OBITUARIES
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...
Edwin L. Dunbar
Apr 28, 2011
Edwin L. Dunbar, Sr., of West Creek Rd., Newark Valley and formerly of Windham Twp., PA passed away Thursday morning, April 28, 2011. Ed was born on October 26, 1944 in Sayre, PA a son of the late Lewis and Rose (Corey) Dunbar. He proudly served his country with the US Navy. Ed was a long time employee of...
Harris L. Rogers
Apr 18, 2011
Harris L. Rogers, 88, of Pine Valley, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at his home. Harris was born on Mary 23, 1922 in Nichols, NY a son of the late George E. and Junia (Munn) Rogers. He was a graduate of Southside High School class of 1941 and in 1942 entered into the US Navy where he...
The Reverend Jacob A. Longacre
Apr 18, 2011
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. The Reverend Jacob A. Longacre, 85, of Battlecreek Road, Athens, Pennsylvania went home to be with his Lord, on Monday evening, April 18, 2011. Jacob was born on February 4, 1926 in Reading, Pennsylvania a...
Donald H. Rogers
Apr 9, 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….Donald H. Rogers, 86, of Litchfield (Palmer Road, Athens, Pa) passed away at his home on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Don was born on April 11, 1924 in Johnson City, NY a...
Lillian J. Merrill
Mar 24, 2011
Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know….surrounded by her family, Lillian J. Merrill, 78, of Windham Twp., (Route 187, Rome, Pa) passed away on Thursday morning, March 24, 2011. Lillian was born on November 30, 1932 in Elmira, NY a daughter of the late...
Rosemarie "Rose" Kalpokas
Mar 15, 2011
Rosemarie "Rose" Kalpokas, 73, of Warren Center, Pa joined her son and grandchildren in heaven on March 15, 2011. Her best friend and husband of 44 years Rodger will miss her. "Always and Forever" To all the family and friends who knew her and loved her, take comfort in knowing she is now in peace. The family wishes to...
A. Marie Kipp
Mar 15, 2011
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…..Surrounded by her family, our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother A. Marie Kipp, 94, of Warren Center, Pa went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Marie was born on December...
Connie Sue Chandler
Mar 14, 2011
When someone you love becomes a memory…the memory becomes a treasure. Connie Sue Chandler, 46, of Circle Drive, Vestal, NY and formerly of E. Smithfield, Pa and Candor, NY entered new life on Monday, March 14, 2011 following a brief period of declining health. Connie was born on February 5, 1965 in Waverly, NY a daughter of the late...
Adelaide Tellefsen Johnson
Mar 6, 2011
Adelaide Johnson, 102, a resident of Fair Haven Christian Retirement Home in Rockford, IL and formerly of Windham Summit, PA; went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Her husband Carl preceded her in death in 1982 when they lived at Windham Summit, PA. Now they are both with their Savior. Adelaide is survived by three...
Deborah "Deb" L. Ross
Mar 3, 2011
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you, and quietly left us all…..Deborah L. Ross, 54, of Crispell Lane, Rome, Pa passed away on Thursday morning, March 3, 2011. Deb, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends was born on May 17, 1956 in Sayre, PA a daughter...
Laura Abigail Allyn
Mar 2, 2011
Laura Abigail Allyn, 97, of Warren Center, Pa passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Aurora, Colorado. Laura was born on April 9, 1913 in West Warren, Pa a daughter of the late Jessie and Frances (Dewing) Brainard. She attended school in Warren Center until the 11th grade and then boarded with families to graduate from Towanda High...
Walter "Butch" H. Cheely, Jr.
Feb 28, 2011
Walter H. Cheely Jr., 62, of Nichols, NY., ended his final road trip when he passed peacefully Monday evening, February 28, 2011~he was surrounded by loved ones in a Memphis, TN. hospital. He was born in Vienna, Austria on February 25, 1949 to Walter H. Cheely Sr. and Lillian Cheely. After spending years traveling the world as a military...
Emanuel "Pete" P. Brown, Jr.
Feb 27, 2011
Emanuel "Pete" Brown, Jr., 53 of West River Rd., Nichols passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 following a brief period of declining health. Affectionately known as Pete, he was born on June 9, 1957 in Binghamton, NY a son of the late Janice (Potter) and Emanuel Peter Brown, Sr. An avid Dallas Cowboy and NASCAR fan, Pete also...
Helen S. Burkhardt
Feb 21, 2011
Surrounded by her family and those that she loved most, Helen S. Burkhardt, 102, passed away and was reunited with her husband Philip on Monday morning, February 21, 2011. Helen was born on October 14, 1908 in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of the late John and Frances (Rohr) Schineller. She was a former resident of Salt Point, NY for...
Ernest B. Lunn
Feb 13, 2011
Ernest B. Lunn, 73, of Athens, Pa and formerly of Waverly, NY went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Ernest was born on April 9, 1937 in Binghamton, NY a son of the late Earl and Helene (Keech) Lunn. For many years, he was employed at the Ingersoll...
