Obituaries

Carol Gibson

Carol Gibson

Jun 2, 2017

Carol Gibson, 68, went into the comforting arms of our Holy Father in Heaven, June 2, 2017 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her soulmate and wife of 42 years, Alice and their son Bill Westwood of Williston, Fla. She leaves behind by her biological family who she was able to find and get to...

Douglas Vliet, Jr

Douglas Vliet, Jr

May 18, 2017

Douglas Donald Vliet, 60, passed away May 18, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Douglas and Dolores Vliet, Sr. and brother, Francis Vliet. Douglas is survived by his sisters; Lisa Vliet, Binghamton and Lori and Cheistopher Frino, Binghamton, brother, John Vliet, Binghamton. He leaves behind nieces, Dolores Davies and Kristianna Mullins and nephews, Shawn Swiers and Steven Mullins and...

Gale Geiger

Gale Geiger

May 16, 2017

Gale Geiger (nee Gee), 60, passed quietly in her home, May 16, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerry as well as her parents, Andrew and Anna Gee, Sr. Gale is survived by her brother, Andrew and Susan Gee, Jr., sister, Darlene Gee-Woodfin and her nieces. Funeral services will be private. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com. Arrangements for...

Kurt Frankl

Kurt Frankl

May 13, 2017

Kurt Urban Frankl born March 21, 1946 in Washington, DC, died May 13, 2017.Kurt had an uncurbed enthusiasm for ridiculously funny things: kids, animals, politics, people, and life.He disliked: mediocre design, FOX News, the number of buttons on the television remote control (and the fact that he had to use two remotes just to watch a program).At age 21 Kurt...

Doris Rafferty

Doris Rafferty

May 13, 2017

Doris Marie Rafferty, 70, joined her heavenly Father Saturday, May 13, 2017. She was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School and Binghamton School of Practical Nursing. Doris worked as a nurse for UHS at Binghamton General Hospital for 30 years. She loved animals, especially dogs and cats, her home and her automobile. Doris enjoyed reading, riding her 10 speed...

Mona Szwalla-Bohn

Mona Szwalla-Bohn

Apr 23, 2017

  Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Mona Bohn, 55, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. Mona was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. During her life, she befriended many people who will miss her deeply. She endured 23 years of kidney dialysis, while continuing to reach the goals she set for herself....

Dolores Vizvary Daniels

Dolores Vizvary Daniels

Apr 23, 2017

Dolores (Vizvary) Daniels, 85, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2017 after a painful battle with breast cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter A. Daniels, in January; her brother, Francis Vizvary; and many beloved friends from her youth with whom she spent some of the happiest times of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Eve Daniels;...

Donna Eaton

Donna Eaton

Apr 20, 2017

Donna Eaton, 68, passed away April 20th,2017. During her life she lived with the heartache from the loss of her mother Althea, husband Jim, daughter Grace and grand daughter Nona. Donna was always willing to help her family and friends whenever possible. Donna is survived by daughter Katrina Bliss (Dave); her loving companion of 27 years, Lawrence Cole, siblings Clea...

Sybil Goldenberg

Sybil Goldenberg

Apr 16, 2017

  Sybil (Hullman) Goldenberg ended her days peacefully in her sleep April 16, 2017. May her memory be a blessing.  Sybil was predeceased by her adored husband of 50 years, Edmund, her parents Lazarus and Rose (Riger) Hullman, and her much loved sister Frances (Hullman) Bauman.  She is survived by her cherished children, Cecile Goldenberg and Ted Malthouse, Geelong, Australia, Susan...

Charles Bannister

Charles Bannister

Mar 30, 2017

Charles Bannister, 84, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. Charlie was proud veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. He retired from the City of Binghamton in 1988 after many years of service. Charlie was a longtime member of Saints John and Andrew RC Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was...

Marjorie Russell

Marjorie Russell

Mar 30, 2017

Beloved mother and grandmother, Marjorie J. Russell, 90, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. Marjorie was a strong woman who loved her children with all her heart. She was a loving and kind person who doted on her grandchildren. Marjorie was rewarded with a good long life and she will be missed by all who loved her. She was predeceased...

Howard Bush

Howard Bush

Mar 17, 2017

  Howard J. Bush, 95, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Elizabeth Church Manor. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis, brothers, Robert and Earl. Howard is survived by his sons, Gary and Patricia Bush, Whitney Point, John Bush, Binghamton and Alan and Kathy Bush, Millsboro, Del., grandchildren, Dianna, Jason, Brian, Amy, Kellie, Katie and Dan; great...

Noemi Rosario

Noemi Rosario

Mar 17, 2017

Beloved mother and grandmother, Noemi Rosario passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. Noemi was a  selfless, hardworking woman, devoted to her family. She took enormous pride in her grandchildren. She will be remembered by family and friends as a second mother who made sure everyone was well fed and taken care of. She was predeceased by her parents, Antonio and...

George Bates

George Bates

Mar 13, 2017

  George J. Bates, 59, passed away March 13, 2017. He was a very devoted family man and was loved by many. George was the Superintendent of Clayton Village Apartments for 27 years. He loved his beloved dog, Braxton, the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He is predeceased by his parents, Richard and Thelma Bates. George is survived by his...

Doris Montgomery

Doris Montgomery

Mar 7, 2017

Beloved mother and grandmother, Doris L. Montgomery, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Doris was a woman whose life revolved around her family. She kept busy by raising her children and grandchildren. She loved baking for her family and was a local celebrity when it came to her cinnamon rolls. Things she loved as well were, shopping, polka music...

David Bidwell

David Bidwell

Feb 27, 2017

Beloved son, brother, and uncle David Bidwell, 37, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. David was a funny guy who always had a story to tell. He was a dependable friend who was always there when needed. He had the worst collection of jokes to tell- (“What animal always tells you he’s in pain?  A cat cause he always says...

Florence Bonsell

Florence Bonsell

Feb 26, 2017

  Beloved wife and mother, Florence Leona Bonsell, 56, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. She was predeceased by James and Margaret Brady, sister, Peggy Yates, brother, James Brady, Jr., father-in-law, Walter Bonsell and brother-in-law, Wayne Bonsell. Florence is survived by her husband William, children; William Bonsell, Jr., Brendon Bonsell and Mechelle Bonsell; stepchildren; Michael Bogart and Danielle Bonsell and mother-in-law,...

Stanley "Charlie" Mcmullen

Stanley "Charlie" Mcmullen

Jan 30, 2017

  Stanley C. “Charlie” McMullen, 71, passed away January 30, 2017.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Ruth, sons; Michael (Samantha) McMullen, Binghamton, and Matthew McMullen and Helene, Port Crane, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  He leaves behind, mother, Frances McMullen, sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine and...

Elizabeth Ann Cullen

Elizabeth Ann Cullen

Jan 27, 2017

     Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Cullen, 89, passed away quietly on the early morning of January 27, 2017. She was born on November 20, 1927 in Carbondale, PA, to John and Mary Millon, and is now reunited with her late husband Francis Michael Cullen.      Betty dedicated her life to nourishing those around her with love and faith. A devoted mother of four...

William Bailey

William Bailey

Jan 25, 2017

William “Bill” G. Bailey 58, of Binghamton, (formerly of Dundee, NY) passed away Wednesday evening January 25th, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He loved his family, and was blessed to meet his soulmate/wife Debbie or as he called her “Cooch”. He was a great man with a kind/beautiful soul, always a smile on his face. When he...