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Russell W. Story

Russell W. Story

Apr 16, 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…. Russell W. Story, 93, of Barton passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa following a period of declining health. Russ was born on March 19, 1929...

Genevieve G. Romeo

Genevieve G. Romeo

Apr 11, 2022

Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean we'll miss you until we meet again…. Genevieve G. Romeo, 93, of Apalachin passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday morning, April 11, 2022 at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Genevieve was born on April 25, 1928 in Apalachin, NY one of thirteen children of James...

Joan M. West

Joan M. West

Apr 7, 2022

Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all .... Joan M. West, 90, of Sayre, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday morning, April 7, 2022 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Joan was born on October 10, 1931 in Sayre, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late...

Cindy Farabaugh

Cindy Farabaugh

Apr 3, 2022

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On April 3, 2022, the angels whispered it was time for Cindy (Allyn) Farabaugh, 60 of Owego, NY to come home to heaven. She has left us all with loving memories that fill our broken hearts....

Rexford C. Russell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Margaret"Peggy" M. Tate

Feb 21, 2022

"If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever" To Watch Peggy's Live Stream: ClickHere

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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

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

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

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...

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