Life Story

Gerald B. Griep

Aug 21, 2019

Gerald B. Griep (Jerry), born on February 19, 1934,  left this earth on August 21, 2019 to be with his wife Dorothy Jean in heaven to dance together in God’s Grace and Glory.

Jerry was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Jean, his parents Ben and Inez Griep and an infant brother John. 

Survived by their eleven children, Mary Bliss (Don)...

Dennis A. Daugherty

Jun 9, 2019

Dennis A. Daugherty, 71, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY, while surrounded by his family.

Born in North Stanford, NY, on October 28, 1947, Dennis was the son of the late Marzavan and Valare Mayo Daugherty.  He was a 1965 graduate of Deposit Central School.  He retired from...

Donald Stuart Cross

Jun 9, 2019

Donald Stuart Cross, 61, of Georgetown, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at his home.  Born on September 12, 1957, in Binghamton, he was the son of the late Stuart and Josephine O’Dell Cross.  Donald worked as a carpenter and was self-employed as a furniture refinisher in Killawog.

Donald had many passions in life, but none more important than...

Ruth A. Call

May 15, 2019

Ruth A. (Cron) Call, 85, of Johnson City, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY.

Mrs. Call was born in Binghamton, NY, on January 21, 1934, the daughter of the late Edward and Fanny Crown Cron.

She is survived by her children, B.J. (Julie) Call of Marathon, Davey (Moira) Call of...

Larry Max Cave

Apr 13, 2019

Larry Max Cave, 73, of Marathon, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Larry was born in Lyons, GA, on January 13, 1946, the son of the late J.B. and Corine Cave.  He was a member of the Whitney Point United Methodist Church. He retired from Marathon Central School where he drove school bus for...

Michael Jon Gerber

Apr 10, 2019

Michael Jon Gerber, 71, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY.

Michael was born in Cortland, NY, on June 18, 1947, the son of the late Carl and Mary Birdlebough Gerber.  A lifelong resident of the area, he was a member of the Marathon Presbyterian Church where he served...

Denise L. Contri

Mar 22, 2019

Denise L. Contri, 65, of Marathon (Freetown), NY, died on Friday, March 22, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY, after a hard-fought battle with ALS.

Denise was an avid horse woman, farmer, and animal lover, who also loved her casino trips.  Denise was born in Long Island, NY.

She leaves behind her husband of 33 years, Bill, and her...