Obituaries

May 18, 2022

Gerald M. Cocuzza, 74, passed away May 18, 2022. He was proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Jerry was a brilliant man, honest to a fault as well as an amazing cook. He was loyal to his family and his beloved collie, Romeo, Jerry loved animals and all nature. He enjoyed eating out at many different restaurants, driving...

May 16, 2022

Our beloved wife and mother, Vivian E. Piros, 78, passed away May 16, 2022. She retired from Broome Developmental after many years. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, word search puzzles but most of all visiting friends and family. Vivian made sure her visitors always went home with one of her special “Care Packages”. She was predeceased by her parents Clayton...

May 15, 2022

In memory of Theodore G Pratt born June 23, 1930. On May 15, 2022 he entered heaven.

He was predeceased by his parents Theodore and Uletta Pratt his first wife Barbara Pratt, daughters Nancy (Doug) O’Dell, Gloria (Bill) Donson, Sharon (John) Miranowski , Second wife Norma Pratt and brothers and sisters.He is survived  by sons Theodore (Mary...

May 8, 2022

Lawrence E. Hubbard Jr, 71 of Binghamton, Passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022.

Larry was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Alda Hubbard, his sister Hope (Chuck) Edwards, nephew Hunter Edwards. He is survived by his children Lawrence (Sherry) E Hubbard III, Joshua Hubbard, Brandy Hubbard, his siblings Linda (Mark Knapp) Corwningshield, Faith (Ron) Brown, Denise...

May 5, 2022

Nathaniel James Hopper, his name meaning a gift from God, passed away suddenly on May 5th, 2022 at the young age of 23.  Nate was born to Rebekah and Mark Hopper on March 26th, 1999 in Knoxville, TN.

Nate attended Chenango Valley High School.  It was there that his deep love for music grew and his desire...

May 4, 2022

Nicholas Derosa, 49 of Binghamton, passed away on May 4, 2022. Nicholas was predeceased by his parents Paul and Liz Derosa. He is survived by his brother Dennis Derosa, great friend Jennie Darrow and many other close friends. Nicholas had a huge passion for his dogs and enjoyed watching the fire trucks around the city of Binghamton. He and...

May 4, 2022

Jillian Crystal Parker was born on October 23, 1964 in Brooklyn NY to her late parents Susan Davis Parker and Noel Parker. Jillian, also called Jill for short, lived in NYC the majority of her life until she relocated to Binghamton NY where her six children also reside. Jill was always known by family and friends to be fun,...

May 3, 2022

Katherine A. Titus, 90, of Windsor lost her battle with cancer on May 3, 2022. She was the sweetest and most selfless woman who always put her family first. Katherine was known as the glue who continued to hold them together throughout the years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Titus, her son Scott H....

Apr 30, 2022

Brianna Joyce Sheppard, 31, of Endicott, New York, passed away suddenly on April 30, 2022.

Brianna was born on May 17, 1990, to Amy Feinberg Sheppard and Paul Sheppard, in Binghamton, New York. Along with her brothers, Michael Sheppard and Kyle Sheppard, whom she adored, Brianna grew up in the Town of Maine, and attended Maine-Endwell schools...

Apr 28, 2022

Our loving mother, Jennie Irene Povlik Petertyl (Renee) age 90, passed away April 28 th at Wilson Hospital.

She was born June 1931 and lived on Park Terrace until her marriage to her predeceased husband Louis of 67 years. Jennie is also predeceased by her parents and three sisters. She is survived by her children Belinda (Gary)...

Apr 25, 2022

Amy L. Edwards, 49 of Binghamton finished her long fight with diabetes on April 25, 2022.

Amy is predeceased by her parents Roger and Harriett Edwards and her brother Roger Edwards Jr.

She is survived by her fiancé William Walker, her children Bradley Edwards and Karen Edwards, her sister Irene (Doug) Pittsley, and her nephews,...

Apr 24, 2022

Light, Laurie A.

Laurie A. Light, 57, of Vestal, passed away April 24, 2022. She was predeceased by her father, Richard M. Potter; and her brother, James Potter. She is survived by her husband, George; her daughter, Makayla; her mother, Faye Potter; her sister, brother-in-law, and brother, Rebecca and Michael Dunlop and Richard Potter; many nieces and...

Apr 24, 2022

Jean M. Plummer, formerly of Binghamton, NY and recently of Media, PA. passed peacefully on April 25, 2022, five days shy of her 90th birthday. Jean (Jeanette) was born in Allentown, PA on April 30, 1932. She was predeceased by her husband Edgar C. Plummer (2008) and her parents, Anna and Paul Weber as well as sisters Ruth, Dorothy,...

Apr 23, 2022

On April 23, 2022 we lost a dear young man, Basheim "Bubby" Ramell Jenkins (age 26). A graduate from Norwich High School (class of 2013) who loved video games, cooking, basketball and football but loved being a dad above all. He is survived by Nala & Nalani Jenkins (daughters), Tonya Jenkins (mother), Elizabeth McCann (fiance), Curissa Tyler (sister), Faziem...

Apr 19, 2022

Beloved mother and grandmother, Louise Eleanor Catron, 89, passed away April 19, 2022. Louise retired from Rivermeade Nursing Center as the Head Nurse for their assisted living floor. She was predeceased by her husband Lewis J. Catron and parents, John and Verna Zelek. Louise is survived by her children, Sharon Muller, Debra Catron, Lewis and Carrie Catron, treasured granddaughters, Stephanie...

Apr 13, 2022

Jean Lester Knapp Smith, 94 of Endicott passed away April 13, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband Ed Smith; daughter Debbie (Steve) Gabert; son David (Cyndi) Knapp; stepsons David (Mary) Smith and Doug (Audrey) Smith; grandchildren Dr. Courtney (Charlie) Fitzpatrick Batchelor, Ian (Esther) Knapp and Victoria (Jesse) Benelli; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sister, Barbara (Ken)...

Apr 13, 2022

Denise A. New, of Binghamton passed away on April 13, 2022. Denise is predeceased her parents Robert and Elaine New. She is survived by her son Shawn Chaffee, grandchildren Madison and Jayce Chaffee, her sister Cheryl Baugh. Denise also leaves behind her extended family. Denise was a graduate of Chenango Valley High School and was a member of the...

Apr 9, 2022

Wesley “Wes” Paul Henninger unexpectedly passed away on April 9, 2022, at the age of 70. He will be remembered as a loving, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Wes was an extremely hard worker a trait he passed down through the generations of his family. He was known for always helping anyone In need. He will certainly be missed by...

Apr 5, 2022

Alice Mitchell- Born December 19, 1926 - April 5, 2022 Born in the Bronx, NY- moved to Binghamton in 1970.  Predeceased by husband William John Mitchell and son Philip Andrew Mitchell.  Survived by son Aaron Peter Mitchell, his wife Barbara and daughter Susan Mitchell, granddaughter Hannah Mitchell and grandson Max Mitchell.  Her sisters Freida Karsh and Celua Marshak, nieces,...

Apr 1, 2022

Beloved son, Robert Charles Martin, 23, died April 1, 2022. Robert who played goalie for the Bearcats, was a former standout for the Corcoran Cougars lacrosse team. He appeared in 24 games for BU during his college career. Robert was a graduate student majoring in Integrative Neuroscience.

Robert is survived by his parents, Nathan and Peggy Martin...