John Akins

John Akins, 63, of Berkshire, passed away on May 13, 2020. He is survived by his children Melissa (Shawn) Guyette, Mason (Dalana Nye) Akins, Jolene (Keith Benjamin) Payne, and Garrett Akins; his grandchildren Sunny, Sequia, Faith, Brenton, Heidi, Peyton, Sparrow, and Landon; brother Carl (Marilyn) Akins; niece Jennifer (Frank) Patterson and their children Kristin, Becky, and Connor. He was predeceased by his parents Neil and Helen Akins.John was a self-perfectionist, especially when it came to his carpentry. He took great pride in his work, and loved to incorporate his artistic talents into his projects. He was very pleased that all four of his children received his creativity. John lovingly...

Walter Beebe

Walter M. Beebe, 66, of Simpson died Monday at the Gardens at East Mountain, Plains Township.
His wife is the former Carol Ann Morden.
Born in Johnson City, NY, he was the son of the late Henry F. and Edith Irene Holcolm Beebe. Walter was a graduate of Newark Valley Schools.  After his accident, he received a bachelor’s degree in Business.
Walter was a very caring and concerned father and family man.  He was a loyal friend and found pleasure in a good cup of coffee.
He is also survived by two children, Jamie Eaton and Carolyn Hoeg, five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Carl Hoaglin.

Cathy Warner (Creeley)

Cathy A. (Creeley) Warner, 52, passed away at her home on August 23, 2008. Born on March 16, 1956 in Endicott, N.Y., Cathy was the daughter of Gertrude (Vargason) and the late Arnold D. Creeley (July 27, 2003). In addition to her mother, Gert Creeley; Cathy is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Warner, Sr.; her children, Ronald A. (Heather) Warner, Jr., Daniel (Jen) Warner, and Marsha (Gene) Gorsline; her grandchildren, Veronica, Danielle, Ashley, Logan, Alexis, Nathan and Brooke. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, Arnold "Butch" (Debbie) Creeley, George "Pete" Creeley, Charles "Chuck" (Michelle) Creeley, Dick (Bonnie) Creeley, Rose Terenzi, Judy Meyer and Tish Marshall; her mother...

Bud Estes

Manford “Bud” Estes, of Marietta, passed away February 24, 2016. He was born in Endicott, New York to parents Marie and Manford Estes on July 22, 1955. Bud graduated in 1974 from Newark Valley High School in Newark Valley, NY, where he met his best friend and wife of 40 years, Karen. His passion for helping people led him to achieve an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from Syracuse Upstate Medical University. His degree led him to a lifelong career in healthcare where he established many professional and personal relationships.
Bud was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking and fishing throughout the southeast. He was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America as a leader in Lakel...

Dennis Ford

Mr. Dennis Bryan Ford, born on December 7, 1955 in Endicott, New York, to the late Virginia Ford and the late Stanley Ford, passed away at age 62 on August 18, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dennis served in the Air Force in the Vietnam Era and he also worked at Kirtland Airforce Base as a Firefighter. Dennis is survived by his daughters, Christina Ford and Andrea Ford; and grandchild, Daniel Morrison.

Calvin Gehen

Calvin W. Gehen, 52, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008, in his home surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Margaret (Smith) and Calvin Stevens; his paternal grandparents, Hilda Rose (Turner) and Gerald Gehen; and his brother, Stephen Gehen. He was born on September 18, 1956 to Marjorie (Stevens) Gehen and George William Gehen. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol (Tomazin) Gehen; his five children, Rebecca and Brandon Ausman, West Chester, Pa., Sean and Amy Gehen, Carmel, Ind., Kathleen and Stephen Sheffield, Liverpool, N.Y., Amy and Eric Monson, Layton, Utah, and Sarah Gehen, Newark Valley; his grandchildren, Emma, Benjamin and Andrew Ausman, B...

Tim Gregrow

Berkshire (Speedsville - Timothy S. Gregrow, 63, passed away on November 15, 2019 following an illness. Tim is survived by his mother, Martha (Polly) Gregrow, brothers:Dale (Debra) and Ronald Gregrow and niece and nephews: Dale Jr. (Ida), Carrie (Greg), Brandon (Jessica). He was predeceased by his father, Bernard Gregrow.
Tim graduated from Newark Valley High School and had received extensive training in grading hardwoods. He was notably among the best of graders and had been employed at both Wagner Lumber and Double Aught Lumber for many years. His hobbies included motorcycles and raising potatoes and, he was a great story teller!

Pam Corwin (Kelsey)

Pamela K. Corwin, 65, of Owego, NY, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, January 2, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents Ronald (Betty) Kelsey and Marien Jane (Jack) Smith. Pamela is survived by her son Taylor (Megan) Corwin and daughter Jeanne (Levi) Halstead; her grandchildren Shirina Harris, Blair Corwin, and Ava and Colton Halstead; her ex-husband James Corwin Jr. (Vickie Hadley); her siblings Amy Kelsey Cahlik, Michael Casey Littlejohn, Christine Kelsey, Elaine Borakove, Deborah Webb, Susan Kelsey; and many close cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Pamela's grandchildren were her life, light, and happiness. Her family was her number one priority. In her free time, Pamela was a...

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Debra Leuenberger (Mahar)

Debra Leuenberger, of Owego, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 9, 2007. She was predeceased by her father, John Mahar; and a friend, Ronald Brant. She is survived her children, Christina and Shannon McMurray, Timothy Leuenberger and Sandi Martin, Nichole Brant and Steven Morris; stepchildren, Ronald Brant, Jr., Sherry Ashwood; grandchildren, Morganne, Christian, Emma, James, Hunter, Kendra, Kassidi; mother, Mabel Mahar; two sisters, Sharon Pavesic, Diane Arnold; two brothers and sister-in-law, John Mahar, Jr., Rob and Theresa Mahar; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and her friend and roommate, Louise Johnson.