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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Tioga Cemetery's (NYTIOG), Owego, NY Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 19, 2026 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Tioga Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 

You can use this link to locate burial information for your veteran before placing your order! https://www.findagrave.com/virtual-cemetery/1618518?page=1#sr-104559872

Thank you so much for supporting WAA Tioga Cemetery (NYTIOG) and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

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All Veterans

In honor of all veterans and my father, Philip P. Phipps.

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In Memoriam for Vern D. Woodburn, Navy, Honored by Tioga Cemetery

Woody was very patriotic and loved his country. A loving husband, father, and grandfather. 11/22/1925 - 10/06/2009 - Karen

Check out 15 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

NYTIOG - Tioga Cemetery
Rt 17C, Waverly Rd
Owego, NY 13827, United States
Veteran Graves: 706
Coverage Goal: 706
Wreaths So Far: 44
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (EST)
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony
Wreath Clean Up: January 16, 2027 at 12:00 PM (EST), Wreath clean up day - changes to this date will be on our Facebook page

Location Coordinator: Billie Jo Slavik, Wendi Hamm
Contact Location: 

Directions to Cemetery

Tioga Cemetery is located at 3817 Wavery Road, Owego, NY 13827

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, ensure that you are aware of where the drive paths are. In the event of incumbent weather it may not be possible to park on the side of the road way.

Parking Instructions

Parking at this cemetery is limited during the winter months please plan accordingly depending on the weather.

There is parking by the cemetery chapel, located in the middle of the cemetery. 

Do not park on 17C, please park inside the cemetery

Please use all driveways to allow for as much parking space as possible.


Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at WAA Tioga Cemetery (NYTIOG). Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • The ceremony takes place at the Tioga County Veterans Memorial (Court Street Owego)
Here are some things to remember about the wreath placement:
  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

Lockheed Martin

Welcome to Lockheed Martin's page. We are proud to support 35 locations and to remember, honor, and teach. Please click "View" to learn more about our efforts and "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day.

NY0557P - American Legion Post 401 Owego

Welcome to NY0557P - American Legion Post 401 Owego! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Tioga Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

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