OBITUARIES
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...
Julie Marie Thomas
Sep 20, 2014
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why….Julie M. (DeVita) Thomas, 53, of Lodar Ave, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Julie is survived by her husband Vincent Thomas; her parents Marilyn (Hoag) and Ronald DeVita, Sr.,...
Priscilla Anne Campbell
Sep 13, 2014
Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all.....Priscilla Anne Campbell, 84, of West River Rd., Nichols passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, September 13, 2014. She was born on June 3, 1930 in Nichols a daughter of Howard and Irene (Geiger) Goodwin. Priscilla...
Joan M. Mosher
Sep 9, 2014
Joan M. Mosher, 79, of Church St., Barton, NY went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 following a period of declining health. Joan was born on September 4, 1935 in Warren Township, Pa a daughter of the late Clifford and Eva (Doane) Horton. Joan was a member of the Nichols Senior Citizens. She enjoyed handcrafting canvas...
Carolyn P. Russell
Sep 5, 2014
Surrounded by those she loved so much, Carolyn Parks Russell, 70, of Taylor Hill Rd., Rome, Pa passed away on Friday evening, September 5, 2014. Carolyn was born on January 26, 1944 in Sayre, Pa a daughter of Daryl and the late Doris (Rolls) Parks. Devoted to her family, Carolyn treasured the time spent with them. An avid photographer,...
Evelyn J. Palulis
Aug 28, 2014
Evelyn J. Palulis, 85, of Warren Center, Pa passed away on August 27, 2014 at the Binghamton General Hospital. She was born on January 17, 1929 in Binghamton, NY a daughter of the late James and Norma (Donohue) Stevens. Evelyn was a avid reader and a fine seamstress. She was predeceased by her husband Albert Palulis; her sons James...
Carlton C. Jones
Aug 25, 2014
Carlton C. Jones, 92, of Potterville, Pa, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Golden Living Center, Tunkhannock, Pa following a period of declining health. Carlton was born on December 24, 1921 in Warren Center, Pa a son of the late Leo F. and Madeline (Nichols) Jones. He was a graduate of the Warren Township High School at...
Carl F. Deming
Aug 24, 2014
Carl F. Deming, 68, of Crumtown Road, Spencer, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home in Ithaca. Carl was born on October 1, 1945 in Waverly, NY a son of the late Herbert W. and Isabel (Thompson) Deming. He was a graduate of Tioga Central High School Class of 1964. For many years,...
Michael Thompson Darling
Aug 23, 2014
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever…..Our loving son, grandson, nephew and cousin Michael T. Darling, 25, of Apalachin, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Michael is survived by his mother Vicki Darling of Apalachin, his maternal grandparents: David A. and Dawn Darling of Apalachin; paternal grandparents: Dean Welch of Florida; Barbara Welch and...
Todd J. Rogers
Aug 17, 2014
Todd J. Rogers, 56, of Nichols passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014. He was born on July 5, 1958 in Waverly, NY a son of the late Purl and Harriet (Dutton) Rogers. Todd was a long time employee of Double Aught Lumber in Candor. Todd is survived by his long-time companion Carla A. Bendock; his brothers and sisters-in-law:...
Rita E. Youngs
Aug 15, 2014
Rita Ellen (Chambers) Youngs 88, of East River Road Nichols, NY formerly of Sayre, PA., passed away peacefully at her daughters home with her family at her side on August 15, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. Rita was born May 10, 1926 at home in Alpine, NY. After graduating from Van Etten High School in 1944, Rita...
Evalee Ham
Aug 14, 2014
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, part of us went with you, the day God called you home…..Evalee Ham, 91, of Potterville, passed away Thursday evening, August 14, 2014 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital. Eva was born on June 9, 1923 in New Milford, Pa a daughter of...
