All Obituaries

Jean P Tyler , 81 , of Whitney Point, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at home.  Jean was born on December 20, 1941 in Binghamton NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Ella Terrell. Jean was a lifelong resident who married the love of her life John (Toby) Tyler on August 21,1965 at St. Patrick’s Church in Whitney Point NY and together they raised two daughters.   Jean attended Johnson City High School. Jean was a dedicated employee at First City...

Bernard “Bernie” W. Poyer, a loving husband, father to six sons, and a US Air Force veteran died peacefully at home on Tuesday, 19 September following a nine-year battle with cancer (multiple myeloma).  The lifelong Whitney Point, NY resident was 82. It was during his service in the Air Force while stationed in Bangor, Maine that he met and fell in love with his future wife of 61 years, Annette. He was the “Bean” to Annette’s “Peach”. Bernie...

Dorothy M. Gruesbeck McGrath White July 14, 1936 ~ August 17, 2023 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, Dorothy Mae White passed away on Thursday August 17, 2023 at the age of 87 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Karon, Kenneth, Keith, and Kimberly (Jeffrey) Holbrook Her beautiful 8 grandchildren Thomas (Michelle), Ryan (Jamie), Tracie (Dave), Dan (Alicia) Barbara, Kevin (Michelle), Ashley (James), Matthew (Aubrey); and 13 precious...

On August 24 2023 Jacqueline C Ford passed peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Jackie was retired from government service after having worked in the county clerk's office and later as Deputy County clerk and Interim Broome County Clerk. She is Survived by sons Danny and Bryon with Fiance Roni Desario and daughter Sherri with husband George Kurtz. She is also Survived by her precious grand sons Maddox and Asher. She is also survived by Brothers Maynard and Lee and Sister...

Donald D Ketchum – formerly of Whitney Point died on August 8, 2023 at the age of 89. He was predeceased by his parents, Delester and Mildred Ketchum; his sister, Evelyn (Glenn) Hayes; his sister Doris (Albert) Lamb; his daughter Kelly Sturdevant; and his grandson Justin Henningsen. He is survived by his wife Phyllis; his children Kim Henningsen, Kenneth Ketchum, Kyle Ketchum and Kristi Tracy; his step daughters Lisa Bodnar and Amy (Vinnie) Polacek; his special niece Cheryl Lamb;...

  Charles H Clute ll, 52 passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023. He was born on May 5,1971 and raised in the small town of Lisle NY. Chuckie was survived by his 3 daughters (Teri, Trisha, and Haylee) and 1 grandson (Theodore). He was well known and liked by all. Chuckie was known as a hard worker and a jack of all trades. A memorial service will be held August 6th 2pm-7pm at the Lisle fire station open to the public. 

 Russell Kenneth Wandell also known to many as Tange went to be with the Lord August 1st, 2023, peacefully at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. Russell was born to Raymond and Rose Wandell on March 8, 1953. Predeceased by his parents and brothers Eugene and Gary Wandell. Survived by his loving Sherry and daughters Sabrina (Marcus) Knoblauch and Nicole (Gabriel) Crawford. Grandchildren, Harlen and Cymbri Jefferson and Macy and Macade Knoblauch, his nephew Ron McNeil who was like a son to...

Leonard W. Steele Jr. of Whitney Point, NY was born on February 11, 1950 passed away on July 7, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Madeline Steele, his brothers Walter and Leonard, his son Dennis and his beloved dog, Buddy, sister-in-law Jeri Edwards. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Joyce. Also, his sons, Darren (Christine) Alabama, Michael ( Donna) Texas, and Jonathon (Chauntel), Harpursville. His stepchildren, Daniel (Martie) Sager Afton, Christina (Thomas)...

Grace E. Glezen, 95, of Center Lisle passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  Grace was a devoted matriarch to her family.  She was an active contributor with everyday farm life while raising her girls.  Her “stitch in time” talents created handmade quilts and wedding gowns to mending farmer jeans and carhardt zippers.  She was a gifted organist and choral leader in the Center Lisle Congregational Church for many years.  She was predeceased by...

Gerald  A . Boyce, 89, of Lisle, N.Y. began his heavenly journey on Monday, June 5, 2023.  He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy, son, Todd Boyce, parents, Albert and Mabel, brothers, Roger, Gordon, Ronnie Boyce and sister, Sandra Desmond.  He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jerri Lynn and Curtis Frame, daughter-in-law, Pamela Boyce, and grandchildren, Derek, and Skylar Heggelke, Krystal Boyce and boyfriend Eric Spisak, Kristina and Damon Decker, great...