Obituaries

Douglas H. Webb

Douglas H. Webb

Jul 5, 2019

Douglas H. Webb, 95, passed away July 5, 2019. Douglas served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for valor. A loving husband and family man, he was gentle, soft spoken and was always active in the Hawleyton United Methodist Church and community. Douglas was married to his beloved...

Giuseppe Barbara

Giuseppe Barbara

Jul 5, 2019

Heaven has gained a beautiful, courageous angel. Giuseppe Barbara, 91, entered into the  Kingdom  of God, July 5, 2019. Giuseppe was one of the kindest, strongest souls you could have met. His smile and singing would light up any room he entered. Giusppe’s firm belief in God and his devotion to family and church was important in his life. Giuseppe...

Michael "Mouth" Bailey

Michael "Mouth" Bailey

Jun 28, 2019

   At 10:50 PM, Friday June 28, 2019 we lost one of kindest, friendliest, big hearted, and optimistic young men we have EVER had the privilege of knowing. Mike always had a smile on his face and was so quick to laugh. No matter how many hurdles were stacked in front of him, he had a plan and was always eager...

Denzil "Denny" Kelly

Denzil "Denny" Kelly

Jun 23, 2019

  Denzil “Denny” Kelly, 76, passed away June 23, 2019. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Denny retired from the Roofers Local 74-203. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #1013 and of the American Legion. Denny was an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be remembered for his gruff and rough outer...

Lester F. Jones

Lester F. Jones

Jun 22, 2019

Our beloved husband and father, Lester F. Jones, 94, passed away June 22, 2019.  Lester was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed many summers at the family cottage at Cayuga Lake with family and friends. Lester was a plaster mason for over 50 years, one of the first plasterers to introduce working on stilts....

Rosemary Bolberg

Rosemary Bolberg

Jun 22, 2019

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Rosemary Bolberg, 82 passed away June 22, 2019. She was a strong independent woman who cared for and loved her family deeply. Rosemary will be remembered by many in the community as a foster grandparent. She was predeceased by her son Raymond Swarts. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Swarts, Binghamton, treasured grandchildren, Tammy...

Ellen Stone

Ellen Stone

Jun 19, 2019

Our beloved mother Ellen Stone, 57, passed away June 19, 2019. Her children will remember her as a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Ellen was witty and had a good sense of humor. She was predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Dorothy Germond and brother, John Germond. Ellen is survived by her children; Anna and Matthew...

Raymond Johnson

Raymond Johnson

Jun 16, 2019

Our beloved father, Raymond L. Johnson, 71, passed away June 16, 2019. Ray served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Sears after more than 35 years as a technician.  Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger years. He took his girls along on many of his fishing and camping...

Harvey Manley

Harvey Manley

Jun 15, 2019

 Harvey Manley who was the Honorary “Mayor of Candor” passed away on June 15, 2019. Harvey taught the people who were close to him the meaning of being accepted. Not by his grand gestures but by knowing people and accepting them for who they were. He changed the minds of people who met him to understand that people with disabilities...

Diann Cole Mcconnell

Diann Cole Mcconnell

Jun 14, 2019

It is fitting that DiAnn Cole McConnell’s life on earth ended on June 14, 2019- Flag Day- one of her favorite days of the year. She loved her country and community and contributed to them in many ways. DiAnn retired in 2015 after 43 years as a school crossing guard and took great pride in keeping the children of Benjamin...

John "Jack" Burlingame

John "Jack" Burlingame

Jun 5, 2019

John “Jack” Willard Burlingame Our beloved father, John “Jack” Willard Burlingame, 90, passed away June 5, 2019. Jack was a talented artist. His artistic talent derived from his grandfather, John Willard Clawson famed American artist, who was the grandson of Brigham Young. His paternal grandfather was Miles Eaton Burlingame who was the District Attorney of Cortland County.  A true perfectionist...

Jodee Crampton

Jodee Crampton

May 27, 2019

 Our beloved Mother, Jodee Crampton, 54, arrived in heaven May 27, 2019. She was a person of faith and family. Her life revolved around her family especially her grandchildren.  Jodee was a generous soul with a heart which would give anyone in need all the help she could. Jodee was comedian extraordinaire, always trying to prank someone but at the...

Mary Helen Chapman

Mary Helen Chapman

May 22, 2019

Mary Helen Chapman, 76 of Endwell, NY passed away peacefully at her home on May 22, 2019.  Mary Helen was born in Beckley, WV.  She was predeceased by her parents, Helen and Walter Chapman.  She moved to Endwell, NY in the mid 1970’s. Mary Helen was a graduate of Indiana University with a Master’s in Music.  She was an accomplished...

Linda Najarian

Linda Najarian

May 21, 2019

Linda A. Najarian, 75, of Binghamton, New York passed away at home on May 21, 2019. Linda is predeceased by her parents Edward and Anna Welch, and her sister Cheryl Welch. Linda was survived by her daughters Kim (Robert) Siler, Tracy Sager, Kelly (Ray) Caporaso, her grandchildren Matt, Billy, Melissa, Kelsey, Lilly, and great-grandchildren Hallie, Keyana, Quinn, Katelyn. Services will...

Brian A J Argro

Brian A J Argro

May 9, 2019

Brian A. J.  Argro, 32, passed away May 9, 2019. He was a loving caring individual who would help anyone in need. He was a wonderful father whose world was centered around his family. He was a funny person who was constantly joking and making sure everyone noticed he was around.  He was predeceased by his grandfather, John Argro. Brian...

Michael Camps

Michael Camps

Apr 25, 2019

Michael Andre Camps, aka “Uncle Mike”, or Mike was born on March 15.1953 at Sydenham Hospital in Harlem, NY. On April 25th, 2019, Mike departed from this life and joined his parents the late Romeo and Geraldine Spencer. Mike was known for his great sense of humor and always being well kept Mike loved his family, although we were all...

Margaret "Midge" Wieland

Margaret "Midge" Wieland

Apr 20, 2019

Our beloved mother Margaret “Midge” Wieland, 88, passed away April 20, 2019. Midge will be remembered as a loving, caring woman who never failed to lend a hand to anyone to in need. An adventurer at heart, she travelled across the county with her daughter, Nancy in 1972 spending seven weeks visiting many of the lower 48 states.  Midge was...

Lynndall Tompkins

Lynndall Tompkins

Apr 19, 2019

Lynndall “Lynn” Tompkins, 67, of Johnson City, passed away  at  home Friday April 19,2019 after a long struggle with COPD. Lynn was born on November 26, 1951 in Binghamton, New York. She graduated from Binghamton High School and married on the same day, June 27, 1970.  She then started her family and spent most of her years caring for her...

Grace Correll

Grace Correll

Apr 16, 2019

Our beloved mother, Grace Correll, 91, joined family and friends in heaven on April 16, 2019. Grace was a loving and caring mother, who raised five kids on her own. She was strong, independent and lived life on her terms. She enjoyed Sunday dinners was her family.  Grace belonged to many civic organizations and clubs and travelled throughout the county...

Mark Anthony Verdon

Mark Anthony Verdon

Apr 4, 2019

Mark Anthony Verdon Mark Anthony Verdon, 60, of Endicott passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019. Mark’s life was full of love and laughter. If you knew him, you loved him. If you met him, you would never forget him and he would never forget you. He loved his family and looked forward to spending time with them. Mark was...