Obituaries

Mar 27, 2023

Ronald E. Travis, 83, passed away March 27, 2023. He was educated in Yonkers, NY and later at Broome Community College. Ron worked for Endicott Johnson Shoe Company and later became an insurance agent. He transferred his skills to become an Insurance Administrator for a nationwide trucking company until his retirement when he choose to become his wife’s caretaker. Ron...

Mar 23, 2023

Kevan Kessna, 29 of Binghamton, followed the path that God made for him on March 23, 2023.

Kevan is predeceased by his grandparents Ralston and Shirley Williams Morris, his cousion Christopher Morris. Kevan is survived by his son Kaiden Kessna, his parents Suzette Morris and Winston Kessna, his sister Kaylia Kessna, his brother Treshane McIntosh, Taremaine Clarke,...

Mar 17, 2023

Frank Svenson

Frank O. Svenson, 80, lost his courageous battle with cancer March 17, 2023. Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in 82 nd Airborne as a paratrooper. After returning home he worked as a well-known mason in the area retiring from the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Union after 50 years as...

Mar 17, 2023

Doris Ann Lawton, a long time resident of Binghamton’s South Side, passed away on March 20 at the age of 94. Doris was a kind, caring, and hardworking person who loved people and laughter. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Doris was born in Sonestown, Pennsylvania, on March 17, 1929. As the oldest of the 6 children...

Mar 14, 2023

Clara Ernst, 83, of Chenango Forks, peacefully passed away at home on March 14, 2023. Clara was a kind and sweet woman who loved her family. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the St Francis of Assisi Parish, 1049 Chenango St, Binghamton, NY 13901 with the Father Timothy Taugher officiating. Family will receive...

Mar 5, 2023

Judy L Sullivan, 82, of Vestal passed away on March 5, 2023. Judy is predeceased by her son Mark Sullivan. Judy is survived by her husband of 63 years John C Sullivan, her children Michael Sullivan of Vestal, Luke Sullivan of Vestal, Lory Sullivan of Orange California. She also leaves behind her grandson Matthew Sullivan of Johnson City and...

Mar 2, 2023

Irene Stahl Griswold (Foster), 95, passed away on March 2, 2023. Predeceased by husband of 47 years Donald W. Griswold Sr., parents Gilbert G. Stahl and Tressa Sniegowski (Snow) Stahl, siblings Marie Mika, Grace Donahue, Jane Treadwell, June Hanley, Gayle Hendershot, Jim and Jack Stahl, and several brothers and sisters in law. Survived by sons Donald Jr. , Eugene...

Mar 2, 2023

Today we come together to share in Ronald Reeves memories and the love we all have for him. He was born in Newark, New Jersey to the late Roosevelt and Joyce Reeves. Ronald attended East Orange High School. He later became a certified barber and a chef. Ronald was a son, brother, cousin, uncle, father, husband to a family who...

Mar 2, 2023

Edward J Knowles, 44, of Greene passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2023. Ed really enjoyed tending to his chickens and the coup he build for them. He spent time with his nieces and nephews crushing many levels of Guitar Hero and camping whenever he could get a chance.

He was predeceased by his father Lloyd J...

Feb 20, 2023

Beloved daughter Karolyn Ann Tierno, 54, passed away February 20, 2023.  Karolyn had a huge heart and would take in every stray cat that needed a home and loved her dog Max deeply. She always told it like it was, always the truth and not always tactfully.

She was predeceased by grandparents, Donald and Ann Ferrante, John...

Feb 15, 2023

Leon W. Grier passed away on February 15, 2023at age 77. He is survived by his wife Sandy of 54 years. He is also survived by his children Joy, Treasa, Will (Leon), Jacqueline, and Kristi. His brothers Richard and James and sister Evelyn remain with us. Lee will best be remembered for loving his family. His second love was...

Feb 14, 2023

Beloved husband, father and grandfather Mark J. Congdon has gone to be with his Lord in Heaven February 14, 2023. Mark loved Jesus and his family with all his heart. He was a longtime member of the Maine Community Band and was a coach for his sons travel soccer team and their biggest basketball fan. Mark loved jazz, going...

Feb 12, 2023

Doris L. Dundon, 77, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She loved her family deeply and especially enjoyed taking trips to the lakes. Her family will always cherish the memories of many vacations to some of her favorite places including Sylvan Beach on Oneida Lake, Lake George, Keuka Lake...

Feb 11, 2023

Charles was born on February 13th, 1944 in Brooklyn. He later moved to Binghamton, where he spent the majority of his life. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, attaining the level 4th degree. He was a dedicated community member and helped anyone he became aware of that needed assistance. It was not uncommon for Charles...

Feb 11, 2023

Douglas "Bear" Aton, 74, passed away February 11, 2023. He worked for the City of Binghamton unless Captain Joe and Doug saw “puff clouds”, then they were off the reservoir fishing.

He was predeceased by his son, Matthew D. Aton, parents Douglas J. and Evelyn Aton, in-laws Richard and Grace Correll, Sr., brothers-in-law, Joe Hubik, Frank Dabrovolski...

Feb 7, 2023

Dorothy E. Thomas, beloved wife of Ronald B. Thomas passed away on February 7, 2023. She passed a week after her 92nd birthday at Hilltop Campus surrounded by family. Dorothy struggled with dementia for many years until the angels escorted her to the lord. She loved the Jersey Shore and Panda's. Dorothy was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother....

Feb 7, 2023

Kenneth L. Henry, 95, passed away February 7, 2023 at Binghamton General Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Montrose, Pennsylvania on March 24, 1927. Kenneth was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Katharine, his parents, Leroy and Mary Henry, sisters; Alice Fredericks, Helen...

Feb 5, 2023

Sands Tripp, a farm boy from South Gibson, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at home at the age of 93 on February 5, 2023. Sands was the youngest of six children, born at the beginning of the depression. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of South Gibson and its people during the 1930's. Sands started working in the elementary school, walking to stoke...

Jan 30, 2023

Deacon Costell Ladd, Jr. 87, passed away January 30, 2023. Ladd was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He loved his grandchildren even more than his kids. Ladd would jump in his car and rush off to help anyone in need, never letting anyone down. After his retirement he was known locally as the Scratch off King....

Jan 28, 2023

Beloved brother Robert Scott Loudon, 63, passed away January 28, 2023. Robert will be remembered as a sweet gentle soul. He was predeceased by his parents Marshall and Miriam Loudon, brothers Gary Loudon and Douglas Loudon and sister Marcia Richards. Robert is survived by siblings Sharon Mortz, Donald and Janet Loudon, Beverly Barre and Dave Crandall, Bruce Loudon and partner...