Obituaries Archives - MyHometownToday.com

UPDATED: Former WEBO Broadcaster Grace Penny Passes Away

Wednesday, September 19 by Dave Radigan

It is with great sadness that WEBO announces the passing of Grace Penny. Grace and her husband Frank were co-owners of WEBO radio for most of the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. Grace was a champion of the radio station, and especially the community. Her... Read More.

WBNG & WEBO Anchor Jim Matthews Has Passed Away

Wednesday, May 2 by WEBO Radio

Former television anchor Jim Matthews has passed away. Jim is said to have passed away suddenly at the age of 66. He was on the air at WBNG for twelve years, after starting his career at WEBO.

Rest in Peace Glen Campbell

Wednesday, August 9 by WEBO Radio

This article was posted on this web site in October 2012. Rest in Peace Glen.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I had the privilege of being in the audience for last night's Glen Campbell concert in Ithaca.Glen has only a few more stops in his Goodbye Tour before his retirement... Read More.

Funeral services scheduled for Senator Libous

Thursday, May 5 by WEBO

Funeral services have been scheduled for longtime State Senator Tom Libous. Libous passed away Tuesday after a seven-year battle with cancer at the age of 63. The Libous family will receive friends and relatives at Church of The Holy Family, located at 3600 Phyllis... Read More.

Former State Senator Tom Libous passes away

Wednesday, May 4 by Dave Radigan

Former New York State Senator Tom Libous has lost his battle with prostate cancer. Former staff member Emmanuel Priest said Libous passed away Tuesday evening surrounded by family and friends.Current state Senator Fred Akshar, who won... Read More.

Tribute to Warren Haas, former owner of WEBO

Friday, April 15 by WEBO

Warren Haas passed away this week at the age of 88. He and long-time business partner Frank Penny operated WEBO from 1969 to 1996. Haas made significant contributions to the community during... Read More.

Rest in Peace – Southside Fire Chief Charles Klett

Saturday, September 20 by WEBO Radio

News Radio WEBO is saddened at the loss of loyal listener, good friend, and Southside Fire Chief Charles Klett.Charles grew up on Owego's Southside on the Klett family farm. Charles was also the owner of Northeast Implement in Spencer, NY. Our thoughts and... Read More.

OBITUARY: Ed Franz, Past Chief of the Owego Fire Dept.

Saturday, October 12 by Dave Radigan

OBITUARY for Past Owego Fire Chief Ed Franz has been posted. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 3-7pm at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home on Park Street in Owego. The Funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, 11am, at St. Patrick's Church, Owego. Edward J.... Read More.

Owego's Gerald Arbes Has Passed Away

Wednesday, August 28 by WEBO Radio

The Owego Kiwanis Club is sad to announce the passing of long time member and treasurer Gerald Arbes. Arbes passed away yesterday at the age of 85 of cancer. Arbes was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. He... Read More.

Former Owego Mayor Ed Arrington Has Died

Thursday, July 25 by WEBO Radio

Former Owego Mayor Ed Arrington has died. Arrington served the village of Owego for ten years, twice as mayor. Arrington also volunteered with the Owego Fire Department where he drove ambulance and helped with fire police. As mayor, the Riverwalk came to fruition,... Read More.

The Obituary of Captain Matthew Porcari

Thursday, January 24 by WEBO Radio

Owego, New York: Matthew Porcari, 34, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2013. Matthew was predeceased by his father, John Porcari; paternal grandfather, Peter Porcari; maternal grandparents, Lester and Jeanne Dunham; uncle, William... Read More.

Corning-PP Athletic Director Tim Decker Has Died

Monday, May 30 by WEBO Radio

From Corning-Painted Post School district: Corning, NY‐ It is with deep shock and sorrow, that today, Monday, May 30th, the C‐PP Area School District was informed of the death of C‐PP Athletic Director, Mr. Tim Decker. Mr. Decker had been in St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, since Sunday,... Read More.