Obituaries

Janet Brown

Janet Brown

Jun 12, 2018

   Janet L. Brown, 76, joined her Lord,  June 12, 2018. Her children understand the difficult life she lived and we wish her peace. Her children, grandchildren and family should know that she loved them deeply. Our loving mother showed us strength and bravery in her final challenge. She was predeceased  by her parents, J. Edgar and Virginia Brown and her...

Wellington Locke

Wellington Locke

Jun 6, 2018

Wellington A. Locke, 71, passed away June 6, 2018 with many of his family members at his side. Will served his country in the United States Army overseas in Korea. He was the proud owner of Eddie’s Auto Radiator in Endicott for the past 44 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Ida Locke, sister and brother-in-law, Louella...

Gino Ricciardelli

Gino Ricciardelli

Jun 1, 2018

Vestal- Gino Ricciardelli, 95, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Shirley, his parents, Andrew and Maria Ricciardelli, his brother, Albino and sister-in-law Grace, sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Harry Rabinowitz and Michele and Charles Raggenbass. Gino was employed by WNBF-TV and WNBF radio as Assistant Chief Engineer and by WICZ-TV...

Marisa Matthews

Marisa Matthews

May 29, 2018

Beloved mother, daughter and sister, Marisa Matthews, 39, passed away May 29, 2018. Marisa will be remembered for her very vibrant, unique and sassy personality. She loved life and her children. She was predeceased by husband, Lukas Matthews and stepmother, Donna Eaton and stepsister, Grace Morelock.  Marisa is survived by her children, Zachary and Haleigh Bodine, Endwell, father, Lawrence Cole,...

John Bannister

John Bannister

May 23, 2018

Kirkwood- John P. Bannister, 70, passed away May 23, 2018. John proudly served his country in the United States Army He was predeceased by many of his family members, his mother, Lucy Gowe, aunts and uncles, Charles and Emma Bannister, John and Mary Westgate, Harold Bannister and Paul Bannister. John is survived by his caring partner, Melody Terboss and cousins,...

Marjorie Stenson Russell

Marjorie Stenson Russell

May 19, 2018

Marjorie Alice Stenson Russell, 85, of Binghamton, NY, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 in her son’s home in Edenton, NC.  She was born in Broome County, NY on December 24, 1932, and was the daughter of the late William and Charlotte Cook Stenson.  A homemaker, she was an active and faithful member of First Christian Church of Kirkwood, NY where...

David A. Monta

David A. Monta

May 18, 2018

- David A. Monta, 57, experienced his second birth on May 18, 2018. He was predeceased by his mother, Dolores H. Monta, sister, Beatrice Nedrow, brother, Charles H. Monta, Jr., three nephews, two nieces and one great niece. David is survived by his children, Robert A. Monta, Summer A. Monta and Cassandra Monta, brother, John R. Monta, sisters; Sandra M....

Allen Decker

Allen Decker

May 10, 2018

Allen Decker, 63, died suddenly at home May 1, 2018. Allen is survived by the love of his life, Lori, brothers; Rob and his wife Carol , Chris and his wife Gail and sister, Amy and her husband Tracy. He also has two sons, Allen and Nick Verlotti as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by...

Alfreda Quain

Alfreda Quain

May 2, 2018

Our beloved mother, Alfreda Quain, 96, passed away May 2, 2018. She was fiercely devoted to her family and loved life to the fullest. Alfreda was  talkative, outgoing and collected many friends during her lifetime. Throughout her illness her only worry was how her family was holding up. Her love for others extended to helping many as a senior volunteer...

Joseph Triassi

Joseph Triassi

Apr 26, 2018

Joseph Triassi, 77, died April 26, 2018 following surgery at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Joe is survived by his brother, Luciano Triassi and nephews, William and George Triassi, all of Washingtonville, NY and countless numbers of close friends. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Marines and was a 28 year member of a 12 step recovery programs, where...

Carol Carley

Carol Carley

Apr 23, 2018

Carol Josephine Carley passed away April 23, 2018 with her family by her side". Carol raised 5 BOYS, (each of whom said they were the greatest). Countless times that tally of those at the dinner table would rise to include almost the entire population of the town. If you left that house hungry that was your fault. She'd see them...

Van Murray

Van Murray

Apr 23, 2018

Van Murray was born November 19th, 1951 to the late Benjamin Murray, and Mamie-Lee Murray. He was born and raised in Brooklyn New York and was one of nine children. Growing up he would help his mother and father with his siblings. Van graduated Boys & Girls High School in 1969.  He was a very sociable person and made friends...

Denis Bagnetto

Denis Bagnetto

Apr 22, 2018

Denis Bagnetto, 62, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Jeanette Bagnetto and brother, Ralph. Denis is survived by his siblings, Paul and Beth Bagnetto, Binghamton, George and Laura Bagnetto, Endwell and Michael and Ann Bagnetto, Binghamton, treasured nieces and nephews, Christopher, Stephen and Robyn, Joseph and Kaleena, Anthony and Kristin and Angela...

Laith Frank

Laith Frank

Apr 20, 2018

With great sadness and heavy hearts the family of Laith Frank, 22, announces that he has been called home unexpectedly and way too soon on April 20, 2018. Laith was a young man with a good heart, loving, caring and persistent with a great sense of humor. Laith is survived by his parents, Keith and Amal Frank, siblings, Raymond and...

Elizabeth Setzer

Elizabeth Setzer

Apr 12, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Setzer, 84, beloved wife and mother passed away April 12, 2018. Betty was an avid reader who also loved to cook. Her life revolved around her family. She enjoyed attending horse pulls with her husband Donald. She was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Elizabeth Warner. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Donald, children;...

Esther Gardner Kisner

Esther Gardner Kisner

Apr 11, 2018

Conklin, NY- Esther Gardner Kisner, 92, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2018 with her family by her side. A devoted wife and mother, Esther was predeceased by her husband, Donald L. Kisner, and her parents, William and Alice Gardner, and sister, Eleanor Gardner Aldrich. Esther is survived by her loving and devoted children, Sharon Kisner Maggiore, and...

Magdalena Sterbak

Magdalena Sterbak

Apr 5, 2018

Our beloved mother, Magdalena Sterbak, 84, passed away April 5, 2018. Anyone who knew Magda knows although she was small in stature, she was feisty and fiercely independent. She will be remembered as stubborn and a woman who had no filter. But her family will also miss the baked goods that were constantly made and shared. Magda was passionate about...

James Yelverton

James Yelverton

Apr 2, 2018

James Yelverton, 95, passed away April 2, 2018 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Cora Yelverton and his wife Judith. At his request funeral services will be private. Jim’s family would like to thank the outstanding staff at the Veterans Home for the extraordinary care given Jim during...

Brenda Pratt

Brenda Pratt

Mar 24, 2018

 Our beloved mother Brenda Pratt, 53, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. Brenda is survived by her children, Jeniece Pratt, Josiah Pratt and Zach Pratt all of Binghamton, grandchildren: Serenity, Taylen and Zara Wolfe and Orin DiFalco. Brenda leaves behind her mother Carol Swan, siblings: Chris Pratt, Denise Pratt, Pat Pratt and Heather Pratt and a large extended family. At...

Gary Alapeck

Gary Alapeck

Mar 23, 2018

Gary A. Alapeck, 53, has gone to be with his Lord, March 23, 2018.  He loved his work as a master carpenter as well as coaching his kids in baseball and basketball. Gary loved the beach and camping. He will be remembered by many for all he did for others. Gary was a proud father, his sons were the light...