OBITUARIES
Edith Harriet Koehn
Feb 20, 2010
Edith Harriet (Hohorst) Koehn of Barton, age 74, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2010 following a period of declining health. Edith was born on May 11, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of the late George and Helen (Hashagen) Hohorst. She graduated from BayRidge High School and earned her histological technologist degree from Eastern School for Physicians Aides,...
Bette R. Boyer
Feb 15, 2010
Bette R. (Showers) Boyer, affectionately called Poose by her family, passed away at home in Nichols, NY, on February 15, 2010. Bette was born on September 6, 1935, in New Columbia, PA, the daughter of Earland Dale Showers and Elizabeth Grace (Jows) Showers. She married Wayne M. Boyer on September 10, 1960. Wayne and Bette moved to the Nichols...
Emerson W. Abell
Feb 13, 2010
When someone you love becomes a memory....the memory becomes a treasure. Emerson W. Abell, 84, well respected and much loved resident of Warren Center passed away at his home on Saturday, February 13, 2010. A life long resident of Warren Center, Emerson was born on February 3, 1926 a son of the late DeLeon and Bernice (Pendleton) Abell. He...
Roe W. Russell, Jr.
Feb 5, 2010
When tomorrow starts without me, try to understand, an angel came and called my name, then took me by the hand….Roe W. Russell, Jr., 77, of RR 3, Rome, Pa passed away Friday morning, February 5, 2010 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital. A life long and well respected resident of Rome, Roe was born...
Frank James Wheeler
Jan 31, 2010
Frank James Wheeler, 62, of RR 3, Rome, Pa passed away following a period of declining health Sunday morning, January 31, 2010 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital. Jim, as he was affectionately known and remembered by his family and friends was born on May 27, 1947 in Bath, NY a son of the late...
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...
