11/13/2026
Margaret “Erdine” Toft, 97, of Owego, New York, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, with her family by her side. Erdine was born November 8, 1929 in Le Raysville, PA to the late David and Cora (Crawford) Powell. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert Toft; son, Gerald “Gerry” Toft and his wife, Alyce; two brothers, Gerald Powell, David Powell and his wife, Betty; half-brother, Lee Powell; two sisters, Inez Williams and her husband, Tony, Wilma Powell. Erdine is survived by her son, Gary Toft; daughter and son-in-law, Gwyn and Jeff Oakley; five grandchildren, Jeremy Toft, Joseph Toft, Taylor Oakley, Jordan Oakley, Connor (Ellen) Oakley; six great-grandchildren, Corbyn, Aerryn, Jadyn and Sebastayn Toft, Jade and Parker Oakley; several nieces, nephews and her beloved granddog, Bronx. Erdine worked many years as a waitress at the Parkview Restaurant. She was a life member of the American Legion Post #401, member of VFW, volunteer for the Tioga County Board of Elections for 46 years, volunteer with Tioga Opportunities Meals-on-Wheels. Erdine truly enjoyed bowling and traveling to many tournaments with her bowling team. She had an incredible passion for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Erdine also enjoyed many years playing and teaching card games as well as playing Bingo with her many friends at the Owego Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. with funeral services following at 12:00 Noon at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego, NY with Pastor Bobby Harris, officiating. Burial will follow in the Tioga Cemetery, Owego, NY. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made in Erdine’s memory to one of the following organizations supporting our nation’s veterans: Fisher House Foundation or Disabled American Veterans.