Obituaries
Jeffrey Knapp
Sep 4, 2017
Jeffrey C. Knapp, 77, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy. After returning home he worked for New York State as a Staionary Engineer for more than 35 years. He was a lay minister for Broad Avenue North Presbyterian Church. Jeffrey is survived by his wife of 56...
Ernest Mikades
Sep 2, 2017
Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Ernest Mikades, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 2, 2017. He was born and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. During World War II he sailed the seas as a Merchant Marine assisting allied troops around the globe. Ernest helped save his ship from sinking during a Nazi attack. Later he went...
Edward Shapley
Aug 27, 2017
Edward Shapley, 96, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017. Ed served his country proudly during WWII as a member of the Mighty 8th. After returning home Ed was a machinist for IBM. He was a longtime member of Hawleyton United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Town of Binghamton Fire Department and active in the Hawleyton Cemetery Associaton. He...
Marilyn Joyce Hamilton
Aug 25, 2017
Marilyn Joyce Hamilton, 76, of Conklin passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. She was a wonderful person with a big heart. Marilyn graduated from West Roxbury High in Massachusetts where she spent her younger years. She relocated to Binghamton when her children moved to the area. Marilyn was a Champion for all wildlife and an avid cat lover. She owned...
Nellie C. Weyant
Aug 21, 2017
Nellie C. Weyant went to be with her Lord, August 21, 2017 at the age pf 94. After graduating from Binghamton North High School, she worked for Endicott Johnson and retired from there after more than 40 years of service. Nellie was a longtime member of High Street United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and made many...
Tania Moore
Aug 8, 2017
Tania Church Moore, 38, lost her battle with addiction on August 9, 2017. Tania was a generous, loving and kind soul, she was a good friend to many and always fought the cause for the underdog. She was passionate about her artwork which she shared with many. Tania studied human services through life experiences and at SUNY Broome by obtaining...
John Chantry, Sr.
Aug 8, 2017
John Elton Chantry, Sr., age 86, of Binghamton, NY passed away Tuesday August 8, 2017.He graduated from Binghamton North High School, was a Marine Veteran who served in the Korean War, and later received his BA degree from State University of New York, Harpur College (now Binghamton University). John worked as a Science Teacher in the Binghamton City School District,...
Elsie "Betty" Burchell
Aug 3, 2017
Elsie (Betty) Burchell of Johnson City, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was born on April 29, 1925 in Factoryville, PA and moved to Johnson City, NY to raise her family. Betty was an exceptional lady, a loving Mom who loved her family and friends with all her heart. She had a witty sense...
Nicholas Anthony Mckiernan
Jul 22, 2017
Beloved son, brother and friend, Nicholas Anthony McKiernan, 26, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 22, 2017 after a long battle with drug addiction. Nick tried to beat his demons with every fiber of his being, but in the end, he was unable to. Nick was sweet, had a heart of gold, a witty sense of humor and utilized sarcasm like a...
Ronald Kleps
Jul 14, 2017
Beloved husband and father, Ronald Kleps, 77, (one-day short of his 78th birthday), passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 14, 2017. Ron was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter and hiker. He will be remembered for his love of coin collecting by the many boxes and containers that we are still finding throughout the house. He was predeceased by his parents, Harry...
Lola A. Haskins
Jul 7, 2017
Beloved mother, Lola A. Haskins, 79, of Binghamton passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. Lola loved to watch birds and TV. Her favorites being soap operas, game shows and cartoons. She is predeceased by her parents, Gaylord and Ila Haskins, Sr., son, Jack Pratt, Jr. and grandson, J.J. Pratt. Lola is survived by her children; Mary Lee Mack, Binghamton, Trudy...
Samuel Horwitz
Jul 6, 2017
Samuel Horwitz, 88, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am, Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with Rabbi Zev Silber officiating. Interment will follow services in Beth David Cemetery, Conklin. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com.
Arthur R. Melville, Jr.
Jun 24, 2017
Arthur R. Melville, Jr., 64, died suddenly at his home, Saturday, June 24, 2017. Art was a great storyteller, nicknamed “The Truth” by many who knew him. He was a big-hearted loving and caring man with a genuine smile. The center of Art’s life was his three beloved daughters and treasured grandchildren and close four-legged companion, Daisy. Art was born...
Harry Kalagian
Jun 15, 2017
Harry Kalagian, 90, passed away suddenly, Thursday, June 15, 2017. Harry was a big hearted, loving and hardworking man. His life revolved around family and the farm. Harry was a lifelong member of the Town of Binghamton Fire Department. He was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle Kalagian; son, Phillip Kalagian, son-in-law, Brian Reynolds and sister-in-law, Maryse Vitale. Harry is survived...
Joseph D. Tinklepaugh, Jr.
Jun 5, 2017
Beloved husband and father, Joseph D. Tinklepaugh, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, June 5, 2017. Joe proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. Upon his return from the service he was employed by Ansco/GAF for 44 years until his retirement. He was a devoted husband and hardworking man who...
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
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
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
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
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...
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