Obituaries

Jan 9, 2019

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Betty J. Cooper, 95, passed away January 9, 2019. Betty’s life revolved around her family. She was married to her devoted husband Lee for 73 years. Her children remember her as a loving and doting mother, who was always there to support and guide them to become the adults they grew up to be. Betty...

Jan 6, 2019

James Dyes, Jr.  passed away unexpectedly late Sunday evening, January 6, 2019. James was born in Davidson, Tennessee on July 13,1952. James was a retired City of Binghamton Water and Sewer Supervisor; he loved his job.  We will all miss hearing James laugh and seeing him smile.  “Uncle Jim” will always be remembered for movie theater time and playing his...

Dec 31, 2018

Shepard ("Shep") Bennett, 97, of Vestal, passed away peacefully on December 31. He is survived by his wife, Terri, his son, Mark Bennett (Pat), his daughter, Ricki Bennett, his granddaughter, Sidney Kohls, step-children Michelle Brudi (Arlin), Jennifer Rosario (Anthony), Michael Bullock (Liz), Susan McLaughlin (Bill), Matthew Bullock, his sister Edith Rubin, several step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He...

Dec 26, 2018

  Marion Joan “Joanie” Follet passed away on December 26, 2018.  She was born on July 24, 1925 in Binghamton to Neil C. and Marion B. Follet, and lived there her entire life. Joanie is predeceased by her parents, as well as her brothers William and Donald Follet, and her sister Frances Mastic. She is survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy Follet,...

Dec 23, 2018

Our beloved mother and Nano, Patricia Ann Dwyer, 93, was called to heaven by the angels December 23, 2018. She was a caring, compassionate woman who always put others before herself. Patricia’s life centered around her family, her grandchildren were the light of her life. Her favorite times here on earth was spent playing board games and cards with her...

Dec 22, 2018

Jed James DeMarco of Binghamton

Jed James DeMarco, 61, of Binghamton, passed away on Saturday December 22nd at Mercy House. He was predeceased by his loving Mother Jean Eleanor Dunham, his Uncle Francis L. Dunham, both of Ithaca, NY, and Alvin H. Kent (Uncle Pete) of Washington, DC. Jed is survived by his loving Aunt Cecelia Dunham,...

Dec 21, 2018

Phyllis E. Shoemaker (Ingraham), 83, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 21, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Mahlon Shoemaker; parents Wolfred and Ruth Ingraham; sisters; Betty Kasson and Rose Marie Sherwood. She is survived by her children, John, Gary, Fred, Cindy (Dale)...

Dec 9, 2018

Vestal NY- George Edward Coates, 95, died peacefully Sunday December 9th, 2018, surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 70 years, Betty (Robinson) Coates; son Marshall Coates and his wife Barbara of Dickerson Maryland, son Michael Coates and wife Michelle of Apalachin NY; three granddaughters; Julie Henry(Andrew); Emily Haus (Matthew Fundis); and Sophia Coates; four great grandchildren...

Dec 7, 2018

Marion Ruth Scofield 95, of Conklin, NY passed away peacefully December 7, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Loren Scofield. Her parents Eugene and Ruth Gregory. Sister Helen (Mickey), Brothers Lawrence (Mildred), Earl (Carolyn) and Ben Gregory. Survived by sister Betty and Bob Palmer, brothers George and Gayle and Floyd (Betty deceased), Lewis and Eileen Gregory , sister-in-law Pat...

Dec 5, 2018

With much sadness in our hearts we had to say goodbye to Sue as she left this world and entered the next on Wednesday, December 5th. Sue was predeceased by her parents Richard Carman (2/05/2011) and Ida Carman (09/20/2001). She was also predeceased by several brothers and a sister, Neal Carman Sr. (07/20/2010) Dicky and Frank Carman aged 8 and...

Dec 1, 2018

On Saturday, December 1, 2018 Henryka Simmons passed peacefully into God’s hands surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. Henryka was born in Vienna, Austria January 20, 1931. She was the beloved daughter of Leopold and Anna Stephania Flecker.  At the age of eight she escaped the Holocaust and with her family moved to Shanghai, China. During WWII her...

Dec 1, 2018

Lois Kincaid Green of Binghamton

Lois Kincaid Green, born January 6th, 1951 passed away suddenly on Saturday December 1st, 2018 at her home in Binghamton, NY. She was a true southern belle, full of love, kindness, sweetness and generosity. Lois was a graduate of the prestigious Ogle School of Cosmetology in Dallas, Texas. She ran her own...

Nov 30, 2018

George “Tim” Sickles. Some called him dad, some called him grandpa, and some called him Tim. George left us to be with The Lord on Friday, November 30, 2018. He enjoyed 79 years here with us. We would have loved many more years to spend absorbing his humor and positive outlook on life. He loved church, nature, hunting, wood working,...

Nov 30, 2018

Ronald Allyn Gordon

Of Binghamton

Ronald Allyn Gordon died on Friday, November 30 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was 76 years old. Mr. Gordon owned East End Appliances on Robinson Street in Binghamton.He is survived by his sisters, Eileen Mingal, Beverly Friedman, his brother-in-law Victor and his nephews Adam Mingal of Washington, DC and Andrew...

Nov 23, 2018

Binghamton- George Phillip Anderson, 84, peacefully left this earth November 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. He succumbed to the unforgiving Parkinson's disease after a three year struggle. He was a credit manager for 38 years at Endicott Johnson. George was an avid music lover as well as a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots....

Nov 20, 2018

 Our beloved father, Angelo P. Mauraides went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 ten days before his 95th birthday.  Angelo proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved family above all else and was a friend to all. He was a professional bingo player and enjoyed painting, jigsaw puzzles and...

Nov 20, 2018

Michael M Horowitz died quietly at home, surrounded by his family on November 20, 2018.  He was predeceased by his parents, Abraham and Rachel Horowitz, and by his sisters, Dr. Helen Pattin and Dr. Joan Welkowitz.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Sylvia; three children – Andrew (Carol), Stephanie, and Daniel (Laura); and three grandchildren...

Nov 16, 2018

Binghamton- Roy Murray Ettinger, Jr., 66, passed away on Friday, November 16th 2018 at his home in Port Dickinson. He was born October 4, 1952  to Roy and Marion Ettinger in Staten Island, NY.       Roy was a singer, songwriter and guitar player since the age of 12 (when his father had to accompany him into bars for gigs.) Later, he...

Nov 12, 2018

Louis Albert Petertyl of Binghamton, NY passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 atthe Vestal Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Binghamton to Helen and George Petertyl on March 17, 1921. Following graduation from Binghamton North High School, he joined the US Merchant Marine, and later served in the US Army. After his service in World War...

Oct 28, 2018

Steven A. Swartwood, 56, fought a short and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer and passed  October 28, 2018. Steve was a man who spoke his mind. His life centered around family. No matter what time day or night Steve would be the first to arrive if someone needed help. He enjoyed riding his Harley, the Binghamton Rangers, who broke his...