Obituaries

Hazel Faughnan

Hazel Faughnan

Jan 24, 2014

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Hazel Faughnan, 86, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Hazel was a wise and loving person. Throughout her life she remained our source of support and inspiration. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Edwin A. Faughnan, parents, Doane and Ruth Fike and sisters; Janice and...

Mitchell Swartout

Mitchell Swartout

Jan 16, 2014

Mitchell Swartout, 52, passed away, Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was predeceased by his father, Milton. Mitchell is survived by his mother, Lucy Swartout, Van Etten, and son, Michael, Binghamton. Mitchell was an artist who was well known for his automotive graphics and his love of old cars and model cars. Some would call this love his addiction. Funeral services...

Donald Brown

Donald Brown

Jan 8, 2014

Donald F. Brown, 85 went to be with the Lord at Wilson Hospital on January 7, 2014. He was predeceased by his son, Aaron Brown. Don is survived by is wife of fifty-four years, Pat Freshour Brown of Binghamton; three granddaughters, nieces and nephews. He was an active of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, a former Vestry member and designed lunch...

William Heyman

William Heyman

Jan 8, 2014

Dr. William Heyman, Professor Emeritus, 88 years, passed away Wednesday morning, January 8, 2014, at Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Mary. He is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth "Lancey" Heyman Dunay and her husband, Darren Dunay of Clifton, NJ; a son, John Heyman; and two granddaughters, Gabriella and Adriana Dunay. He was a psychology...

Clifford Truesdell

Clifford Truesdell

Jan 4, 2014

Funeral services for Clifford Truesdell will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with the Reverend Michael Shank officiating. Interment will follow services in Glenwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Janet Marie Cotropia

Janet Marie Cotropia

Dec 24, 2013

One the eve before our savior’s birthday, December 24th, the most loving mother and grandmother, Janet Cotropia, 79, walked through the gates of heaven. Her love for her children and grandchildren is what made her days complete and lived to the fullest. Janet is survived by her sons: Gerald Gollogly and wife, Mary, Binghamton, Thomas Gollogly, Binghamton, Aubrey Gollogly, Rochester...

Janet Doolittle Sanzo

Janet Doolittle Sanzo

Dec 11, 2013

Janet Doolittle Sanzo went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 11, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Sanzo and brother, Jim Doolittle. Janet is survived by her sisters, Joan Wormsley, Johnson City and Carol and Wright Karl, Endicott. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, December 16, 2013 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin...

Betty J. Means Reed

Betty J. Means Reed

Dec 10, 2013

Our sweet angel, Betty, 65, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 after a two year struggle with pancreatic cancer. She faced her illness in the same way that she lived her life, with a strong and quiet beauty that left all of us in awe. Betty was a kind, loving and generous person. She gave these things freely and frequently,...

John Tangi

John Tangi

Dec 9, 2013

John Tangi, 88, passed away peacefully Monday December 9, 2013. His family is once again together again as he is predeceased by his parents, Vito and Carmella Tangi, sisters, Angelina Tangi, Lucy Tangi White & Palmina Tangi Salva; his brothers, Tony, Angelo, Daniel, Frank and James. He is survived by one brother-in-law, Carmen J. Salva, Sr. He is also survived...

Jerry Swiers

Jerry Swiers

Dec 2, 2013

Jerry Swiers, 57, passed away suddenly Monday, December 2, 2013. Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with Pastor Kim officiating.

Augusta Debuzna

Augusta Debuzna

Dec 1, 2013

Augusta “Gussie” deBuzna, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Elizabeth Church Manor. Gussie was a creative, kind and loving person who adored working with children. She was predeceased by her nephew, Arthur Saegeman. Gussie is survived by niece, Lillian Saegeman, great-niece, Els Stroppe, great great-nephew, Maxim Stroppe and great great-niece and godchild, Cato Stroppe all of Tielrode,...

Catherine Pease

Catherine Pease

Nov 16, 2013

     Catherine “Kitty” Pease, 92, has gone to be with her Lord, Saturday, November 16, 2013. Kitty was a warm and loving mother. She selflessly volunteered her time crocheting baby blankets for HIV positive newborns.  She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; parents, Walter Black and Alice Morris. Kitty is survived by her children; Dawn Pease, Plant City, Fla., Donna...

Helen Julien

Helen Julien

Nov 9, 2013

      Our beloved aunt, Helen Julien, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2013. To her nieces and nephews, she was a second mother sharing many adventures and enriching our lives. She was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, enabling her to view life’s many mishaps with laughter. She was a volunteer, donating many hours of her time...

Jo Anna Antonetty

Jo Anna Antonetty

Nov 9, 2013

  Jo Anna Antonetty,  42, passed away November 9, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents, Mariano and Raquel Antonelli. Jo Anna is survived by her partner, José Cuevas, Binghamton and sons, Keith Kelly, Syracuse and Andre Antonetty and sister, Toni Wagner. She leaves behind close friends; Roz Jones, Lisa Albenese and Anne Somefun as well as a host of friends...

Emanuel Isaac Phillips

Emanuel Isaac Phillips

Nov 4, 2013

       Our "miracle" Emanuel Issac Phillips went to be with the Lord whom he adored and loved, Monday, November 4, 2013. He had the brightest smile that would light up any room and a laugh that would fill everyone’s heart with joy. He loves God and Jesus with all his soul and now he is with him for all...

Maxine J. Martin

Maxine J. Martin

Oct 14, 2013

     Martin, Maxine J. of Binghamton     Maxine J. Martin, 85,  died on October 14, 2013 at her home with family by her side.  Maxine was known as a kind, charitable, deeply independent woman who greatly enjoyed travel and family visits, in particular time spent with her grandchildren. Born February 9, 1928 in Hornellsville, NY, she grew up in...

Karen R. Pforter

Karen R. Pforter

Oct 12, 2013

      Karen R. Pforter, 63, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 after a long illness. Karen spent her life doing what she loved, caring for her family and friends. No matter what the world dealt her in life she always handled it with a smile. She was predeceased by her parents, Maurice and Ruth Pforter and brother, Kevin Pforter....

Gerald Lewis

Gerald Lewis

Oct 9, 2013

  Gerald W. Lewis (Jerry), 61, a lifelong resident of Binghamton, passed away in the early morning hours surrounded by his family at Wilson Memorial Hospital October 9, 2013. He was born at Binghamton General, March 30, 1952 to Laverne W. Lewis and Everetta McGill. Jerry graduated from Windsor High School and obtained his associates in Business from Broome Community...

Robert R. Mock, Iii

Robert R. Mock, Iii

Oct 5, 2013

   Robert Ross Mock III, 51, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 05, 2013. Rob was a devoted son and husband. He loved nature and all of its creatures.  He was predeceased by his father, Robert R. Mock, Jr., grandparents, Robert and Mildred Mock, Sr. and John and Edith Inns. Rob is survived by his wife, K.C., his loving mother, Nina...

Wesley Paul Darling

Wesley Paul Darling

Sep 30, 2013

  Wesley P. Darling, 69, left us Monday, September 30, 2013 to rejoin the Lord in heaven. Wes was a loving husband and devoted father. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Mildred Darling. Wes is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Susan; children, Brenda and Randy Riley, Kirkwood and Scott Darling and Liza Brocious, Vestal; nine...