Memorials
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Waldron Benners
1955-05-26 2014-07-14Waldron “Wally” A. Benners, 59, of Candor passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 17, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Lionel and Ann Benners. Wally is survived by his sister, Gwen Benners of Newark Valley; brother, Bryan (Tiona) Benners; mother figure, Irma Bumgardner; nieces, Monifa, Dania, and Septasia; nephews, Ty’vone, and Rajan; special sister, Frances Bookman; special cousins, Renee Shareef, and Don (Linda) Moody; and special friends, Heidi Tidd and Willy Leonard. He was a 1973 graduate of Newark Valley High School. Wally was an avid Yankee fan who loved to fish and collect many things. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post#907 in Candor and a life me...
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Joseph Bevis
1954-07-30 2011-11-04Joseph Fay Bevis, 57, of Speedsville, passed away at his home Friday evening, November 4, 2011, following a period of declining health due to Pulminary Hypertension. Joe is survived by his wife, Alice (Martin) 'Tizzy' Jordan at home; his mother, Charlotte Bevis; his sisters, Jody (Dave) Seaver and Julie (Dan) Dean; his stepsons, Richard Keith Jordan and Jeffrey J. Jordan; five step-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe was born on July 30, 1954 in Ithaca, a son of Charlotte (Jordan) and the late Ernest Bevis. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Speedsville, an avid deer hunter, NASCAR fan and a talented carpenter. Several area homes exemplify his craftsmansh...
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Victoria Reese (Budney)
1954-12-24 2017-04-20Victoria L. (Budney) Reese, 62, of Newark Valley, passed peacefully at her home on April 20, 2017. Vicki is survived by: her husband of 31 years, Randy D Reese; her daughters Jessica (Mike) Doehring and Miranda (Sam) Sherry; and her son Theron Reese; her stepson Randy (Sue) Reese and her stepdaughter Tosha (Mike) Sisler. Vicki was a devoted grandmother to: Eli, Phaedra, Ella, Michaela, Isaac, Cael, Ian, and Teague. Also surviving are her siblings Ivan 'Joe' (Pam) Budney and Polly (Dan) Carman and her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Bessie (Vanderpool) and Arthur Budney.
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Mary Kay Rockwell (Callahan)
1980-12-06Mary Kay Rockwell, 25, of RD2, Rejmer Road, Berkshire, PA went to be with her Lord Dec. 6, 1980, at her home, following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Rockwell; two sons, Mark R. and Matthew J. Rockwell, all of Berkshire; a brother, James Callahan; two sisters, Mrs. Randal (Theresa) Tyner and Lisa J. Callahan, all of Newark Valley; her parents, Mary Jane Callahan of Berkshire and James E. Callahan of Binghamton; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary E. Callahan of Newark Valley; her maternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Otto Waitl of Tampa FL; several aunts, uncles, and a nephew also survive. She was a graduate of Newark Valley Central School and had attended Corning C...
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Donald Chamberlain
1955-03-30 1989-02-11Donald E. Chamberlain passed away February 11, 1989 in Bradley County TN. Donald was born in Endicott NY. He was a loving father.
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Donald Clark
1955-06-29 2016-12-12
Donald E. Clark, 61, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a courageous fight with cancer. Don was predeceased by his parents, Sophie Judski and Earl Clark; and his older brother, Bob Clark. He is survived by his loving wife, Anie Clark, the love of his life; his three daughters, Michelle Sørum, Kathleen Clark, and Kelly Clark; his four siblings, Diane Latvala, Gary Clark, Patti Barnette, and Susan Batla; plus five grandchildren; and loving nieces and nephews.
Don retired from BorgWarner Morse TEC Corp. in 2015 after 37 years of devoted service. He graduated from Newark Valley High school, was a member of St. James Catholic Church, and was fond of John Deere tr...
Thomas Hibbard
1955-04-10 2023-12-25
Thomas Charles Hibbard passed away suddenly on the evening of December 25,2023. He came into this world on Easter Sunday 1955, the first-born son of Charles Hugh and Jeanne Congdon Hibbard.
Tom is survived by his wife, Debra Onofrio Hibbard, and their son, Christopher and wife Amanda Fisher Hibbard, and daughter Kelly and husband, Raimund Sarion. Also, surviving Tom are his twin sisters, Cheryl and husband David Gourley (nephew Brian and great nephew Brendon) and Carol and husband Jon Bartmess (nephews Timothy and Justin Addington, and niece Julia Hedge and husband Rudi), and youngest brother Richard Hibbard (nephew Jonathan and wife Stephanie and great-niece Madison a...
Diane Seymour (Kelley)
1955-01-18 2018-09-28Diane passed away passed away on September 28, 2018 from cancer. She was living in El Cajon, CA at the time of her death.
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Cindy Krol (Koehler)
1955-10-30 2002-09-15Cindy L. Krol, 46, passed away at her home on September 15, 2002, following an illness. Cindy was born on October 30, 1955, in Binghamton a daughter of Emil O. and Joyce I. (Whidden) Koehler. In addition to her parents of Newark Valley, she is survived by her husband, Matthew J. Krol, at home; her son, Eric Auffhammer, Dryden; daughters, Misty Auffhammer and Sherry Krol, both of Owego; her grandchildren, CJ, Kris, Justin and Damien; her brothers, David Koehler, Binghamton, Michael Koehler, Endicott and Steven Koehler, Endwell; and her paternal grandmother, Ellen Koehler, Binghamton; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Cindy was a graduate of Newark Valley High Sc...
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Thomas McLain
1953-11-15 2011-05-06Thomas A. McLain II., 57, formerly of Newark Valley, passed away suddenly on May 6, 2011 in Fl where he had been residing. A devoted son, father and grandfather, Tom is survived by his mother, Isabelle McLain, his former wife and friend, Valerie McLain, his children, Lindsey (Jason) Cote and Brian (Jennifer) McLain, sister, Carol (Bruce) McLain-Renwick, brother, Joseph McLain, grandchildren, MacKenzie and Trevor Cote, Ashlee Carberry and Jameson McLain. He was preceeded in death by his father Thomas Anthony McLain, I. Tom was born on November 15, 1953 and attended Newark Valley High School and Broome Community College. He was an active member of Forest Park Security in N.Fort Myers and had a...
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Suzanne Dickson (Pierce)
1955-02-13 2007-03-01I, Rose Suzanne (Suzy) Dickson am leaving this path in search of a new one. It was a great life with great times. I am predeceased by my husband Ernest W. (Spud) Dickson III and my dad Leon L. Pierce Sr., who were always there when I needed them. I am survived by my sons, Michael D. Arvonio, Greenfield WI, who is the son everybody wished they had. I leave behind a very loving family even though we don't tell each other that we LOVE hem as much as we should; My Mom Mrs. Virginia Pierce, Owego NY, my sister Cynthia and Mike Vallese, my loving brothers (who were there in a heartbeat for me) Leon and Michelle Pierce, Newark Valley, Edward Pierce, Owego and his loving daughter Paige and a special...
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Richard Ross
2022-03-01
Richard J. Ross, 67, of Maine, NY died at home on Tuesday, March 1st. Rick was predeceased by his parents Richard L. and Patricia Owens. He is survived by his wife, Kristie Knapp of Maine, his son Christopher, Daughter-in-law Melody and Grandson Matthew Ross of Bluffton, SC as well as many relatives from the Buckenmeyer, Owens, and Pettinella Families.
James Spohn
2023-05-14
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James C. Spohn of Owego, New York, who passed away on May 14, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Lloyd James and Winifred Joyce Spohn (Barnum); his brother Jack Wayne Spohn; and his daughter-in-law Donna Spohn. He is survived by : his wife Sereta A. Spohn; his children, Jason Spohn, Jessica (Jamey Azersky), Christy (Dan Paulsen), Ariel Ford and Brandon Ford; his grandchildren, Bryant Craft (Shannon), Dustin Shoemaker, Samantha Standish (CJ), Colby Spohn, Dominique Sp...
Brian Vincent
1954-02-01 2014-08-01Brian L. Vincent passed away in August 2014 in Avondale AZ.
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