OBITUARIES

John R. Birmingham
Aug 2, 2011
John R. Birmingham, 64, of Nichols, NY passed away Tuesday evening, August 2, 2011 at his home. He was born on November 12, 1946 in Johnson City, NY a son of the late John and Dorothy (Paine) Birmingham. John was a veteran of the Army and served his country during Vietnam. John was a kind person and loved everyone...

Charyle L. Rice
Jul 29, 2011
Charyle L. Rice, 64, of Barr Road, Nichols passed away on Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a period of declining health. Charyle was born on June 29, 1947 in Waverly, NY one of ten children to Charles and Elmerna O. (Moon) Burdick. On April 18, 1974 she married Kenneth W. Rice. Charyle was a...

John Richard Upham
Jul 28, 2011
When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure. Life long and well respected dairy farmer, John Richard Upham, 73 of Neath, Pa passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side Thursday morning, July 28, 2011 following a period of declining health. Affectionately known as "Rich" or "John Richard" by his family and...

Cecile D. Sinclair
Jul 25, 2011
Cecile D. Sinclair, 93, of Donald Road, Barton and formerly of South Side Elmira passed away on Monday morning, July 25, 2011 following a period of declining health. Cecile was born on December 19, 1917 in Olive Bridge, NY a daughter of Andrew and Carrie (Wager) Davis. On April 21, 1946 she married Thomas Sinclair and together they celebrated...
Leon Struble
Jul 22, 2011
Leon Struble, 84 of Litchfield (Athens, Pennsylvania) passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre following a period of declining health. He was born on October 5, 1926 in Ghent, Pennsylvania the son of Leon W. and Ethel (Eiklor) Struble. Leon was an amazingly hardworking man, husband, father and...

Frederick "Jim" P. Miller
Jul 18, 2011
When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure. Our loving dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, uncle and friend Frederick P. Miller, 71, of Truxton, NY passed away with his family at his side on Monday evening, July 18, 2011. Affectionately known by his family and friends as "Jim" he was born on May 16, 1940 in...

William "Bill" E. Burgess
Jun 27, 2011
William E. Burgess, 74, of Berkshire, NY passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 following a period of declining health. Bill was born October 28, 1936 in Nichols, NY a son of the late Howard and Myrtle (Conklin) Burgess. He was a veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country from 1955-1958. Bill was a long time employee...

Eloise Newman
Jun 8, 2011
Eloise Newman, 92, of Coburn Hill Rd., Warren Center, Pa passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 following a period of declining health. Eloise was born on November 22, 1918 in Cadis, PA a daughter of Leon and Genevieve (Dewing) Prince. She was a graduate of Warren Center High School and Lowell's Business School. Eloise was a long time...

Harold "Cubby" D. Kithcart
Jun 4, 2011
When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure. Our loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend to so many Harold D. Kithcart, Jr. 19, of Herrick Township (RR 3, Wyalusing, PA) went home to his heavenly home and to be reunited with his grandpa's Melvin Sackett and David Henry Sr. on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Affectionately...

Donald W. Rice
May 29, 2011
Donald W. Rice, 89, of Moore Street, Waverly passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA following a period of declining health. Don was born on October 23, 1921 in Scott Center, Pa a son of the late Ward and Margarette (Pettit) Rice. He was a veteran of the US Army and proudly...

Ashley C. Allyn
May 28, 2011
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.…. Life long and well respected dairy farmer Ashley C. Allyn, 87, of Irish Hill Rd., Warren Center, Pa passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre,...

Carol E. Nallon
May 28, 2011
Carol Elaine (whitman) Nallon, 78, of Spencer, NY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Vestal Nursing Center in Vestal, NY. Carol was born November 4, 1932 in Endicott, NY to Duane and Ann Whitman. She grew up with her sister Beverly in Vestal and was a graduate of Vestal High School. She...

Emory M. Knight, Sr.
May 14, 2011
When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure. Our loving husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Brother, Emory M. Knight, Sr., 76, of Ridge Rd., McGraw, NY and formerly of Bumpville, Pa passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at his home. Emory was born on March 17, 1935 in Huntington, VT a son of the...

Douglas R. Horton
May 13, 2011
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why…..Douglas R. Horton, 65, a life long resident of Nichols, NY passed away suddenly on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the Corning Community Hospital. Doug as he was known by his family and friends was born on May...

Barbara A. Kotasek
May 11, 2011
Barbara A. Kotasek, 75, of Nichols, passed away on May 11, 2011. She is survived by her husband Louis M. Kotasek; brother Douglas Jackson; several nieces, nephews. A service will be held at the Vestal Hills Memorial Park Chapel on Monday, May 16th at 10:30 am. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral...

Joseph D. Kinney, Sr.
May 10, 2011
Joseph D. Kinney, Sr., 58, of Owego, passed away suddenly on May 10, 2011 at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City. Joe is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Joseph D. (Brandi) Kinney, Jr. of Rochester, NY; daughter and son-in-law: Heather (Anthony) Kinney-Kurdziel of Buffalo; his longtime friend and companion Kathleen Harding; his siblings: Michael (Patricia) Kinney; Bonnie (Robert) Kinney-Card; Charles...

Graydon R. Martin, Jr.
May 9, 2011
If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane~we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again….Our loving Dad and Pop-Pop Graydon R. Martin, Jr., passed away on May 9, 2011 at the Elderwood Health Care Facility following a period of declining health. He is survived by his children: Patricia (Larry) Conover; Donald (Debbie) Martin, Glen...

Mary Eleanor Johnson
May 9, 2011
A mother holds her child's hand for a little while and their hearts forever…..Our loving Mom and Grandma Mary Eleanor Johnson, 93, of Vestal, New York passed away on May 9, 2011 following a brief period of declining health. Eleanor is survived by her daughter and best friend, Cheryl (Marc) Liddic; grandchildren: Daniel (and companion Carolyn Toner) Liddic, Tammy...

Irvin T. Smith, Sr.
May 1, 2011
Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives within us….forever in our hearts. Irvin T. Smith, Sr., 91, of Orwell Hill Road, (Orwell Township) Rome, PA went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 1, 2011 where he was reunited with his loving wife of sixty-seven years Arlene. A life long and well respected dairy farmer,...

Ella Louise Gallow
Apr 30, 2011
A mother holds her child's hand for a little while and their hearts forever……Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother Ella Louise (House) Gallow, 89, of Bridge Street, Barton passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Elderwood Nursing facility, Waverly. Ella was born on December 5, 1921 in Waverly, NY a daughter of the late Solomon D. and...