Obituaries

May 23, 2020

Claudia Ann Brown 10/20//1946 — 5/23/2020 Claudia had been a long-time resident of the ACHIEVE-IRA at Helen Street, Binghamton, and lived independently for over 30 years at 100 Chenango Place. She was one of the original beneficiaries of the Broome County AHRC (later named ARC and is now named ACHIEVE).  Her father and mother, Clyde and Elsie Brown, were...

May 21, 2020

John A. Midgley, 60, of Binghamton (formerly of Scranton) died May 21, 2020 at his home. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather, brother and uncle. John was born in Jersey City, NJ the son of the late John E. and Camille Midgley. He was educated in New Jersey public schools and served his country proudly in the United...

May 11, 2020

Nancy Dunn Egan passed away on May 11, 2020 due to complications from a long illness. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Frances Dunn, beloved sister, Jacqueline Dunn McKeon, as well as her precious Westie “Benny”. Nancy is survived by loving family; son, Brian Egan and fiancée Kristin Maier; brother Casey Dunn and wife, Karen; nieces, Katheryn Dunn...

May 11, 2020

Robert L. McCormack, 79, of Binghamton formally of Chenango Bridge passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2020. Robert was a caring home health aide for the Family and Children’s Society located in Binghamton, New York. Robert was predeceased his parents James and Dorothy McCormack. He is survived by his brother Jim McCormack, nieces Linda McCormack, Kathy McCormack (Bill) Fenwick. To...

May 11, 2020

Lisa Singer of Endicott passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2020. She was predeceased by her father Louis Antinori and survived by her husband, Jack; daughters, Saril Aldine (Nick) and Arria Singer; grandson, Rocco Aldine; mother, Jane Antinori; sister, Laura Schroeder (Kurt), brother Scott Antinori (Carol); and several nieces and nephews. She worked for IBM, the Vestal School District,  ...

May 7, 2020

Gerald Lee Coulter MacBlane, 57, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on the morning of May 7th, 2020, after an extended illness. Jerry was a great father and grandpa, and a wonderful loving husband, and a kind, funny, friend to all. He will be dearly missed. One of Jerry's biggest joys were his grandchildren,...

May 1, 2020

With sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, Deborah Norman, on May 1, 2020. She was a friend to all whose lives she touched. Deborah was raised in West Virginia by her parents Ralph and Pamela. She is survived by her two sisters, Karen and Linda. Her legacy lives on through her three sons, Jack, Chris,...

Apr 27, 2020

Obituary of Dorothy M. Turner

Dorothy M. (Dot) Turner, 99, of Chenango Bridge died peacefully at her home April 27, 2020 with her son by her side. Born June 15, 1920, she was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Eugene C. Turner; sons, R. David of Easley, SC and Jeffrey S. of Mays Landing, NJ; two...

Apr 22, 2020

Delores Kovarik May 29, 1927- April 22, 2020 Binghamton- Delores Kovarik, 93, passed away April 22, 2020 at Elizabeth Church Manor. Delores was wonderful homemaker, who baked for her family, paska, kolachky, Slovak dumplings and gravy. She kept a clean home, making sure her children knew how to do chores and garden. Delores was a generous and loving person not...

Apr 21, 2020

Beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia A. Bidwell, 66, passed away April 21, 2020. She was a great friend to many and a loving caring family member. Patricia enjoyed spending her time with her family and making new friends, reading, sewing, and most of all touring the county’s bingo halls. She could spend hours chatting with friends and acquaintances. Patricia grew...

Apr 18, 2020

Mrs. Sharon Ruth Crandall Strock, 80, of Binghamton, NY, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2020. She passed in the presence and care of her loving family and friends. Sharon was born in 1939 in Johnson City, NY to her parents, Rev. Louis W. and Carrie Crandall. She graduated from Prairie Bible Institute in 1957 and...

Apr 15, 2020

James C. Woodridge, 84, passed away April 15, 2020 at Bridgewater Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Martha Woodridge, brothers; Charles Warren, Stewart and Harold. He is survived by special friends, Linda Lewis and Charles Ryder and his devoted kitty, Mr. Ink James was an excellent cook and organist. He worked at a Syracuse warehouse, in...

Apr 4, 2020

Cherished husband, father, “PopPop”, and friend to many, Diego Gutierrez, passed away, April 4, 2020, with his family by his side. Diego was a highly regarded Veteran in the United States Army Special Forces, he served in Dessert Storm, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandsons, playing the guitar, and collecting many...

Mar 29, 2020

Katharine Henry, 99, of Binghamton NY passed away on March 29, 2020 at Bridgewater Center. Katharine was born in Saint Joseph, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1920. She was predeceased by her parents, James & Mary Ring and her sister Margaret. Katharine is survived by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth, children; William and Linda Kane and Karen Henry, treasured grandchildren...

Mar 25, 2020

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Gail Perkins Gilroy, 90, passed March 25, 2020. Gail was a social person who made friends wherever she went. She had an interest in everything and studied many subjects, including different religions so that she could better understand her own. She loved dogs and enjoyed walking them (on rainy days looking like the Gorton’s Fisherman)....

Mar 24, 2020

Bonnie Lou Paine, 74, passed away March 24, 2020. Bonnie was a great sister and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She retired from the Broome Developmental Center after many years. Bonnie was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church where she volunteered for the CHOW pantry. Bonnie loved going to Tioga Downs and senior bus...

Mar 24, 2020

Our loving mother Barbara Jean Blakeslee, 83, went with the angels to be with her Lord and Savior, March 24, 2020. She slipped away peacefully with her daughters by her side. Barbara was a joy to her family. Everyone wanted to be at her house just to talk, laugh and play games (Euchre, Parcheesi and Yahtzee). She loved to travel...

Mar 22, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Ann Rudy, passed on Sunday, 22 March 2020 due to medical complications caused by an intracerebral hemmorrage. Mary Ann grew up in and around the Southern Tier of New York State and northern Pennsylvania. She had three children: Michael (oldest), Shelley (now deceased) and Tony. One of her favorite things was spending time...

Mar 20, 2020

Binghamton- Watrous “Watty” Polhamus Sr., 88, Entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2020. He was predeceased by his first wife Mary. He was survived by his wife of 26 years Donna, his three brothers James, Donald, Richard, children Watrous Jr and Lorraine, Sharon and Ron, Cathy, Tom and Kathy, Kevin and Yvonne, Carlena, and Tom Salisbury. Watty also leaves...

Mar 18, 2020

Daniel James Lesko, age 55, of Binghamton, New York, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was the son of the late Paul Edward and Rose Jean Lesko. Dan is survived by his son Paul Daniel Lesko, daughter-in-law Veronica, granddaughter Adeline, brother Paul Michael, sisters; Rose McCabe, Connie Segreto, Jeanne Shear, 13 nieces and nephews and 18 great nieces and...