OBITUARIES
David H. Seelman
Dec 26, 2014
David H. Seelman, 78, of Nichols, NY, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014, following a long battle against cancer. Dave was born on November 20, 1936 in Dorothy, NJ, the son of the late Herman and Marie (Josephsen) Seelman. He was a graduate of Vineland High School and later graduated from the DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago, IL....
Elvira "Vi" B. Nickels
Dec 24, 2014
A mother holds her children's hands for a short time, but holds their hearts forever……Elvira "Vi" Nickels, 91, of Owego, passed away December 24, 2014 following a brief illness. A daughter of the late John and Ethel (Marsh) Shumway, she was born on August 6, 1923 in Owego. After high school in Owego, she graduated from Delhi College and...
C. Allen Carrington
Dec 20, 2014
A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best ~ C. Allen Carrington, 96, of LeRaysville, PA went home to heaven and to be reunited with his wife, Bonne, on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Allen was born on January 20, 1918 at the family...
Nicole R. Mathewson
Dec 15, 2014
A smile that lit up a room and a laugh that was contagious. Bright, hazel eyes and warm, inviting arms that were always willing to share love, honesty, and compassion. A heart that was so big it couldn't be contained and a passion for human kind that was felt anytime anyone stepped into her classroom, her home, and her...
Thad Eugene Maryott
Dec 13, 2014
Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end….they simply mean we will miss you until we meet again ~ Thad Eugene Maryott, 47, of Rome Twp., and Waverly, NY passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 following a courageous battle with Cancer. Thad was born on December 22, 1966 in Waverly, NY a son of Wilbert and Sylvia...
Prudence "Prudy" A. Wilson
Dec 9, 2014
A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us….He only takes the best. Prudence A. Baker Wilson, 71, of West Warren, Pa passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Prudy, as she was lovingly known...
Edward E. Mills
Dec 5, 2014
Edward E. Mills, 78, of Nichols, New York passed away on Friday, December 5th 2014 at the Elcor Health Care Facility in Horseheads. Ed was born on January 17, 1936 in Hammondsport, NY a son of the late William P. and Alma May (Appleton) Mills. On July 18, 1960 he married Anna P. Hall and together they celebrated nearly...
Marian F.G. Brown
Dec 2, 2014
Marian Frances Gamble Brown passed into the hands of God December 2nd, 2014 with family at her side after a long battle with cancer. Marian was born at home in Warren Center, PA, the first child of Carl Gamble and Lora Wilhelmina Snell Gamble on March 22nd, 1933. Marian grew up on the family farm and attended LeRaysville High...
Mary L. Cole
Nov 25, 2014
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all…..Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother Mary (Kishbaugh) Cole, 91, of Glen Valley Rd., Athens, Pa passed away with her family at her side on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Elderwood Healthcare Facility in...
Roy E. Vandervort
Nov 25, 2014
Roy Everett Vandervort, 61, of Little Meadows, Pa passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa following a period of declining health. Roy was born on March 20, 1953 in Sayre, Pa a son of the late Clarence E. and Esther Beynon Vandervort. For many years, he served as a custodian at the...
George Kotch
Nov 6, 2014
In the early morning hours of November 6th 2014, the angels came to take George Kotch home. George was the son of John and Elizabeth Kotch who immigrated to the United States from Austria in 1893. He was one of 15 children. George was pre-deceased by his parents and all of his brothers and sisters. George was born on...
Junia Oakley
Oct 26, 2014
Junia Oakley, 92, formerly of Carden Ave., Endicott, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Junia was predeceased by her husband Ronald L. Oakley; her sons Ronald and Gary Oakley; brother Bud Goodwin. She is survived by her daughter Rosalind Oakley of Peekskill, NY; sons Walter "Larry" and his wife...
Frederick James Cornell
Oct 23, 2014
Frederick James Cornell, 85, of Stanton Hill Rd., Nichols passed away on Thursday evening, October 23, 2014 at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Owego. Fred is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Russell J. and Kimberly Cornell of Nichols; a special grandson Russell Cornell, Jr. of Athens, Pa; a step granddaughter Jacklyn Fulmer of Owego; a brother-in-law: Nathan...
Paul L. Conklin
Oct 21, 2014
Paul L. Conklin, 73, of Owego Rd., Owego, NY passed away on October 21, 2014 at his home. Paul is survived by his wife April (White) Conklin; his children: Bill (Stacy Gorney) Conklin of Nichols; Stacy Conklin of Owego, Dawn (Robert Whitmarsh) Conklin of Owego; James Conklin of Owego; Paul Conklin, Jr., of Florida; Frederick Whitmarsh of Owego; Gail...
Gloria M. Whitmore
Oct 20, 2014
Gloria M. Whitmore, 70, of Valley Rd., passed away with her family at her side on Monday evening, October 20, 2014. Gloria is survived by her husband Ronald; her children: Corrine Whitmore of Nichols; Jamie (Krys) Whitmore of New Jersey; Ron (Michele) Whitmore of Vermont; Chris (Lori) Whitmore of Rome, NY; her grandchildren: Terry-Lynn (Ted) Herman; Trisha (Tony Mayo)...
Isaac Alexander Dum
Oct 19, 2014
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why…..Isaac Alexander Dum, 17, of Captain Moore Rd., Rome, Pa passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Isaac was welcomed into this world on October 27, 1996 by his loving parents Jake and Brenda Dum. He was currently...
Catherine A. Handzo
Oct 11, 2014
Surrounded by her family and those who meant so much to her, Catherine A. (Kovalick) Handzo, 80, of Boardman Rd., Rome, Pa passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 following a long courageous battle with Cancer. Catherine was born June 2, 1934 in Elizabeth NJ; one of 3 children of John and Barbara Kovalick. Catherine & John were married...
James G. Cleary
Oct 6, 2014
James G. Cleary, 86, died on October 6, 2014 at Elcor Health Facility in Horseheads, NY. He was born on September 16, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pa the only child of Michael V. and Teresa Breen Cleary. James attended school and graduated from the Price School of Advertising in 1949. He worked in Philadelphia and New York in the publishing...
Louis M. Kotasek
Sep 30, 2014
Louis M. Kotasek, 85, of Nichols passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Robert Packer Hospital. He is survived by his brothers: Peter (Anna S.) Kotasek, Lawrence (Lillian) Kotasek, Karl Kotasek, Thomas (Anna F.) Kotasek; sisters Sophie Comfort, Frances (B. Joseph) Vlasak, Marie (Roy) Nersesian; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Louis was predeceased by his...
Abram L. Nichols
Sep 24, 2014
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. Abram L. Nichols, 96, of Ellis Creek Road, Waverly passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Abe as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born on March 22, 1918 in...
