Obituaries

May 29, 2018

Beloved mother, daughter and sister, Marisa Matthews, 39, passed away May 29, 2018. Marisa will be remembered for her very vibrant, unique and sassy personality. She loved life and her children. She was predeceased by husband, Lukas Matthews and stepmother, Donna Eaton and stepsister, Grace Morelock.  Marisa is survived by her children, Zachary and Haleigh Bodine, Endwell, father, Lawrence Cole,...

May 29, 2018

June Matteson of Binghamton June Matteson, 87, of Binghamton passed away Saturday May 29, 2018. Born October 14, 1930 in Binghamton, New York, the daughter of the Late Leode A. and Marie (Whitney) Matteson, and sister of the late Bette L. Matteson. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday June 5th, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Tabernacle United...

May 23, 2018

Kirkwood- John P. Bannister, 70, passed away May 23, 2018. John proudly served his country in the United States Army He was predeceased by many of his family members, his mother, Lucy Gowe, aunts and uncles, Charles and Emma Bannister, John and Mary Westgate, Harold Bannister and Paul Bannister. John is survived by his caring partner, Melody Terboss and cousins,...

May 21, 2018

Nathan Brown, MD,  101, died on Monday May 21, 2018.  Born in Utica, NY, the son of Morris and Katie Brown.  Extraordinary physician for half a century, beloved husband of the late Betty (Flaggman) Brown and dear father of Lawrence (Adela Gondek), Marcia, and Daniel (Sheera). Grandfather of  Madeleine, Tristan, and Jessica. He was a brilliant and consummate physician...

May 19, 2018

Marjorie Alice Stenson Russell, 85, of Binghamton, NY, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 in her son’s home in Edenton, NC.  She was born in Broome County, NY on December 24, 1932, and was the daughter of the late William and Charlotte Cook Stenson.  A homemaker, she was an active and faithful member of First Christian Church of Kirkwood, NY where...

May 18, 2018

- David A. Monta, 57, experienced his second birth on May 18, 2018. He was predeceased by his mother, Dolores H. Monta, sister, Beatrice Nedrow, brother, Charles H. Monta, Jr., three nephews, two nieces and one great niece. David is survived by his children, Robert A. Monta, Summer A. Monta and Cassandra Monta, brother, John R. Monta, sisters; Sandra M....

May 15, 2018

Maureen P. Szajna (Severo), 89, from Binghamton, NY, went to be with the Lord on May 15th, 2018 at her home after battling a long illness. She was predeceased by her Father, Frank Emil Severo; her Mother, Lucy (Martone) Severo; her brother, James Severo; her husband, John Robert Szajna, Jr.; her son, John Thaddeus Szajna; as well as other...

May 10, 2018

Allen Decker, 63, died suddenly at home May 1, 2018. Allen is survived by the love of his life, Lori, brothers; Rob and his wife Carol , Chris and his wife Gail and sister, Amy and her husband Tracy. He also has two sons, Allen and Nick Verlotti as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by...

May 9, 2018

Gladys Mae Haskins, Our beloved Gladys went to the big laundromat in the sky on May 9th to be reunited with her father, mother and various other family members that predeceased her. She is survived her only son, Eugene and his wife Meg whom she forged a special bond with. Also her grandchildren; Eugene and his family, Nancy and...

May 2, 2018

Our beloved mother, Alfreda Quain, 96, passed away May 2, 2018. She was fiercely devoted to her family and loved life to the fullest. Alfreda was  talkative, outgoing and collected many friends during her lifetime. Throughout her illness her only worry was how her family was holding up. Her love for others extended to helping many as a senior volunteer...

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;...