Obituaries

John N. Sherman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Kelly Illsley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...