Obituaries

Jan 2, 2021

Rev. Eugene B. Jensen, 82, went to his eternal home on January 2, 2021, Gene was a faithful husband, loving father, devoted grandfather, and beloved brother. Gene was born in Binghamton, NY on August 31, 1938. He was predeceased by his parents; Floyd Jensen and Verna Davis and brothers William Cooper, Mike Jensen, and Bob Jensen. Gene is survived by...

Jan 1, 2021

Beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, Watrous “Watty” Polhamus, Jr. passed away January 1, 2021. Watty will be remembered for his infectious smile, his love of family, and dedication to his friends. He was a man of his word, always keeping his promises except one, Disney World with Rainey and Amy. To Lorraine, he was her everything. To Amy, her...

Dec 29, 2020

Mary Jane Clifford Gregory, 94, passed away on December 29, 2020 at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell, New York. Born to Robert and Mildred Clifford on March 27, 1926, she grew up in Norwich NY, and graduated from Houghton College. Mary Jane counted her Christian faith, her family, friends, and the communities in which she lived as wonderful treasures. Art,...

Dec 25, 2020

Robert D. McPeak born August 1, 1940 lost his fight with congestive heart failure December 25, 2020. Born and raised in Wharton, New Jersey he lived there until moving to Binghamton with his family in the early 1970's. He was a proud veteran of the Navy and while working at several places during his career, he retired from SUNY Broome...

Dec 25, 2020

Rose Anne McCarthy, 95, passed away peacefully December 25, 2020. Rose Anne was trained in New York City in interior design. She worked later in her life with Catholic Charities and was a home health aide for many years. Rose Anne cared deeply for family members and was a caretaker for her mother Kathryn and aunt Betty, which allowed them...

Dec 23, 2020

Binghamton- Corene Lisi passed away with family by her side on December 23, 2020. Corene worked at the Binghamton City School District for many years as a teachers aide for children with special needs. Corene met her husband Michael at the Park Diner while Corene was waiting tables. Corene was predeceased by her parents Carsie and Mary McCraw of Mississippi,...

Dec 15, 2020

Joseph E. Hallick, 64, went to be with his Lord on December 15, 2020. Joe was an avid car nut especially classic car and Nascar. His knowledge of cars was extensive. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Venita Hallick, in-laws Lewis and Hazel VanGorder, brother, Billy Taylor. Joe is survived by his wife and teenage sweetheart of 47...

Dec 14, 2020

Joseph Paul Brill, of Binghamton

The son of the late Joseph and Catherine Brill he is survived by his loving wife Charlene, their son Joseph, and granddaughter Catherine Elisabeth Brill.  After graduating from Union Endicott High School, he attended Alfred University and was a member of the 1956 undefeated football team.  He was also Social Chairman of...

Dec 9, 2020

Charles H. Jones of Binghamton   Charles H. Jones, 86, of Binghamton became a victim of Covid-19 on December 9, 2020.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eloise, son Christopher C. Jones, daughter Colleen Crane, and grandchildren Megan Miller, Bethany Miller, Garrett Miller and Benjamin Crane. He was predeceased by his daughter Tracy Miller and parents Dorothy...

Dec 6, 2020

Kostyshak, Joseph. Town of Binghamton: Joseph Kostyshak, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on December 06, 2020, surrounded by his family. Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Anna (Vencko) and William Kostyshak. He was the youngest of ten brothers and sisters and had many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, son Jason, daughter Laura...

Dec 1, 2020

Tyrone (Ty) Lanzo, 67 of Endicott, NY went to be with the Lord on 12/1/2020 after a courageous battle with Covid.  Tyrone was preceded in death by his beloved son, Joshua Lanzo in 2008 and his parents Guady and Maria Lanzo.  Tyrone is survived by his wife, Patricia Lanzo and children Jason Lanzo (Stacy), Jeremy Lanzo (Michelle), Jordan Lanzo,...

Nov 27, 2020

Amy Denise Plutino,63, entered into eternal peace in the comfort of her home Friday, November 27, 2020. Amy was born on March 29, 1957, a daughter of the late Joseph, N. Plutino and the late Mary E. Plutino. She is survived by her siblings Diana, Mary Jo, Beth, Paul and Charles. Amy was also preceded in death by her children's...

Nov 26, 2020

Katherine Mae Seaman, 82, of Binghamton, N.Y., died peacefully on Thanksgiving morning after a period of declining health. She was small but strong, quiet yet determined. She will live on in the memories of her family: daughter Diana Bean, son-in-law Stephen Spero and grandchildren Samuel and Allegra Spero. Also surviving are siblings Charles Schultes, Sandy Wright and Sharlene Mahibir; and...

Nov 22, 2020

Ronald James Johnson, 68, passed away peacefully November 22, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Ohio University. His career path brought him to Journalism, he worked for the Cleveland Press. In 1976 he moved to New York City and worked for the People’s Daily World and was also a free-lance writer and political speech writer. Ron was...

Nov 20, 2020

Gary Anthony Binkiewicz, 72, passed away peacefully November 20, 2020 after a long battle with COPD with his daughter Holly and her mom, Pam Lee by his side. Gary enjoyed camping, fishing and hiking throughout the Adirondack’s with his daughter Holly. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Mary Binkiewicz, special uncle and aunt, George and Pauline Major and...

Nov 19, 2020

Tracy A Perkow  Binghamton- 63 passed away Thursday November 19th 2020. She is predeceased by her parents Austin and Shirley Williams of Windsor. She is survived by her loving husband Michael Perkow(Binghamton), daughter Melissa Gardner and Mary Taylor( West Virginia), siblings Randy and Shirley Williams(Windsor), Timmy Williams(Windsor), Jill Williams(Windsor), and Nancy, and Michael Bannon(Massachusetts), dear friend Sara Stank(Binghamton), and...

Nov 8, 2020

Our beloved father and grandfather, Robert B. Seeley, 75, passed away November 8, 2020. Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Local 178 Painters and Allied Trades International Union, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, volunteering for Honor Guards and Military Honors details. He...

Nov 5, 2020

Barbara Anne Fox, 87, passed peacefully at home November 5, 2020 surrounded by her family after a five-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Barbara was a proud United States Navy Korean War Veteran stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was also an eighteen-year employee at McArthur Elementary School. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Helen Kelvey, her loving husband...

Nov 4, 2020

Claire Helen Hisler Shefftz was born in the Bronx on January 28, 1934, to parents who had immigrated from what had been known as Kolomea of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (now Kolomyya in Ukraine). When the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged, and comparisons were made to the Spanish Flu, she wrote of the time that: “My mother, her father, and sister were...

Nov 4, 2020

Christina Louise Nugent passed away peacefully in her sleep to be with her Lord on November 4, 2020. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 7, 1934 to an artist, eclectic mother Ethel Louise Bates Breckenridge and a free thinker, hardworking father Arthur George Schade. Her childhood was formed by her love of listening to the radio and great...