Obituaries

May 31, 2020

David M. Elderkin, 61, passed away in the wee hours of the morning May 31, 2020 after a brief but vicious battle with cancer. David proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a field radio operator. He enjoyed being outside in the midst of nature and animals which he always loved. He was an avid outdoorsman...

May 31, 2020

V. Carolyn (Lyn) Cady Lyn Cady, 91, Binghamton, NY. Lyn Cady, 91, passed away into Glory on May 31, 2020. She is survived by her daughter Gail (& Bob), grandchildren Luke, Lydia, & Phoebe, and great-grandchildren Braeden & Ian. Lyn embodied elegance, grace, and kindness. She was a devoted wife and meticulous homemaker. Her artistic flair was found in...

May 30, 2020

Janice B. (Manger) Bergman, Binghamton NY, 88 passed away at home Saturday May 30th 2020.  Predeceased by her husband Harold in 1964 and 5 siblings.  Survived by her four children Edward (Debbie) Bergman, Steve Bergman, Audrey Bergman and Phyllis Wayman.  Five Grandchildren: Jill (Mike) Bergman-Hayes, Edward (Danielle) Bergman, Eric (Lucinda) Wayman, Nicole (Geoff) Wayman and Jake Woodruff. and 9...

May 23, 2020

Kenneth Lyle Lavin, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2020. Kenneth was born May 3, 1963 in Endicott, NY and most recently was a resident of Conklin, NY. He graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981.He was known to be a kind, sensitive and caring man who brought joy to many people in his 57...

May 23, 2020

Our loving mother, Karen Marlene Freeman, age 76 of Vestal, NY, passed away May 23, 2020, in the comfort of her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ethel Osterweil, and her brother, Sheldon. Karen was born July 14, 1943 in Newark NJ. She grew up in Newark, NJ graduated from Weequahic High School in 1961....

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)....