Obituaries

Raeder Finkle

Raeder Finkle

May 18, 2016

Raeder Finkle, 95, passed away May 18, 2016.Raeder was born to Milton M. Finkle and Frances (Raeder) Finkle on March 21, 1921 in Barrytown, NY. He graduated Red Hook High School in 1938 and Delhi Agriculture and Technical Institute in 1940. Raeder spent almost four years in Service during World War II as an Electrical Aircraft Instrument Mechanic in the...

Debra Daye

Debra Daye

May 14, 2016

Debra Daye, 61, lost her valiant battle with cancer, Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was predeceased by her youngest brother, Jeffrey E. Daye, is survived by her loving mother, Joan Daye. Also survived by siblings, sister, Donna (Bruce), Donna’s daughter, Chelsea, brother, David (Diane) their children, Jason, Christine, David James and Jeffrey, and brother, Daniel (Rebecca) and their children, Daniel...

Anthony Santucci

Anthony Santucci

May 7, 2016

Anthony L. (Tony) Santucci, 65, of Binghamton, NY passed peacefully on May 7, 2016, surrounded by his family. Tony was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Mary Ann (Virginia) Santucci. He is survived by his wife, Nancy McPherson Santucci and a son, Damien Santucci. He also leaves a brother, David Santucci , sister-in-law Judy Harder Santucci; niece, Tania Santucci (Ken)...

Frances Passiment

Frances Passiment

May 4, 2016

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Frances Passiment, 99, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Frances was a loving and giving person who would help anyone in need. A devout Catholic, she was a member of Saint John the Evangelist RC Church since her arrival in Binghamton in 1949. Frances was also a devoted fan of the New York Yankees....

Barry D. Finsel

Barry D. Finsel

May 1, 2016

Beloved husband and father, Barry Finsel, 72, went to be with his Lord Sunday, May 1, 2016. Barry is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alba, sons and daughter-in-law, Barry Alexander and Trisha Finsel, Schenectady and James Finsel, Binghamton, treasured grandchildren; Pilar, Gabriel, Nikolaus, Jonah and Helayna. He leaves behind sister, Helen Woodford, Chenango Valley, a large extended...

Phyllis Mcgavin

Phyllis Mcgavin

Apr 14, 2016

Beloved mother and grandmother, Phyllis McGavin, 87, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. Phyllis’ life revolved around her family with whom she loved spending time with at the beach and camping. She was predeceased by her husband Hubert “Hugh” McGavin, parents, Frederick and Bessie Lofstrom. Phyllis is survived by her children, Deborah McGavin and Millie Montgomery, Janice and Jan Yuricek,...

Harold O'Hearn

Harold O'Hearn

Apr 13, 2016

Harold J. O’Hearn, 92, died on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016. We will miss his Irish wit, warm gentle spirit, and kindness toward all who knew and loved him. Harry was born in Scranton, PA, graduated from Minooka High School, and served in the United States Army. After a lengthy career at Ansco Corp. (GAF), he retired briefly before returning to...

Roger Weber

Roger Weber

Mar 29, 2016

Roger Weber, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 29, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth, children; Renate Turcotte, Salt Lake City, Utah and Roger and Priscilla Weber, Alamogordo, New Mexico, sister and brother-in-law, Chrys and Bill Thompson, Yulan, New York, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff...

Robert W. Jones

Robert W. Jones

Mar 27, 2016

Robert W. Jones, 73, was reunited with the Lord, Sunday, March 27, 2016. Bob was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He put his family first always. What he most valued in life was his family- they were his “Gold”. He went out of his way to help anyone in need without ever expecting to repaid. He...

Santos Nunez

Santos Nunez

Mar 18, 2016

Santos Nunez, 49, passed away March 18, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Claudio Nunez and Maximina Ortiz. Santos is survived by his siblings, Jose Nunez, Rochester, Freddie Nunez, Philadelphia, Minerva and Silvio Diaz, Rochester and Melinda Nunez, Rochester and a large extended family. He leaves behind best friend, Don Burrows, Conklin, his church family, Helen LaBarr, Binghamton, the...

Sharon Lee Mueller

Sharon Lee Mueller

Mar 17, 2016

Sharon Lee Mueller, 48, passed away March 17, 2016. She was a caring and devoted mother and will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. Sharon was predeceased by her mother, Lorraine Bederka. She is survived by her sons, Dustin Mueller, Binghamton and Cody Mueller, Binghamton and father, Rodney Bederka, Binghamton. She leaves behind siblings, Robert...

Robert Vanhart

Robert Vanhart

Mar 12, 2016

Our beloved husband and father, Robert E. VanHart, 96, passed left us March 12, 2016 to return to his Lord in Heaven. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Virginia, children, Robert VanHart, San Jose, Ca. and Kimberly VanHart, Conklin, treasured grandchildren; David Kneebis, Corey Ann and Joseph Ostrowsky, Heather and Joseph Powell, Nicholas VanHart, and Katherine...

Walter Paul Morris

Walter Paul Morris

Mar 11, 2016

Our beloved husband and father, Walter Paul Morris, 66, passed away March 11, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Above all Walter loved his family, especially spending time fishing with his grandchildren. He was born, April 29, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York to Edward Morris and Jennie Morris. He lived in Brooklyn until he joined the Army, serving during...

Grace Padbury

Grace Padbury

Mar 8, 2016

Grace Fish Padbury, 94, passed away March 8, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband, William, sons; Charles and William, Jr, her parents Asa and Lena Fish and siblings, Earl, Albert, William, Esther, Viola and Evelyn. Grace is survived by daughters, Nancy (Bill) Ehrets, Castle Creek and Mary (Chet) Peters, Binghamton, granddaughter, Laura (Louis) Davis, Brodheadsville, Pa., great grandson, Justin...

Peter Scarantino

Peter Scarantino

Mar 8, 2016

Peter Scarantino, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Katie Scarantino. Pete is survived by his wife of 44 years, Maxine, son, Michael Scarantino, Longmont, Co., brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Judy Scarantino, Binghamton, sister, Angela French, Vestal, sisters-n-law and brother- in-law, Jean and Gerald Bayne, Brackney, Pa. and Joyce Sartell, Binghamton,...

James "Jim" Blaisure

James "Jim" Blaisure

Mar 7, 2016

James “Jim” Blaisure, 64, passed away Monday, March 07, 2016 after a courageous battle with melanoma. Jim was the quintessential outdoorsman. He loved snowmobiling, four wheeling, fishing and hunting. He worked as a bartender in the triple cities area for over 40 years and recently a truck driver for Bothar Construction. He was predeceased by his father, Martin and brother,...

Vera "Vonnie" Aton

Vera "Vonnie" Aton

Mar 6, 2016

Vera Yvonne “Vonnie” Aton, 80, has gone to be with the Lord, March 6, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Charles W. Aton, Sr. and brother James Gollogly. Vera is survived by her children; Vonnie Jo Allison, Charles Aton, Jr., Susan Mann and Linda Button, treasured grandchildren, Nicole Mann, Ashley Aton, Chad Button and PFC Colin...

Joyce A. Palmer

Joyce A. Palmer

Mar 3, 2016

Our beloved mother, Joyce A. Palmer, 73, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016. Joyce lit up the room with her smile. She was the life of the party and will always be remembered as the “Rockin’ Grandma” who loved spending the summers at her camp on Cayuga Lake. She was predeceased by her husband Craig Palmer, parents Andrew and Louise...

Carol Ann Macumber

Carol Ann Macumber

Feb 27, 2016

Our beloved mother, Carol Ann Macumber, 71, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016. She was a warm and loving woman with an unbreakable spirit. She fought many battles in her lifetime, one being epilepsy and recently early onset dementia. She was a fighter. Her spirits always soared above what anyone would have thought possible. She loved visiting with family. Born...

Darcy Ann Swartwood

Darcy Ann Swartwood

Feb 26, 2016

Darcy Ann Swartwood, 37, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 26, 2016. She loved Jesus with all her heart. Darcy was prececeased by her mother Deborah Swartwood and father, Roger Swartwood, grandfather, Daniel Smith and grandmother Edith Swartwood. She is survived by her beloved nephew, Christopher Swartwood, Binghamton, parent, Charla Stein, Binghamton, brother, Darrell Swartwood, Binghamton, sister,...