Obituaries
Kelly Illsley
Jan 25, 2020
Kelly Marie Illsley December 22, 1975-January 25, 2020 On Saturday, January 25, 2020, Kelly Marie Illsley of Binghamton passed away suddenly at the age of 44 years. A native of Port Crane, Kelly is a graduate of Chenango Valley High School and attended Broome community College. Kelly had a radiant smile and cared for everyone around her wholeheartedly. Kelly’s love...
Richard E. Root
Jan 22, 2020
Richard E. Root, 66, passed away at home after his battle with cancer on January 22, 2020. Richard founded Root's Tree Service in 1983 and worked in his community for forty years. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Diana Root, his daughter Holli and Tim Stayton, sons Dusty and Stacey Root, Richard C. and Kimberly Root,...
Elizabeth Carros
Jan 16, 2020
Elizabeth Carros, 85, passed away January 16, 2020. She was a longtime member of Saint John and Andrew RC Church. Betty worked for many years as an Account Clerk for Spalding Bakery. Betty was predeceased in death by her husband, James and will be interred alongside him in Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial Mass is will be held 10:30 am, Saturday,...
Esther N. King
Jan 16, 2020
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Esther N. King, 102, passed away January 16, 2020. She worked many years as a waitress in many local restaurants for over fifty years. Esther was the first waitress working at Grover’s Pig Stand on Court Street where she met her husband Paul who managed the restaurant. Her life centered around her family. They came...
Ann Mcbride
Jan 8, 2020
Beloved wife and mother, Ann E. McBride, 84, passed away January 8, 2020. Ann was the center of her husband Jim’s life. Together they enjoyed traveling, they were known to have “Roaming Blood”. Ann enjoyed spending winters in Florida with friends. While traveling the country they visited 46 states by RV while Ann spent her travel time knitting for her...
Katherine Birtch
Jan 4, 2020
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Katherine B. Birtch, 75, passed away January 4, 2020. Her life centered around her family. Her husband David and daughter Melissa were her primary caregivers for the past seven years. She was business savvy and was the comptroller for several of the family businesses, Downstate Fabricating Inc. and Birtchy’s Company Inc . She loved...
Judy M. Boyle
Dec 29, 2019
Beloved mother and grandmother, Judy M. Boyle passed away suddenly December 29, 2019. The center of Judy’s life was her family, she was selfless in her devotion to them. Judy was a member of The Conklin Forks United Methodist Church and active in the Conklin Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary for 51 years. She enjoyed her time in the Conklin-Kirkwood...
Eileen M. Barhydt
Dec 28, 2019
Beloved wife and mother, Eileen M. Barhydt, 83, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at home in North Port, Florida. She was a hard working woman who would do anything for her husband and family. Eileen loved collecting- jewelry, theater masks and millions of chatchkes. Her family thanks the homeowners association for limiting the size of her collection. Eileen was...
James "Jimmy" Wayman
Dec 26, 2019
James “Jimmy” S. Wayman died Thursday, December 26, 2019, 13 days after his 66th birthday. A special-needs adult, Jimmy struggled throughout life with multiple disabilities, but seldom complained. He is predeceased by his mother, Ida Wayman, two uncles Floyd Sackett and Donald Lynch, his aunt Marion Sackett, and his aunt Georgia Lynch, who loved and cared for Jimmy, teaching us...
Lawrence "Larry" Lehman
Dec 23, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” Lehman passed away, December 23, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Elizabeth Lehman, his brothers George Lehman and Frank Lehman, his nephew John Lehman, Jr. Larry is survived by spouse Gay Canough, son Alexander Lehman, sisters Mary Lehman Chapman and Barbara Lehman, brothers Jim Lehman and John Lehman. A celebration of Larry’s life will take...
Josephine "Josie" Butts
Dec 23, 2019
Our beloved mother and grandmother Josephine “Josie” Butts, 94, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. Josie was a loving, kind and generous. Her favorite hobbies were traveling the county looking for a bowl of homemade soup and a good bingo game. She was predeceased by husband, Louis, Jr. and daughters Judi and Sharon. Josie is survived by six generations...
Bernetta Fallon Kvasny
Dec 7, 2019
Bernetta Fallon Kvasny passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Ilabelle Fallon, her husband of 66 years, Thomas, and children Tom Kvasny and Pamela Debord. Bernetta is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Terry and Donna Kvasny, and daughter-in-law Penny White. 4 grandchildren Joy (Jeremy) Andis, Michael (Charissa) Debord, Marissa Kvasny, and...
Beverly Hamlin Smith
Nov 28, 2019
Beverly Hamlin Smith, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, with family by her side after a long period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, John V. Smith and her brother, Luke Hamlin. She is survived by her sister, Jacqueline Maltby, her son, Scott Smith (Margaret), her daughters, Andrea Smith, Barbara Mitchell (Wylie),...
Robert Walker
Nov 27, 2019
Robert J. Walker, 72, passed into eternal life suddenly at home due to a heart attack on November 27, 2019. Bob will be remembered by all who knew him as a compassionate and generous person. Bob served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War as Lance Corporal, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Fleet...
Ronald "Lucky" James, Jr.
Nov 25, 2019
Ronald C. “Lucky” James, Jr. 72, formerly of Binghamton ended peacefully his 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer at his home surrounded by family November 25, 2019. Lucky always had a smile on his face and loved and lived life to the fullest. He was an over the road driver of 8 years at Kroehler Mfg. and 25-year driver at Frito-Lay....
Allen C. Thompson
Nov 17, 2019
Allen C. Thompson of Vestal died on November 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his dear family. Allen was a beloved and faithful father, husband, teacher, musician, and friend. He saw the good in everyone. “The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.” Proverbs 20:7 He was born on July 2, 1934 in Hartford, Connecticut....
Gary Dean
Nov 13, 2019
Gary R. Dean, 47, passed away November 13, 2019. Growing up here in Broome County, Gary played football, wrestled and spent his time working out. He had many friends with whom he enjoyed spending time. He was predeceased by his mother Christine Dean, grandparents Dorothy Lupold, Lavisa Lewis and Gertrude Webb, Francis and Jenny Webb. Gary is survived by his...
Duane E Adee
Nov 10, 2019
Duane Edward Adee, 73, of Binghamton passed away peacefully Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years Joyce Ann Chamberlain Adee, parents and siblings. Duane is survived by his children, Jenn and George Wilmot, Melissa Adee-Doane and partner David Phelps, William and Tara Adee, Brandon and Amy Adee, Eve and Craig Baker, Brian “Bud”...
Betty Palmer
Nov 5, 2019
Betty Marie Gregory Russell Palmer, the "Queen of Conklin Forks" moved on to her Eternal Home, following a long battle with Parkinsons disease. Born January 12, 1937, number 8 of 9 children, to Eugene and Ruth Gregory. Betty was predeceased by her first husband Larry Russell in 1967. She married Robert Palmer in 1969 and nurtured a blended family of...
Hildegarde Regni
Nov 4, 2019
Hildegarde “Penny” Regni, 91, passed away November 4, 2019 with her family at her side. She was predeceased by her husband Robert A. Regni, much loved daughter Margaret Burkhart, sister Roz Pratt, father Ransom Pratt, and mother, Hildegarde Pratt. Penny is survived by her son David Burkhart, and daughter-in-law Leanne Avery. She was co-owner of several Binghamton businesses: Red Sleigh...
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