OBITUARIES


Jessie E. Seely

Jessie E. Seely

Oct 18, 2010

A mother holds her children's hand for awhile…..their hearts forever. .Our loving mother and grandmother Jessie E. Seely, 88, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Diane and Daniel Nickels. She is survived by her children Dennis R. (Sherry) Seely of North Carolina; Diane (Daniel) Nickels of Owego; brothers Warren (Marlene...

Madeline R. Kaminski

Madeline R. Kaminski

Oct 3, 2010

Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know~Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Madeline R. Kaminski, 89 of RR 2, Windham Twp, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Madeline was born on August...

Joseph F. Betzko

Joseph F. Betzko

Oct 2, 2010

Joseph F. Betzko, 82, of RR 1, Sayre, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 2, 2010 following a period of declining health. Joe was born on September 11, 1928 in Trevorton, Pa, son of the late Frank and Christina (Botteau) Betzko. He was a graduate of Trevorton High School class of 1947 and...

Ellis "Pete" S. Chaffee

Ellis "Pete" S. Chaffee

Sep 14, 2010

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear….Our hearts were saddened with the passing of a wonderful man who touched our lives in so many ways, Ellis S. Chaffee, 83, of RR 3, Rome, Pa passed away peacefully at the Robert Packer Hospital following...

Bruce E. Barnhart

Bruce E. Barnhart

Sep 11, 2010

Bruce E. Barnhart, 79, of RR 2, Windham Twp., passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday morning, September 11, 2010. Bruce was born on January 26, 1931 in Owego, NY a son of the late Bruce G. and Catherine Krumb Barnhart. He was a veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. A...

Rowena Buck Stone

Rowena Buck Stone

Sep 11, 2010

Rowena Buck Stone, 55, of Laurel Road,Greene, NY passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with Cancer on Saturday morning, September 11, 2010. "Roe" as she was affectionately known by her family and friends is survived by her husband Gary L. Stone; her father Douglas Buck; her sons and daughters-in-law: William and Jessica Merrill; Dayburn and Julie Merrill; sisters...

Lillian W. Horton

Lillian W. Horton

Sep 10, 2010

When someone you love becomes a memory…..the memory becomes a treasure. Lillian W. Horton, 96, of Nichols passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 10, 2010. Lillian was born on August 31, 1914 in Willawanna, Pa a daughter of the late William and Lilly E. (Gray) Wilcox. Lillian was a member of the Nichols United Methodist Church and at...

Brian E. Woodruff

Brian E. Woodruff

Aug 31, 2010

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane ….we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again~Our hearts were saddened early Tuesday morning, August 31, 2010 with the sudden and unexpectedly passing of Brian E. Woodruff, 37, of Upper Briggs Hollow Road, Nichols. Though he had a heart of gold….Brian passed away due to a...

Carol A. Post

Carol A. Post

Aug 12, 2010

Carol A. Post, 64, of Ulster PA, died at home on August 12, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Tracey and Nettie Estelle. She is survived by a son, Bradley Post of Wilkes-Barre, along with his wife Shelia, a granddaughter, Kiele, a grandson, Tracey, twin step granddaughters, Rachel and Amanda, two...

Steven James Sergeant, Jr.

Steven James Sergeant, Jr.

Aug 10, 2010

Those we hold in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever.....our baby boy, Steven James Sergeant, Jr., beloved son of Brooke Grant and Steven J. Sergeant, Sr., came into our lives on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 and went to be a angel shortly following his birth. In addition to his parents, Steven is survived...

Wilmah Pendleton Moulthrop

Wilmah Pendleton Moulthrop

Jul 19, 2010

Wilmah Pendleton Moulthrop, 98, a life long resident of Warren Township, Pa passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010 following a brief period of declining health. Wilmah was born on August 21, 1911 in Warren Township, Pa a daughter of the late William D. and Iza (Bowen) Pendleton. Wilmah was a member of the First Congregational Church of West...

Archie James Moore

Archie James Moore

Jul 19, 2010

When someone you love becomes a memory…..the memory becomes a treasure. Our loving husband, father and grandfather Archie James Moore, 85, of Rome, Pa passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010. Archie was born on September 29, 1924 in Orwell Twp., a son of the late Charles and Fern (Gorton) Moore. He was a graduate of Rome High School...

David L. Preshur, Sr.

David L. Preshur, Sr.

Jul 4, 2010

David L. Preshur, Sr. 79, of W. River Rd., Nichols passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Frances (Welch) Preshur; children: Linda Keene, David Preshur, Jr; Michael Preshur and Christine Miller; grandchildren: Stacy, Kelly-Holly, Lauren, Amanda-Catherine, Victoria, Zechariah, Brett, Elijah, Geoffrey and Ryan; six great grandchildren. David was born on...

Gordon "Jim" W. Johnson, Jr.

Gordon "Jim" W. Johnson, Jr.

Jul 2, 2010

Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean we'll miss you, until we meet again…. Our hearts were broken with the sudden passing on Friday, July 2, 2010 of our loving husband, dad and pop Gordon W. Johnson,Jr. 78, of Warren Center, Pa. He was affectionately known and remembered as "Jim" by his family and...

Donald S. Root

Donald S. Root

Jun 24, 2010

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….Our loving husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother and friend, Donald S. Root, 79, of Smithboro passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at home. "Rabbit",...

Chester "Chet" Levine Deming

Chester "Chet" Levine Deming

Jun 20, 2010

Chester Levine Deming, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 at his home in Nichols, NY. Born in Lawrenceville, Pa on December 11, 1922 to Winfield W. and Lora Bell Myfelt Deming. "Chet" was the seventh of nine children. He graduated in 1941 from Nichols High School and enlisted in the U.S....

Edward M. Curley

Edward M. Curley

Jun 13, 2010

Edward M. Curley, Jr., 77, of West River Road, Nichols passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2010 with his family at his side. Edward was born on October 6, 1932 in New Hope, Pa a son of the late Alice (Bair) and Edward M. Curley, Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly...

Vincent B. Oropello

Vincent B. Oropello

May 29, 2010

On Saturday, May 29, 2010 with his daughter and her family at his side, Vincent B. Oropello, 89, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home and went to be reunited with his loving wife, Marjorie. Vincent is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Ann and Mel Schrader of Nichols; son and daughter-in-law Ralph and Judy Oropello of Albuquerque, New...

Anita M. Fardelmann

Anita M. Fardelmann

May 25, 2010

Anita M. Fardelmann, 84, of Rome, Pa and most recently residing in Salisbury, MD passed away following a period of declining health on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Anita was born on March 7, 1926 in Iowa a daughter of the late Samuel and Iona (Ellis) McMahon. At the young age of two, her family moved from Iowa to Texas....

Gerhard Ripke

Gerhard Ripke

May 16, 2010

Gerhard Ripke of Nichols Gerhard Ripke, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010 following a period of declining health. Gerhard is survived by his wife of 57 years Irmgard (Kruse) Ripke; daughter and son-in-law: Birgit and Dave Strano; son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Mona Ripke; grandchildren: Keith and Kristy Johnston; Abby and Tyler Strano; great granddaughter Kalista Johnston;...

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