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BYRON R. WORTHING

Owego, NY: Byron R. "Barney" Worthing, 92, of Owego, NY passed away at home on Thursday December 12, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jane (Catlin) Worthing; his three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Debra (Signs) Worthing, Douglas and Shelly (Woodburn) Worthing, Ray and Laurie (Arbes) Worthing; his grandchildren, Willie and Nicole Worthing, Sarah and Josh Ferguson, Benjamin and Rebecca Worthing, Mallory and Bill Gibson, Meredith and Steve Sagor, Byron Worthing, Hilary, Aubrey and Raven Worthing; his great grandchildren, John, Brady, Elizabeth, Hannah, Oliver, Sam, Connor and Gabe. He is also survived by two sisters, Marion (Dwayne) Rubenstein, Ruth (John) Baker; many nieces, nephews and their families. Barney was born on a dairy farm in East Rochester, NY and served in the United States Army during WWII. He worked 20 years for the Tioga County Soil Conservation Service and continued on as a supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration. Throughout his entire career though, he was most well known as a local cattle dealer. Barney had a lifetime love of baseball and softball, and always simply enjoyed going to work. In keeping with his wishes, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing, may consider a memorial in memory of Barney to the Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St. Owego, NY 13827 or the Owego Fire Department Emergency Squad, PO Box 22, Owego, NY 13827. Please share your memories at www.RichardsFH.com

Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Dec. 14, 2013.
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We were very saddened to learn of Mr. Worthing's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family. Bless you all.

Rich and Linda Deakins

December 25, 2013

Ray and Doug
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Tom Heenan

December 18, 2013

Doug, Ray,John and Worthing Families, my sincere condolences on the passing of Barney, May God be with you all as you make peace with the loss of a local legend. Keep the memories close. Sincerely Charlie Kellogg

December 16, 2013

Dear Doug, John, and the Worthing family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you; we remember so many times seeing Barney go up & down W. Beecher, hard at work, loving life.

Sincerely,

Fran, Norma & Jean Slocum

December 15, 2013

Very sad to hear of Mr. Worthings passing. Thoughts and prayers for all.

Liz Mead Eipp

December 15, 2013

I'll miss Barney. He was my teammate for both bowling and softball. He was my boss for a short while. We went to church together but most of all he was my loved and highly respected friend. I offer my sympathy to all of you. Linda and I know many if not most of you and we care deeply for you and we send our love and condolences.

Ed and Linda VanDeMark

December 15, 2013

Dear John and Debbie, George and I were sorry to hear of Byron's passing . He is at peace and out of pain. God Bless Goerge Basos and Becky

December 15, 2013

Johnny, Doug, and Ray ........sorry for the loss of your Dad .....

Dick Boland

December 15, 2013

John, sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It was always good to see him at our Owego Town Team baseball games and practices.

Craig and Jeana Slocum

December 14, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time....

Mike & Lona O'Neil

December 14, 2013

Johnny,Doug, and Ray, our deepest sincere condolences to you and your family. Many many years of wonderful memories. I can still here him hollering you just block it he'll throw it. 2 Cor. 5:8 all our love Sherri & bob harris

December 14, 2013

John, and family. So very sorry to hear of your loss. Love Charlie and Aileen

Charlie Signs

December 14, 2013

John, Doug & Ray....sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a "salt of the earth" type guy and will be missed. May God comfort you and your Mom in this time of loss.

Wayne Barto

December 14, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Barney was a great person. I sat with him and you ,Jane at many races. RIP

Gail Franks

December 14, 2013

Steve Lawrence W. Danby

December 14, 2013

Whenever I encountered this wonderful man - who looked and talked and carried himself like he stepped out of a Norman Rockwell painting - I shook his hand a little longer and a little more firmly. There was something about him that seemed timeless, as if no matter how much the world picked up speed and started to go sideways, Barney was there to step on the brake. Or at least downshift. I know how difficult the last few years were, and I know that he was ready to move on, but the world will feel different without him in it. Mrs. Worthing, he was very fortunate to have you as his wife, John, Doug and Ray, I was always so happy for you to have had such a great dad, and the classiness and authenticity and character just trickles down through the generations. You all stepped up big time when he needed you, and in true Worthing fashion, you will always be able to hold your heads high. Much love to all of you.

December 14, 2013

ray and dougie and the rest of your family we are very sorry for the loss of your father. Mrs. worthing I remember all the good times we had at 5 mile point rooting for dougie. I hope that you are doing alright. Just remember the good times BARNEY lived a good life. I will surely miss him may god bless all of you.

cindy vergason french

December 14, 2013

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