OBITUARIES
Marjorie M. Tyrrell
Sep 25, 2009
Marjorie M. Tyrrell, 84, of Woodhaven Dr.,Owego, NY passed away on Friday evening, September 25, 2009 at her home. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 63 years, Murray H. Tyrrell; her children: Marcia R. Jenks; Dana M. Tyrrell, Sr., Julie (Jay) Harding; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; five nieces and a nephew also survive. She was predeceased by...
Richard "Dick" L. Rockefeller
Sep 19, 2009
Those we hold most dear never truly leave us…they live on in the kindnesses they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives….Richard L. "Dick" Rockefeller, 71, of Potterville (RR2, Rome, PA) passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009 following a period of declining health. Dick was born on September 27, 1937 in Endicott,...
David A. Cooley, Sr.
Sep 15, 2009
On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, David Allen Cooley, Sr., died peacefully in his home while surrounded by his family. He was born on November 3, 1923 in Towanda, Pa. He spent most of his life in and around the Towanda area. Upon graduating from Towanda High School in 1941, Dave, as he was known to his family and friends,...
Robert "Bob" C. Proof
Sep 12, 2009
You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide tho' we can not see you, you are always by our side. Surrounded by his family, Robert C. Proof, 68, of Homets Ferry, (RR 4, Wyalusing, Pa) passed away to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Lovingly known and remembered as "Bob" he was born on...
William "Billy" R. Peletz
Sep 5, 2009
William R. Peletz, 50, of Halsey Valley Rd., Barton, passed away on Saturday evening, September 5, 2009 following a period of declining health. Affectionately, known and remembered as Billy, he was born on February 28, 1959, in New Jersey a son of the late Peter Peletz and Sally Ratti. Billy was a veteran of the US Air Force and...
Sarah Jane Welfel
Aug 27, 2009
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved so missed so very dear…Sarah Jane Welfel, 73, of Windham Twp., (Rome, Pa) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at her home. Sarah, was born on July 18, 1936 in New Jersey, a...
Julie K. Bryden
Aug 25, 2009
Julie, a kind and gentle soul, now rests peacefully in the arms of her Savior. She leaves an empty void in a large family that loved her deeply and will always remember her. Julie K. Bryden, 38, of Owego, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Julie is survived by her parents: Margaret (Peg) and Pastor Gary Bryden...
Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Rought
Aug 17, 2009
Geraldine Mae (Bowman) Rought, 77, of West River Road, Nichols passed away on Monday evening, August 17, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a period of declining health. A life long resident of Nichols, Gerry was born on September 12, 1931 a daughter of Floyd and Charlotte A. (Reynolds) Bowman. Gerry treasured the time spent with her family,...
Max Lent Dewing
Aug 17, 2009
Max Lent Dewing, 81, of Warren Center, pa passed away at home on Monday morning, August 17, 2009. Max was born on September 22, 1927 in Warrenham, Pennsylvania a son of Albert and Gladys (Manchester) Dewing. Max attended the Warren Center School. In addition to running the family farm, Max was also employed at BMC for a few years,...
Richard L. Lawrence
Aug 16, 2009
Richard L. Lawrence, 68, of Van Atta Road, Waverly, NY passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009 following a period of declining health. Affectionately known and remembered as Dick, he was born on August 2, 1941 in Waverly, NY a son of the late Daniel and Genevieve (Hill) Lawrence. He was a graduate of Waverly High School class of...
Vivian A. Burns
Aug 10, 2009
Vivian Amy Burns, 82, of Fort Mills, South Carolina and formerly of Little Meadows, Pa passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert Burns, her children: Robert (Linda) Burns, Gary Burns, John (Susan) Burns, Nancy (Paul Jr.) Moran; brother Lawrence Jr. (Josephine) Smith, sister: Helen Traver; sisters-in-law: Viva Smith and...
Craig "Bake" A. Baker
Aug 8, 2009
When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure….Craig A. "Bake" Baker, 47, of Vandekarr Rd., Barton, NY passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Craig was born on September 27, 1961 in Waverly, NY a son of Shirley (Wright) and the late Gerald Baker. Craig was a graduate of Waverly...
George C. Nickels
Aug 3, 2009
A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. George C. Nickels, 89 of Waits Rd., passed away on Monday morning, Aug. 3, 2009 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elvira Nickels; daughter and son-in-law: Barbara and Jerry...
Joyce F. Ast
Jul 31, 2009
Joyce F. Ast, 82, formerly of Sun City Center, FL where she had lived for the past 30 years and Binghamton, NY died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Stein Hospice, in Sandusky, Ohio. Joyce was born on July 2, 1927 in Endicott, NY to Fred & Ruth J. (Foster) Campbell Sr. She graduated from North Senior High School in...
Shirley M. Baldwin
Jul 25, 2009
When tomorrow starts without me, try to understand, an angel came and called my name, then took me by the hand….Shirley M. (Alger) Baldwin, 81, of Nichols was called to her heavenly home and reunited with her husband, Albert on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Shirley was born on May 12, 1928, in South Waverly, PA. She was the daughter...
William W. Cherry
Jul 24, 2009
Grieve not…nor speak of me with tears…but laugh and talk of me…as though I were beside you. I loved you so…'twas Heaven here with you. Our loving husband, father, brother, grandfather William W. "Bill" Cherry, 73, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, July 24, 2009. Bill is survived by his loving...
Clair D. Vergason
Jul 16, 2009
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Clair D. Vergason, 86, of Decker Hill Road, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 following a period of declining health. Clair was born on December 22, 1922 in Tyler, Pa a son of Ernest E. and Mary A. (Baker) Vergason. He was a veteran of the US...
James "Jim" E. Carr
Jul 14, 2009
Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean we'll miss you until we meet again… James Elwood Carr, 57, of Rome Township, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2009 following a period of declining health. Jim, as he was known and will be remembered by his family and friends was born on August 20,...
Joan S. Wilson
Jul 13, 2009
Joan S. Wilson, 62, of Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Warren Center, Pa, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 13, 2009 due to heart failure. Joan was born on June 25, 1947 in Pittston, Pa a daughter of the late Donald and Mabel (Quinn) Spiegel. A devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Joan treasured the time spent with...
Raymond E. Babcock
Jul 5, 2009
Raymond E. Babcock, 94 Raymond E. Babcock, 94, of North Orwell, Pa passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009 following a period of declining health. A life long resident and well respected farmer in North Orwell, Ray was born on June 30, 1915. He was the son of Guy and Lillian (Wickizer) Babcock. Ray loved to spend time on...
