All Obituaries

Lynda M. Witty-Davern of Marathon passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026.  She was pre-deceased by her parents; Ralph & Thelma Witty, nephew Mark Harris, sister Rita (Ray) Harris, brothers, Robert (Nancy) Witty, Charles (Debbie) Witty, special sister- in- law Jeannine Cristelli and husband Philip Davern.  Lynda is survived by her step daughters; Carolyn Smith (Doug), Deborah Gilbert (Rick), Pamela Rackett (Ron), son, Michael Davern, wife Marni Silverstein, very special ...

Kenneth E. Hoag Jr. Kenneth Edward Hoag Jr., 91, of Whitney Point, NY, passed away quietly and peacefully on July 4 th , 2026, at The Mercy House of the Southern Tier. He was born on May 10 th ,1935 in Lackawanna, PA to Kenneth E. Hoag Sr. & Marie Louise [Matthews] Hoag. Ken attended Whitney Point Schools and went on to work 32 years as a Millwright for Endicott Forging in Endicott, NY. After retirement from there, he worked closely with his son, Bob, in Hoag’s Garage, a ...

Dorleen Kellicutt, age 65, passed away during a beautiful sunset, surrounded by her devoted husband and three loving children. Dorleen was born on June 8, 1961. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Alice (Roycraft) Perce-Castline and Monroe Perce. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Joe Kellicutt; her children, Jessica Fowler, Aimee Kellicutt, and Zachary Kellicutt; son-in-law Corey Fowler; and her two grandchildren, Grady Fowler and Lainey Fowler, who brought ...

Elwyn “Bud” Eaton Jr. of Castle Creek, (1939-2026) age 86, passed away peaceful surrounded by the legacy of a life defined by service, leadership, and his loving family on June 26, 2026. He was lifelong resident of the Castle Creek community and a dedicated public servant. Bud was a proud graduate of Whitney Point Central School District, class of 1957. Following graduation, he honorably served his country in the United States Navy. During his military career, he trained as a ...

Harry E Wildoner, of Chenango Forks, New York passed away April 12, 2026 at home with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Harry was born September 15,1933, along with his twin brother John. Born in Muhlenberg, Pennsylvania just down the road from where his future wife Carol Wilcox was born. Later the two would meet in church and this is where their love began. Harry and Carol would have celebrated 72 years together in June. Harry was always a hard worker retiring from International ...

Lance E. Smith The Lord called a very special man home February 15, 2020.  Lance, AKA “Himself” was predeceased by his parents, Lester & Nellie Smith, his first wife Bridget, brother, Ray and sister- in- law Irene, his mother and father- in- law Carmen & Charles Wilcox.   He leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years Carmen.  His son Chris and grandson in Berlin.  He is also survived by his daughter Julie (Rick) Shurtleff and son, Dana ...

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jean Marie (Nechwedowich) Ellis on June 19, 2026, at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous three-month battle with breast cancer. She was born in Itaska as the eldest child of the late Dorothy and Stanley Nechwedowich. Jean learned at an early age that she must work hard for the things she wanted in life. She began babysitting at early age and saved her ...

Gerald Victor Gance born December 10, 1956, past away on June 17, 2026 after a courageous battle at home with cancer. He was surrounded by many that loved him. He was predeceased by his parents Vito (Bill) and Joyce Gance and many other family members. He is survived by his loving wife Rosie also his siblings: brother, Joe (Karen) Gance; sister, Petrina “Suzie” (Harold) Rommel; sister-in-laws, Beverly (Frank) Bertoni, Juliette (Guy) Cimini; two nieces, Alexandra Gance (Chris), ...