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Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home is dedicated to you, your family, and your needs. The Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Homes are family owned and operated.

We have proudly been serving families since 1934. Located in Historic Downtown Owego and Candor. One of the largest funeral homes in Tioga County, we are conveniently located within a short driving distance from any place in Tioga, Broome, Tompkins and Bradford Counties. We are committed to providing the quality service, facilities and merchandise all families want, appreciate and can afford.

01/29/2026

Wayne B. Harding, 73, of Owego, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. Wayne was predeceased by his father, Richard Harding. Wayne is survived by his mother, Irene Harding; daughter, Tarrah Koehler (Dave); grandchildren, Brenden Russell, Brittney Williams (Ian), Kyle Russell (Mandy), Kaden Russell (Sara), Madison Sims (Noah); great-granddaughter, Aliyah Williams; brother, Terry Harding (Kathy); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many beloved friends.
Born October 21, 1952, Wayne, affectionately known as Wayner, was often referred to as "the legend" by many of his friends and anyone lucky enough to know him knew exactly why. He was a Jeopardy and Trivia wizard, the kind of guy who seemed to know everything (and usually did). He had a deep passion for music, you could often find him a good concert, a GrassRoots festival, and most definitely in the crowd of one of his very favorite bands "Here Come the Mummies"!
Wayne loved all the adventures of life from traveling the world with his family or by himself with just a backpack, to just simply taking a stroll through his back yard to his pond. His past adventures provided him with so many stories! He most definitely lived his life to the fullest.
Above all, Wayne was incredibly proud of his family. He spoke of them often, carrying that pride with him where he went. His legacy lives on in the stories told, the music played a little louder, the trivia questions confidently answered, and the sunsets appreciated just a bit more deeply.
Wayner wasn't just a man….
Some would say he was "The man, the myth, the legend". And he will be so deeply missed.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 7th from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m. with funeral services immediately following at 4:00 p.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego, New York with Pastor Jay Geistdorfer, officiating.

01/29/2026

Richard Duffy, 95, of Nichols, New York, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Richard was predeceased by his son, Timothy Duffy; sister, Shirley Planishek; three brothers, James Duffy, Jack Duffy, Donald Duffy. He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Patricia Duffy; five children and their spouses, Michael and Jennifer Duffy, Nancy and Michael Staudt, Kevin Duffy, Terry and Lucy Duffy, Christopher and Kristen Duffy; nine grandchildren, Andrea (Michael) Lettiere, Sabrina Duffy, Kimberly (Eric) Zweirlein, Natalie Duffy (Joshua Aquirre), Amanda (Nick) Smith, Timothy Duffy, Roan Duffy, Fineas Duffy, Kellan Duffy; five great-grandchildren, Jameson, Marshall, Winston, Benjamin, Nathan; brother, William Duffy; sister, Elaine Wheeler; several nieces and nephews. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from IBM Corp., Owego, NY and in his retirement enjoyed mowing lawns. Richard was very community minded and a member of St. Patrick's Church and St. James Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 5th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 300 Main Street, Owego, New York. A private burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery.

01/29/2026

Randy E. Kipp, 54, of Owego, New York, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with his life partner, Maureen and his daughter, Kaitlyn, by his side following a 21/2 year battle with Glioblastoma. Randy was predeceased by his father, Richard Kipp, Sr., and his son, Randy Kipp, Jr. He is survived by his fiancée, Maureen Wolcott; his children, Andrew Kipp, Christopher Kipp, Kaitlyn Kipp and Kyle Petro, Aaron Kipp; two grandsons, Oliver James Nixon, Christian Kipp; his mother, Linda Kipp; sister, Lisa Wagner; three brothers, Rick Kipp, James Kipp, Brian Kipp; his kitty kids, Pixie, Trixie, Peanut and Oliva (who ruled the World around him); several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Randy worked as an industrial painter with Triple Cities Metal Finishing. He will be remembered for his love of music and guitar playing. He was a fan of Ozzy Osborn and enjoyed lighthouses. His greatest joy was times spent with Maureen and his family. A special Thank You to Kaitlyn, Brian, Michelle and Karen for all their love and care for Randy. Private services will be held at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home.

01/29/2026

Lorraine L. Slate-Hodge, 92, of Berkshire, New York, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, with her family by her side. Lorraine was born in Ithaca, New York to the late Earl and Blanche Jordan. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Joanne Davenport. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Hodge; five children and their spouses, Carol and Stephen Bailey, Raymond and Gee Slate, Joseph and Sandra Slate, Bruce and Beverly Slate, Eric and Wendy Slate; six step-children, Patricia, Brenda, Lori, Lisa, Patrick, Michael; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Jordan; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lorraine was blessed with her special gift as an artist. She enjoyed spending countless hours in her home studio working on her creations and teaching others her craft. Over the years, she participated in countless art contests and was proud to take home a few awards over the years. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 137 Main Street, Candor, NY, with the Rev. Phil Jordan, officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Candor, NY. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.

01/16/2026

Maureen R. Foos, 81, of Owego, New York, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Johnson City, NY. Maureen was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, James Foos; infant daughter, Jamie Foos; daughter, Kristine Havens. She is survived by seven children and their spouses, Terrence and Sherri Foos, Kathy Harders "Kelsana Gechog", Kristen and Charlie Rodriguez, Jason Foos, Amy and Ahmed Ali, Michael and Sandie Foos, William Foos and Lexi Hacker; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandson; as well as extended family and friends. Maureen will be remembered for her service to St. Patrick's Church and to families with special needs. She and her husband were members of the Tioga County Fair Board for many years. Her special vocation along with her husband, James, was caring for children within our community. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. with funeral services immediately following at 12:00 Noon at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego, New York. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Owego, New York. Memorial contributions may be made in Maureen R. Foos' memory to Tioga County Rural Ministry, 146 Central Ave., Suite 2, Owego, NY 13827 or Friends of Hospice, P.O. Box 638, Owego, New York 13827.

01/16/2026

Sydney M. Spada, 26, of Candor, New York, unexpectedly passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, due to natural causes. Sydney was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Gary Sullivan. She is survived by her mother, Heather Sullivan and Zeb Quick; maternal grandmother, Dixie Sullivan; three sisters, Kylee Spada and Cole Beemer, Peyten Quick, Mackinley Quick; brother, Zack Spada; three nieces, Brynlee Beemer, Wrenn Beemer, Emery Beemer; two aunts and uncles, Jessica and James Jackson, Shannon and Kim Baker; special friend, Pat Gillule; along with extended family and friends. The family will receive friends, Monday, January 19th from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. with funeral services immediately following at 11:00 a.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 137 Main Street, Candor, NY, with the Rev. Phil Jordan, officiating. In honor of Sydney, family requests everyone to dress casual.

01/16/2026

Beverly Ann "Bev" Nichols, 84, of Candor, New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by the family she so dearly loved.

Born in Spencer, NY, to the late Earl and Thelma Barrows, Bev grew up alongside her siblings and her best friend—her twin sister, Barbara. A woman defined by her warmth and creativity, Bev spent her life nurturing the hearts of children. She served as the head teacher at Candor Montessori preschool and later brought her expertise and compassion to the Racker Center Owego Preschool.

Her faith was the cornerstone of her life. As a dedicated member of Allen Memorial Baptist Church, she spent years mentoring youth as a leader in Awana and Sparkies. Bev had a unique gift for storytelling; an avid Teddy Bear collector, she used her collection as a creative ministry, sharing the Gospel through stories and analogies that illustrated God's love to both children and adults alike.

Beyond her ministry, Bev found joy in the beauty of the world around her. She was a gifted home decorator, frequently lending her talents to church events, and found peace tending to her flower gardens or vacationing in Ocean Grove, NJ.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart and devoted husband, David Nichols; her daughters and sons-in-law, Gina (Chris) Sinicki and Lisa (Brad) Roos; four grandchildren and their spouses, Nicole Sinicki, Erich (Thena) Lindhorst, Kelsey (Dalton) Allen, and Brittany (Keegan) Bush; and six great-grandchildren, Lucille, Lennon, Lorel, Evelyn, Maxine, and Ivy. She also leaves behind her special niece, Rhonda (Gene) Stradley, nephews Glen and Bruce Barrows, her beloved cat, Hans, and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her brothers, Howard and Stanley "Bud" Barrows, and her twin sister, Barbara Adams.

In honoring Beverly's wishes, funeral services will be held privately. She will be laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery in Candor, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Beverly's honor to the Family Life Network, P.O. Box 506, Bath, NY 14810, to continue the work of the faith that guided her entire life.

01/16/2026

Robert W. "Bob" Duda, Sr., 70, of Newark Valley, NY, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. Mr. Duda was born in Washington, DC to the late Walter and Ruth Duda. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Edith Duda. Bob is survived by his five children and their spouses, Angela and Dan, Robert, Jr. and Janene, William and Tysha, Sarah and Matthew, Christine and Wesley; eight grandchildren, Charles, Timothy, Samantha, Robert III, Colby, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Jackson; sister, Donna Galligan; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. In honoring Bob's wishes, private services will be held.

01/09/2026

Dr. Rev. Alfred D. Sunderwirth, 97, of Owego, New York, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 29, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when completed.

01/09/2026

Stanley "Sonny" P. Winnick, Jr., 70, of Candor, New York, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Stanley was born in Endicott, New York to the late Stanley and Esther Winnick. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dell Winnick; three children and their spouses, Rachel and David Smith, Stanley III and Jacqueline Winnick, Gregory and Afton Winnick; three grandchildren, Adelaide Smith, Stanley Winnick IV, Cecilia Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Daniel Coppage; several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Sonny was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Following his discharge from the U.S. Air Force, he came home to join his father in running the family business, Owego Contracting Co. Inc., and later worked various jobs as a heavy equipment operator. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing in the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario in his boat, "Fish Stix". There will be a celebration of Sonny's life held at a later time.

01/06/2026

Margaret A. "Peggy" Tackley, of Apalachin, NY, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. Peggy was predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Roger Tackley. She is survived by her children, Robert Dorans and Catherine Gutleber, James Dorans, Heather Dorans-Duda, Drew and Jessica Dorans, Lorrie and Daniel Tyler, Dan and Jody Tackley, Ben and Amanda Tackley; 14 grandchildren, Alaina, Ethan, Sierra, Alex, Fiona, Josh, Cassidy, Luke, Nick, Sierra, Dylan, Tara, Cooper, Michael; nine great-grandchildren; brother, James McParland; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. with funeral services immediately following at 12:00 Noon at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego, NY. Burial will follow in the Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Margaret A. Tackley's memory to the Apalachin Public Library, 719 Main Street, Apalachin, NY 13732.

01/02/2026

Almeta "Metsi" Adams, 66, of Endicott, New York, passed unexpectedly Sunday, December 28, 2025, due to natural causes. Metsi was predeceased by her mother, Phyllis Johnson; father, Paul Adams. Metsi is survived by her daughter, Quincey Adams; son, William Adams, sister, Cheryl Adams; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jay and Liz Johnson, Paul Adams, Tobin and Andrea Adams; several extended family and friends. Metsi worked as a cashier for Home Depot. In honoring Metsi's wishes, there will be no public services.

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The Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Homes are locally owned and operated. As a family, we have been proudly serving our community since 1934. We are located in Historic Downtown Owego, and Candor, New York. One of the largest funeral homes in Tioga County, we can accommodate large groups; are prepared to meet your family’s requests- whether it be a green burial, celebration of life, or religious ceremony. We are conveniently located within a short driving distance from any place in Tioga, Broome, Tompkins, or Bradford Counties. Our commitment is to provide quality service, facilities that meet the needs of the families we serve, and to provide affordable merchandise. It is our honor to guide your family through this process.

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