OBITUARIES
Darlene Chaffee Erickson
Jul 4, 2020
When tomorrow starts without me don't think we're far apart for every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.... Darlene Chaffee Erickson, 89, of Sayre, Pa passed away from Lewy Body dementia on July 4, 2020 at the Bradford County Manor. Darlene was born on January 29, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Gerald...
M. Elaine Race
Jul 2, 2020
M. Elaine Race, 72, of Lake Placid, Florida and formerly of Candor, NY passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Avon Park, Florida. Elaine was born on November 18, 1947 in Whitney Point, NY a daughter of Ernest and Pauline (Twining) Walter. Elaine enjoyed spending time cooking and tending to her garden. For many years, she was employed...
Lawrence "Larry" Smith Brink
Jun 27, 2020
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.... Lawrence Smith Brink, 88, of Smithboro, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday evening, June 27, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Larry as he was affectionately known by his...
Gerald "Jerry" G. Corbin
Jun 27, 2020
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 It's filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, With friendships formed and good times shared and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy of joy and...
Carl G. Smith
Jun 24, 2020
There is no greater act of unselfishness than risking one's life for God, family and country . . . There are stars so distant the light that left them years and years ago is just now coming into view. The twinkling we see in the night sky may be from a star that burned out ages ago. You will...
Theresa "Terry" E. Baum
Jun 22, 2020
Theresa Elaine Baum, 85 When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, remember the love that we have shared, and that will comfort thee…Theresa Elaine Baum, 85, of Windham Township, Pa passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 22, 2020 at the Bradford County Manor. Terry was born on June 15,...
Lois Boardman Yeagle
Jun 14, 2020
Lois B. Yeagle Lois B. Yeagle, was born on June 14, 1928 in Windham, Pa a daughter of Mildred and Erwin Boardman and passed away at home with her family at her side on her birthday at the age of 92. A life long resident of Windham Township, Lois graduated as Valedictorian from Rome High School at the age...
Joseph G. Rossi Sr.
Jun 13, 2020
Perhaps the stars in the sky are loved ones letting us know they are near by guiding us through the night…Joseph G. Rossi, Sr., 83, of Ridgeway, South Carolina passed away on June 13, 2020. Joe was born on a cold winters day on December 9, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY one of seven children of Mary (Agnelli) and Anthony...
Helen C. Moore
Jun 13, 2020
Helen C. Moore, 85, of Nichols, New York passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Helen was born on November 4, 1934 in Waverly, New York a daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice Campbell. She was a graduate of the Waverly High School. On November 27, 1954, she married Robert E. Moore. Her heart...
Irmgard Ripke
Jun 8, 2020
Irmgard Ripke, 87, formerly of Nichols passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 following a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband Gerhard; and is survived by daughter and son-in-law: Birgit and Dave Strano; son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Mona Ripke; grandchildren: Keith and Christy Johnston; Abbey Strano and Tyler Strano and fiance Kayla Anelli; and...
Leonard C. Wurst Sr.
Jun 6, 2020
Surrounded by his family, Leonard Wurst, Sr. 80, of LeRaysvile, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on June 6, 2020. Leonard was born on January 5, 1940, at St. Mary's Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. He was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Carr) Wurst. A hard and dedicated worker, Leonard was previously employed by the Northeast...
Suzanne W. Knecht
Jun 2, 2020
A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best ..... Suzanne W. Knecht, 79, of Warren Center, formerly of Denmark, ME and Towanda, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2020. Suzanne was born on July 3, 1940 in...
Donald B. Warner
May 31, 2020
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all..... Surrounded by his family and those that meant the world to him, Donald B. Warner, 76, of Owego passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Don was born in Nichols, NY on August 2, 1943 and was a...
Cleo C. Sopka
May 21, 2020
Cleo C. Sopka, 90, of Owego, New York passed away at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2020 and has moved onto her peaceful life with her Savior. She raised six girls and was often affectionately referred to as the mom with six girls with the long hair! Cleo was predeceased by the father of her girls Bill Sopka;...
Linda Lee Bostwick
May 16, 2020
Linda Lee Sherman-Bostwick age 72, of Waverly, NY was relieved of all her earthly pain and suffering on Saturday May 16, 2020 and is now smiling down on her family peacefully while she continues to watch over them. Linda was the daughter of Edward Sherman & Betty Briggs-Sherman. She was predeceased by her parents; siblings Lewis Sherman, Edward Sherman...
Michael Wiggins
May 15, 2020
Michael Raymond Wiggins, 62, of Owego, New York, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Fiddler Green Manor Nursing Home in Springville, New York. Michael was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on April 7, 1958 a son of Charlotte L. (Williams) and the late Raymond Wiggins. For many years, Michael worked for Bern Furniture in Owego, where he...
Raymond Milton Berry
May 11, 2020
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 …. Raymond Milton Berry, 89, a well known and respected dairy farmer from Lounsberry, NY went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 11, 2020 following a brief battle with COVID-19. Raymond...
Donald W. Howell
May 8, 2020
Do not go gentle into that good night. On May 8, Donald Walter Howell, 93, of the Elderwood Nursing Facility in Waverly, and formerly of Nichols, succumbed to Covid-19 after a long period of declining mental and physical health. Don was an accomplished engineer; a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; and a brave and honorable veteran. Don was...
Lois Finch
May 1, 2020
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all.... Lois Finch, 94, of Port Crane, New York passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Willow Point Nursing Home in Vestal. Lois is survived by her children Gary (Arlene) Finch of Port Crane; Robert (Barbara) Finch...
Erma J. Norton
Apr 20, 2020
Erma J. Norton, 85, of Waverly, New York and formerly of Conklin, New York went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020. Erma was born on November 25, 1934 in Canisteo, NY a daughter of the late Claude H. and Ethel (Silsbee) Norton. She attended school at Tioga Central and was a graduate of Owego...
