All Obituaries

  Miriam Tenney, 86, of Vestal, NY, went to be with her Lord on March 31, 2020.  She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Ronald Tenney.  Miriam is survived by her son; Robert Tenney, daughter and son-in-law; Nancy and Craig Colas, four grandsons; Brandon (Bethany), Brian (Veronica), Bradley (Christina) and Benjamin (Krista), five great grandchildren, her sister and brother-in-law; Ruth and Robert Clancy, and 3 nephews and their families. In 1962, Miriam and her...

77, of Endwell, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Mercy House of the Southern Tier.   She was predeceased by her sister Sharon Cruzan and brother Frederick Brackett.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years John C. Barron of Endwell, NY; son John W. (Theresa) Barron of Loveland, CO.; daughters Colleen Marie (Eugene) Sanders of Newark Valley, NY; Bernadette Barron of Royston, GA; grandchildren Renee, Anthony, Kevin (Megan), Ryan, Jason (Sarah), Patrick, Alyssa,...

Linda Sue Ford (nee. Dean) passed away peacefully at Wilson hospital on Thursday March 26, 2020 at the age of 76.  Though Linda struggled with Frontal Temporal Dementia for more than ten years, she was ultimately a victim of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Linda is survived by her husband Louis W. Ford Jr. (Johnson City, NY); daughter and son-in-law Wendy and Jeff Howard (Campville, NY), son and daughter-in-law Jonathan and Becky Ford (Silver Spring, MD), daughter Kendra Ford (Carbondale,...

Beverly Mihok, 84, passed away on March 24, 2020. Beverly was predeceased by her parents George Pekera and Mary Goydich, step Mother Helen Pekera, sons Frank and James Mihok and son in law Richard Holgate. She is survived by her siblings David and Carol Pekera.  Beverly is survived by her children Cindy (Chris) Hillis, Suzanne Holgate, William (Beth) Mihok, Robert (Nancy)Mihok, Michael (Rachel) Mihok, Lisa (Joe) Gostinski, Steven Mihok, 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. ...

Janet Kay ‘Shields’ Williams  (May 28, 1941 –March 21,2020 ) went to her eternal reward at Willow Point Rehab & Nursing Center where she received exceptional care over her stay -  especially in her last days from Pat Marcello, Michelle and the rest of the staff on N1, as well as the kind considerations of Administrator Ryan LaClair.  Our family will be forever grateful.   Janet was born in Fort Plain, NY on May 28, 1941, the only child of George...

While holding her daughter’s hand, Virginia Mae Poorman (best known as “Mangy”) took her last breath on March 20, 2020, as an aide quietly sang “Amazing Grace” as she was lifted up to heaven. She was 100.  Mangy leaves behind her loving family, daughter Seri Rake (and Jeff);  granddaughter Jessica (and Aaron Price); grandson Jeffrey (and Meagan Fields); great-granddaughters Carly Mae and Cora June Price; Marriah Washer; and every greeting card she ever...

92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 18, 2020 at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home.  She was predeceased by her husband of 73 Douglas Hill, Sr.; grandson Jeffrey; sisters Helen and Anna; brother Bud.  She is survived by her sons Thomas and Gwen Hill, Doug and Nancy Hill; daughter Sharon and Dwayne Christensen; 17 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Joyce faced many challenges and adversities within her life, but her devotion and...

William Lake, lifelong resident of Johnson City passed away at his home on Saturday, March 14, 2020.  He was predeceased by his sister Jane.  He is survived by his loving wife Fran of 59 years; son Bill and his wife Rene; daughter Pat and her partner Carrie; grandson Colin; 2 sisters June and Wilma; mother in law Marie.  Bill served 4 years in the Air Force, was employed by the  Broome County Airport with US Air for over 33 years. He had a love for old pickup trucks and...

There’s a new tenor in heaven. David Pierce, musician, chef, caterer, NYSSMA adjudicator, and actor left his pain and exorbitantly priced diabetes medications behind for the joy of harmonizing with his sister, father, and Lord in paradise. Famous for his hilarious characterizations onstage locally with SRO III and EPAC, he met his bride in the theater and for 21 years they made beautiful music together in both church and theatrical settings. Owner of For the Table Catering and Cooking...