OBITUARIES
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...
Joanne B. Thetga
Mar 29, 2020
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure ~ Our hearts were broken on Sunday, March 29, 2020 with the passing of our loving wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend Joanne B. Thetga, 63 of Nichols. Joanne was born on a warm summer's day on June 26, 1956 in New Hartford, NY a daughter of...
Howard "Howdy" Benjamin Jones, Sr.
Mar 23, 2020
Howard "Howdy" Jones, 89, entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2020, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on September 3, 1930, in Endicott, New York, and was raised on a farm in Warren Center, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by parents Morgan and Helen, brothers Douglas and Morgan Jr., and sisters Roena and Mary Lou. He...
Virginia M. Russell
Mar 21, 2020
Virginia Mabel Russell, 71, of LeRaysville, Pennsylvania went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Virginia was born on October 1, 1948 in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Vinette and Venita (Haire) Alderson. Virginia was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School class of 1966 and graduated as a Registered Nurse from Wilson...
Lois Hunt Gowan
Mar 19, 2020
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why.... Lois Hunt Gowan, 85, of Nichols passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 19, 2020. Lois was born June 11, 1934 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of William and Helen Carl VanSice. She lived most of...
Dorothy M. Robbins
Mar 16, 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...
C. Alton "Al" Middleton
Mar 13, 2020
C. Alton "Al" Middleton, 79, of Nichols passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 13, 2020 following a brief illness. Al was born on May 7, 1940 in Endicott, NY a son of the late John A. and Mary (Goon) Middleton. He was a graduate of Tioga Central High School and had worked at his father's machine...
Connie F. Spencer
Mar 12, 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... Connie Spencer, 56, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones. Connie was born on April 2, 1963 in Endicott, NY. She will be dearly missed by her four children: Brianna,...
