Obituaries
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...
John N. Sherman
Feb 26, 2020
John N. Sherman, 79 passed away February 26, 2020. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired after 35 years of service from International Paper. John loved gardening mostly growing flowers for his beloved wife Hildegard. He was predeceased by his parents Cleon and Alice Sherman and his in-laws, Otto and Lucy Bottcher. John is survived...
Leroy Shaver
Feb 25, 2020
Leroy Eugene Shaver of Chenango Forks passed away suddenly at the age of 52. He was predeceased by his parents June Rose Finkle and Clifford Shaver and uncle Gordon Finkle. Leroy is survived by his sons Clifford Shaver, Randy Shaver and Alex Shaver. He leaves behind his cousins Tommy Finkle and Gordon Finkle, Jr. A celebration of Leroy's life is...
Jeffrey Moore
Feb 23, 2020
Jeffrey Lynn Moore 10/28/1962 - 02/23/2020 Jeffrey Moore passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 after many years of struggling with pain. Jeff was a very creative person. He could make a masterpiece out of garbage and write poems that would melt your heart. He loved to listen to country music and loved to sing along in his deep voice. He...
Dorothy Alice Crosby
Feb 19, 2020
Dorothy Alice Crosby June 21, 1921 - February 19, 2020 Loved animals Loved her family Cooked and Baked Gardened Enjoyed arts, crafts and puzzles Hunted and Fished Danced and Bowled Cherished and Treasured She will be missed.
Harold Vanhart
Feb 18, 2020
Harold C. VanHart, 99, of Conklin went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2020. Harold was a proud World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army Airforce. He was a 66 year lifelong member and past chief of the Conklin Volunteer Fire Department and a regular customer at Jane’s Diner. Harold is predeceased by his wife of...
Ronald J. Cadrette
Feb 12, 2020
Ronald J. Cadrette, 83, passed away February 12, 2020. Ron was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Ron was an avid lover of classical music and movies of all kinds. He was predeceased by his parents, Chester Cadrette and Ramona McCarthy, brothers, Chester Cadrette, Jr., Robert Cadrette, William Cadrette, Richard Cadrette, sister, Janet...
Phyllis Brigham
Feb 12, 2020
Phyllis Irene Brigham of Port Crane, New York (January 23, 1940- February 12, 2020) went to be with the Lord unexpectedly. Phyllis enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, camping, and spending time with her family. She loved doing blankets for other people, and always cared about others. She is survived by her long-term partner and friend, Charles Letcher, daughter Michele (John) Empet...
Margaret Macmillen
Feb 5, 2020
Margaret F. MacMillen Binghamton- Margaret F. MacMillen, 94, passed away February 5, 2020. Memorial services will be planned for spring and will be announced. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home.
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