Obituaries

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,...

Eleanor Greenmun

Eleanor Greenmun

Feb 25, 2016

A grand and loving lady left us today, Thursday, February 25, 2016. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Charles, Sunnyvale, Ca., the youngest of her six adult siblings and also by fifteen nieces and nephews who have many warm memories of this dear soul. Eleanor was house mother for one of the cottages of the Wyoming Homes for...

Juanita Homer

Juanita Homer

Feb 22, 2016

Juanita May Burgess Homer died at the age of 93 at James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home at Johnson City, New York on February 22, 2016. She was born in Johnson City, New York on April 12, 1922, the eldest daughter of Lowell Rodney Burgess and Ruth Barnum Burgess. She graduated from Johnson City High School in 1939. Juanita married...

William J. Decker

William J. Decker

Feb 17, 2016

Our beloved father and grandfather, William J. Decker, 91, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, February 17, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Jean, son, William Decker, brothers, DeForest Decker and Robert Decker. Bill is survived by his children, Gail and James Carroll, Pittsford and Barbara Burnett and David Lewis, Binghamton and Nancy Decker, Hazelton, treasured grandchildren;...

Grace B. Simons

Grace B. Simons

Feb 17, 2016

Simons, Grace B. of Binghamton Grace B. Simons, much loved mother and grandmother, entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2016. She was 94. Born on September 4, 1921, Grace was the youngest of four children of Mabel and Solon Barnard. She grew up on the family dairy farm in Hemlock N.Y. and attended Geneseo State College. With her husband,...

Iona May Sickles

Iona May Sickles

Feb 12, 2016

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Iona May Sickles,80, went to be with our Lord on February 12, 2016 with her husband Tim Sickles at her side in their residence in Greene, New York. Born May 14, 1935 in Windsor, New York to William and Kathiren Steinbercher, Iona was predeceased by her son, James A. Lockwood, Jr and grandson, Shannon R....

Lawrence "Bill" Whitney

Lawrence "Bill" Whitney

Feb 6, 2016

Lawrence "Bill" Whitney, 89, passed away Saturday, Febuary 6, 2016. Bill was the owner of Lawrence’s Beauty Salon in Binghamton. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Clara Whitney, son, Lawrence “Muzzy” Whitney. He is survived by his companion of many years, Mardelle Vest, Binghamton, his children, Lorie and Joe Borrelli, Raleigh, NC and Tim Whitney, Binghamton, treasured grandchildren,...

Duane Vosburg

Duane Vosburg

Jan 31, 2016

Our beloved, Duane Vosburg, 83, was reunited with his Lord, family and friends in heaven, Sunday, January 31, 2016. Duane was a man of great faith. He spent his life serving God at the Hawleyton United Methodist Church, Gideons, the Holiness Association, One Mission Society and Men for Missions. He served on the Board of Simpson Park Camp Meeting where...

May Bradley

May Bradley

Jan 26, 2016

Our beloved wife and mother, May Bradley, 88, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, January 26, 2016. May is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Elmer, son and daughter-in-law, Neal and Beth Bradley and grandson, Shane Bradley. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am, Friday, January 29, 2016 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton...

Peggy Lee Stuart

Peggy Lee Stuart

Jan 12, 2016

Obituary of Peggy Stuart Our beloved, Peggy Williams Stuart, 50, passed away January 12, 2016. Peggy was a devoted and caring individual. She lit up any room she walked into. A lover of music with a beautiful voice, she enjoyed sharing every moment of life. Peggy thanked everyone for their help; in her words “You made me laugh and gave...

William Bordenet

William Bordenet

Jan 10, 2016

Obituary of William BordenetWilliam Bordenet, 66, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, January 10, 2016. Bill life was devoted to his son Kyle; he was Kyle’s biggest fan and never missed one of his games. He doted on his granddaughters as they were his pride and joy. He was loved by and will leave a space which can never...

Edwin Harvey

Edwin Harvey

Dec 26, 2015

Obituary of Edwin HarveyEdwin J. Harvey, 81, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015. He is now in the hands of the Lord, where he will suffer no more. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Sadie Harvey. Ed is survived by his sister and brother-in-law; Betty and Lester Jones, Binghamton and brother, Richard (Norma) Harvey. He leaves behind a...

Barbara Whitaker

Barbara Whitaker

Dec 23, 2015

Obituary of Barbara WhitakerOur beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Barbara Whitaker, 91, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She devoted her life to taking care of her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Charlotte Tuttle, grandson, Timothy Kaim. Barbara is survived by her husband of 70 years, Paul, son, Mark and Katherine Whitaker, treasured grandchildren; Amber Whitaker,...