All Obituaries

Ben V. Decker Sr. 73  of Whitney Point, passed away on May 27, 2023. He is survived by his children, Cora King, Jason Decker, Brandi Decker and Ben Decker Jr.; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Ben served his country in the U.S. Army. A memorial service will be held 11:00am Monday, June 12, 2023 at the Smithville Flats First Presbyterian Church, 5279 NY-41, Smithville Flats, NY 13841. Arrangements are by Root Funeral Home, 23 N. Chenango St, Greene, NY 13778 and...

Donald G. Peters, 90 of Bridgeport, WV (formerly of Greene, NY) passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born October 20, 1932 in Scranton PA to George and Irene Peters and is preceded in death by his loving wife, Marge (1934-2007); his parents and sister, Marion Nicolas (Bobby). Donald will be remembered and missed as a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his three daughters, Carolyn Hunter, Barbara Roth (Bill) and...

Llewellyn Stephen Walling, 92, of Greene passed away on May 20, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara; parents, Stephen and Marguerite; sister, Joyce and sons, David and Dennis. Lew is survived by his son, Daniel (April); daughter, Donna Schalk (Daniel); grandchildren, Justin Walling, Tyler Walling, Nathan Halsteter and Kevin Halsteter; great-grandchildren, Jayme and Micayla Walling. After high school Lew enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War. After returning to...

Elizabeth L. Dietrich, 87, of Greene, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles C. Dietrich Jr.; parents, Arthur and Elizabeth (Watterson) Parker; brother, Arthur Parker and sister, Margaret Brownlie. She is survived by her children, Charles Dietrich (Michelle Dragotta) of Greene, Michael and Kay Dietrich of Montrose, PA and Susan and Brian Whipp of...

Leif Martin Ayers, 60, passed away at home on Wednesday April 26, 2023 with his loving family by his side.  He fought a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  He is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Norma Ayers.  Leif is survived by his loving wife, Jody; brother, Eric (Paula); sisters, Robin (Gerald) Holden and Dorian (Jesse) Henley; nieces, Catherine, Lauren and Sarah (Keith); nephew, Nicholas (Kristina) and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves...

Eleanor Paukett, 93, of Greene, NY went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  She was born September 27, 1929, in Endicott.  She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Paukett. She is survived by her children, David Paukett, Donald and Diane Paukett, Denise and Brian Signor; grandchildren, Jason (Jen) and James (Zara) Signor, Rachel and Michelle Paukett; and four great-grandchildren.  Eleanor graduated from Charles Wilson Hospital School of Nursing in 1949.  She...

Daniel Lawrence Mortenson "Morty" of Greene, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 21, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born July 28, 1947,in Brooklyn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Helene Mortenson formerly of Castle Creek; brothers, Kenneth Mortenson, Dennis and Nancy Mortenson of Whitney Point; sisters, Patricia Mortenson of Greene and Janet Mortenson of Whitney Point. He is survived by his only daughter, Lori Mortenson-Root of Statesville...