Obituaries

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...

Gail Janet Weinberg

Gail Janet Weinberg

Jan 21, 2017

Gail Janet Weinberg, 69, passed away peacefully January 21, 2017. Gail was an independent woman, who was never shy about sharing her opinions. Late in life, she was more involved in her Jewish religion and became a Bat Mitzvah as an adult. She cherished family and friends above all, and participating in holiday celebrations and family events was very special...

Peter A. Daniels

Peter A. Daniels

Jan 16, 2017

Peter A. Daniels, 90, passed away peacefully January 16, 2017 after a short, unexpected illness. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores Daniels; daughter, Eve Daniels, brother; Jack (Barbara) Daniels and numerous relatives and friends.  He was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School, McGill University and the Syracuse College of Law. Peter honorably served his country...

Charles "Chuck" Monta

Charles "Chuck" Monta

Nov 26, 2016

Charles “Chuck” H. Monta, Jr. sadly passed away at home due to complications of Agent Orange from his tour of duty in Vietnam. He has joined God, his parents Dolores and Charles, sister, Beatrice Nedrow, mother-in-law, Helen Price and many friends; Mike, Chuck, Spanky and Bronx, to name a few. Chuck’s loyalty to family and friends is unquestioned. He had...

Helen Claire Burkhardt

Helen Claire Burkhardt

Nov 19, 2016

Helen Claire Burkhardt, known to all who knew her as simply “Claire,” died on November 19, 2016. She was 86. She was devoted to her husband Darrel Burkhardt, who predeceased her in 2003. Together they raised two children, Carolyn E. Scott, of Afton, N.Y., and John D. Burkhardt, Jr., of Tacoma, Wash. Claire was born in Reading, Penna., and spent...

Joan Cahill Stephens

Joan Cahill Stephens

Nov 18, 2016

     Joan Cahill Stephens departed peacefully on November 18, 2016 at Wilson Hospital after extended illness. She was 87 years old.  Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Marie Cahill; her son, Richard J. Stephens and, only three weeks earlier, by her husband, Richard G. Stephens.  She is survived by her sister, Marilyn Husar; her son, Jeffrey G....

Robert Franks

Robert Franks

Nov 13, 2016

Robert J. Franks, 51 passed away November 13, 2016 at home; doing what he loved watching Sunday afternoon football. He was predeceased by his father Robert M. Franks and brother, Michael J. Franks. Robert is survived by his mother, Kathleen Franks, Binghamton, siblings; Mark Franks, Binghamton, Catherine (Tim Burns) Ellis, Binghamton and Julie and Steven Steiner, North Conway, NH. He...

Carol Smith

Carol Smith

Oct 31, 2016

  Our beloved mother, Carol Smith, 67, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016. Carol will be remembered as a giving, loving person. She was “Mom” to all her children’s friends.  Carol loved being a grandmother and proved that she was the best one on earth. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley, parents, Thomas and Eunice Schatz and brother, Gary Schatz....

Niki Tshulos

Niki Tshulos

Oct 30, 2016

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Niki Tshulos, 85, of Binghamton, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, October 30, 2016.  She is predeceased by her devoted husband, William Tshulos and her parents, Elias and Evangelia Menegatos. Niki is survived by her children, a daughter, Alexandra Tshulos; son and daughter-in-law,...

Richard Stephens

Richard Stephens

Oct 28, 2016

Richard G. Stephens, 90, departed peacefully on October 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ruth Stephens; his sister, Rosalie Heard and his son, Richard J. Stephens.  He is survived by his wife, Joan C. Stephens; his brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Julie Stephens; his son, Jeffrey G. Stephens; his daughter, Mary Ann Stephens and...

Deborah Ann Rost

Deborah Ann Rost

Oct 20, 2016

Deborah Ann Rost, 63, was surrounded by family as she passed away on October 20, 2016 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Deborah was born and raised in Binghamton, New York and moved to Tucson in 1975 and learned to love the desert. Deborah will be remembered as a very caring and compassionate person who always put the needs of...

Michael Nicholas

Michael Nicholas

Oct 18, 2016

Michael Anthony Nicholas, 23, of Chenango Forks passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Michael was a giving and caring person who often put others needs before his. His smile would light up the room almost before he arrived.  He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, cyclist, and could cook the most amazing meals. Michael was predeceased...

Wright Karl

Wright Karl

Oct 11, 2016

Wright Karl, 79, left us to return to his Lord, October 11, 2016. He enjoyed travelling especially to the beach. Wright was a social person who enjoyed meeting friends every day at McDonald’s or the Mall. He was a graduate of Binghamton’s North High School and served his country in the National Guard. He was a retiree of IBM Owego...