All Obituaries

Freida Mae Cotcamp, age 87, a long time resident of Whitney Point, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2018 after an extended illness. She is predeceased by her father, Herbert and step mother, Aleata Fritsch; siblings Herbert Jr. and Sandra Kirk. She is survived by her sister, Ruby Burge of Johnson City. She is also survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, William Cotcamp; children, Gary (Mona) Cotcamp, Diane (Kim) Miller, Laura Cotcamp, Brian Cotcamp, Nancy (Keith) Gustafson;...

Sharon I. Anderson, 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her daughter's house. Private services are under direction of Nichols Funeral Home 7323 119th Street, Whitney Point, New York 13862 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.nicholsfuneral.com.

Bruce James Gaylord, 72, of Chenango Forks, died on October 23, 2018 at Mercy House after a long battle with lung cancer. He was the son of James and Dorcie (Huntington) Gaylord. Bruce is survived by his son, Scott M. Gaylord; daughter, Tammy (Michael) Close; grandchildren, Sarah, Alex, Sophie, Sam, Courtney (Justin), Madison and Logan; 2 great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Avery; sisters and brother-in-law, Christine Gillette, Dolores and Harry Gage; along with many nieces, nephews and...

Hedwig, Hedi, or Grandma Geist, of Lisle, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, the evening of October 19, 2018. Born July 27, 1929, Hedi grew up in Germany with her mother, Frieda; father, Otto and sister, Wilma. She spent her days among the vineyards of the Rhineland with friends and family, and enjoyed going dancing. In 1951, she took the bold step to move to the United States to marry her love, Friedrich (Fred) Geist, who was waiting there for her. There they raised two...

Leroy Preston, of Lisle,  passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.  LeRoy was predeceased by his father, George Preston; son, Mitchell Preston; son-in-law, Kevin Marks; brothers, Don and Bob Preston and by a sister, Cindy. He is survived by his daughters, Connie Marks (Keven), Rhonda Marshall (Donald), Terri Sovocool (Nick) and a son, Cody Preston (Elizabeth);12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; his Mom June ; 10 brothers and sisters; many nieces...

Sandy D. Baxter, 57, of Castle Creek, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 12, 2018 at her home. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard Simpson and Beverly Harahus. Sandy is survived by her husband, Mark O. Baxter Sr.; Her kids Christina Simpson, David Simpson, Aaron Leach and Mark Baxter Jr.; 7 grandbabies, 5 brothers, 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Sandy Loved spending time with family, her dogs and friends. She enjoyed kayaking, fishing, cards, and sharing her opinion...

Duane C. Behlen, 90, of Chenango Forks, passed away on August 22, 2017 at Willow Point Nursing Home. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Dorothy and daughter, Diane. Duane is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, David and Michele Behlen and Dale Behlen; grandchildren, Corey and Stephanie Behlen and great-grandchildren, Halle and James Cruise.  Duane worked as a physical therapist and spent 35 years with Rehabilitation Services in Binghamton and 5 years with the Oxford Veterans’...

John C. “Jack” Lantry, 89, of Whitney Point, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on August 25, 2018. He is predeceased by his wife, Janet E. Lantry. Jack is survived by his children, Suzanne (Michael) McDonald, Karen (Marvin) Seidel, Catherine (Jeff) Sinclair, Jacklynn Lantry, Kevin Lantry, Robert Lantry, William (Kathleen) Lantry and Timothy Lantry (Arlette Mankemi); twin brother, Thomas M. Lantry; sister, Margaret...

Dorotha B. Grosso, 93, of Castle Creek, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 5, 2018. She is pre-deceased by her husbands, Frank Grosso, Louis Falciola and Earl Shear; sons, Douglas Shear and Lloyd Falciola; step-son, Bob Falciola and brothers, Walt and Lawrence Bailey. Dorotha is survived by her children, David (Debbie) Shear, Luanne (Brian) Spencer and Lisa (Rick) Kotula; daughter-in-law,  Kathy Shear; step-children, Richard (Linda) Falciola, Raymond (Szilvia) Falciola and Julie...

April L. Decker,72, of Whitney Point, passed away on June 3, 2018. Private services will be held at the families convenience.