Obituaries

Sheila Jones

Sheila Jones

Mar 16, 2021

Sheila Ann Jones passed away on Tuesday March 16, 2021. Sheila was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 20, 1943 to Ann and Albert P. Jones. Sheila was raised and lived the majority of her life on Staten Island until 2018, when she moved to Binghamton to be closer to family. Sheila received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences...

William Scull, Jr.

William Scull, Jr.

Mar 10, 2021

Beloved husband and father, William Byron Scull, Jr., 76, passed away March 10, 2021. His life was centered around his family. Bill loved his children and grandchildren deeply. Bill was an avid reader and traveler He loved history, golf, the Giants and Yankees and music. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Virginia Scull, Sr. Bill is survived by...

Michael Pompeii, Jr.

Michael Pompeii, Jr.

Mar 9, 2021

Beloved husband and father, Michael Pompeii, Jr. passed away March 9, 2021. Michael will be remembered as a caring and loving family man. He owned Southern Tier Truck Equipment He coached little league baseball for his sons, and enjoyed racing stock cars at Five Mile Point, watching the Yankees and morning with Tim Horton’s coffee. He was predeceased by his...

Areva Marie Hassan

Areva Marie Hassan

Mar 5, 2021

Areva Marie Hassan, 78, of Binghamton, New York passed away peacefully at Mercy House of the Southern Tier on March 5, 2021. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Jovanha Dellacorino. She is survived by her ex-husband and father of their daughters, Robert Szymanski; her two daughters: Leah & Joseph Husnay of Virginia and Denise Yost of Oneida; her grandchildren: Joe...

Helen Howe

Helen Howe

Mar 1, 2021

Helen M. Draskovich Howe Helen M. Draskovich Howe, 89, passed on March 1, 2021. Surviving are her husband of over 68 years, Maurice, and her children Cynthia Kane, Dana (Richard A.) Keiser, David (Judy) Howe, and Susan (ret. Brig. Gen. Brett) McMullen; grandchildren; Benjamin (Jenny) Kane, Matthew (Emily) Kane, Elizabeth (Jonathan) Wickliffe, Richard C. (Janet) Keiser, Jacob (Becca) Howe, and...

Lori Ann Mccray

Lori Ann Mccray

Feb 15, 2021

Lori Ann McCray, 50, of Norwich passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center after a brief battle with COVID-19. Lori was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and great .aunt. She was born August 28, 1970 in Johnson City. Lori enjoyed karaoke, going to the casino, writing poetry, and spending time with her family and friends. She had...

Ana Diaz

Ana Diaz

Feb 8, 2021

Ana L. Diaz, 83, left her physical life on earth to her eternal glory in Heaven on February 8, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Nicasio and Andrea Diaz, her brother Rigoberto Diaz, sister Norma Diaz and grandson Daniel Diaz. Ana is survived by her sons, José (Edna) Rivera, Santos (Andrea) Rivera, Damaso (Debbie) Diaz, Luís (Zorraida) Gonzalez and...

Brooke Seidel

Brooke Seidel

Feb 6, 2021

Beloved mother, partner and daughter, Brooke Seidel, 27, went to be with her Lord February 6, 2021. Brooke was a wonderful, loving mother and partner. She had a desire to succeed in life and strove to better for herself and her children. Brooke loved to cook and garden, enjoyed being outdoors. She had a deep respect for the elderly and...

Chad Barnes

Chad Barnes

Feb 5, 2021

Beloved husband and son, Chad E. Barnes passed away suddenly February 5, 2021. Chad was a simple man who never asked for much only what he needed. He was a loving compassionate husband and father. Chad loved camping along with family and friends. He was predeceased by his father Clifford Barnes. Chad is survived by his loving wife of 35...

Judith Ann Miller

Judith Ann Miller

Jan 26, 2021

Judith A Miller, 61, of Binghamton, NY, passed away peacefully to her eternal rest on January 26, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Rita Miller; her brother, Richard Miller; her uncles, Louis, Joseph and Richard Miller, Paul Nolan, Sr. and William Kenville; and her aunts Patricia Miller-Wilson, Eleanor Somers, and Karolyn Hamzik. Judy is survived by her...

Richard Lee Potter

Richard Lee Potter

Jan 22, 2021

Richard L. Potter, 57, passed away January 22, 2021. Ricky will be remembered as a wonderful father, brother, and friend. He was a graduate of Susquehanna Valley High School and a longtime employee of Buckingham Manufacturing. He was predeceased by James and Theresa Potter, sister, Melanie Edwards, brothers, David and John Potter. Ricky is survived by his daughter Rashel Potter,...

Edwin "Ed" Jones

Edwin "Ed" Jones

Jan 17, 2021

Edwin “Ed” H. Jones, 53, of Binghamton, New York joined his dad in heaven on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Born on February 9, 1967, he is survived by his mother, Betty J. Jones, and three siblings, Dianne Wharton of Parkersburg, WV, Brian (Mary) Jones of Doylestown, PA, and Denise (Martin) Schilling of Binghamton, NY. He was predeceased by his father,...

Marvin Vanderpoel

Marvin Vanderpoel

Jan 16, 2021

Marvin LaRou VanDerpoel Marvin LaRou VanDerpoel, born May 20,1959 returned to God January 16, 2021.Marvin was the son of the late Kenneth VanDerpoel and is predeceased by his stepfather Edward Brown, brothers; Dale VanDerpoel, James Vanderpoel, Mickey VanDerpoel, and nephew James (Jimmer) VanDerpoel. He is survived by his Mother Marie Woodruff, a daughter Elisabeth Ann Mahar, siblings Roger (Brenda) Vanderpoel,...

Mandy Anuforah

Mandy Anuforah

Jan 11, 2021

Mandy L. Anuforah, 67. of Binghamton N. Y. was born in Brewton, Alabama on May 13, 1953 and went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband Theodore Anuforah, her mother Voncile Smith, her step-father Willie Smith and her father Clamford Jones. She is survived by her siblings: Willie George Ausby of...

Alfred Schafer

Alfred Schafer

Jan 11, 2021

Alfred Schafer, 90, of Windsor, passed away at Willow Point Nursing Home on January 11, 2021, due to complications of Covid-19 and Dementia. Alfred is survived by his wife, Emilie Schafer; children, Julianna (Gary) Quinn, Harry (Deborah) Schafer, Siegfried (Elaine) Schafer and Susanna (David) Brown; Grandchildren, Scott (Dianna Harden) Schafer, Crystal (Craig) Terrell, and Katie (Jesse) Hartley; Great-grandchildren, Dylan and...

Frances Sandwick

Frances Sandwick

Jan 8, 2021

Frances fell asleep peacefully and was welcomed into the arms of God on January 8th, 2021. She was born December 25, 1919 in Kirkwood, NY and was a long-time member of the Kirkwood Historical Society where she donated many family artifacts to the museum. During her teen years, the family moved to the east side of Binghamton where she attended...

Michael David Wagner

Michael David Wagner

Jan 6, 2021

Michael Wagner, 63, passed away January 6, 2021. Mike was a gentle kind person, a devoted father, brother, uncle and friend. He was loved by everyone who knew him. Mike’s life centered around his family. He will be remembered for his ability to make an instant friend of anyone he met as well as his knack of making his new...

Kenneth Jacobs

Kenneth Jacobs

Jan 6, 2021

Kenneth “Kenny” Jacobs, 80, has gone to heaven to celebrate his 58th anniversary alongside his beloved wife Peg. Kenny was a caring and loving man, he would help out anyone in need. One of his favorite past times was going out to breakfast with Peg every weekend. He took wonderful care of Peg during her lengthy illness. Family was very...

Eugene Bert Jensen

Eugene Bert Jensen

Jan 2, 2021

Rev. Eugene B. Jensen, 82, went to his eternal home on January 2, 2021, Gene was a faithful husband, loving father, devoted grandfather, and beloved brother. Gene was born in Binghamton, NY on August 31, 1938. He was predeceased by his parents; Floyd Jensen and Verna Davis and brothers William Cooper, Mike Jensen, and Bob Jensen. Gene is survived by...

Watrous "Watty" Polhamus

Watrous "Watty" Polhamus

Jan 1, 2021

Beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, Watrous “Watty” Polhamus, Jr. passed away January 1, 2021. Watty will be remembered for his infectious smile, his love of family, and dedication to his friends. He was a man of his word, always keeping his promises except one, Disney World with Rainey and Amy. To Lorraine, he was her everything. To Amy, her...