Obituaries

Apr 9, 2021

John Chomyszak, 100, of Binghamton went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2021. John was known as a hard-working man who came to the United States after World War II from Germany. He was passionate about his Ukrainian heritage. John took his hard work mentality to Endicott-Johnson Shoes and GAF. John was predeceased by his wife, Helena Chomyszak,...

Apr 8, 2021

Dietrich Dersch, 84, of Binghamton passed away on April 8, 2021, at Lourdes Hospital due to declining health. He was predeceased by parents, Fritz and Ilse Dersch, and great-nephew, Derek. He is survived by brothers, Eckhart (Helen), Reinald (Sushma), and sister, Marie (Larry) Holt, nephews Hans, Jurgen (Julia), Max (Tiffany), Karl, Mark (Christina), Erik (Maria), Jeremy Holt (Julie), and TJ...

Apr 5, 2021

Beloved mother Lu-Ann Kumpan Drury, 65, went to be with her Lord, April 5, 2021. She will be remembered as an outspoken Mom who loved to talk with her children on the phone. Her children said she always loved her grandchildren best. Lu-Ann enjoyed playing Bingo at Turning Stone. Warm, sunny weather was what she looked forward to always. She...

Apr 4, 2021

Beloved father and grandfather, Robert “Bob” Lasky, 100, passed away April 4, 2021. He was born and raised on the south side of Binghamton. Bob was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving his country during World War II. He will be remembered as person who loved life and Bingo. He enjoyed family time at Forest Lake, watching his...

Mar 24, 2021

Willson “Willy” Malchak,74, died of heart failure on March 24, 2021. Willy requested a "short and simple" notice of his passing. He was a Certified Public Accountant and a business owner locally. His true passions however were literature, art, nature, philosophy, movies, music, and good food. His family and his friends will miss him dearly. Especially his band of buddies...

Mar 24, 2021

Hazel (Ginger) Lasher-Smith, 81, of Endicott, passed away on March 24, 2021. She was met at the gates by her son Robert Williams, Jr. her beloved father Ervin K. Lasher and her brother Richard E. Lasher. She is survived by her children; Michelle Lovblom (TX), Kimberly Molyneaux (C0), Kathryn (Clint) Muggeo-Densmore (Endicott), Tonya McNeese (MS0, Tammy Kendrick (MS), and...

Mar 18, 2021

Joan Margaret Jones February 9, 1940 – March 18, 2021 Joan Margaret Jones, 81, of Binghamton, NY, passed through the portal of death to the place prepared for her by our Savior on March 18, 2021. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 9, 1940 to Harold and Margaret Coleman, who predeceased her. She is survived by her...

Mar 18, 2021

Ronald P. Arledge of Binghamton passed away at Elizabeth Church Manor on March 18, 2021, nine days after his 77th birthday. Ron will forever be loved and remembered for his gentle nature. He enjoyed going to stock car races as well as watching NASCAR on television. Ron loved to travel. He was predeceased by his parents, Genevieve and Paul Arledge....

Mar 18, 2021

Beloved daughter and sister, Jessica R Wagner, 42, passed away March 18, 2021. She was born and raised in Binghamton and was a graduate of Susquehanna Valley School District. Jessica’s life centered around her family and friends. She loved crocheting hats, scarves, ice pop holders and stuffed animals for them. Jessica was always willing to help out alongside her family...

Mar 17, 2021

Shirley Jean Beck Raff, passed away peacefully at her Florida home on March 17, 2021, her favorite kitty curled up on her lap and family at her side. She was just a few months shy of 84. She is preceded in death by her parents, Titus “Fred” and Emma Beck, husband Dr. Barry Raff, son Chris, and brother Larry. She...

Mar 17, 2021

Beloved mother, daughter and sister, Mercedes Yvonne Johnson, 52, passed away March 17, 2021. Mercedes was kind hearted and would give anyone in need the shirt off her back. She was loving and brought a bright light to everything she participated in and everywhere she went. Her smile and laugh will be remembered by all who knew her. She was...

Mar 16, 2021

Sheila Ann Jones passed away on Tuesday March 16, 2021. Sheila was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 20, 1943 to Ann and Albert P. Jones. Sheila was raised and lived the majority of her life on Staten Island until 2018, when she moved to Binghamton to be closer to family. Sheila received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences...

Mar 10, 2021

Beloved husband and father, William Byron Scull, Jr., 76, passed away March 10, 2021. His life was centered around his family. Bill loved his children and grandchildren deeply. Bill was an avid reader and traveler He loved history, golf, the Giants and Yankees and music. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Virginia Scull, Sr. Bill is survived by...

Mar 9, 2021

Beloved husband and father, Michael Pompeii, Jr. passed away March 9, 2021. Michael will be remembered as a caring and loving family man. He owned Southern Tier Truck Equipment He coached little league baseball for his sons, and enjoyed racing stock cars at Five Mile Point, watching the Yankees and morning with Tim Horton’s coffee. He was predeceased by his...

Mar 5, 2021

Areva Marie Hassan, 78, of Binghamton, New York passed away peacefully at Mercy House of the Southern Tier on March 5, 2021. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Jovanha Dellacorino. She is survived by her ex-husband and father of their daughters, Robert Szymanski; her two daughters: Leah & Joseph Husnay of Virginia and Denise Yost of Oneida; her grandchildren: Joe...

Mar 4, 2021

SAUL LEVIN (July 13, 1921-March 4, 2021)

Chandler, AZ, formerly of Vestal, NY.  Saul Levin passed away peacefully at home on March 4, of extreme old age.  His wife of 70 years, Ruth, was at his side.

Saul was born in Chicago, the son of Nathan S. Levin and Rose (Finkel) Levin.  From childhood, he...

Mar 1, 2021

Helen M. Draskovich Howe Helen M. Draskovich Howe, 89, passed on March 1, 2021. Surviving are her husband of over 68 years, Maurice, and her children Cynthia Kane, Dana (Richard A.) Keiser, David (Judy) Howe, and Susan (ret. Brig. Gen. Brett) McMullen; grandchildren; Benjamin (Jenny) Kane, Matthew (Emily) Kane, Elizabeth (Jonathan) Wickliffe, Richard C. (Janet) Keiser, Jacob (Becca) Howe, and...

Feb 17, 2021

Helen Kurilecz of Binghamton, NY Helen was summoned by the Lord on February 17, 2021, after a prolonged stay at United Methodist facilities at Hill Top. She was predeceased by her parents John and Paraska Kurilecz; her brothers John and Joseph and her sister Mary. She is survived by her faithful cousin Karen Oranchak Desmond, her long-time friend Nancy...

Feb 16, 2021

Douglas (Doug) H. Engard, 68, of Port Crane, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  He is predeceased by his parents, Harold & Grace (Felske) Engard, and is survived by his three daughters, three sisters, four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was an avid sports fan, rooting for the Minnesota Vikings and watching NASCAR, enjoyed...

Feb 16, 2021

Douglas (Doug) H. Engard, 68, of Port Crane, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  He is predeceased by his parents, Harold & Grace (Felske) Engard, and is survived by his three daughters, three sisters, four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was an avid sports fan, rooting for the Minnesota Vikings and watching NASCAR, enjoyed...