Obituaries

Dolores Comerota

Dolores Comerota

Oct 25, 2019

  Our beloved mother, Dolores Comerota, 88, passed away October 25, 2019. She was always there for her family. Dolores gave us her unconditional love and support. Her grandson Chris was the center of her world. She also loved her animals. Dolores’ family will miss her wonderful cooking and baking. She was an accomplished artist whose talents will be missed. Dolores...

Steven John "Steve" Coffey

Steven John "Steve" Coffey

Oct 20, 2019

Steven Coffey passed away October 20, 2019 at the age of 65. He is predeceased by his parents John Coffey and Barbara (Norman) Whitman. Steve is survived by his children, Ian (Dhyana) Coffey and Erin Coffey, his siblings Pamela (Georges) Coffey-Marceau, Paula (James) Bardenett and Scott (Paula) Derwick, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Family and friends...

Geraldine Seymour

Geraldine Seymour

Oct 9, 2019

Geraldine (Jerry) Seymour died on October 9, 2019 at Lourdes Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents Edison and Eva L. Seymour Sr., her sister Shirley Bell, and brother Edison Seymour Jr. and her nephews Charles Bell Jr. and Troy Hampton. She is survived by brother-in-law Charles Bell Sr. of Lady Lake, Florida, sister-in-law Marge Seymour of Windsor, also several...

Patricia Rotondo

Patricia Rotondo

Oct 5, 2019

Patricia “Ms. Pat" Rotondo died unexpectedly in Binghamton, NY on October 5th at the age of 67. Patricia is preceded by her mother Marilyn, and brother Michael, of Brooklyn, NY. She is survived by her son Justin  and daughter Jennifer, grandchildren, Krista, Kyle, Brandon, Maria, Naomi and Olivia of Binghamton and her great grandchild Alanna. Patricia was born on May...

Florence Reeves

Florence Reeves

Oct 1, 2019

On Tues October 1, 2019, Florence M. Reeves of Binghamton passed away after a brief illness surrounded by her loved ones. Flo knocked down all the walls with her humor, beat all the odds, overcame cancer in 1959 and lived to the age of almost 95. She always found beauty and the best in everyone, no matter what - a...

Charles "Chuck" Edwards

Charles "Chuck" Edwards

Sep 29, 2019

On the night of Sunday, September 29, 2019 Charles “Chuck” Francis Edwards, 58, passed away unexpectedly. Chuck was a man of many skills and a naturally gifted human being. He had a fulfilling life and much success traveling the world. Chuck owned his own businesses in both construction and marine rentals. Most recently he was employed at Broome Bituminous. Chuck...

Frederick "Sonny" Bessette

Frederick "Sonny" Bessette

Sep 23, 2019

Frederick “Sonny” Bessette, 60, passed away September 23, 2019. He was a beloved father and brother. Sonny was a proud veteran of the United States Marines. He will be remembered in the community for his excellent skills as a carpenter, who helped many people after the floods rebuild their homes. Sonny loved life and lived life to the fullest. He...

Leo "Lefty" Healey

Leo "Lefty" Healey

Sep 10, 2019

Beloved husband and father, Leo Healey, 84, went on to be with the Lord September 10, 2019. He was a thoughtful and caring husband who treasured his wife each and every day. Lefty was a loving father who always had time for his daughters, to share, advise and guide them through life. Lefty was a proud veteran of the United...

Susan Macinka

Susan Macinka

Sep 8, 2019

SUSAN MACINKA (Formerly of Binghamton, New York)

Susan Macinka, 89, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 8, 2019, in Loris, South Carolina. Susan was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Cyril, in 2003. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Michael Urda, Myrtle Beach, SC, and by her son...

Stephen Stalker

Stephen Stalker

Sep 7, 2019

Cellist Stephen Timothy Stalker, 76, passed away on the evening of September 6th at home, with family by his side. Stephen was born on May 18, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City and was passionate about music performance and education throughout his life. He taught at the Interlochen...

Donald W. Holton

Donald W. Holton

Sep 4, 2019

Windsor -  Donald W. Holton, 70, of Windsor, NY, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Grace (Kellum) Holton, his children Jennifer Holton, Patrick Holton, Caitlin Holton and Jesse Holton, his grandson Eli Holton, and his sister Connie Ackley. He will also be remembered fondly by his numerous...

Beverly M. Kester

Beverly M. Kester

Aug 31, 2019

       Beverly M. Kester, 82, died August 31, 2019 at Elizabeth Church Manor, after a period of declining health. Prior to moving to New York State, she had lived in Honesdale, PA for many years. Beverly was born December 31, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Theodore H.B. and Jessie Myrtle Hall. Beverly graduated from the Packer Collegiate Institute, the...

Andres Castellanos

Andres Castellanos

Aug 24, 2019

Our beloved Andres Castellanos, 33, has gone to be with his Lord on August 24, 2019.  Andres was a sweet, loving and caring man. To Andres, family meant everything. He was a graduate of Binghamton High School and served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was deployed twice overseas....

Mary Lou Hadley

Mary Lou Hadley

Aug 14, 2019

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Mary Lou Hadley, 86, went to live in Heaven August 14,2019. She took a deep interest in anyone she ever met.  Always remembering to send a card for a birthday to even those she met only once. Mary Lou retired from IBM and also sold real estate for many years. She and her husband Charles...

Nicholas Whitney

Nicholas Whitney

Aug 14, 2019

Nicholas Lee Whitney, 28, lost his struggle with his demons on August 14, 2019. Nick was a generous soul, he would sacrifice anything for those he cared for. He would be there to help out at the drop of a hat. He was a talented plaster mason who worked alongside his father for years. Nick loved four wheeling, getting muddy,...

Cynthia Novack

Cynthia Novack

Aug 13, 2019

Beloved sister Cynthia “Cindy” Novack, 60, passed away August 13, 2019 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Throughout her illness her spirit was always high. She won many friends with her humor and colorful language. Cindy was a 1977 graduate of Susquehanna Valley and enjoyed working at General Electric. She was predeceased by her parents Steve and Eleanor Novack,...

Lillian Zodikoff

Lillian Zodikoff

Aug 10, 2019

Lillian Zodikoff, of Vestal, passed away peacefully Saturday August 10, 2019 at the James G. Johnston Nursing Facility after a short illness. Born May 31, 1926 in Binghamton NY, the daughter of the late Ellen (Meier) and Jacob Zodikoff, and loving sister of the late David Zodikoff. Lillian was a devoted Aunt to her many nieces and nephews and...

John A. Demarco

John A. Demarco

Aug 2, 2019

Giovanni (Johnny) Antonio DeMarco, 50, of Kirkwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2nd while doing what he loved: mountain biking. Born in Houston, TX to Ellen Sipple and the late John DeMarco Sr., Johnny was a kind, humble and compassionate man, who prioritized helping those he loved. Highly intelligent, forward thinking with a quick wit and insatiable quest...

Jack Ryder

Jack Ryder

Aug 1, 2019

                  Jack Henry Ryder, Ph.D., age 65, left this world peacefully at home on August 1, 2019 with his family by his side.  He was predeceased by his son Jeff, his mothers Marjorie Ryder and Hilda Ryder, his father William Ryder, his sister Mary Ryder, his sister-in-law Kathryn Ryder, and his father-in-law Stuart Naismith.  Jack is survived by his wife of...

Vickie Burnett

Vickie Burnett

Aug 1, 2019

Vickie M. Burnett, 65, passed away peacefully at home August 1, 2019. She was a hard working woman who lived life to the fullest and raised her three sons on her own. She was predeceased by her parents Lorraine and Ernest Hammond and son, George LaBarr. Vickie is survived by her loving husband, Jack Burnett, sons, Donald and Valerie LaBarr,...