Obituaries

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...

Feb 15, 2021

Lori Ann McCray, 50, of Norwich passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center after a brief battle with COVID-19. Lori was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and great .aunt. She was born August 28, 1970 in Johnson City. Lori enjoyed karaoke, going to the casino, writing poetry, and spending time with her family and friends. She had...

Feb 8, 2021

Ana L. Diaz, 83, left her physical life on earth to her eternal glory in Heaven on February 8, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Nicasio and Andrea Diaz, her brother Rigoberto Diaz, sister Norma Diaz and grandson Daniel Diaz. Ana is survived by her sons, José (Edna) Rivera, Santos (Andrea) Rivera, Damaso (Debbie) Diaz, Luís (Zorraida) Gonzalez and...

Feb 6, 2021

Beloved mother, partner and daughter, Brooke Seidel, 27, went to be with her Lord February 6, 2021. Brooke was a wonderful, loving mother and partner. She had a desire to succeed in life and strove to better for herself and her children. Brooke loved to cook and garden, enjoyed being outdoors. She had a deep respect for the elderly and...

Feb 6, 2021

Michael A. Kvasnak, 80, of Bosque Farms, NM (formerly of Endwell, NY) passed away on February 6, 2021. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Veronica Kvasnak; sister and brother-in-law, Victoria and Duane Zimmer. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Genevieve, and children Michael (Kathleen) Kvasnak of Bosque Farms, NM; Karen (Roy) Prashad of...

Feb 5, 2021

Beloved husband and son, Chad E. Barnes passed away suddenly February 5, 2021. Chad was a simple man who never asked for much only what he needed. He was a loving compassionate husband and father. Chad loved camping along with family and friends. He was predeceased by his father Clifford Barnes. Chad is survived by his loving wife of 35...

Jan 26, 2021

Judith A Miller, 61, of Binghamton, NY, passed away peacefully to her eternal rest on January 26, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Rita Miller; her brother, Richard Miller; her uncles, Louis, Joseph and Richard Miller, Paul Nolan, Sr. and William Kenville; and her aunts Patricia Miller-Wilson, Eleanor Somers, and Karolyn Hamzik. Judy is survived by her...