OBITUARIES
Donald "Nick" F. Nichols
Nov 27, 2015
When someone you love becomes a memory…the memory becomes a treasure ~ Donald "Nick" F. Nichols, of Nichols, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Elderwood Healthcare Facility in Waverly. Nick, as he was known by his family and many friends was born on August 9, 1926 in Smithboro a son of...
Harriette A. Wheaton
Nov 22, 2015
Harriette A. Wheaton, 94, a Aquebogue, NY resident and formerly of Centerport, NY passed away on Nov. 22, 2015, at home. Harriette was born December 25, 1920, in Nichols, New York a daughter of the late Harry and Grace Burns. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother who treasured the time spent with her family. Harriette enjoyed...
Thomas Foster
Nov 21, 2015
Thomas J. Foster, 87, of Owego and formerly of Scranton, PA passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Robert Foster; and by his first wife, Barbara, mother of his three daughters. Tom (Tucker) is survived by his wife, Beverly; his daughters: Karen (Dale); Janine (Billy); Lynne (Mike). A brother, Robert (Evelyn);...
William G. Wendella
Nov 12, 2015
Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean we'll miss you until we meet again….William G. Wendella, 55, of Elmira, NY passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief period of declining health. Willie was born on April 18, 1960 in Van...
David E. Hunsinger
Nov 6, 2015
David E. Hunsinger, 77 Surrounded by his family and those that meant the world to him, David E. Hunsinger, 77, of Litchfield Twp., Athens, PA passed away at his home on Friday, November 6, 2015. David was born on March 18, 1938 in Barton, NY, a son of the late Kenneth W. Hunsinger and Hazel Shafer. He attended school...
Bertha M. Nichols
Oct 23, 2015
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, remember the love that we have shared and that will comfort thee…Bertha M. Nichols, 97, of Waverly, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday morning, October 23, 2015 at home. Bertha was born on September 16, 1918 in Elmira, NY a daughter of...
James Edward Schrader Jr.
Oct 23, 2015
Surrounded by his family and those that meant the world to him, James Edward Schrader, Jr., 67, passed away and was welcomed into heaven by his Mom, on Friday, October 23, 2015. Jim was born on November 11, 1947 in Waverly, NY, a son of James E. Schrader, Sr. and the late Lula (Thorton) Schrader. He was a graduate...
James L. Clink
Oct 15, 2015
Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all……James L. Clink, 76, of Warren Center, Pa passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, October 15, 2015. Jim was born on May 8, 1939 in Sayre, PA a son of the late Howard and Anna (Kroll) Clink. He was...
Vivian D. Horton
Oct 12, 2015
If tears could build a stairway, and memories a line, we'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again......Vivian D. Horton, 69, of Nichols, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, October 12, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Vivian was born on May 27, 1946, a daughter of Jeanie Mae (Strope) and the late Frank Smith....
Robert E. Cragle
Oct 8, 2015
Robert E. "Bob" Cragle, 91, of Orwell Twp., Rome, Pa. Bob has enjoyed his last "trip around the block" with his loving wife of 64 years and has now entered into heaven. Bob passed away on October 8, 2015 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1924 in...
Margaret "Doreen" Blair
Oct 7, 2015
Margaret "Doreen" (Redmond) Blair, 87, of Troy, Pa passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday evening, October 7, 2015. Doreen, as she was lovingly known by her family and friends was born on August 18, 1928 in England, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel (Connor) Redmond. She treasured her family, enjoyed needle craft...
Howard G. Layer
Oct 1, 2015
A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived while I was strong….Howard G. Layer, 69, a life-long resident of Nichols, passed away at the home he was born in on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Howard was born on August 18,...
Mabel I. Williams
Sep 28, 2015
A mother holds her children's hands for a little while….and their hearts forever ~ Mabel I. (Shear) Williams, 93, of Nichols went home to be with her Lord on Monday morning, September 28, 2015. Mabel was born on March 16, 1922 in Athens, PA a daughter of the late Luke P. and Matilda A. (Steele) Shear. She was a...
Charles R. Merritt
Sep 27, 2015
Charles R. Merritt, 78, formerly of Apalachin, NY and currently residing in Rome, PA passed away on September 27, 2015 following a brief period of declining health. Charles was born on July 5, 1937 in Johnson City, NY a son of the late Charles A. and Vivian M. (Sickler) Merritt. He was a graduate of Vestal High School class...
Eugene "Gene" P. Crawford
Sep 26, 2015
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure ~ Our loving husband, father, and grandpa Eugene P. Crawford, 62, of Windham Twp., Rome, Pa passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, following a brief period of declining health. "Mongo" and "Gene", as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born on October...
Dolores R. Vasilow
Sep 19, 2015
Dolores R. Vasilow, 85, of Owego, NY, W2EWO, passed away, September 19th 2015 following a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob (W2VDX) on December 1, 2013. An avid ham radio operator for 64 years, she was the former Emergency Coordinator (EC) for Tioga County, organizing communications for many local events. In the 1970's, she...
Cody J. Root
Sep 18, 2015
Cody J. Root, 29 When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure ~ Cody J. Root, 29, of Smithboro passed away on Friday morning, September 18, 2015. Cody was born on December 6, 1985 in Johnson City, NY a son of James L. and Catherine (Layman) Root. He was a 2004 graduate of Tioga Central High...
Duane Paul Newman
Sep 17, 2015
Duane Paul Newman, 63, passed away in the arms of his son, daughter-in- law, and the love of the Lord Jesus Christ the morning of September 17, 2015 in his home. He lived in Orlando, FL for thirteen years with his son, Dustin and Nikki Newman and grandsons Tyson, Bryce, and Izaiah. Duane was born in Waverly, NY to...
Lucille E. Chavez
Sep 15, 2015
Lucille E. Chavez, 96, of Nichols, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Elderwood at Tioga Nursing Home in Waverly. Lucille was born on November 13, 1918 in LosAngeles, California a daughter of the late Willis and Catherine (Padraes) Lopaz. Lucille treasured her family, she always looked forward to dining out at area...
Doris May Heath
Sep 11, 2015
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….Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and dear friend Doris May Heath, 96, of Waverly passed away following a brief period of declining health. Doris was born on July 31, 1919 in Waverly, NY a...
