Obituaries

Paula Harder Bess Derigo

Paula Harder Bess Derigo

Jan 9, 2019

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend Paula Harder Bess DeRigo, 64, was reunited with her precious son Aaron DeRigo in heaven on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She fought a long hard battle with lupus for many years. Paula was a loving, kind and giving person who lived for her family. Her love and tenderness has been a gift...

Betty J. Cooper

Betty J. Cooper

Jan 9, 2019

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Betty J. Cooper, 95, passed away January 9, 2019. Betty’s life revolved around her family. She was married to her devoted husband Lee for 73 years. Her children remember her as a loving and doting mother, who was always there to support and guide them to become the adults they grew up to be. Betty...

James Dyes, Jr.

James Dyes, Jr.

Jan 6, 2019

James Dyes, Jr.  passed away unexpectedly late Sunday evening, January 6, 2019. James was born in Davidson, Tennessee on July 13,1952. James was a retired City of Binghamton Water and Sewer Supervisor; he loved his job.  We will all miss hearing James laugh and seeing him smile.  “Uncle Jim” will always be remembered for movie theater time and playing his...

Marion Joan Follet

Marion Joan Follet

Dec 26, 2018

  Marion Joan “Joanie” Follet passed away on December 26, 2018.  She was born on July 24, 1925 in Binghamton to Neil C. and Marion B. Follet, and lived there her entire life. Joanie is predeceased by her parents, as well as her brothers William and Donald Follet, and her sister Frances Mastic. She is survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy Follet,...

Patricia Dwyer

Patricia Dwyer

Dec 23, 2018

Our beloved mother and Nano, Patricia Ann Dwyer, 93, was called to heaven by the angels December 23, 2018. She was a caring, compassionate woman who always put others before herself. Patricia’s life centered around her family, her grandchildren were the light of her life. Her favorite times here on earth was spent playing board games and cards with her...

Marion Scofield

Marion Scofield

Dec 7, 2018

Marion Ruth Scofield 95, of Conklin, NY passed away peacefully December 7, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Loren Scofield. Her parents Eugene and Ruth Gregory. Sister Helen (Mickey), Brothers Lawrence (Mildred), Earl (Carolyn) and Ben Gregory. Survived by sister Betty and Bob Palmer, brothers George and Gayle and Floyd (Betty deceased), Lewis and Eileen Gregory , sister-in-law Pat...

Alma (Sue) Jean Reynolds

Alma (Sue) Jean Reynolds

Dec 5, 2018

With much sadness in our hearts we had to say goodbye to Sue as she left this world and entered the next on Wednesday, December 5th. Sue was predeceased by her parents Richard Carman (2/05/2011) and Ida Carman (09/20/2001). She was also predeceased by several brothers and a sister, Neal Carman Sr. (07/20/2010) Dicky and Frank Carman aged 8 and...

Henryka Simmons

Henryka Simmons

Dec 1, 2018

On Saturday, December 1, 2018 Henryka Simmons passed peacefully into God’s hands surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. Henryka was born in Vienna, Austria January 20, 1931. She was the beloved daughter of Leopold and Anna Stephania Flecker.  At the age of eight she escaped the Holocaust and with her family moved to Shanghai, China. During WWII her...

George "Tim" Sickles

George "Tim" Sickles

Nov 30, 2018

George “Tim” Sickles. Some called him dad, some called him grandpa, and some called him Tim. George left us to be with The Lord on Friday, November 30, 2018. He enjoyed 79 years here with us. We would have loved many more years to spend absorbing his humor and positive outlook on life. He loved church, nature, hunting, wood working,...

George P. Anderson

George P. Anderson

Nov 23, 2018

Binghamton- George Phillip Anderson, 84, peacefully left this earth November 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. He succumbed to the unforgiving Parkinson's disease after a three year struggle. He was a credit manager for 38 years at Endicott Johnson. George was an avid music lover as well as a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots....

Angelo P. Mauraides

Angelo P. Mauraides

Nov 20, 2018

 Our beloved father, Angelo P. Mauraides went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 ten days before his 95th birthday.  Angelo proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved family above all else and was a friend to all. He was a professional bingo player and enjoyed painting, jigsaw puzzles and...

Roy M. Ettinger, Jr.

Roy M. Ettinger, Jr.

Nov 16, 2018

Binghamton- Roy Murray Ettinger, Jr., 66, passed away on Friday, November 16th 2018 at his home in Port Dickinson. He was born October 4, 1952  to Roy and Marion Ettinger in Staten Island, NY.       Roy was a singer, songwriter and guitar player since the age of 12 (when his father had to accompany him into bars for gigs.) Later, he...

Louis Petertyl

Louis Petertyl

Nov 12, 2018

Louis Albert Petertyl of Binghamton, NY passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 atthe Vestal Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Binghamton to Helen and George Petertyl on March 17, 1921. Following graduation from Binghamton North High School, he joined the US Merchant Marine, and later served in the US Army. After his service in World War...

Steven Swartwood

Steven Swartwood

Oct 28, 2018

Steven A. Swartwood, 56, fought a short and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer and passed  October 28, 2018. Steve was a man who spoke his mind. His life centered around family. No matter what time day or night Steve would be the first to arrive if someone needed help. He enjoyed riding his Harley, the Binghamton Rangers, who broke his...

Elmer Eskridge

Elmer Eskridge

Oct 26, 2018

Elmer Eskridge, 90, passed away on October 26, 2018. He was born and raised in Painesville, Ohio to the parents of Henrietta and Louis Eskridge. Elmer was a graduate of Thomas W. Harvey High School.  He was the valedictorian for the class of 1946.  He received his engineering degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering.  He served faithfully in the United...

Yvonne Kincer

Yvonne Kincer

Oct 19, 2018

Yvonne “Bonnie” C. Kincer, 68, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018.  Yvonne was preceded in death by; her beloved Husband, William (Bill) Kincer, her mother, Violet Carros, her brother, Dennis Carros, Sr. and grandson, Emanuel Phillips.  Yvonne is survived by her loving children, Bonnie and Isaac Phillips, Karen and Edward Guy, her loving step children, Kimberly Kincer, Michele and Dorian...

Marcella Eggleston

Marcella Eggleston

Oct 14, 2018

   Marcella “Marcy” Fluke Eggleston passed away on October 14, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. A beloved mother and grandmother, Marcy was also a highly accomplished registered nurse. She graduated from St. Luke’s Hospital of Nursing in Duluth, Minnesota in 1954 and she began her upstate NY career as an ER nurse at Ideal Hospital in...

Iona "Toni" Monahan

Iona "Toni" Monahan

Oct 8, 2018

Our beloved mother, Iona G. “Toni” Monahan, 82, passed away peacefully at her home, October 8, 2018. Her love of children, music and animals has become a legacy which has been passed on through the generations. A beautiful soul inside and out, she cared for and loved many who were not children of her own. She will always be remembered...

Steven Michael Mccauley

Steven Michael Mccauley

Sep 28, 2018

Beloved brother, Steven Michael McCauley, 59, passed away September 28, 2018. He will remain in our hearts forever. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Gloria McCauley, brother, Charles McCauley, Jr. Steven is survived by his daughters, Cynthia and Kelly McCauley,;  3 treasured grandchildren, siblings Walter and Tina, McCauley, Binghamton and Katheryn and Kenneth McCarthy, Jasper, Fla. He leaves...

Joseph Fasano

Joseph Fasano

Sep 22, 2018

Our beloved father, Joseph Fasano, 85, has gone to be with his Lord and the many loved ones who predeceased him on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Joe will  be remembered as a man with a loving kind heart. No visit with Joe was ever complete without him offering dinner and a drink and refusing to take no for an answer....