
God said, "I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and heave bales, yet gentle enough to yean lambs and wean pigs and tend the pink-combed pullets, who will stop her mower for an hour to splint the broken leg of a meadow lark." So God made a farmer. Greta I. Torbert, 95, of Owego and a resident of...
Rev. David J. Pitcher
Mar 3, 2022
To Watch Pastor Pitcher's Live Stream of his service: ClickHere Those we hold most dear never truly leave us… they live on in the kindnesses they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives… Rev. David J. Pitcher, 71, of Little Meadows, Pa went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday...
Laurence R. Middendorf
Mar 2, 2022
Grieve not… nor speak of me with tears… but laugh and talk of me as though I were beside you. I loved you all so… ‘twas heaven here with you. Laurence R. Middendorf, 75, of Warren Center, Pa passed away peacefully at his home with is son Tim by his side, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 and is now...
Patricia A. Mccarthy
Feb 23, 2022
You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, tho' we can not see you, you're always by our side… Patricia A. McCarthy, 88, of Nichols passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Elderwood Health Care Facility in Waverly. A life long resident of Nichols, Pat was born at home on a cold winters...
Kathleen Garra
Feb 22, 2022
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Kathleen S. (Beckwith) Garra How does one confine someone to a box when that person has lived most of their life outside of the box? A lunchbox obituary just doesn't seem fitting for such a person as Kathleen Garra...
Margaret"Peggy" M. Tate
Feb 21, 2022
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Margaret "Peggy" M. (Vanderveur) Tate, 68, of Orrtanna, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 21, 2022. Peggy was born on August 19, 1953...
Roger A. Pyhtila
Feb 21, 2022
To Watch Roger's Service: ClickHere When tomorrow starts without me, try to understand an angel came and called my name, then took me by the hand.... Roger A. Pyhtila, 74, of Barton, NY passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre following a period of declining health. Roger was born on September 22, 1947...
Mary Jane Chapman
Feb 15, 2022
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.... Mary Jane Chapman, 79, of Nichols passed away peacefully following a period of declining health on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Owego. Mary Jane was born on August 19, 1942...
Guy W. Abell
Feb 14, 2022
Date of birth: August 16, 1942 ~ Place of birth: Rome, PA Guy Walter Abell, raconteur, lifelong learner and educator, and long-suffering NY Mets and Giants fan, died in a tragic house fire the morning of February 14, 2022. He would have turned 80 this coming August. Guy was the third person in his family to carry the first...
Phyllis A. Sawyer
Feb 13, 2022
To Watch Phyllis' Live Stream of Her Service ClickHere A mother holds their child's hand for a little while and their hearts forever ..... Phyllis A. Sawyer, 78, of Nichols passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Phyllis was born on March 17, 1943 in Clearfield, PA a daughter of the late Wesley and Pauline (Wisor)...
Cynda L. Vanwinkle
Feb 10, 2022
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all ~ Cynda L. VanWinkle, 63, of Nichols passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side on Thursday morning February 10, 2022. Cynda was born on March 24, 1958 in Waverly, NY a daughter of the...
Dennis Blair
Feb 9, 2022
When someone you love becomes a memory.... the memory becomes a treasure ~ Dennis "Denny" Blair, 67, of Nichols passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday morning, February 9, 2022. Dennis was born on January 13, 1955 in Oneida, NY a son of the late Edward and Priscilla (Lisenby) Blair. Affectionately known as "Eskie" he...
Thomas E. Knott
Feb 7, 2022
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. Our hearts were broken on Monday, February 7, 2022 with the passing of our loving Thomas E. Knott, 52, of Fredericksburg, Virginia and formerly of Endicott, New York. Thomas was welcomed into our world...