Obituaries

May 17, 2023

Beloved mother, Susan Snyder, 71, passed away May 17, 2023. She retired from the Greater Binghamton Health Center after many years. Sue was involved in multiple activities with dogs. She showed at competitions, trained dogs in agility, search and rescue and therapy. Sue worked for many years as a massage therapist, and enjoyed photography. She was predeceased by her parents...

May 16, 2023

Beloved mother and grandmother, Carol Braman Pelton VanKuren, 84, went to her Heavenly home May 16, 2023. Carol was known for doing things her way. Her family and her faith were important to her. She was actively involved in church life throughout her years. She loved both flowers and birds, however, that did not carry over to the squirrels and...

May 6, 2023

Alvin Kennedy, 67, passed away May 6, 2023. He will be missed by family and friends who loved him dearly. Alvin will be remembered for his big heart. He was a great cook and loved basketball.

He was predeceased by his parents Howard Kennedy and Ruth Bell, grandmother Birdie Ellis and sister Mildred Buchanan. Alvin...

Apr 21, 2023

Elmer H. Bradley, Jr., 98, went to his heavenly home April 21, 2023. Elmer spent his youth in the Scranton area. He was a proud veteran serving his country in the United States Marine Corps. Elmer relocated to Binghamton where he worked for IBM for more than twenty-five years. He enjoyed driving his Buick automobiles much of his life and...

Apr 18, 2023

Beloved husband and father, John Richard Drankoski, 85, passed on April 18, 2023 , surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Johnson City High School. John was a proud veteran serving his country in the US Army.  He was a member of the JC Elk's club and an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved golfing. He...

Apr 17, 2023

Beloved wife and mother, Ann Marie Mollo, 71, went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her sister April 17, 2023. Annie was a strong woman who was so proud of her children. They were the light of her life along with her treasured grandson Mario. Life was centered around family and tradition for the Mollo...

Apr 11, 2023

Theodore (Teddy) Harris passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Teddy was born on May 14, 1927 and lived his entire life in the Triple Cities area. Teddy loved to draw and was a very talented and recognized artist. He was predeceased in death by his mother, Geraldine Harris Bender, his sister Jessie B. Walker, two favorite brother-in-laws...

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...