Obituaries

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...

Dec 7, 2024

Shirley Durkin, age 95, resident of Goodlettsville, TN passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2024 surrounded by family.

Shirley was born July 5, 1929 in Elmira New York to Arthur and Nellie Wheeler. She was raised in Caton, NY and went to Corning schools. Shirley was an incredible Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Aunt.

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Dec 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Frances DePersis, who left this world on December 3, 2024. Born on October 15, 1931 in Binghamton, New York. Nancy lived a remarkable life filled with love and service to others.

Nancy is survived by her husband Ronald DePersis with whom she celebrated 68 wonderful...

Nov 27, 2024

Nanette V. Jewell passed away peacefully on Thursday November 27, 2024 with gentle care at Mercy House in Endicott, New York.

Nan enjoyed nature, gardens, her flower beds, birds and the love of dogs. She will always be remembered as a close friend and neighbor, to those that became a part of her life.

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Nov 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret "Peggy" Semmler, beloved sister, devoted animal lover, and cherished friend. Margaret peacefully departed from this world on November 27, 2024. Margaret was 38 years old with 20 birth-anniversary. Margaret devoted many years of her life to River Mede as a dietitian. After her career she worked at Security Mutual, where...

Nov 23, 2024

Beloved wife, Maria Paul passed away suddenly November 23, 2024.

A celebration of Maria's life will be held 12:00 pm, Tuesday, December 2, 2024 at the Vestal Center United Methodist Church 478 West Hill Road, Vestal with the Reverend Eric Jensen officiating. Family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 am until the time of services....

Nov 21, 2024

Frances E. Krmenec, 73 of Hubbardsville, NY went to be with our heavenly Lord on November 21, 2024.

Frances is predeceased by her husband Matthew Krmenec, her first husband Charles Dungey, her parents Charles and Frances Gaiser, grandchildren Cole Crandall, Brittany Crandall and Dustin Crandall.  She is survived by her daughters Kimberley (Robert) Crandall, Georgiana (Jason) Blinebry,...

Nov 11, 2024

Rosemarie M Wagner, 64 resident of Binghamton, New York passed away at home November 11, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Rosemarie Mattioli.

She is survived by her loving husband Leif Erik Wagner, her twins Arianna and Dylan Wagner, step-daughter Sarah (Ryan) Langille. She is also survived by her sisters.

Rosemarie...

Nov 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunt – Shirley Ann Crandall, 82, of Binghamton, NY whose passed away on November 8, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Myrl and Christine Crandall, son Stephen J. DeMarco, ex-husband George J. DeMarco, her siblings Harold Crandall, Betty Carpenter, Nellie Hatch,...