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Wolfram Signorile

Wolfram Signorile

1956-03-20 1984-03-21

Wolfram (Wolf) J. Signorile, 28, of Newark Valley, died Wednesday, March 21, 1984 of injuries sustained in an auto accident in Tucson, Arizona. He was born March 20, 1956 in Niederweiler, West Germany.
Mr. Signorile was a graduate of Newark Valley High School where he played junior varsity football and varsity baseball. He attended Broome Community College. He served in the U.S Air Force. He was a field service engineer for Universal Instrument in Binghamton.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Gathany Signorile, two daughters, Marlise and Laura Elizabeth Signorile, his parents, Joseph A. and Elsa Grohs Signorile, his brother, James V Signorile, three sisters, Janet Ann, An...

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Michael Slawta Sr

Michael Slawta Sr

1954-03-06 1998-09-06

Michael J Slawta Sr 44, of Sunset Trailer Park passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 6, 1998 at Robert Packard Hospital. Born March 6, 1954 in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of Joseph Slawta, Newark Valley and the late Patricia Fagge Slawta. Michael was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church and had been the manager of the Sunset Trailer Park for the last two years. He is survived by his wife of four years, Sheila; two daughters Amber Slawta, Johnson City, NY, Lori Robinson, Waverly, NY; three sons Michael Slawta Jr, Maine, NY, William Slawta, Media, PA, Robert R Robinson, Pineville, NC; two grandchildren Matthew McCabe, Waverly, NY; Kaylee Robinson, Pineville, NC; sisters, Linda Ive...

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Carol Signs (Taber)

Carol Signs (Taber)

1956-01-03 2023-09-12

Carol L. Signs, 67, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2023, following an automobile accident. She was born on January 3, 1956, the daughter of the late Derwin and Marjorie (Fuller) Taber.

Carol was an exceptional woman who dedicated her life to the service of others. Her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse spanned 45 years. During this time, she touched countless lives with her compassionate care at many of the area nursing homes and even across state lines in Connecticut and Vermont while she was employed with Visiting Nurse Service of Ithaca. She was also an instructor of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the county, reflecting her lifelong commitment to healt...

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Brenda Hamill (Talcott)

Brenda Hamill (Talcott)

2005-08-02 View Memorial and Tributes
Gregory J Tatich

Gregory J Tatich

1994-10-06

Gregory J. Tatich, 38, a beauty supply salesman, died Oct. 6 in St. Joseph Hospital of complications from AIDS. Mr. Tatich, a resident of the Lake View neighborhood, moved to Chicago in 1989 from the Miami area, said his companion, Dale Lewandowski. Survivors include his father, George; and a sister.

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Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas

1956-07-18 2017-03-08

Charles H "Chuck" Thomas, formerly of Berkshire, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Lexington, NC at the age of 60. Chuck is survived by son Adam Thomas, daughter Tiffany (Michael) Flynn, mother Beverly A Thomas, brothers David Thomas and Daniel (Roxi) Thomas, sister Cheryl Thomas (Tim Harding), girlfriend Susan Anderson and her children and grandkids, several nieces, nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father David E Thomas, grandparents Harrison and Anita Thomas and Robert and Ruth Lawrence. Chuck was born on July 18, 1956 in Ithaca, NY to David E and Beverly A Thomas. He lived in Berkshire, NY for the majority of his life. Chuck was a car salesman a...

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Mark Tull

Mark Tull

1983-03-20

Mark Lindsey Tull, 27, of Settle Road, was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 20, 1983. Mark is survived by his parents, Clyde H. and Vivian Jane (VanGorder) Tull; sisters, Judith Ann Berghorn and Mrs. Robert (Virginia Lee) Sheppard; a nephew, Mark Berghorn; his nieces, Linda Berghorn and Lindsey and Brittany Sheppard; all of Newark Valley, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. While attending Newark Valley Schools, Mark further developed his special gift for art through classes at the Roberson Arts Center. He graduated in 1974 from Newark Valley High School and will be especially remembered for his athletic abilities in basketball and football. At present, Mark was active in the N...

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Deborah Lee (Debbie) Kelly (Valentine)

Deborah Lee (Debbie) Kelly (Valentine)

1956-05-23 2024-10-02

Deborah Lee Kelly, known affectionately as Debbie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on May 23, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio; the daughter of the late Ralph D. and Delores (Barnes) Valentine,

Debbie was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her.

Debbie is survived by her loving husband Thomas Kelly, her children Kathryn Valentine Kelly and John Fergus Kelly, both of whom were the pride and joy of her life, her sister Rebecca Valentine-Lytle, her brother Daniel Valentine, along with her Kelly, Henning in-laws and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Debbie was...

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Daniel Van Gorder

Daniel Van Gorder

1955-07-01 2022-05-28

Daniel (Danny) G. Van Gorder, age 66, of Apache Junction, AZ died unexpectedly at home, of natural causes. He was born in 1955 to John Richard (Dick) and Eleanor (Ridgeway) Van Gorder and was raised in Newark Valley, NY. He graduated from Newark Valley High School in 1974. His professional career began at Acoustic Imaging, where he was an ace technician in ultrasound manufacturing, progressed to manager and earned a bachelors in business. Danny continued his career at Motorola where he worked his way to manager. He was recruited by Philips and excelled as a Field Service Engineer in the Patient Monitoring Group, traveling extensively to hospitals and medical facilities across many states. He...

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Gary "Yogi" Wagner (Wagner)

Gary "Yogi" Wagner (Wagner)

1955-02-08 2010-12-10

Gary E. Wagner, 55, of Owego passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Gary is survived by his wife of 14 years, Lisa, six children, Alicia, Alvin, Gary, Lisa, Matt, Shanese; two grandchildren, Riley, Isaiah; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cathy and Jim Robinson, Beverly and Kevin Stainton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 12:00 Noon at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego with the Rev. Gary Hoover, officiating. Burial will follow in the Broadway Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Condolences may be made to the fami...

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