OBITUARIES
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,...
Richard "Dick" G. Hettich
Mar 5, 2020
Richard "Dick" Hettich, 85, of Fort Myers Florida, passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2020 with his wife by his side. Dick was born November 7, 1934 in Towanda, PA. and was a 1952 graduate of Towanda Area High School. He served in the US Marine from 1952-1955 & was a Korean war veteran. On March 24, 1963 he...
Sonya J. Bligh
Mar 2, 2020
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why……Our hearts were broken on Monday, March 2, 2020 with the sudden passing of our mother and grandma Sonya J. Bligh, 70, of Waverly and formerly of Nichols. Sonya was born on July 4, 1949 in Towanda, PA...
Gladys E. Middaugh
Feb 29, 2020
A mother holds her child's hand for a little while and their hearts forever.... Gladys E. Middaugh, 74, of Nichols has gone home to be with her Lord. Diagnosed with cancer, Gladys fought back hard and with dignity. It was six years later when, surrounded by loved ones, she peacefully passed away on Saturday evening, February 29, 2020 at...
June Mary Rivers
Feb 29, 2020
If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again ~ Our hearts were broken on Saturday, February 29, 2020 with the sudden passing of our loving mother, sister, aunt and friend June Mary (Noe) Rivers, 52, of Owego. June passed away at home due to long health...
David L. Horton
Feb 29, 2020
David L. Horton, 66 of Nichols passed away at home on Saturday, February 29, 2020 with his companion Donald by his side. Abiding with their wishes services will be private. Condolences may be shared by visiting his guestbook at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com
Joseph S. Spitale
Feb 26, 2020
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 ~Joseph S. Spitale, 65, of Tioga Center and formerly of Lockwood passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief period of declining health. Joe was born on August...
Murray H. Tyrrell
Feb 1, 2020
Murray H. Tyrrell, 95, of Owego, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He was the son of the late Cecil and Ruby (Sibley) Tyrrell. Following graduation from Owego Free Academy, he proudly served his country in the US Navy, during World War II. Murray retired from IBM Owego following 33 years of service. Dedicated to his community,...
Russell L. Jones
Jan 28, 2020
When you lived your life for others and you loved without condition When you made so many laugh and your Smile won't be forgotten When you left behind an empty place That no one else can fill When the friendships that you shared Long to be renewed When you built your life on hope And fulfilled it every day...
Edna M. Springer
Jan 27, 2020
Edna M. Springer, age 91, of Towanda, PA fell asleep in death at her home on Monday, January 27, 2020. Edna was born in Allis Hollow, Pennsylvania on October 7, 1928 to her late parents, Wilton and Catherine (Simons) Robinson. Edna will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. In addition, she served...
Janet C. Lindhorst
Jan 17, 2020
Surrounded by her family, Janet Christine Lindhorst, 83, of Nichols passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 peacefully dreaming of the hills of Montana. Janet is survived by her husband, Marvin of at least 60 years; her children: Jeanette Christine Miller (Matthew), Gary Michael Lindhorst (Karen), Brian James Lindhorst (Jodi); grandchildren: Aaron (Brittney) Lindhorst, Russell Moyers, Jack Lindhorst-Moyers, Garrett...
Ruth Cook Moore
Jan 16, 2020
Mom was the youngest child of Robert and Edna Cook. She grew up on the farm at Gillett's Bridge and spent much of her childhood as the recipient of practical jokes from her 9 older brothers and 1 sister. The boys in the family wanted another brother and many of her lifelong friends knew her as "Johnny Ruth", a...
Helen Mills Shores
Jan 7, 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... Surrounded by those she loved, Helen Mills Shores, 91, of Nichols passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Helen was born on May 25, 1928 in Warwick, New York a daughter of...
George Sterling Smith
Jan 7, 2020
George Sterling Smith, 66, passed away the morning of January 7, 2020 after a challenging battle with Glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. He passed away in his home in Barton, New York along-side his loving wife, Dawn Merrill Smith. George was born on July 2, 1953 in Conklin, New York to Frank and Marion Smith....
Joyce M. Spacek
Jan 7, 2020
Joyce Marilyn Spacek, 82, of Owego passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Absolute Care Nursing Home in Endicott. Joyce was born on December 8, 1937 in Endicott a daughter of the late Stephen and Ida (Wood) Chilson. For many years, she was a nurse's aid at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Joyce is survived by her...
Emil "Shorty" J. Jerkes
Jan 5, 2020
Emil "Shorty" Jerkes, 94, passed away following a period of declining health on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. "Shorty" as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born on April 21, 1925 in Sumerset, PA one of eleven children to John and Rosa (Ormus) Jerkes. He proudly served his country...
Barbara L. Fairlie
Jan 5, 2020
A mother holds her children's hands for a little while and their hearts forever.... A mother holds her children's hands for a little while and their hearts forever.... Barbara L. Fairlie, 90, of Barton, New York passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 5, 2020. Barb was born on October 23, 1929 in Endicott, New York a daughter of...
