OBITUARIES
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...
Kevin Frederici
Jun 29, 2009
If loved could have saved you….you would have lived forever. Our hearts were broken on Monday, June 29th, 2009 with the sudden passing of Kevin Frederici, 41, of Dean Street, Nichols. Kevin was born on June 2, 1968 a son of Patricia (McClanahan) and the late Raymond Frederici. An avid Harley and classis car enthusiast Kevin also loved to...
Edsall Leonard Ayers
Jun 22, 2009
When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure. Surrounded by his loving family, Edsall Leonard Ayers, 84 of Rome, Pa passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009. He was born on August 6, 1924 in Luther Mills, Pa a son of the late Leonard and Lula (Selleck) Ayers. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great...
Thomas "Jr" J. Goodenow, Jr.
Jun 6, 2009
Thomas J. Goodenow, Jr., 85 , a resident of the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009 two days following his 85th birthday. He was born on June 4, 1924 a son of Thomas Joseph and Lottie S. (Stetson) Goodenow. Affectionately known and remembered as Jr., by his family and friends...
Wanda F. Purr
May 22, 2009
Wanda F. Purr, 66, of West Warren, Pa and formerly of Philadelphia and Audubon, Pa passed away on Friday evening, May 22, 2009 at the Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton, Pa following a period of declining health. Wanda was born on March 9, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN a daughter of the late Ervin E. and Alline (Scoggins)...
John "Mac" M. Russell
May 21, 2009
And the stories end…but our memories will last forever~Our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather John Malcom Russell, 87, of Orwell Hill, Pa passed away with his family at his side on Thursday morning, May 21, 2009 following a brief period of declining health. A life long resident of Orwell and affectionately known as "Mac" by his family and friends,...
Betty Jane Monet
May 21, 2009
Betty Jane Monet, 76, of the Nichols School House Apartments and formerly of Union Bridge, Maryland passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Betty was born on September 13, 1932 in Frederick Co., Maryland a daughter of the late Kenneth Sylvester and Margaret Louise (Koontz) West and was raised by the late Bessie...
Diane Marie Bikowicz
May 8, 2009
A mother holds her child's hand for a little while and their hearts forever….our hearts were saddened on Friday, May 8th , 2009 with the sudden passing of our Mom, grandma, daughter, niece and friend Diane Marie Bikowicz, 48 of Smithboro, NY. Diane was born on June 26, 1960 in Port Richie, Florida a daughter of Frederick Potter and...
Francis Ralph Casselberry
May 4, 2009
When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure… Our loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather Francis Ralph Casselberry, 85 of LeRaysville, Pa passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. Ralph, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born on April 9, 1924 in South Hill,...
Maxwell H. Godfrey
May 1, 2009
Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean we'll miss you until we meet again. Surrounded by his family, Maxwell H. Godfrey, 64, of Waverly Rd., Owego passed away on May 1, 2009 following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Affectionately known by his family and friends as Max, he is survived by his...
Glenn "Bud" A. Cole
Apr 20, 2009
Glenn A. "Bud" Cole, 85, of Main Street, Nichols, passed peacefully Monday morning, April 20, 2009. Affectionately known and remembered as "Grandpa Bud" Bud was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Delores M. Cole on October 9, 2008. Bud is survived by his devoted children, Jan and Debra Cole of Nichols, David and Debrah Cole...
Carl "Ick" F. Pierce, Jr
Apr 11, 2009
If love could have saved you….you would have lived forever. Our loving husband, son, dad, brother and grandpa Carl F. Pierce, Jr., 50, of Halsey Valley passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Saturday evening, April 11, 2009. Affectionately known by his family and many friends as "Ick", he is survived by his wife Ami...
Jane L. Goodenow
Apr 8, 2009
Jane Lucille (Barnes) Goodenow, 73, of Wysox, Pa passed away on Wednesday morning, April 8, 2009 following a brief period of declining health. Jane was born on March 21, 1936 in Towanda, Pa a daughter of the late Eugene Joseph Parsons and Marjorie Louise Barnes. For many years, Jane was employed as a Clerk at the Dandy Mini Mart...
