All Obituaries

On October 15, 2021, Larry Catlin (81) of South Waverly passed away peacefully at Mercy House in Endicott, NY from complications of dementia. Larry was born in Sayre on May 7, 1940 to the late William and Grace Catlin. He was a graduate of Athens High School, Class of 1958. Larry married Hazel Culver of Chemung, NY on October 15, 1960. Sadly, he passed away on their 61st wedding anniversary. While the final 2 months of his life were very difficult for the couple due to his dementia, it will...

Ronald D. Golden, 86, of Waverly, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania.   Ronald was born on March 26, 1935, to Clarence and Virginia Yousey Golden in Lowville, New York. On May 11, 1956, he was joined in marriage to Ilona J. Horvath and together they raised three sons in Lowville, New York. His wife worked at AMF bowling manufacturing while Ronald worked at Beaverite and later at Grand Union Supermarket as...

Diana M. Lowery, 26, of Endicott, NY, formerly of Waverly, NY., passed away on October 4,2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Diana’s motto was “you might see me struggle but you will never see me quit” and she never did. Complications from her neurofibromatosis 2(NF2) took her from us. A very strong-willed young lady who touched many lives and people, she will be truly missed especially by her parents Wade and Tina Lowery and her brother Joshua. She leaves behind...

Albert Leo (Lee) Berrettini, Jr. of Sayre, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born November 18, 1948 in Sayre, Pennsylvania to Albert Leo and Sally Berrettini. Lee attended Epiphany School and was a 1966 graduate of Sayre High School. He continued his education at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and graduated with a degree in Pharmacy in 1971. Lee dedicated...

John F. Featherson ,82 , of South Waverly, Pa.passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 18,2021,  John was born at the Tioga General Hospital to the late Carlos and Ellen(Campbell) Featherson on August 24, 1939   John was a lifelong resident of South Waverly PA.  He graduated from Sayre Area High School and went on to work at the Ingersoll Rand, retiring in 2000. John was a member of the Elks, Moose, and Eagles and was an avid hunter,  John also enjoyed...

Beatrice Louise Gowan, 85, a lifetime resident of Athens PA, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 following an extended illness.       The youngest of 5 children, Beatrice was born on April 18, 1936 in Athens PA to Cecil and Flossie (Withey) Humphrey. She attended Athens High School. Beatrice married George Gowan in 1953 and together they had 6 children. After retirement she traveled the country in their RV with George and their dogs. She loved sight seeing and taking pictures...

Kenneth J Heisinger, 78, of Covered Bridge Road, Ulster, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, following a brief illness. Kenneth was born in Fairfield, NJ on February 23, 1943. He was the son of the late Kenneth Heisinger and the late Ruth Brunner Heisinger.  Ken, as he was known to his friends and family, was raised and graduated high school in Fairfield, NJ. He worked in the family business, Caldwell Awning, for most of his life.  Ken is survived by his wife,...

Leo Sargent, of Sayre, passed away peacefully after an extended illness Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA.  Leo was born in Sayre, of the late Harold and Mary Brennan Sargent.  He was a graduate of Sayre High School. He was employed at the Ingersoll Rand for 36 years and State Line Auto Auctions for another 20 plus years.  Leo was a veteran of the US Army and served during the “cold war” in West Germany as a Radio...

Bea Marie Palmer, 88, of Waverly NY went to her Heavenly home on the morning of September 1, 2021. Bea was born on March 1, 1933 in Athens, PA to Thomas and Kathryn (Coakley) Stranger. Bea was a fun-loving person who loved her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and pets. She loved gardening, sewing dresses, square dancing, and showing her Schipperke dogs. She earned her Master Gardener certificate through Penn State and loved giving garden tours of...

Allan E. Diedrich,63, of Waverly, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 25,2021 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY after an extended illness. Allan was born on November 15, 1957 at the Tioga General Hospital in Waverly, NY. Allan worked at Kennedy Valve in Elmira from 1978 to 2002 as a machinist. He worked at the Hilliard Corporation from January 2002 until his death also as a machinist. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his time off. Allan is survived by his wife of 43...