Obituaries

Mar 13, 2018

Mark L. Eisenstadt, 77, died March 13, 2018.

The cause was a brain tumor that also erased the Trump presidency from his memory. Mark was a beloved husband, grandfather, father, brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law and friend. He retired from the Union-Endicott School District after 38 years as a teacher. He taught at Jennie F. Snapp Middle School and...

Mar 7, 2018

Susan E. Thomas, 63, eldest daughter of Ronald and Dorothy Thomas passed on March 7, 2018. Susan endured her years of cancer treatment with great bravery and outstanding good nature. She was one of the original tenants of Lincoln Court Apartments, where she made many friends. Susan was a very sociable, friendly and helpful person with an infectious smile and...

Feb 25, 2018

David Richard Hickox, 78, of Chenango Forks, passed away peacefully up on his “mountain”, Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret,    David is survived by his children; Billy, David Jan, Susan, Clara (Tom), Johnny, Tammey, Lucinda, Kristina (Jeff) and Colt. He leaves behind treasured grandchildren and great grandchildren.   Funeral services will be private. To forward condolences...

Feb 23, 2018

Joshua Rogers, 47, passed away February 23, 2018. He will be remembered as a great Dad, a wonderful cook, a handyman extraordinaire and a lover of music. Josh was a good friend to many people and will be missed greatly by them all. He was predeceased by his beloved grandfather, who was instrumental in his upbringing.  Josh is survived by...

Feb 22, 2018

Our beloved wife and mother, Pamela McKiernan, 48, of Johnson City passed away peacefully on February 22nd after a 4-year battle with breast cancer. Pamela was a loving wife and mother who always put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own even during her battle with cancer. She was a graduate of SUNY Binghamton with a master’s in education. Pam...

Feb 22, 2018

Ralph Valashinas

Ralph Valashinas, 68, of Binghamton, passed away February 22. Born January 1950 in Carbondale, PA; son of the Late John and Marguerite (Carbonneau) Valashinas and loving father of the late Brion Valashinas. Ralph was a Tool and Die Maker for Felchar Manufacturing Company and for H&M Tool & Machine Company. He was a graduate of...

Feb 21, 2018

Richard P. Smith of Whitney Point passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.He is survived by his wife, Tammy, his children; Stephen (Leah Anne), Rebecca (Wayne), Adam (Mary Beth), Samantha (Ray), and seven grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 24, 2018  at Calvary United Methodist Church, 3505 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal.

Feb 21, 2018

Beverly Grey, 72, peacefully  passed into the arms of the Lord,  February 21, 2018. She was a school bus driver who retired from the Chenango Valley School District after 33 years of service. Beverly was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Port Crane. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard E. Grey, parents, Owen and Doris Ryall,...

Feb 16, 2018

Fern Goldfein Rose, 89, of West Palm Beach, Florida, died on February 16, 2018, succumbing to a long battle with cancer.  Fern is survived by her children Marilyn Rose and James Blackstock, Neil and Emily Rose and her youngest brother, Melvin Goldfein.  She was preceded in death by her parents Eve and Nathan Goldfein, brothers Samuel and Harold, daughter...

Feb 7, 2018

Margaret Freelove, 72, passed away Wednesday February 7, 2018.  Services are private and in the care of Parsons Funeral Home in Binghamton.

Feb 6, 2018

Joseph (Joe) J. Petras, (89), of Binghamton, died February 6, 2018 at Binghamton General Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara Gorgos Petras; one daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Bill Serbonich, Ohio; and one grandson, Josh Serbonich, Oregon; sister Elizabeth Palenik, Texas; brother-in-law Richard (Mary Jane) Gorgos, Binhamton, and sister-in-law Kathleen (Mike) Samulka, Endwell; as...

Feb 6, 2018

     Arnold Romaldini, 87, of Endwell, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, after a very brief illness.      Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, Sante Carlo and Elia Romaldini, née Bensi, originally of Le Marche and Umbria, Italy, respectively; brothers, Eugene Mosca and Carlo Romaldini; nephew, Sante John Romaldini; niece, Paula Marcin; and his beloved wife,...

Feb 4, 2018

Robert “Bob” E. Williams, born April 25, 1950 entered his new life February 4, 2018. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather and uncle, he will be missed dearly. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S Air Force and worked for National Pipe in Vestal for over than 30 years.  He was predeceased by his father and mother, Eugene...

Jan 30, 2018

Geraldine W. Crone of Binghamton

Geraldine W. Crone, 96 of Binghamton, passed away Tuesday January 30th at Good Shepherd Fairview in Binghamton. Born April 4, 1921 in Greene, NY the daughter of the Late Anna Asch and Jacob Wearb. She was also predeceased by her sisters; Eva Wearb Miller, Rose and Benjamin Bronsky, her brother Robert and...

Jan 29, 2018

Bruce D. McPherson of Binghamton

Bruce D. McPherson, 99, passed away peacefully January 29, 2018 at the Absolut Care of Endicott, Nursing Home. Born September 1, 1918 in Batavia, NY the son of the late Ethel (Snyder) and Raymond McPherson and loving husband of the late Evelyn May Will McPherson. Bruce retired from ARA Vending where he...

Jan 24, 2018

Leona Francis, 91, passed away January 24, 2018. She was a kind, giving person a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She put her family above herself, she was a graduate of Practical Bible Training. A hardworking woman, who took care of others always. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sally Storz. Leona is survived by her husband of 64 years,...

Jan 21, 2018

     Barbara would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received an offer you can’t refuse for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a loving reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she...

Jan 15, 2018

Lisa was an unconditionally loving, kind, extraordinary soul who passed away peacefully on 1/15/2018. In her final moments she was surrounded by the love of her wife Monica Glime, son Kane Atwell, and ‘soul sister’ and aide Kim Yeomans. Once she took her last breath she was cleaned and dressed by her niece Jocelyn Davis, Kim, and cousin Sherry Florance....

Jan 14, 2018

Tyler Lewis.

Tyler Lewis passed away January 14, 2018, he born on August 8 1996. He was always a very happy boy. He always loved football from the day he was born. He loved his family with all his heart, he had a heart of gold, and was a very compassionate young man. He loved his work...

Jan 12, 2018

Tanya L Canfield, 45, of Binghamton passed at home peacefully after a long illness on January 12, 2018. Tanya was full of life and loved her family deeply, especially her nephews, James, John, Jeffrey and Bry’n. She had many friends who supported her throughout her life, throughout her long illness. She always looked to find some good, even in adverse...