OBITUARIES
Frank R. Altieri
Jan 30, 2010
Frank R. Altieri, 56, of Halsey Valley Rd., Barton, NY passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 following a period of declining health. Frank was born on March 21, 1953 in Sayre, Pa a son of the late Alexander and Marie (Jennings) Altieri. He was a veteran of the US Army. Frank was an avid Steelers fan, enjoyed fishing...
Norman J. Losier
Jan 21, 2010
Norman J. Losier, 79, of Nichols passed away on January 21, 2010 following a period of declining health. Norman was born on August 23, 1930 in Amesbury, Mass a son of the late Joseph and Emeliene (Albert) Losier. He was a veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. Norman enjoyed puzzles, watching...
William E. O'Brien
Jan 17, 2010
Jeanne Bosworth O'Brien, 93, passed away on January 11, 2010, her husband William E. O'Brien passed away six days later on January 17, 2010. Jeanne was born on September 25, 1916 in Nichols, NY, a daughter of the late Guy S. and Mattie (Kingsley) Bosworth. Jeanne was a graduate of Nichols High School and the Robert Packer School of...
Albert L. Ward, Sr.
Jan 16, 2010
Albert L. Ward, 74, of Apalachin, passed away on January 16, 2010 following an illness. Al is survived by his beloved daughters, Pamela (Harry Swackhammer) Smith, and Ginger Lee (Edmund) Dodge; his 11 adored grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Norma Wierbel, Lucretia Watson, Ona Brasington; and daughter-in-law, Shelly Ward. Born on October 2, 1935, he was a son...
Leroy A. Kemp
Jan 13, 2010
LeRoy A. Kemp, 81, of S. Vanderkarr Rd., Barton, passed away while responding to the aid of others on January 13, 2010. LeRoy was born on July 24, 1928 in Smithboro, NY a son of the late Olin and Hazel (Thompson) Kemp. He was a graduate of Owego High School class of 1945 and for many years owned and...
Jeanne Bosworth O'Brien
Jan 11, 2010
Jeanne Bosworth O'Brien, 93, passed away on January 11, 2010, her husband William E. O'Brien passed away six days later on January 17, 2010. Jeanne was born on September 25, 1916 in Nichols, NY, a daughter of the late Guy S. and Mattie (Kingsley) Bosworth. Jeanne was a graduate of Nichols High School and the Robert Packer School of...
Peggy L. Deming
Jan 11, 2010
Peggy L. (Johnson) Deming, Age 80, of Elmira, NY, passed away January 11, 2010 after an extended illness surrounded by family in the Skilled Nursing Facility at St. Joseph's Hospital after care at Bethany Courtyards Alzheimer's unit. She was born March 8, 1929 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Walter Scott and Pauline (Pearl)...
Samuel R. Mckean
Jan 2, 2010
Samuel R. McKean, 72, of Route 17 C, Barton, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his home. He was born on December 20, 1937 in Shohola, Pennsylvania one of ten children to Rose C. (Sparks) and Samuel McKean, Sr. Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing, handcrafting wood items, caning, and participating in Shuffleboard with his friends. He...
L. Lucille Smith
Dec 29, 2009
L. Lucille Smith, 86, of Hillcrest Dr., Towanda, Pa passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Affectionately known as "Lucy" to her friends and "Aunt Lucille" to her relatives and many nieces and nephews. Lucy was born on September 8, 1923 in Windham Township, Pa a daughter of the late Ward H....
Betty J. Lefever
Dec 18, 2009
Betty J. Lefever, 82, of Tuttle Rd., Nichols, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009 following a period of declining health. Betty is survived by her children: David (Linda) Lefever, Betty (Dean) Bieber, James Lefever, Terry (Louie) DeGroot, Adam (Sandy) Lefever, Cindy (Jack) Finch, Tom (Karin) Lefever. Sisters Shirley Wharton and Carol Blackley; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and...
Elizabeth "Betty" I. Darling
Dec 10, 2009
Elizabeth "Betty" I. Darling, 85, of Warren Center, Pa passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at her home. Betty was born on October 23, 1924 in Warren Center, Pa, a daughter of the late Albert and Gladys (Manchester) Dewing. She attended school in Warren Center until the 11th grade and was a graduate of the Vestal High School...
Robert G. Downing, Jr.
Dec 7, 2009
Robert G. Downing, Jr., 67, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009 at his home. Bob was born on October 20, 1942 in Ithaca a son of the late Marymargaret (Lantzy) and Robert G. Downing, Sr. He was a graduate of Tioga Central High School and following graduation enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country aboard...
Ethel M. Waterman
Nov 13, 2009
Ethel M. Waterman, 92, of Nichols passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2009 following a period of declining health. Ethel was born on February 12, 1917 in Sayre, Pa a daughter of the late William and Mabel (Ammerman) Patton. She was a member of the Nichols Presbyterian Church, OES Chapter 175, Nichols American Legion Auxiliary and the Nichols...
Joseph F. Caganek
Nov 7, 2009
Joseph F. Caganek, 61, of Warren Center, Pa passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at his home. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 37 years Martha (Holmes) Caganek, his son and a very special daughter-in-law: Joseph and Kathleen Caganek; a special friend who was like a son to him, Dave Gamble;...
Lincoln James Cascio
Oct 31, 2009
When someone you love becomes a memory…the memory becomes a treasure. Lincoln James Cascio, 43, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2009. Lincoln was first and foremost the proud father of his two daughters whom he loved with all of his heart. His family was always by his side and loved him unconditionally. Lincoln was committed to his music...
Catherine "Kate" Louise Nye
Oct 29, 2009
Catherine "Kate" Louise Nye, 78, of Nichols passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 29, 2009 following an extended illness. A life long resident of Nichols, Kate was born on July 7, 1931 a daughter of the late Earl and Nellie (Olmstead) Dutton. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother Kate always treasured the time spent with her family. She enjoyed...
Junia Berry Meeker
Oct 22, 2009
A mother holds her children's hand for a while….their hearts forever. Our loving mother and grandmother Junia Berry Meeker, 87, of E. River Rd., Lounsberry passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Junia is survived by her children: Beverly Meeker of Nichols; Carlene (Bob) Bullock of Maine, NY; son Robert Meeker of Port Crane; her special grandchildren: Benjamin and...
Assunta "Tina" Baer
Oct 4, 2009
Assunta "Tina" Baer, 85, of Reading, Pa passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health. Tina was born on December 2, 1923 in Reading, Pa a daughter of Michael and Mary (Adey) Viscardi. She was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church where she...
Robert "Bob" M. Senatore
Sep 28, 2009
Robert M. Senatore, 80, of Rome, PA and formerly of Montville, New Jersey, passed away following a period of declining health on Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Bob was born on October 2, 1928 in Newark, NJ, a son of the late Mario and Mary (Stoeckel) Senatore. Bob was employed by Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems for...
Sandra I. Curtis
Sep 26, 2009
A Mother holds her children's hands for a while…their hearts forever. Our loving mother and grandmother, Sandra I. Curtis, 70, of Dean St., Owego, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009 following a period of declining health. Sandra is survived by her children: Rick Curtis of Trumansburg; Sherry Pike of Sherburne; and Vicki (Larry) Shafer of Endicott; a brother...
