Obituaries

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....

Morton Marbaker

Morton Marbaker

Sep 16, 2018

Morton Marbaker, 87, went home to the Lord, Sunday, September 16, 2018. His life revolved around his family. He will be forever remembered as a loving caring father, who has always done things “the right way”. An avid NY Yankees fan and was a lover of baseball, polkas and dancing. Morton was a member of the Fraternal Order of the...

Susette Blackwood

Susette Blackwood

Sep 12, 2018

Susette Blackwood, 98, of Binghamton, NY moved to America in 1965 from Jamica, West Indies. She transitioned peacefully into the arms of our Lord on September 12, 2018 at 98 years old. Suzette retired from Binghamton General Hospital after working several years. She also worked for the Salvation Army and did years of volunteer work. Susette was always helping people...

Millie Montgomery-Mcgavin

Millie Montgomery-Mcgavin

Aug 30, 2018

Beloved wife, Millie Montgomery McGavin, 68, passed away August 30, 2018 after a long illness. Millie will be remembered for her friendly soul, her willingness to always help others. A graduate of SUNY Oswego, she retired from Onondaga County after her career as a social worker. She was active with Syracuse Womens Professional Association and a Board Member of SAGE...

Ralph Hogan

Ralph Hogan

Aug 25, 2018

Binghamton- Beloved father, grandfather and farmer extraordinaire,  Ralph “Pops” Hogan, 83, passed away from what his family calls “a broken heart”, August 25, 2018. Dad lost the love of his life Rosie, on July 3, 2018 and never recovered. He led a full and busy life  which consisted of being a loving husband, father of 5, grandfather of 11. Dad...

Ruthana Dunham

Ruthana Dunham

Aug 20, 2018

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruthana Dunham, 92, passed away August 20, 2018. Ruth was widowed at an early age and worked successfully at raising her family of five children on her own. Her children loved her deeply and will forever carry her in their hearts. She graduated from the Triple Cities School of Beauty Culture and owned and operated...

Robert "Bobby" Carr

Robert "Bobby" Carr

Jul 31, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Donald Carr June 7, 1957-July 31, 2018      of Binghamton   Our brother, Robert “Bobby” Donald Carr has gone peacefully home to our Lord. He had a 21 year career at Rite Aide retiring in 2016. Bobby proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army.  He enjoyed going for long walks, listening to music, watching...

E. Jane Dean

E. Jane Dean

Jul 30, 2018

Our beloved mother E. Jane Dean, 95, passed away July 30, 2018. Jane was proud of the fact she was born in Port Dickinson. She will be remembered for her devilish attitude and impish sense of humor. Jane loved her family, traveling to the Thousand Islands and anything pink. Jane was known for sending anyone a need of a pick...

Robert May

Robert May

Jul 29, 2018

Robert “Rob” May (aka Rob Sandell), 67, departed physical life on July 29, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Denver, Colorado he lived most of his life in Binghamton and New York City.  Rob always had a gift and a love for the written word and used his skills at several NYC Law and publishing firms. But he is...

Carl Neiss

Carl Neiss

Jul 26, 2018

Carl D. Neiss, 58, passed away July 26, 2018.  He worked as a custodian at Chenango Forks Schools for more than thirty years. Carl loved the outdoors, farming, heavy equipment as well as hunting and fishing.   He was predeceased by his grandparents. Carl is survived by his parents, Merritt and Mary Neiss, Binghamton, brother; Kevin Neiss, Smithville Flats and special...

Frances Mattucci

Frances Mattucci

Jul 20, 2018

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Frances “Fran” Mattucci, 75, passed away July 20, 2018. She will be remembered as one who spoke her mind with love.  Fran had a lifelong love of camping, taking every opportunity to travel the country with Bob. She seldom left anywhere without making new and lifelong friends. She enjoyed studying history, genealogy and her Finnish...

Ginger Salisbury

Ginger Salisbury

Jul 15, 2018

Ginger Lee Smith Salisbury, 61, returned home to the boundless heavens July 15, 2018. Her laughter, kindness and loving spirit will be missed beyond description. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and playing Words With Friends. She was predeceased by her father Daniel H. Smith, daughter, Kari J. Salisbury, sister, Debra A. Swartwood, niece, Darcy A. Swartwood. Ginger is survived by daughter,...

Donald Virgilio

Donald Virgilio

Jul 6, 2018

  Donald Virgilio, 87, passed away July 6, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Dominic and Janet Virgilio and brother, William Virgilio. Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia, his children; Deborah and Peter Battaglia, David and Debra Virgilio and Sharon and Carl Tuch; seven treasured grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He leaves behind his brother, Thomas...