Janice L. Shumway, Michael C. Shumway Jr Obituary, Death – The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has provided new details regarding the deaths of two individuals found in the Town of Tioga. The deceased are Janice L. Shumway, 44, and her husband, Michael C. Shumway Jr., 46. The couple was married.
On August 26, at approximately 9:18 a.m., deputies and members of the Criminal Investigation Division responded to a call at 32 Weiss Rd, regarding the discovery of two deceased individuals at the residence. Authorities determined that both individuals had succumbed to apparent gunshot wounds.
The investigation revealed that Michael C. Shumway Jr. fatally shot his wife, Janice L. Shumway, in the early hours of August 26 before turning the gun on himself. The New York State Police and the Tioga County Coroner’s Office are aiding in the ongoing investigation into the incident.