All Obituaries

Frances M. Lykens, 44, of Delaware County passed away on September 3, 2022. She was predeceased by her father, Hans Lykens. Frances is survived by her mother and step-father, Denise and Bob Washburn; brothers, Chris Lykens (Jessica Heater) and Jason Lykens (Millie Stetson); niece, Karis Lykens; nephews, Jesse Stetson and Kyler Lykens; very special friend; Mary Walker and family. Frances loved to experience new things in life. She was a fun-loving individual. She was good hearted and always...

Virginia Marie Bickham, 56, of Whitney Point, a loving mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, passed away at home August 19, 2022 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with gallbladder, liver, colon and various other cancers. Virginia was born in 1964, daughter to Virginia Millard, Randy Millard and Howard Bickham. She was predeceased by her father, Howard and her brother, Jamie Millard. She leaves behind her daughter, Amber Stissi; brother, Howard Bickham Jr.; three...

SUSAN MAY HULSE  (nee Crandall)    Susan May Hulse, 62 of Willet passed away after a very long illness on July 23, 2022.  She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Iris Crandall and her sister, Donna Remoe. Susan is survived by her husband of 37 years, William H. Hulse; son, Zachary (Ashley) of Cortland; step-daughter, Teri Anne Bird of Newark Valley; stepson, Dana James Hulse of Binghamton; granddaughters, Emily and Rachel Bird of Newark...

George L. Lounsberry, 41, of Whitney Point passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2022. He was predeceased by his sister, Jennifer Lounsberry; grandparents, George and Elizabeth Lounsberry and Guy and Beverly Sivers; aunts, Nettie Sivers, Sallie Sivers, Rebecca Lounsberry and Jody Sivers. George is survived by his children, Storm Lounsberry, Hunter Lounsberry and Morgan Simpson; parents, Bill and Mary Lounsberry; brother, Billy (Julie) Lounsberry; nephews, Remington, Logan and Billy...

Laura Marie Riley, 86 of Nanticoke, surrounded by her earthly family ascended to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2022. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years in 2021, Bruce; brother, Lewis Pintler and parents, Melvin and Daisy Pintler. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Bonnie (Ken) Cron and Linda (Keith) Miller; 2 sons, Mark (Linda) Riley and Brian (Denise) Riley; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild due in December along with...

Neal H. Wilson, 61, of Whitney Point went home to be with his mother, Cheryl Vymislicky, on July 5, 2022. He was also predeceased by his grandparents, Lynetta and Arthur Lawson and aunt and uncle, Jane and Dave Lawson. Neal is survived by his son, Justin Wilson; daughter, Sara (Jared) Fox; son, Dallas Wilson; grandchildren, James Jensen and Emma Fox; brothers, Barry Myers and Jeff Wilson; sisters, Callie Wilson and Katy Haas; aunt and uncle, Elaine and George Clum and aunt, Carol Lawson....

Janet H. Mortenson, 66, passed away on June 19, 2022 at her farm in Nanticoke. She was predeceased by her parents, Larry and Helene Mortenson; brothers, Kenny, Dennis and sister, Taylor (Patricia). Janet is survived by her brothers, Dan, Jack (Lee) and Ray (Pam); sister-in-law, Nancy Mortenson; many nieces and nephews and ex-husband, Dennis Petraske, with whom she remained best friends with. Janet graduated from Whitney Point High School in 1973 and Morrisville State College in 1976 with a...

Wayne A. Smith, 78, of Whitney Point went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Doris Smith and sister, Joyce Gilbert. Wayne is survived by his wife, Barbara M. Smith; sons, Wayne (Butch) Smith Jr. (Denise); Timothy Smith (Tammy); grandchildren, Jessica, Brittany, Christopher, Tiffany, TJ and Angel; sister, Audrey Henninge; brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Heather Smith and step-children, Jeff and Anita Barry, Peggy and Frank...

It is with broken hearts that the Ostrander family announces the passing of their matriarch, Arlene Ostrander on  2/22/2022 at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Bob; son, Terry; brother, "Red" Haist and sisters, Erva O'brien and Jessie Haist. Arlene is survived by her son, Chuck Ostrander; son and daughter in law, Danny and Ruth Ostrander; 2 grandchildren she adored, Kevin (Casey) Ostrander and Kellie (Eric) Simpson; 2 great grandsons,...

Barbara E. Pixley, 82, of Marathon went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 21, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis Pixley; parents, Stanley and Verna Morley and 5 brothers. She is survived by her children, Brenda (Brad), David (Victoria), Penny (Tom), John (Anita), Judy (Jeff), Janet (Shannon), Martha, Ken (Becki); 27 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Gary (Natholie), Richard (Nancy); 3 sisters, Carol (Gene), Madeline, Rosemary;...