Obituaries

Feb 11, 2025

Minerva Soto, born on March 12, 1955, in the Panama Canal Zone, she passed away on February 11, 2025. She was a loving mother to her children and treasured grandmother to her many grandchildren.

Throughout her life, Minerva embraced her role as a homemaker, creating a warm and nurturing environment for her family. She found joy in...

Feb 8, 2025

Beloved wife and mother, Nancy M. Gehres, 92, passed away February 7, 2025. Nancy enjoyed traveling, shopping, and watching NASCAR races with her grandsons.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Alan, to whom she was married for 59 years. Nancy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Doreen and Steve, treasured grandchildren, Alan and Joseph,...

Feb 3, 2025

It is with both sadness and celebration of a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Daniel McCloe, 58, of Binghamton, New York, who left us unexpectedly on February 3, 2025. Born on December 15, 1966, in Binghamton.

Predeceased by his parents, Ruth and Bruce McCloe, brother Bruce McCloe. Dan leaves behind his loving wife, Lesley...

Feb 3, 2025

Marshall W. VanOven, 55, was tragically taken from us on February 3, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1969 in Lakeland, Florida.  Marshall is predeceased by his father, Jesse M. VanOven, Sr., his mother Pamela M. VanOven, and brother Gregory A. McLachlan.   He is survived by the love of his life Jennifer Newton and their fur baby Clarice,...

Jan 31, 2025

Walter Andrew Hawley Sr, 63, of Tioga County, was born on July 18, 1961. After a hard-fought battle with stage 4 lung cancer and pneumonia he passed away on January 31, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Roger and Elizabeth Hawley.

Walter is survived by his beloved family; children Walter (Sheri) Hawley Jr., Dennis Hawley, Brian...

Jan 24, 2025

James Breznay, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, will be remembered with love and fondness after his peaceful passing on January 24, 2025, at the age of 82 in Binghamton, NY. James was also a proud United States Navy Veteran and served on the USS Saratoga.

James is survived by his loving wife, Dianne Breznay, and their children:...

Jan 18, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Xiaoqin Zhang on January 18, 2025, in Vestal, New York, at the age of 52.

Born in China, Xiaoqin was a devoted wife, accomplished attorney, and cherished friend. A graduate of Albany Law School in 2002, she made a lasting impact in Binghamton, New York, where she resided.

Jan 13, 2025

Kimberly Root, beloved teacher and devoted mother, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Windsor, NY. Born on December 24, 1981, in Germany, Kimberly dedicated her life to inspiring the minds of her students. She cherished the opportunity to nurture young learners.

Kimberly was a shining light in the lives of her three children, embracing every moment...

Jan 11, 2025

Francisco Alberto Ten, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on March 11, 1943, in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico, Francisco emigrated to the United States, where he became a proud American citizen. He settled in Binghamton, New York, and worked tirelessly as a carpenter at the Broome Developmental Center...

Jan 10, 2025

Ardelia Louisa Fiske Dewees Hanson, known to everyone as Fiske, was born in Binghamton on July 2 1937 to Frances Brush Dewees and Reverend Theodore Dewees. The youngest of five children, she grew up on the West Side, graduating from Binghamton Central HS in 1955, and Harpur College in 1959. Following college, Fiske and Walter Knute Hanson of Utica...

Jan 5, 2025

Our beloved Loretta Bell-Archie, age 62, passed away on January 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Loretta was born on January 22, 1962, to Lugene and Lauretta Bell in Manhattan, New York. Raised in Brooklyn, Loretta graduated from Eli Whitney High School and attended BMCC college. Later, she moved to Binghamton NY, to provide a better life for her...

Jan 4, 2025

George Louis Capwell Jr., 74, passed away on January 4, 2025. He was born September 18, 1950, and predeceased by his parents, George L. Capwell Sr. and Barbara A. Capwell, and his brothers Christopher and Thaddeus.

George is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jeanne Capwell. George is also survived by his three brothers, his...

Jan 2, 2025

William Hoover, of Apalachin, New York passed away on January 2, 2025, in Binghamton, New York. William is predeceased by his beloved wife, Sheryl Hoover, as well as his parents Harold and Florence Hoover and brothers, Lee and Paul Hoover.

William’s legacy is carried on by his cherished daughters, Lorelei (Joshua) Hoover, Kristen (Herbin) Hoover, and Jennifer...

Jan 2, 2025

Dean H. Chapman, 72 passed away peacefully on Thursday January 2nd in his own home surrounded by his family. He was born in Utica, N.Y. the son of Warren H and Evelyn Greenlees Chapman. Dean was a poet who had an incredibly deep connection with nature that had a profound influence upon his family. He loved to hike, fish...

Dec 30, 2024

Leonard Preston passed away on December 30 2024.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday December 31, 2024 at 12:00pm at Beth David Synagogue 39 Riverside Drive Binghamton, New York 13905 with Rabbi Zev Silber officiating.  Burial will follow at Beth David Cemetery at 719 Conklin Road Conklin, New York. To forward condolences, please visit www.demunn.com

Dec 25, 2024

Mark J Ernst, 58, of Chenango Forks, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2024. Funeral services will be private. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com.

Dec 25, 2024

Kathleen M. Hajduk passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024 of natural causes. She attended Greene Central School, Mohawk Valley Community College and Broome Community College. Kathleen worked at Philadelphia Sales for a number of years as the head of the Seasonal and Candy departments. She was an avid watcher of figure skating, enjoyed playing with her cats,...

Dec 18, 2024

Mark James Hopper, 57, of Binghamton, NY died peacefully after a brief illness on December 18, 2024. He was born in Ventura, CA where he played high school football and participated in the marching band. He loved all kinds of music, especially bands like Journey and the Eagles, and became an accomplished drummer.

Mark was a believer...

Dec 11, 2024

Walter Rekort, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 95. He was born on August 22, 1929, in Coney Island, New York. Walt lived a life marked by service, creativity, and devotion to family.

He proudly served as a submariner in the United States Navy during...

Dec 10, 2024

James Arthur LaGro Sr. passed away peacefully, at the age of 93, on the morning of December 10, 2024. The family is grateful for the compassionate dementia care that Jim received over the last seven years at the United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus and Elizabeth Church Manor.

Growing up during the Great Depression, Jim was the eldest...