OBITUARIES
William M. Fuller
Jan 29, 2018
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… William M. Fuller, 73, of Rome, Pa passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday evening, January 29, 2018. Bill was born on March 15, 1944 in Johnson City, NY a son of the...
Stanley Kenneth Folk
Jan 28, 2018
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 Sunday, January 28, 2018 with the sudden and unexpected passing of our loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother and uncle Stanley Kenneth Folk, 71, of Windham Township, (Rome, Pa.) Stanley was born on June 5,...
James William Rogers
Jan 25, 2018
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….James William Rogers, Sr., 74, of Waits Road, Owego passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 25, 2018. Jim was born on May 9, 1943 in Nichols a son of James T. and Niva Marie (Marshall)...
Edward J. Mcguire
Jan 22, 2018
Ask anyone that walked through the parking lots at Northeast Bradford as a kid about Bus 5, and you will be sure to hear stories about how cool it was, especially in the 80s and 90s. Sitting next to ordinary school buses, Bus 5 was anything but understated, with its tinted windows and a top-of-the-line stereo system, and it...
Storm W. Lewis
Jan 22, 2018
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 evening, January 22, 2018 with the sudden and unexpected passing of Storm W. Lewis. Storm was born on January 11, 1993 in Sayre, Pa a son of Linnea VanDyke. He attended school...
Francis "Frank" J. Oliver
Jan 18, 2018
Francis J. Oliver of Rome, PA It broke our heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone, part of us went with you, the day God called you home….Francis J. Oliver, 69, of Rome, Pa passed away on January 18, 2018 following a sudden illness. Frank, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born...
Karl J. Lason
Jan 15, 2018
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all…With his daughter by his side, Karl J. Lason, 62, of Waverly and formerly of Apalachin passed away on Monday morning, January 15, 2018. Karl was born on February 8, 1955 in Binghamton a son of the late Edward R....
C. Edward Shiffert
Jan 15, 2018
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…..C. Edward Shiffert, 78, of Warren Center, Pennsylvania passed away on January 15, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a period of declining health. Ed, as he was affectionately known as by his family and...
Kenneth C. Gaughran
Jan 15, 2018
Kenneth C. Gaughran, 82, of Owego passed away with his family at his side on Monday, January 15, 2018. Ken is survived by his wife, Patricia J. (Bender) Gaughran, his sister, Judith Brophy; his children: Kelly Callery, Cindu Gaughran, Timothy Gaughran, Michael (Terri) Gaughran, Suzanne (Gerald) Madden, Robert (Karina) Gaughran, Daniel (Loralyn) Gaughran, Kimberly Graham, Matthew (Nicole) Gaughran, Casey...
Jason Paul Wheeler
Dec 28, 2017
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why… Jason Paul Wheeler, 37, of Smithboro passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 28, 2017 as a result of an opioid overdose. Jason was born on August 17, 1980 in Troy, NY a son of Ralph A. and...
Gladys E. Seeley
Dec 8, 2017
A mother holds her child's hand for a little while and their hearts forever….Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother Gladys E. Seeley, 88, of Nichols went home to be with her Lord on Friday evening, December 8, 2017 following a period of declining health. Gladys was born on September 4, 1929 in Berkshire, New York...
Robert W. Arnold
Nov 23, 2017
Robert W. Arnold, 86, of Ulster, Pa (Rome Township) passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his home holding the hand of his loving wife. Robert was born on June 5, 1931 in Litchfield, Pa one of twelve children to Harry and Cora (Brenchley) Arnold. On July 15, 1950 he married Alfreda M. Snyder and together they have...
Lisa A. Ford
Nov 23, 2017
Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all.....Lisa A. Ford, 62, of Orwell Hill Rd., Rome, Pa passed away suddenly following a period of declining health on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Lisa was born on January 31, 1955 in Deposit, NY a daughter of the late...
Donald B. Merrill
Nov 17, 2017
Surrounded by those who he loved so dearly, Donald B. Merrill, 88, of Nichols, NY passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Don was born on July 26, 1929 in Windham Township, Pa a son of the late Clifford P. and Eleanor J. (Ackerman) Merrill and step son of Ethel Merrill. Don was a graduate of Rome High School...
Mary E. Vandervort
Nov 13, 2017
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, remember the love that we shared and that will comfort thee….On Monday morning, November 13, 2017 Mary E. Vandervort, 75, of Warren Center passed away with her family at her side. Mary was born on June 12, 1942 in Binghamton, NY a daughter...
Rev. Marilyn A. Reichman
Nov 9, 2017
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all… Our hearts were broken on Thursday morning, November 9th, 2017 when our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother Rev. Marilyn A. Reichman, 80, of Tioga Center went to her heavenly home. Marilyn was born on January 7, 1937...
Anna Mae Mariano
Oct 29, 2017
A mother holds her child's hand for a little while and their hearts forever… Anna Mae Mariano, 89, of Brookville, Indiana and formerly of Nichols, NY went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Anna Mae was born on January 15, 1928 in Owego, one of seven children of Dominic A. and Pasqua (Stripe) Vona....
Anna Jean Stark Grimes
Oct 24, 2017
Anna Jean Stark Grimes, age 65, a resident of 2450 Burnside Road, Oxford, NC and formerly of Nichols, New York died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at her home. Born in Wake County on August 26, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lee and Celesta Sue (Byrd) Gasque. Jean graduated from John Nichols High School in Oxford...
Althea E. Lewis
Oct 13, 2017
Althea E. Lewis, 94, of Waverly passed away on October 13, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief period of declining health. Althea was born on February 9, 1923 in Nichols one of nine children to Earl and Nellie (Olmstead) Dutton. In December 1947, she married Kenneth Lewis at the Owego Presbyterian Church together they celebrated 46...
Mary Faith Hunsinger
Oct 9, 2017
A mother holds her child's hand for a little while and their hearts forever… Mary Faith Hunsinger, 83, of Nichols and formerly of Athens, Pa passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, October 9, 2017 following a period of declining health. Mary was born on June 11, 1934 in Endicott a daughter of the late Edward Carrol and Monica Dolores...