All Obituaries

Betty Czebiniak, 96, of Whitney Point, joined her loved ones on Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Helen Shear; husband, Peter Czebiniak; brothers, Earl, Roy and Arthur Shear; sister, Theda Dibler and by sister-in-law, Dorotha Grosso. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Helen Czebiniak of Vermont; Patricia and Gary Bush of Whitney Point; grandchildren, Dianna (Jeff) Doebler of NC, Jason (Ellen) Bush of Windsor, Brian (Karen) Bush of...

Larry D. Wright, 69. of Lisle , passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. Services are private.

Emma Jean Mattern, 85, of Endwell, loving mother, grandmother and friend to all that knew her was born in East Strousburg, PA., February 12, 1933, and went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019 at Good Sheppard Nursing Home.  She was predeceased by her husband, Paul E. Mattern and parents, Morrill and Mabel Akens. Emma is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Donna and Robert Pirog, Carolyn Mattern, Eva and James Vander Molen; sons and daughter-in-laws, Paul and Shari Mattern,...

David P. Simpson, 37, of Endicott, went to be with his mother, Sandy Simpson Baxter on December 8, 2018. He is survived by his 3 children, Hailey, Madison and Aydan; other family and friends.”True story”: David was a strong willed and passionate son, brother, father and friend that made an everlasting impression on everyone he crossed paths with whether they liked them or not. There will never be another David Simpson! Friends of the family may call Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00...

Larry D. “Danny” Casterline, 67, of Whitney Point, passed away on November 29, 2018 at Wilson Hospital. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles Casterline and Alice Vanetta and step-mother, Connie Casterline.  Danny was survived by his wife, Nancy Casterline; daughter, Jennifer (Bernard) Maxian; grandchildren, Dylion Casterline and Robert Maxian; brothers and sisters, Gene, Brenda, Debbie, Tim, Vivian, Noreen and Kirk along with several nieces and nephews.  Larry...

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...