Obituaries

May 2, 2018

Kathleen "Kit" Yvonne White, Gospel Minister, also known as "Sis", and "Ma", on May 2nd has gone to spend Eternity in the presence of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, where she will worship Him continually. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Gloria White, as well as her siblings Andrew, Maria, Bruno, and Gary White. She is...

Apr 30, 2018

William E. Night

William E. Night, 102, passed away at his home in Binghamton on Monday April 30th.  He was born in Fulton, NY and was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Dewey Night.

He is survived by his daughters:  Sally Bode, her daughter Stephanie and Scott Kuehn, (Grace and Carsten): daughter Martha Night  and Norman...

Apr 30, 2018

Ida O. Epstein, 102, passed away April 30, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Mary Oretskin, and her husband, Sidney A. Epstein in 1976; also her brothers Aaron Oretskin and Norman Oretskin, her twin sisters Esther Kater, and Helen Goldstein, and sisters and brothers in law Ruth Oretskin, Marilyn Oretskin, Milton Goldstein and Donald Kater. She...

Apr 28, 2018

Mark W. Ackerman, 64, of Binghamton, passed away Saturday April 28th, 2018 at his home. Born in Binghamton, NY on December 20, 1953 the son of the Late Barbara L. (Wheeler) and John F. Ackerman, JR. Mark was a graduate of Scranton University, where he earned his degree in Business. Mark owned and operated Casey's, now the Rustic Tavern...

Apr 26, 2018

Joseph Triassi, 77, died April 26, 2018 following surgery at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Joe is survived by his brother, Luciano Triassi and nephews, William and George Triassi, all of Washingtonville, NY and countless numbers of close friends. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Marines and was a 28 year member of a 12 step recovery programs, where...

Apr 23, 2018

Carol Josephine Carley passed away April 23, 2018 with her family by her side". Carol raised 5 BOYS, (each of whom said they were the greatest). Countless times that tally of those at the dinner table would rise to include almost the entire population of the town. If you left that house hungry that was your fault. She'd see them...

Apr 23, 2018

Van Murray was born November 19th, 1951 to the late Benjamin Murray, and Mamie-Lee Murray. He was born and raised in Brooklyn New York and was one of nine children. Growing up he would help his mother and father with his siblings. Van graduated Boys & Girls High School in 1969.  He was a very sociable person and made friends...

Apr 22, 2018

Denis Bagnetto, 62, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Jeanette Bagnetto and brother, Ralph. Denis is survived by his siblings, Paul and Beth Bagnetto, Binghamton, George and Laura Bagnetto, Endwell and Michael and Ann Bagnetto, Binghamton, treasured nieces and nephews, Christopher, Stephen and Robyn, Joseph and Kaleena, Anthony and Kristin and Angela...

Apr 20, 2018

With great sadness and heavy hearts the family of Laith Frank, 22, announces that he has been called home unexpectedly and way too soon on April 20, 2018. Laith was a young man with a good heart, loving, caring and persistent with a great sense of humor. Laith is survived by his parents, Keith and Amal Frank, siblings, Raymond and...

Apr 12, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Setzer, 84, beloved wife and mother passed away April 12, 2018. Betty was an avid reader who also loved to cook. Her life revolved around her family. She enjoyed attending horse pulls with her husband Donald. She was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Elizabeth Warner. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Donald, children;...

Apr 11, 2018

Conklin, NY- Esther Gardner Kisner, 92, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2018 with her family by her side. A devoted wife and mother, Esther was predeceased by her husband, Donald L. Kisner, and her parents, William and Alice Gardner, and sister, Eleanor Gardner Aldrich. Esther is survived by her loving and devoted children, Sharon Kisner Maggiore, and...

Apr 5, 2018

Our beloved mother, Magdalena Sterbak, 84, passed away April 5, 2018. Anyone who knew Magda knows although she was small in stature, she was feisty and fiercely independent. She will be remembered as stubborn and a woman who had no filter. But her family will also miss the baked goods that were constantly made and shared. Magda was passionate about...

Apr 2, 2018

James Yelverton, 95, passed away April 2, 2018 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Cora Yelverton and his wife Judith. At his request funeral services will be private. Jim’s family would like to thank the outstanding staff at the Veterans Home for the extraordinary care given Jim during...

Apr 2, 2018

Louis Drazen Of Pittson PA. Louis Drazen, 76, passed away Monday April 2rd, 2018. Born October 4, 1941 in Binghamton, NY, the son of the late A. Murphy and Mildred (Adler) Drazen, also his beloved brother Bruce A. Drazen. He is survived by his brother Stanton M. (Carole) Drazen, Boynton Beach, FL. and his significant other of 22 years...

Mar 24, 2018

 Our beloved mother Brenda Pratt, 53, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. Brenda is survived by her children, Jeniece Pratt, Josiah Pratt and Zach Pratt all of Binghamton, grandchildren: Serenity, Taylen and Zara Wolfe and Orin DiFalco. Brenda leaves behind her mother Carol Swan, siblings: Chris Pratt, Denise Pratt, Pat Pratt and Heather Pratt and a large extended family. At...

Mar 23, 2018

Gary A. Alapeck, 53, has gone to be with his Lord, March 23, 2018.  He loved his work as a master carpenter as well as coaching his kids in baseball and basketball. Gary loved the beach and camping. He will be remembered by many for all he did for others. Gary was a proud father, his sons were the light...

Mar 22, 2018

Joyce Tennyson Blaisure, 90, of Vestal, NY and Zephyr Hills, Florida passed away March 22, 2018. Joyce was a longtime resident of the Binghamton Community and was employed by Endicott Johnson and Kroehler Manufacturing. Upon retirement she and Fritz moved to Florida where she was active in both the Elks and Moose Lodges. Joyce enjoyed playing golf. She left behind...

Mar 22, 2018

Sally O. Elderkin, 82, went peacefully to be with her lord and Savior on Thursday, March 22, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She had been living with the caring staff at The Homesteads in Apalachin for several years. She spent her life tending to others needs as a Registered Nurse specializing in the care of patients suffering from...

Mar 18, 2018

     Phyllis Reich Ansell, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, poet, playwright and wife died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday March 18, 2018 in Chicago at the age of 93.      Born on February 1, 1925 in London England to Polish-born Avraham and Bertha Reich, Phyllis was youngest of thirteen children and lived in London and Maidenhead.  She married the late Gerald J....

Mar 17, 2018

Robert Glen, 82, of Binghamton has gone to be with the Lord on March 17, 2018. Bob will be remembered as being very personable, he would converse with people he hardly knew and loved to joke around as a result he collected many friends throughout his life. He was a hard worker who loved to garden and spend time outdoors...