OBITUARIES


Robert "Bob" C. Proof

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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