OBITUARIES
Iantha G. Jones
Apr 21, 2017
Surrounded by her family and those that meant the world to her, Iantha G. Jones, 92, of LeRaysville, Pa went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 21, 2017. Iantha was born on January 18, 1925 in Neath, Pa a daughter of Lloyd and Anna (Anderson) Jones. She was a graduate of the LeRaysville High School Class...
Nathan "Mickey" J. Donnelly Jr.
Apr 18, 2017
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. Our hearts were broken on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 when our father Nathan "Mickey" J. Donnelly, Jr., 88, of Nichols went to his heavenly home and was reunited with our mom Carolyn. Mickey will...
David Smith Hollenshead
Apr 14, 2017
Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a Dad ..... With his daughters by his side, David Smith Hollenshead, 91, of Warren Center, Pa went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 14, 2017. David was born on April 1, 1926 in Needmore, PA a son of the late Rev. David and Blanche...
Bryan A. Shumway
Apr 11, 2017
Bryan A. Shumway, 38, affectionately known as "Badger" passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2017. He leaves behind his loving parents Roger and Cheryl Shumway; brother Todd (Jodi); sister Amanda (Rob) Stummer; nephews: Gabe and Shane; nieces, Phoenix, Eva and Olivia; and his loyal companions Dakota and Jed. Badger was known for his big heart, sense of humor and...
Lawrence "George" L. Adams
Apr 9, 2017
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why…..Lawrence "George" Adams, 57, of Owego passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. "George" as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born on February 3, 1960 in Hammondsport, NY a son of Lawrence and...
Sharron L. Altieri
Apr 7, 2017
If we could have one lifetime wish, one dream that could come true , we'd wish with all our hearts, for yesterday and you......Our hearts were broken on Friday, April 7th, 2017 with the sudden passing of our wife, mother, grandmother Sharron L. Altieri, 69, of Sayre, Pa. Sharron was born on May 24, 1947 in Hobart, NY a...
Linda J. Vanderpool
Apr 5, 2017
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......Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Linda J. Vanderpool, 62, of Ulster, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Sayre Health Care Facility. Linda was born on January 29,...
Pauline C. Middleton
Apr 5, 2017
Surrounded by her family and those that meant the world to her, Pauline C. Middleton, 96, of Nichols went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 5th 2017. Pauline was born on September 22, 1920 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Louis and Katherine (Root) Wisor. Pauline spent her youth in Clearfield and was a graduate of...
Bernard "Edie" R. Cook
Apr 2, 2017
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….Bernard R. Cook, 88, of Warren Center, Pa passed away on Sunday morning, April 2, 2017. "Edie," as he was affectionately known by his family and many friends, was born on May 31, 1928 in West...
John Patrick Miller
Mar 29, 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 Wednesday, March 29, 2017 when our loving husband, father, brother and grandfather John Patrick Miller, 83, of Tioga Center, went to his heavenly home and was reunited with his parents and sister Ann. Pat...
Richard E. Horton
Mar 29, 2017
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…..Richard E. Horton, 75, of Main Street, Ulster, Pa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Athens Health and Rehab Center following a brief period of declining health. Richard was born on...
Beverly J. Meeker
Mar 24, 2017
Beverly J. Meeker, 72, of Nichols passed away with her siblings at her side on Friday, March 24, 2017. Beverly was predeceased by her parents Carl "Burt" and Junia Meeker and many beloved aunts and uncles. She is survived by her brother Robert Meeker and Theresa Donahue of Port Crane; a sister and brother-in-law: Carlene and Bob Bullock of...
Antoinette "Toni" Wheeler
Mar 18, 2017
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all…..Antoinette "Toni" (Greci) Wheeler, 73, of Colonial Drive, Towanda and formerly of Rome, Pa went to her heavenly home and was reunited with her husband Jim, on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Toni, as she was affectionately known by her...
Rosemary A. Hurd
Mar 15, 2017
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.....Rosemary A. Hurd, 66, of Harding Road, Waverly, NY passed away Wednesday morning, March 15, 2017 at her home. Rosemary was born on January 10, 1951 in Waverly, a daughter of the late Frank "Dub" and...
Betty J. Bowen
Mar 14, 2017
Betty J. Bowen, 76, of Rome, Pa passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Sayre Health Care Facility. Betty was born on August 10, 1940 in Sayre, Pa a daughter of the late Harvey and Anna (Donaldson) Hennip. Betty was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars and the North Orwell Union Church. She was a...
Mary Jane Karg
Mar 10, 2017
Mary Jane Karg of Nichols, passed away on March 10, 2017, at the Riverview Manor in Owego. Mary Jane was born on October 4, 1934 and raised in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. She was a graduate of Mt. Holly High School Class of 1953. Mary Jane and her then husband moved to Nichols in 1978 from Willingboro, NJ. She...
Robert "Bobby" E. Gray
Mar 6, 2017
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took his hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all….With broken hearts, we mourn the loss of Robert E. "Bobby" Gray, 80, of Vero Beach, Florida and formerly of Athens, PA. Bobby was born on...
Frank L. Yaple Iii
Mar 6, 2017
When someone you love becomes a memory…the memory becomes a treasure ~ Surrounded by his family and those that meant the world to him…Frank L. Yaple, III, 58 of Nichols passed away on Monday evening, March 6, 2017 at his home. Frank was born on November 2, 1958 in Waverly, NY a son of Lettie (Sherman) and the late...
Ltc Dennis L. Chaffee, Us Army Retired
Mar 3, 2017
Surrounded by his family and those that meant the world to him, LTC Dennis L. Chaffee, US ARMY, Retired, 67, of Orwell Twp., Rome, Pa passed away on Friday morning, March 3, 2017. Dennis was born on January 7, 1950 a son of the late Delmar B. Chaffee and Eva Yeagle. He was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High...
Ralph Wilks
Mar 1, 2017
Ralph Wilks, 63, of Dafter, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home the evening of Tuesday, March 1, 2017 from the effects of Progressive Bulbar Palsy, a form of ALS. Ralph was born on September 3, 1953, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, to Duane and Joan (Pitcher) Wilks. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ranon (Smith) Wilks, of Dafter, Michigan,...
