Obituaries

Aug 1, 2022

Carol Ann Berka, 77, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2022. Carol was a strong and loving person. She believed in miracles and never giving up. Carol was strong willed and beautifully stubborn, always resilient to life’s hardships. She put others before herself always. Her children know unconditional love because of how they were raised by Carol. She was kind and...

Jul 20, 2022

Haroutune Krikor Kerjilian, of Binghamton, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. Born in September 1941 in Aman, Jordan, "Pa" was a beloved grandfather, father, father-in-law, husband, brother, cousin, and son, and a loving friend to all he encountered. Haritoune was predeceased by his parents, Krikor and Vartanoush Kerjilian. He is survived by his brother, Ghazaros, his...

Jul 16, 2022

Rodney Bederka, 78, of Binghamton passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on July 16, 2022.

Rod was predeceased by his parents Fredrick and Naomi Bederka, his daughter Sharon Mueller, ex-wife Lorraine Bederka and his baby brother. He is survived by his daughter Sandy (George Knight) Woolfolk, his step-children Thomas (Heather) Eck, Linda Eck, Jerry (Holly) Eck,...

Jul 12, 2022

Marguerite (Reta) Zacharias Krisko 92, of Vestal, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 12, 2022. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years John J. Krisko. Reta was born on March 5, 1930 in Johnson City, NY, to James and Margaret Zacharias. Growing up in JC she and her family raised horses where she became an avid western horse...

Jul 11, 2022

Debbie Kocik a mother, a soulmate, an aunt, a loving friend passed away Monday July 11, 2022. She was born April 15, 1959, in Johnson City, NY. She was predeceased by her parents John Kocik and Mary Jane Dougher, and her sister Karen Groff.

She is survived by her soulmate of 25 years Calvin Bowles and the...

Jun 29, 2022

Beloved woman, Irene Morse Parsons, 81, passed away suddenly June 29, 2022. She was born April 12, 1941. Irene retired from the Binghamton City School District after 33 years of service. She was predeceased by her husband William and parents Edward and Ethel Morse. Irene is survived by her children, Deborah and Matthew Greenley, William J. Parsons, Jr. and Elizabeth...

Jun 21, 2022

Robert Smith, 96, of Binghamton passed away June 21, 2022. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lillian, second wife Betty Deinhart and parents, Walter and Bessie Smith. Memorial services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Fairview United Methodist Church, 254 Robinson Street, Binghamton, NY. Family will receive friends at the church for one hour...

Jun 19, 2022

Joan M. Barber Anderson, 82, of Binghamton passed away June 19, 2022 six days after being in the indelible care at Mercy House. She has been battling an acrimonious cancer fight since 1998 and is now in the arms of her Lord. Joan was a stay at home mom until the kids went off to school and then worked for...

Jun 16, 2022

It is with a profound sadness that our mom, Wanda Lucille Shotwell Brown, born on May 17, 1932, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents Claude and Erma Shotwell, her brother, Carl Shotwell, son- in-law Wayne Grau, and daughter-in-law, Ana Brown. She is survived by her seven children: John (Kelley), Sue Grau (Dave Burns),...

Jun 16, 2022

Christopher Phillip Bomboy, 66, passed away suddenly on June 16, 2022 at his home in Conklin. He was born December 12, 1955 in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by his mother, Sandra Prebula, maternal grandparents Clarence and Dorothy Bomboy and brother-in-law, Phillip Steson. Chris is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bette F. Bomboy, son Todd Bomboy and step-daughter...

Jun 12, 2022

Beloved wife and mother, Katherine “Molly” Hankinson, 70, of Vestal Center passed away Sunday June 12, 2022. In conversation she could be witty but also used satire as her own brand of humor. Her most prized possession in life was her cottage on Stanley Lake, Friendsville, Pa. She spent her summers there and lived by the motto “anyone who has...

Jun 9, 2022

Curtis “Zip” Murray, 81, of Binghamton, NY went peacefully home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 9, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Veola “Dimp,” his wife of 56 years, Marold “Mel,” and their children, Lori, David, Lowell, Richard, Craig, Curtis Christopher, Nakia, and Jamal. He is also survived by his siblings, Ice Mae, Leon, Eurma, Dorothy, Aundra,...

Jun 8, 2022

Isabelle (Kumpan) Ferenczi, 103, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, sister Lillian May, her brothers, and their wives: Joseph Kumpan (Evelyn), Damian Kumpan (Alice), and Ludwig Kumpan, her nieces Sandra Nanni and Theresa Davey, her nephews Robert May and Charles Dean, and several other family members. She is...

Jun 6, 2022

Raymond R. Stover, age 78, of Binghamton, NY passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022.  Raymond was born on October 1, 1943.  He was a US Army Veteran.

Jun 4, 2022

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend David Woodruff, 82, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022 at his home in Binghamton, New York with his wife Shirley by his side. We are comforted knowing that he went home to be with his Savior. David graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1958, and then went to work for his...

Jun 4, 2022

Mary Louise (McMahon) Corser   12/22/1931 – 06/04/2022

On June 4, 2022, our Mother transcended peacefully into the arms of our dear Lord, with her family by her side. Mom is now reunited with loved ones who have passed before her, rejoicing with our Dad as they continue their journey of love and commitment for eternity.  Mary Louise...

Jun 2, 2022

Linda Laraine Underwood went to be with the Lord Jesus on June 2, 2022. She was born on January 1, 1943 in Johnson City, New York. Linda was the oldest of four siblings, John, Steven and Luanna. She graduated from Vestal High School and Broome Community College. Linda was a loving wife of 58 years to her husband William Underwood....

Jun 1, 2022

Angelo Nicholas Actisdano, 80, passed away June 1, 2022. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. Angelo thoroughly enjoyed serving his community as a member of the Five Mile Point Fire Department and a long time foster parent for the Children's Home Of Wyoming Conference. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In recent years his best...

May 29, 2022

Willie Lee Harris, 80, passed away May 29, 2022. He was born May 3, 1942 in Americus, Georgia. Willie was known for his quick wit, the ability to make anyone laugh with his countless stories and jokes, his fierce love for his wife, children and family. He will be remembered by his friends and family as a hardworking, loving, supportive,...

May 27, 2022

Stephen “Steve” Muhr, 62, passed away May 27, 2022. Steve was a motorcycle enthusiast. He loved to frequent yard sales with his buddies. He was a kind hearted man who was loved by all who knew him. Steve's final gesture to his fellow man became reality as he became a donor to help many others in need. He was predeceased...