Obituaries

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...

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.