Obituaries

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Feb 4, 2018

Robert “Bob” E. Williams, born April 25, 1950 entered his new life February 4, 2018. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather and uncle, he will be missed dearly. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S Air Force and worked for National Pipe in Vestal for over than 30 years.  He was predeceased by his father and mother, Eugene...

Leona Francis

Leona Francis

Jan 24, 2018

Leona Francis, 91, passed away January 24, 2018. She was a kind, giving person a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She put her family above herself, she was a graduate of Practical Bible Training. A hardworking woman, who took care of others always. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sally Storz. Leona is survived by her husband of 64 years,...

Barbara Graham

Barbara Graham

Jan 21, 2018

     Barbara would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received an offer you can’t refuse for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a loving reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she...

Lisa Florance-Atwell

Lisa Florance-Atwell

Jan 15, 2018

Lisa was an unconditionally loving, kind, extraordinary soul who passed away peacefully on 1/15/2018. In her final moments she was surrounded by the love of her wife Monica Glime, son Kane Atwell, and ‘soul sister’ and aide Kim Yeomans. Once she took her last breath she was cleaned and dressed by her niece Jocelyn Davis, Kim, and cousin Sherry Florance....

Tanya Canfield

Tanya Canfield

Jan 12, 2018

Tanya L Canfield, 45, of Binghamton passed at home peacefully after a long illness on January 12, 2018. Tanya was full of life and loved her family deeply, especially her nephews, James, John, Jeffrey and Bry’n. She had many friends who supported her throughout her life, throughout her long illness. She always looked to find some good, even in adverse...

Dolores Williamson

Dolores Williamson

Jan 8, 2018

Dolores Williamson, 85, went to her heavenly mansion on January 8, 2018. She was predeceased by her ex-husband Richard Williamson, sister Norma, and brother Albert. Dolores is survived by her six children Linda (Ron) Field, Mark Williamson, Cyndi Robertson, Teri Williamson, Becky Williamson, Sandi Williamson, her grandchildren Christian (Monica), John (Allyson) Katelynn (Lydia), Lance (Miranda), Kyle (Christie), Taylor, Jessica, Shannon,...

Ruth L. Watkins

Ruth L. Watkins

Jan 7, 2018

Ruth L. Watkins, 70, from Homer formerly of Binghamton passed away on January 7, 2018. Ruth is predeceased by her parents Robert and Ruth Williams. She is survived her son Jeffery (Marcie) Williams, and her sisters Evelyn (Allen) Smith, Lori Matthews, and Betty Dufford, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was loved by many and will be...

Claude Miller

Claude Miller

Jan 3, 2018

Claude W. Miller, 66, passed away January 3, 2018. Claude proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Blue Ridge Sportsman Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Claude and Agnes Miller, brother, Robert Miller and half-brother, George Jackson. Claude is survived by brother,...

David J. O'Hara

David J. O'Hara

Dec 28, 2017

         David J. O’Hara, 65, passed away December 28, 2017 surrounded by his family after a long struggle with cancer. David was a proud veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.        He was predeceased by his father, Joseph O’Hara who passed away on the same date twenty years ago. David is survived by his mother, Esther Wisotzke O’Hara...

Robert Constable

Robert Constable

Dec 26, 2017

     Our beloved father, Robert Constable, 91, passed away December 26, 2017. He was selected for the Navy V-12 program right out of high school during WWII and attended Middlebury College. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and later attended UC at Berkley under the GI Bill. Upon his return home, Robert...

Yvonne Shoemaker

Yvonne Shoemaker

Dec 23, 2017

   Our beloved daughter and sister, Yvonne Shoemaker, 46, passed away December 23, 2017. Yvonne was a loving and soul. She loved people, the outdoors and animals. She enjoyed arts and crafts.        She was predeceased by her father, Edson Shoemaker, Sr. and uncle, Ron Shoemaker. Yvonne is survived by her mother, Marian Shoemaker, Binghamton, siblings, Edson and Renee Shoemaker, Jr., Richard...

Eleanor Brooks

Eleanor Brooks

Dec 4, 2017

Eleanor L. Brooks, 94, passed away December 4, 2017 with family by her side. She lived a full and memorable life. Eleanor was a great conversationalist and took interest in each person she met. She was raised in Hawleyton by her parents, Charles and Hazel Webb Shimer with siblings Leland and Edward. Eleanor embraced a love for laughter and life...

Richard Hine

Richard Hine

Nov 26, 2017

  Richard D. Hine, 75, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. Richard was the “guy” who helped everyone. A phone call from a friend meant he’d be there to pick them up at 2am when they had car trouble or help with that emergency install of an engine. He always was able to tell you a joke that you would never...

Glenn Carroll

Glenn Carroll

Nov 22, 2017

Glenn Carroll, 95, returned home to Heaven, November 22, 2017. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard on the Great Lakes. His career was spent with New York State Electric and Gas. After his retirement Glenn was a well loved crossing guard for McArthur School for ten years. Glenn was a longtime member of Ross Memorial...

Jeffrey Naismith Ryder

Jeffrey Naismith Ryder

Nov 21, 2017

Our beloved son, Jeffrey Naismith Ryder, 35, was torn from us by pneumonia on November 21, 2017. He was predeceased by his grandmothers; Marjorie Ryder and Hilda Ryder, grandfathers; William Ryder and Stuart Naismith, and aunt, Kathryn Ryder. He is survived by his parents Jack and Cheryl Ryder, sisters; Christine and Laura Ryder, and grandmother, Peggy Naismith. Also surviving Jeff...

Wilbur Dodge

Wilbur Dodge

Nov 20, 2017

Our beloved father, Wilbur R. Dodge, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully Monday, November 20, 2017. He was predeceased by parents, Smith C. Dodge, Geraldine Bowen Dodge and Helen Hale Dodge, son Edwin Burch, granddaughter Katherine Verdon, great-grandson Jacob Nolan, and great- granddaughter Danielle Verdon. He is survived by his beloved partner Anneliese Heurich, children; Glenn Burch (Bellefonte, PA), Michael and...

Reah Estabrook Seaberg

Reah Estabrook Seaberg

Nov 13, 2017

Our beloved mother, Reah Jeanette Estabrook Seaberg, 89, is rejoicing with her Savior in Heaven on this day, November 13, 2017. Reah was a very strong woman whose faith moved mountains. A devoted mother, she will be remembered as the center of her family. Those who knew her realized she possessed a heart of gold. She was predeceased by husbands,...

Jeanette Havholm

Jeanette Havholm

Nov 11, 2017

Jeanette G. Havholm, 97, passed away peacefully at Susquehanna Nursing Home on Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Havholm, parents, Henry and Emma Gardner and brothers, Carl, Leo and Henry. Jeanette is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Frank) Chantry & Mary Anne (Ron) Yacaginsky, sons Ronald (Roberta) Havholm & Drew Havholm, 9 grandchildren and many...

James Bowell

James Bowell

Nov 10, 2017

Bowell, James F. of Binghamton James F. Bowell, 73, passed away November 10, 2017. Jim proudly served his country as a member of the 3rd infantry during the Cold War in Germany. Upon returning from the service he worked at Marine Midland Bank and moved on to be a cost accountant for Ozalid for 25 years until his retirement.  He...

Tom Head

Tom Head

Nov 10, 2017

Tom Head died November 10, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Joe & Venus Head and by his sister Betty Jo Rayl Bryant. Tom is survived by his wife Eileen Fay, his daughters Tawn & Hadassah, his sons Alan & Michael, and his four grandchildren Austin, Daemon, Luon & Prishtina. He was also predeceased by Tawn's son Chris. Tom...