OBITUARIES
Helen J. Grier
Jan 9, 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. Helen J. Grier, 107, of Waverly, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Elderwood Nursing Facility, Waverly. Helen was born on May 29, 1909 in Vestal, NY...
Louis W. Roeper
Jan 8, 2017
Louis W. Roeper, 92, of Sayre, Pa and formerly of Greenville, Orange County, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Louis was born on October 18, 1924 in Long Island City, NY a son of the late Peter and Frida Roeper. He was a graduate of Bayside High School Class of 1942 and the...
Mary I. Prince
Jan 4, 2017
Mary I. Prince, 93, of Cadis, Pa was reunited with her husband Kenneth and daughters Mary Luanne and Esther on Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017. Mary was born on July 28, 1923 in Nichols a daughter of the late Lucie and Former Owego Police Chief Earl Sibley. She was a graduate of Owego Free Academy class of 1943. On...
Daryl R. Parks
Dec 14, 2016
"Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was crying, Daddy's hands were hard as steel when I'd done wrong. Daddy's hands weren't always gentle, but I've come to understand, there was always love in Daddy's hands." Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle and friend, Daryl R. Parks (Pops), 94 formerly of Orange Hill and more recently of...
Julie M. Neville
Dec 6, 2016
The Lord stood with me and gave me strength…Loving wife and mom, Julie M. Neville, 37, of Little Meadows, Pa was taken from us to soon on December 6th, 2016. Our lives will always be impacted from the light that she was and showing her love to her husband Chris and children Ava and Gavin. Julie was a stay...
E. Preston Russell
Dec 3, 2016
A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best ~ Our loving husband, dad and gramps E. Preston Russell, 82, of LeRaysville, PA passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. "Buck" as he was affectionately known by his family and his community was born...
Margie Atkinson
Nov 26, 2016
Margie M. Atkinson, 77, of Parsons, Kansas and formerly of Nichols passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at her home. Margie was born December 30, 1938 in Sayre, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Donald and Margie Marie (Saunders) Nichols. She grew up in Athens, Pennsylvania where she graduated from high school. For many years, she worked for IBM...
John "Jack" & Linda Duffy
Nov 22, 2016
John David Duffy, 79 Linda Lee Duffy, 77 The love of family is life's greatest blessing. John (Jack) David Duffy, 79, of Rome, PA, formerly of Warren Center, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, November, 21, 2016, after a period of declining health. Jack was born on June 11, 1937 in Vestal, NY,...
Richard E. Colwell
Nov 20, 2016
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why…Richard Earl Colwell, 72, of Nichols, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Dick was born on February 25, 1944 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Edwin and Ruth (Coleman) Colwell. He was a graduate...
Carlton L. Wanzo
Nov 14, 2016
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18 Carlton L. Wanzo, 87, of Battle Creek Rd., Athens went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 14, 2016. Carlton was born on December 9, 1928 at home in Windham Summit a son of Fred and Lettie (Eiklor)...
Melvin G. Day
Nov 4, 2016
Melvin G. Day, 82, of Lounsberry went home to be with his Lord peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Charlene (Sackett) Day; a son Aaron Day; step-children Kevin Carpenter, Holly Carpenter and Robin Hill and their families; a sister Loretta Rude; nieces and nephews: Durwin, Leslie, Harold Rude and Carolyn...
Barbara L. Roy
Nov 2, 2016
Barbara L. Roy, 89, a resident of the valley and Elmira Heights passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Barbara is survived by her daughter Terri (Robert) Banfield of Sayre; her grandchildren: Todd Banfield, Traci (Ryan) Frisbie; Tara Banfield; Eric Samchisen, Amy Samchisen, and Kelly Samchisen; step granddaughter Tessa Banfield; great grandchildren: Layla and Landon Banfield; several nieces and...
Joan M. Babcock Dougherty
Oct 28, 2016
Joan Marie Babcock Dougherty, 78, of Candor, New York passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 28, 2016 suddenly and unexpectedly at home. Joan is survived by her husband Milton Dougherty, whom she married in 2014; her daughter Luanne (Aaron) D'Antoni, granddaughter Elise (Ryan) Torske, great-grandsons Logan and Max Torske, granddaughters Danielle Weslow...
Mildred I. Leonard
Oct 28, 2016
A mother holds her children's hands for a little while and their hearts forever.....Mildred I. Leonard, 87, of Cadis, Pa passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Mildred was born on November 12, 1928 in West Warren, PA a daughter of the late Harry and Phoebe (Olmstead) Strope. She attended school in West Warren...
Victor Leo Vertacnik
Sep 24, 2016
Victor Leo Vertacnik, 93, of Englewood, Florida passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Victor was born on July 26, 1923 in Scranton, PA. Vic proudly served his country with the US Army during World War II. Victor is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Victoria, his two...
Elaine Kay Chrispell
Sep 16, 2016
Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all.....Elaine Kay Chrispell, 64, of Orwell Twp., Rome, PA passed away on Friday, September 16th, 2016. Elaine was born on December 7, 1951 in Sayre, PA a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia (Rowe) Johnston. For many years,...
Harley A. Spencer
Sep 13, 2016
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why…..with broken hearts we mourn the loss of our son, brother, life-long friend, father, uncle and friend ~ Harley Alfred Spencer, 32, of Sayre, Pennsylvania passed away on September 13, 2016 due to injuries sustained in an automobile...
Rodger D. Kalpokas Sr.
Sep 5, 2016
Silently we grieve and brush away the tears. The memories that you left behind will last throughout the years…Rodger D. Kalpokas, Sr., 72, of Warren Center, Pa was reunited with his loving wife Rosemarie, his son and grandchildren on Monday, September 5th, 2016 following a brief period of declining health. Rodger will be greatly missed by his three children,...
Gertrude E. Seal
Sep 2, 2016
Gertrude E. (Abbott) Seal, 93, formerly of Lansdowne, PA passed away on September 2, 2016 at the Guthrie Memorial Hospital, in Towanda, Pa. Gertrude was born on November 16, 1922 in E. Lansdown, Pa a daughter of Harry J. and Eva (Lagasse) Abbott. She attended Notre Dame High School and West Chester University where she graduated with her degree...
Patricia Joanne Clark
Sep 2, 2016
Patricia Joanne (Grosklos) Clark, 82, of Windham, Pa went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 2, 2016. She was born on December 30th 1933 in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania a daughter of Carl and Leona (Stuby) Grosklos. Patricia was a graduate of of Saltsburgh High School class of 1951. On June 1, 1963 she married David W....
