Obituaries
Gerald Macblane
May 7, 2020
Gerald Lee Coulter MacBlane, 57, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on the morning of May 7th, 2020, after an extended illness. Jerry was a great father and grandpa, and a wonderful loving husband, and a kind, funny, friend to all. He will be dearly missed. One of Jerry's biggest joys were his grandchildren,...
Deborah Norman
May 1, 2020
With sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, Deborah Norman, on May 1, 2020. She was a friend to all whose lives she touched. Deborah was raised in West Virginia by her parents Ralph and Pamela. She is survived by her two sisters, Karen and Linda. Her legacy lives on through her three sons, Jack, Chris,...
Delores Kovarik
Apr 22, 2020
Delores Kovarik May 29, 1927- April 22, 2020 Binghamton- Delores Kovarik, 93, passed away April 22, 2020 at Elizabeth Church Manor. Delores was wonderful homemaker, who baked for her family, paska, kolachky, Slovak dumplings and gravy. She kept a clean home, making sure her children knew how to do chores and garden. Delores was a generous and loving person not...
Patricia A. Bidwell
Apr 21, 2020
Beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia A. Bidwell, 66, passed away April 21, 2020. She was a great friend to many and a loving caring family member. Patricia enjoyed spending her time with her family and making new friends, reading, sewing, and most of all touring the county’s bingo halls. She could spend hours chatting with friends and acquaintances. Patricia grew...
Sharon Strock
Apr 18, 2020
Mrs. Sharon Ruth Crandall Strock, 80, of Binghamton, NY, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2020. She passed in the presence and care of her loving family and friends. Sharon was born in 1939 in Johnson City, NY to her parents, Rev. Louis W. and Carrie Crandall. She graduated from Prairie Bible Institute in 1957 and...
James Woodridge
Apr 15, 2020
James C. Woodridge, 84, passed away April 15, 2020 at Bridgewater Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Martha Woodridge, brothers; Charles Warren, Stewart and Harold. He is survived by special friends, Linda Lewis and Charles Ryder and his devoted kitty, Mr. Ink James was an excellent cook and organist. He worked at a Syracuse warehouse, in...
Diego Gutierrez
Apr 4, 2020
Cherished husband, father, “PopPop”, and friend to many, Diego Gutierrez, passed away, April 4, 2020, with his family by his side. Diego was a highly regarded Veteran in the United States Army Special Forces, he served in Dessert Storm, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandsons, playing the guitar, and collecting many...
Katharine Henry
Mar 29, 2020
Katharine Henry, 99, of Binghamton NY passed away on March 29, 2020 at Bridgewater Center. Katharine was born in Saint Joseph, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1920. She was predeceased by her parents, James & Mary Ring and her sister Margaret. Katharine is survived by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth, children; William and Linda Kane and Karen Henry, treasured grandchildren...
Gail Perkins Gilroy
Mar 25, 2020
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Gail Perkins Gilroy, 90, passed March 25, 2020. Gail was a social person who made friends wherever she went. She had an interest in everything and studied many subjects, including different religions so that she could better understand her own. She loved dogs and enjoyed walking them (on rainy days looking like the Gorton’s Fisherman)....
Bonnie Lou Paine
Mar 24, 2020
Bonnie Lou Paine, 74, passed away March 24, 2020. Bonnie was a great sister and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She retired from the Broome Developmental Center after many years. Bonnie was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church where she volunteered for the CHOW pantry. Bonnie loved going to Tioga Downs and senior bus...
Barbara Jean Blakeslee
Mar 24, 2020
Our loving mother Barbara Jean Blakeslee, 83, went with the angels to be with her Lord and Savior, March 24, 2020. She slipped away peacefully with her daughters by her side. Barbara was a joy to her family. Everyone wanted to be at her house just to talk, laugh and play games (Euchre, Parcheesi and Yahtzee). She loved to travel...
Mary Ann Rudy
Mar 22, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Ann Rudy, passed on Sunday, 22 March 2020 due to medical complications caused by an intracerebral hemmorrage. Mary Ann grew up in and around the Southern Tier of New York State and northern Pennsylvania. She had three children: Michael (oldest), Shelley (now deceased) and Tony. One of her favorite things was spending time...
Watrous Polhamus
Mar 20, 2020
Binghamton- Watrous “Watty” Polhamus Sr., 88, Entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2020. He was predeceased by his first wife Mary. He was survived by his wife of 26 years Donna, his three brothers James, Donald, Richard, children Watrous Jr and Lorraine, Sharon and Ron, Cathy, Tom and Kathy, Kevin and Yvonne, Carlena, and Tom Salisbury. Watty also leaves...
Daniel Lesko
Mar 18, 2020
Daniel James Lesko, age 55, of Binghamton, New York, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was the son of the late Paul Edward and Rose Jean Lesko. Dan is survived by his son Paul Daniel Lesko, daughter-in-law Veronica, granddaughter Adeline, brother Paul Michael, sisters; Rose McCabe, Connie Segreto, Jeanne Shear, 13 nieces and nephews and 18 great nieces and...
William "Bill" Kocik
Mar 12, 2020
William (Bill) E. Kocik, 91, went to be in the arms of our Lord on March 12, 2020. He was born and raised in Binghamton, NY, the son of John and Carrie Kocik. He is survived by his adoring wife of 65 years Margery (LaBombard) Kocik, sister Jane (Kocik) Lawrence and brother-in-law Norman, sister-in-law Veronica Kocik, son Michael J. Kocik...
Edward Bryant
Mar 3, 2020
Edward W. Bryant, Sr., 82, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2020 to his heaven where the walleyes and salmon are always biting. Fishing was his passion. Ed is survived by his soulmate and wife of over 50 years, Aida, his children, Edward Bryant, Jr. and Brenda Muiter and many grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. To forward condolences please visit...
Cecelia Reiter
Mar 2, 2020
Very much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, friend and much more, Cecelia Reiter died March 2, 2020 at Barnes Kasson Skilled Nursing Facility, Susquehanna Pa. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, George Thornton Reiter, daughter Jean Kathryn who died at age 3, brothers Edmund, Gene, Walter and Thomas, and sisters Julia and Delores. Cecelia is...
Mary Burtchaell
Mar 2, 2020
Beloved wife and mother, Mary Burtchaell, 71, passed away March 2, 2020. Mary was a best friend to her children and sister. Always there when needed her life centered around her family and friends. Mary was a pediatric nurse for most of her life. She loved to bird watch with her cats. She was predeceased by her parents Winfred Freeman...
Heda Libby
Feb 29, 2020
Heda Libby has gone to be with our Lord on February 29, 2020. Heda was a proud member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Binghamton, and a member of the Senior Peer Counseling. She enjoyed taking hikes and bicycling with the Southern Tier Hiking club. Heda worked helping people using her master’s degree in social work. Heda is predeceased by...
Claudia Clapper
Feb 29, 2020
Claudia May Clapper, 68, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with Pastor Grant officiating. Interment will follow services in Spring Forest Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am until the time of services at the funeral home. To forward...
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