Obituaries

Feb 10, 2019

  Jeremy Felix P. Ullmann, 37, of Somerville, MA, died in a tragic accident climbing Mt. Washington February 10, 2019. He is predeceased by his mother, Barbara Ullmann. He is survived by his loving and beautiful wife Kylie, their 3-year old son Oscar, his father Arieh Ullmann (Rhonda Levine), sister Rhoda Ullmann (Gosha Pikovsky) and several aunts, uncles and many cousins,...

Feb 8, 2019

Binghamton, NY- Ann Johnson Gilchrist- 84, of Binghamton, New York, passed away Friday February 8, 2019 at Elizabeth Church Manor following a brief illness. She is the daughter of Frank A. and Jane (Twining) Johnson and great granddaughter of George F. Johnson Co-founder of the Endicott Johnson Shoe Corporation. She is predeceased by her son Dr. Eric Colman and sister...

Feb 4, 2019

Binghamton- Christopher  ”Chris” M. Farrell, 93, went to be with his Lord February 4, 2019. Chris really enjoyed working outside his home on Pennsylvania Avenue, mowing the grass, trimming every blade of grass and the shrubbery. He also made sure every leaf was out of the eave trough before winter. He was a 63 years member of the Parish of...

Feb 4, 2019

Leo J. Maine of Binghamton   Born December 13th, 1953, Leo J. Maine was called to his eternal home on February 3, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents Fred and Elizabeth Maine. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Beverly Puglisi, his children Jennifer  (John) Maine, Christie Klugh, Joseph (Dodi) Maine, Amanda (Eric) Maine-Hull. He leaves behind siblings...

Feb 4, 2019

Creta L. Blandford, 59, went home to the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2019.  She was predeceased by her parents Robert L. and Barbara H. Blandford, Sr., aunt Lettie M. Staton, sister Carol A. Blandford, brother Robert L. Blandford Jr., and nephew Rodney R. Blandford, Jr.  Creta is survived by her significant other Jackie Wilson, sister Chickie Blandford (Henry Swan),...

Jan 29, 2019

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Virginia VanHart, 97, passed away January 29, 2019. Her life revolved around her children and grandchildren. Virginia will be always remembered as prim and proper. She loved to garden and kept her bird feeders always full for her feathered friends. She was a longtime member of the Little White Church. She worked 28 years at...

Jan 27, 2019

On Sunday, January 27th, surrounded by family Gerald (“Jerry”) Steier passed away at the age of 76. He was born on April 11th, 1942 to William and Anne Steier in Binghamton, New York. He received his Mechanical Engineering degree from Purdue University.  He served two years in the army after being drafted during the Vietnam Era. He spent his Engineering...

Jan 19, 2019

Aasin Hassinger, of Binghamton   Aasin Hassinger passed away unexpectedly on 1/19/19. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Courtney and Emmanuel Chapman, and his father, Alann Holmes. His children Amauri Hassinger and Kayden Spivey whom he loved to pieces. Siblings; Amira, Maia, and Ean Chapman, Shadaya Spencer, and Alanna Holmes.  Aunts Amy Felton, Melocka Oranchak, Tiawanna Willard, Loretta...

Jan 10, 2019

  Athanasia Marina Stronghilos joined her husband Nicholas in Heaven on January 10, 2019. She was 97 years old and lived a full and beautiful life.  She brought positivity and light to all she met, and she will be greatly missed.    Athanasia is survived by her daughters, Constance & James Dwyer, Athena & Peter Negros, Joanne & Jeff Stachyra, Grandchildren:  Michael...

Jan 9, 2019

Jane Lynn has passed away on January 9, 2019. Jane’s family would like to thank the kindness and compassion of the staff at Mercy House in Endicott. Memorial services will be held 4:30 pm, Monday, January 14, 2019 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 pm until the...

Jan 9, 2019

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend Paula Harder Bess DeRigo, 64, was reunited with her precious son Aaron DeRigo in heaven on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She fought a long hard battle with lupus for many years. Paula was a loving, kind and giving person who lived for her family. Her love and tenderness has been a gift...

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...