Obituaries

Apr 10, 2023

Robert Harder, 91, of Binghamton reunited with his wife on April 10, 2023. Robert was predeceased by his wife Shirley Harder, his Son Robert Harder Jr. Robert is survived by his children Michael (Rudell) Harder, Darcia VanCour, Becky (Rodney) Stillson, Dale (Emily) Harder and his brother James (Dawn) Harder. He also leaves behind his longtime caregiver and granddaughter Melissa...

Apr 6, 2023

Richard J. Morgan, 90, passed away on April 6 th , 2023, filled with the love of his family. Richard was born October 11 th , 1932 to Roy and Anna Morgan in Binghamton, NY. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Joan A. Morgan, his only daughter,...

Apr 2, 2023

Hester Marks Dunlap, 91, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Theadore in 2012. Hester was a retiree of Lourdes Hospital. Hester is survived by her children Karen (Gary) Thurber, Kimberly (Cosmo Catucci), Craig (Karena Krauss) Dunlap and Mark (Mary) Dunlap, treasured grandchildren Gregory (Kristina) Thurber, Laura (Jacob) Joyce, Shannon (Kevin) Brown, Brittany (Matthew)...

Apr 1, 2023

Susan Easley passed away at Mercy House in Endicott, New York, at the age of 61 on April 1st, 2023. Susan is survived by her husband Brett, Father (Dick Veldt), Siblings Pamela (Mark), Daniel (Kim), Denise (Scott); children Taylor, Timothy (Jennifer), Christina, Amy (Victor), Annika, Noah, Abigail, Joshua (Jasmin), Judson, Nathanael (Olivia), Susannah, Gracie, Isaiah, Gideon and Gabriel. Grandchildren include...

Mar 31, 2023

Paul W. Traver, 72, passed away March 31, 2023. He served his county in both the United States Navy and Marine Corps. He loved taking pictures, Paul did a tour of New York State taking pictures of many of its beautiful waterfalls. He grew stunning Stargazer Lilies in his garden and spent many hours building a pond. He will be...

Mar 28, 2023

David Allen Gilda, 88 of Johnson City New York, passed away on March 28, 2023. David was born in Albany New York on May 1, 1934, graduated from high school in Newburgh and then graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1956. He married his loving wife Justine in 1957 and started his career and family in Connecticut. He had a...

Mar 27, 2023

Henry M Gardner, 93 of Town of Binghamton, passed away on March 27, 2023.

Henry is predeceased his wife Vivian (Peg) Gardner, his parents Floyd and Altha Gardner, his brothers Harry (twin) Gardner, William Gardner, Harold Gardner, Charles Gardner, Donald Gardner, his sister Grace Correll, great grandson LB Butts.Henry is survived by his daughter Sandra (Lou) Butts,...

Mar 27, 2023

Audrey Marie Lewis, 77, passed away March 27, 2023. Memorial services are being planned and will be announced shortly.

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...