Obituaries

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...

Dec 12, 2022

Charlene Smith Jacques, 87, passed away peacefully December 12, 2022. She was an avid quilter and worked many years at the Greater Binghamton Health Center. She was predeceased by her husbands Daniel H. Smith and Rexford Jacques, parents Clifton R. and Joan Conklin, daughters Deborah Swartwood and Ginger Salisbury, Darcy Swartwood, Kari Jo Salisbury and three great grandchildren. Charlene is...

Dec 5, 2022

John J. Dundon, Jr.,78, died unexpectedly at home December 5, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Many who knew him have said he was one of the kindest people they knew. John loved his family deeply and especially enjoyed family vacations, always near the water. He was an Alumni of St. Paul’s Catholic School and...

Nov 29, 2022

Terrance J. Brodley, nicknamed “Big T and Hightower”, 45, suddenly departed this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Terrance Brodley was born on December 10, 1976, in Louisville, KY where he attended Butler High School. He attended Peace Presbyterian Church where he received a strong spiritual background and understanding of his worth. In 1994 Terrance and his mother moved to...

Nov 25, 2022

John Pierre Ross Gauthier, 60, of Corning passed away November 25, 2022. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. John was a graduate of Corning Community College with a degree in science and mathematics. He was a wrestler for Corning West High School and was member of the track team participating in discus and shotput. He...

Nov 25, 2022

Beloved husband, father and son, William Kasmarcik, 65, passed away November 25, 2022. He enjoyed giving people a hard time which always put a smile on his face. Bill was an avid hunter, fisherman and lover of classic cars. He enjoyed cruising the seas with family and his once a month trips to Tioga Downs.

He was...

Nov 24, 2022

Gordon Blakeslee, 87, of Harpursville, went with the angels to be with his Lord and Savior, November 24, 2022 in the company of his family.  He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Maude Blakeslee, Sr.; wife, Elnora “Pat”; sons, Brian and Todd; sister and brother in-law, Dorothy and John Marecek; brother and sister-in-law, Bob Jr. and Cynthia; and...

Nov 17, 2022

Gary Lawrence Pease, 70, a dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022. Gary was born to parents William L Pease and Gladys Pease in Binghamton NY on December 18th, 1951. He Graduated from Chenango Valley High School in 1970 then went off to the Air Force as a Radar tech in 1971-1974 after that...

Nov 15, 2022

Beloved mother, Lillian Foster, 87, passed away November 15, 2022. Lillian loved playing cards, and loved to spend time with her friends and family. She was an organizer, who had the best sense of humor and cooked the best baked beans. Lillian retired from the Broome Development Center after many years. She was predeceased by her sons, Brian McDaniel, Bradley...