Obituaries

David Hawley

David Hawley

Mar 10, 2015

Obituary of David HawleyDavid Hawley, 72, passed away March 10, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Marion Hawley and brother, James Hawley, Jr. David is survived by his sister, Evelyn Davidson of Homer. David was born and raised in Homer, New York and was a graduate of the Homer Schools. He was a longtime member of Cortland...

Aleen "Lee" Menta

Aleen "Lee" Menta

Mar 7, 2015

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Aleen “Lee” Menta passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. Aleen’s generous spirit made sure her family was kept warm with the sweaters, afghans and stockings that were knitted for all. Each of her family members had their favorite pies or cakes baked with love for their birthdays. Aleen was the bright spot in the Log...

Judith Ann Lasher

Judith Ann Lasher

Mar 6, 2015

Our beloved mother, Judith Ann Lasher, 72 passed away, Friday, March 6, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob. Judy’s love was to spend time with family and friends. She enjoyed cards, puzzles and the casino. She’d go anywhere at the drop of the hat, unless it was card night. The highlight of her week was to go to...

Thomas A. Barbour

Thomas A. Barbour

Feb 27, 2015

Thomas A. Barbour, 75, passed away at home on February 27th, 2015. Tom was born in Buchanan, MI, but was raised primarily in Indiana and attended Purdue University. He is survived by his wife Irene; his son, Dale (Donna); his daughter, Jennifer (Greg); his five grandchildren, David, Sierra, Christopher, Joshua, Alexander and one great grandson, Cooper. Tom is also survived...

Marion L. Mckane

Marion L. Mckane

Feb 25, 2015

Our beloved mother, Marion L. McKane passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015.Many will remember that Marion always had a smile on her face. She loved to travel and was ready to go at a moment’s notice. Over the years she made many good friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence, daughters; LeMoyne and Donna, sister, Elizabeth Pastor and brother;...

William "Bill" Reynolds

William "Bill" Reynolds

Feb 24, 2015

William Arthur Reynolds, 57, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 24, 2015. He will be remembered as a kind loving man who was always there for his grandkids and was a person who placed everyone else above himself. Bill loved riding his bicycles, being with people. He was predeceased by his parents George and Catherine Reynolds, brother, Butch Reynolds. Bill is...

Wolfgang Paul Kappe

Wolfgang Paul Kappe

Feb 20, 2015

Wolfgang Paul Kappe, 84, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Binghamton University, died on Friday, February 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Luise-Charlotte of Vestal, NY, sons Bernhard and Dietrich, their spouses and two granddaughters of Chicago, IL. He was born in Berlin, Germany on March 11, 1930, the only child of Horst and Hildegard (Tharun) Kappe. He grew...

Sylvia "Katie" Scarantino

Sylvia "Katie" Scarantino

Feb 18, 2015

Sylvia "Katie" Scarantino, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 18, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Scarantino and son-in-law, Norm French. She is survived by her three children; Charlie and Judy Scarantino of Binghamton; Angie French of Vestal; and Pete and Maxine Scarantino of Binghamton; five grandchildren, Charlie and Linda Scarantino, Nick and Lori...

Alan "Al" Horine

Alan "Al" Horine

Feb 14, 2015

Our beloved husband and father, Alan “Al” Horine, 68, passed away, Saturday, February 14, 2015 surrounded by his family. Knowing Al was quite an experience; his gift for storytelling kept us all entertained. Al never missed a Giants game he was a fan since childhood. Al had many different hobbies throughout the years but excelled at horticulture and took several...

Dale Steward

Dale Steward

Feb 10, 2015

Dale Steward, 66, passed away suddenly February 10, 2015. Dale is survived by his loving family, wife, Shelly, daughter and son-in-law, Tiffaney and Thomas Hubbert of Tampa, Fla. and treasured grandchildren, Ayana and Graden. At his request, funeral services will be private. To forward condolences please visit www.demunnfh.com. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home.

Frank Lashway

Frank Lashway

Feb 6, 2015

Frank J. Lashway, 53, “aka” WWF – Window Washer Frank passed away at home with courage and dignity on Friday, February 6, 2015 while holding his sister’s hand. Frank lived every day to the fullest and on his own terms. He loved football and was a loyal Giants fan. Frank had a rough, tough exterior and a heart of gold....

Carol "Babe" Szymanski

Carol "Babe" Szymanski

Feb 2, 2015

Beloved mother and best friend, Carol “Babe” Szymanski, 62, passed away suddenly February 2, 2015. She was a happy loving person, whose greatest joy in life was her daughter and her friends and coworkers. Carol was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and a proud fan of the Buffalo Bills. Carol is survived by her daughter, Shiona Gomillion, Johnson City....

John Michael "Sorensen" Sullivan

John Michael "Sorensen" Sullivan

Jan 29, 2015

Johnny “Eyeballs”, 45, broke on through on January 29, 2015. He was a unique man, a brilliant poet and a compassionate soul. Unfortunately, the last few years of his life were spent battling a vicious and unjust accusation that nearly but not fully broke his spirit. He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth “Ranger” Sorensen. Johnny is survived by the...

Jack R. Collins

Jack R. Collins

Jan 19, 2015

Our beloved father and grandfather, Jack R. Collins, 88, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Marian in 2010. Jack is survived by his children; Kathleen (Ken) Roberts, Jack (Melissa) Collins, Jr., Carol Martens and Daniel (Mary) Collins. He leaves behind eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and...

Harold Llewellyn Geisse

Harold Llewellyn Geisse

Jan 17, 2015

Harold Llewellyn Geisse, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Fairview Home. He was born on December 12, 1923, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Harold Geisse, Sr. and Winifred (Merrill) Geisse. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Elaine (Geisse) Murray. Harold graduated from Wausau High School and then attended...

Nora Herz

Nora Herz

Jan 14, 2015

Nora Herz, (nee Hayum), passed away suddenly on January 14th. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Werner, her parents Charles and Irma Hayum and her parents-in-law, Isaac and Lina Herz. Nora was born in Trier, Germany in 1936. She and her parents fled Nazi Germany in 1941 and settled in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. Eleven...

Mary Katherine Travis

Mary Katherine Travis

Jan 9, 2015

Beloved wife and mother, Mary Katherine “Kay” Travis, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2015. Kay was a lifelong ballroom dancer. She was awarded an all American Teachers Award for her dance instruction. She returned to college after her children were grown and earned her degree from SUNY Binghamton. Kay worked in advertising for The Pennysaver News. She was...

Loretta E. Jones

Loretta E. Jones

Dec 13, 2014

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Loretta E. Jones, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 13, 2014. Her family was always at the center of her life, holidays were a special time with family. She loved singing, dancing and Jeopardy. Many will remember Loretta as the easygoing cafeteria worker from the Susquehanna Valley Middle School. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Arlene Griffiths

Arlene Griffiths

Dec 12, 2014

Arlene Elizabeth Griffiths, 90, beloved mother of Gary Griffiths, Los Altos Hills, Ca. and Keith (Rebecca) Griffiths, Brackney, Pa., went home to be with the Lord, December 12, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Griffiths. She will be greatly missed by her sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Arlene’s long and full life...

John Byce

John Byce

Dec 12, 2014

Much loved father, John T. Byce, 63, passed away December 12, 2014 with his family by his side. John went to kneel before his Lord and Savior, as he welcomed him to share the joy of everlasting life. He conquered a long battle with cancer and is now at peace. John was born August 16, 1951 in Binghamton. He graduated...