Joseph Mayko

Devoted son, brother, friend and teacher, Joseph E. Mayko died peacefully a􀅌er a short illness?. Joe was an avid reader. He loved history, travel, PBS and entertaining. He and Jo Ann loved cooking and every friend and rela􀆟ve has their own story of dinner with Joe and Jo Ann enjoying his roast crown of pork, Peking duck, or Jo Ann’s fresh baked pies or flourless chocolate torte. As an Eagle Scout Joe loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, running and swimming and Jo Ann joined in the fun with all ac􀆟vi􀆟es except golf. They also loved traveling in the United States, but Bob’s Lake and Otawa in Ontario, Canada were their most frequent des􀆟na􀆟ons. A graduate of Binghamton Central High School in 1963, Joe received his Bachelor of Philosophy from St Bernards College and did his graduate work at Binghamton University. He was an English teacher at Susquehanna Valley High School for 31 years. During his career at SV, Joe was English Department Chairperson, Yearbook Advisor, Varsity Cross Country and Girls Varsity Track Coach, Susquehanna Valley Teachers Associa􀆟on Vice President and Nego􀆟ator. A􀅌er re􀆟rement he became a member of the Wall of Fame Commitee at Susquehanna Valley and was a Wall of Fame inductee himself in 2012 for Varsity Cross Country and Girls Varsity Track. Joe was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Jo Ann Van Wallendael, parents Joseph and Wanda Mayko and brother Richard Mayko. He is survived by his siblings Robert and Adriane Mayko, Wimauma, Florida, Sandy Mayko and Gary Obialero, Binghamton, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Elizabeth McGee, Chris􀆟na Van Wallendael and Jay Gospolne􀆟ch, Rene Conklin, Julie Van Wallendael, A. Jeanne Van Vallendael, nieces Libby and Adrienne, and nephew Will and seven great nieces and nephews. He leaves behind numerous cousins and many, many friends. Joe’s family would like to thank Rene Conklin of Binghamton for her excep􀆟onal care who with his many close friends and neighbors make it possible for him to remain at home during the last three years. An addi􀆟onal thank you goes to Wilson Memorial Hospital, Dr. Krishna Putcha, and Binghamton General Hospital Sixth Floor Pallia􀆟ve Care for their kindnesses during a very difficult 􀆟me, making it easier for Joe and his family. Family will receive friends at Saint Patrick’s Church, 9 Leroy Street, Binghamton from 10:00 am un􀆟l 11:00 am. A Mass of Chris􀆟an Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am with the Reverend Monsignor John Putano officia􀆟ng. Interment will follow services in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contribu􀆟ons in Joe’s name may be made to the Susquehanna Valley Scholarship Fund at SVHS, PO Box 200, Conklin, NY 13748. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home