Obituaries

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...

Jan 26, 2023

Alvin Charles Howey, 90, passed away January 26, 2023. He was a kind individual with a dry sense of humor. Alvin worked for IBM before retiring and fished on his boat at Seneca Lake for the next ten years. Looking for something more to keep busy he began transporting autos for the Matthews Auto Group for next twenty years. He...

Jan 21, 2023

Lyle Erwin Canough passed away on January 21, 2023 at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ann Canough, his brother Gerald Canough, his first wife Jacqueline and second wife, Frances. Lyle is survived by his daughters Wendy Canough, Sheila Stroh and Gay Canough and by his grandchildren Alex, Roger, Shallan, Sam and Ellie and...

Jan 19, 2023

Anthony L. Nicholas, 79, passed away on Thursday January 19, 2023. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio he was the son of Anthony and Bertha Florentine Nicholas. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his first wife Karen Zack Nicholas, two brothers, Gary Nicholas, Tim Nicholas and nephew Gary Nicholas.

He is survived by his...

Jan 16, 2023

Beloved wife and mother, Carol C. Matruski, 60, passed away January 16, 2023. Carol was most recently General Manager for the Matruski Food Corporation and co-owner of Pizza on the Plaza in Johnson City. Her favorite part of owning and operating a business was seeing the regulars daily. Carol spent...

Jan 4, 2023

After a long hard battle with Alzheimer’s, Audrey E. Skurski passed away peacefully Wednesday January 4, 2023, at Susquehanna Nursing Home where she was recovering from a fractured hip. She was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Madeline Skurski, sister Judith and long-time friend William Grady. Audrey is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, John and Gail Skurski, nephews; Zan,...

Jan 4, 2023

DeVon “DV” Lamont Jenkins -Thompson

Sunup: April 12,1980

Sundown: January 4th 2023

DeVon “DV” Lamont Jenkins-Thompson has started his final journey of life. His family wants everyone to remember DeVon as the most loving son, brother, uncle and friend, who enjoyed 3 AM concerts in his bedroom....

Dec 29, 2022

William E. Reifler, Sr., 88, passed away December 29, 2022. Affectionally known as Bill, Reifs, Porky and Papa to his friends and family, he was born in Binghamton where he lived until his passing. He was a loving father and husband to his wife Barbara for 50 years. Bill was known as the best tile and marble setter around, he...

Dec 24, 2022

Harry G. Tittl passed away on December 24, 2022, in his home in Johnson City, NY, after a long battle with congestive heart failure and diabetes. He is predeceased by his mother, Anna Knott, and his father, Michael Tittl. He is survived by his wife of 42 years and the love of his life, Beverly Tittl, his son, Michael (&...

Dec 23, 2022

Beloved husband and father, David O. Kincer, 79, passed away December 23, 2022. David was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He spent many years as a purchasing agent for Stow Manufacturing and was the original owner of Tego’s Tavern in Conklin. He enjoyed doing taxes for Tax Works and was an avid runner and enjoyed boating...

Dec 22, 2022

Paul W. Montgomery, 60, of Kirkwood and Binghamton passed away at home on December 22, 2022. Paul was a hard worker who always lend a caring hand. Famous for his junking ability, he collected various things along the way.

Paul was predeceased by his parents Fred and Doris Montgomery Jr, his sister Barbara Montgomery, sister-in-law Linda Montgomery...

Dec 18, 2022

Lucy Bauso passed away December 18, 2022. She was fun and a very outgoing person. Lucy’s children agree that there will never be another Mom like her. Her granddaughter Jennifer has said: “My grandmother, my godmother, I called her Nanny. She enjoyed music, cleaning, and walks to church. She will be remembered in my heart as a warm energetic grandmother...

Dec 12, 2022

James F. Bianco, 91, passed away peacefully December 12, 2022. James served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from IBM after a 37 year long career. Chevrolet has never made a Corvair that James wouldn’t buy. An avid golfer he never tired of watching a boring golf game on TV. He was...