Obituaries

Joseph Petras

Joseph Petras

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...

Arnold Romaldini

Arnold Romaldini

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,...

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

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...

Geraldine W. (Wearb)  Crone

Geraldine W. (Wearb) Crone

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...

Bruce Donald Mcpherson

Bruce Donald Mcpherson

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...

Leona Francis

Leona Francis

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,...

Barbara Graham

Barbara Graham

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...

Lisa Florance-Atwell

Lisa Florance-Atwell

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....

Tyler Anthony Lewis

Tyler Anthony Lewis

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...

Tanya Canfield

Tanya Canfield

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...

Dolores Williamson

Dolores Williamson

Jan 8, 2018

Dolores Williamson, 85, went to her heavenly mansion on January 8, 2018. She was predeceased by her ex-husband Richard Williamson, sister Norma, and brother Albert. Dolores is survived by her six children Linda (Ron) Field, Mark Williamson, Cyndi Robertson, Teri Williamson, Becky Williamson, Sandi Williamson, her grandchildren Christian (Monica), John (Allyson) Katelynn (Lydia), Lance (Miranda), Kyle (Christie), Taylor, Jessica, Shannon,...

Ruth L. Watkins

Ruth L. Watkins

Jan 7, 2018

Ruth L. Watkins, 70, from Homer formerly of Binghamton passed away on January 7, 2018. Ruth is predeceased by her parents Robert and Ruth Williams. She is survived her son Jeffery (Marcie) Williams, and her sisters Evelyn (Allen) Smith, Lori Matthews, and Betty Dufford, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was loved by many and will be...

Jeanette (Kaiser)  Deleon

Jeanette (Kaiser) Deleon

Jan 5, 2018

Jeanette Kaiser DeLeon

Of Susquehanna

Jeanette Kaiser DeLeon, 93 of Susquehanna, passed away Friday January 5 th , 2018 at Allied Skilled Nursing Center, in Scranton, PA. Born January 21, 1924 in Elmsford, NY the daughter of the late Gustave and Lena Kaiser. Surviving her are her children David and Mania DeLeon and Belle Marsha...

Claude Miller

Claude Miller

Jan 3, 2018

Claude W. Miller, 66, passed away January 3, 2018. Claude proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Blue Ridge Sportsman Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Claude and Agnes Miller, brother, Robert Miller and half-brother, George Jackson. Claude is survived by brother,...

Anna Margaret (Crocker)  King

Anna Margaret (Crocker) King

Jan 3, 2018

Anna Margaret (Crocker) King 7/10/1926 - 1/3/2018 She was known as Marge to her family and friends. To us she was mom or grammy. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado in 1926. It was a difficult time growing up in the depression. Her family was all railroaders. She met our father, Robert W. King during World War Two in...

David J. O'Hara

David J. O'Hara

Dec 28, 2017

         David J. O’Hara, 65, passed away December 28, 2017 surrounded by his family after a long struggle with cancer. David was a proud veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.        He was predeceased by his father, Joseph O’Hara who passed away on the same date twenty years ago. David is survived by his mother, Esther Wisotzke O’Hara...

Robert Constable

Robert Constable

Dec 26, 2017

     Our beloved father, Robert Constable, 91, passed away December 26, 2017. He was selected for the Navy V-12 program right out of high school during WWII and attended Middlebury College. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and later attended UC at Berkley under the GI Bill. Upon his return home, Robert...

Yvonne Shoemaker

Yvonne Shoemaker

Dec 23, 2017

   Our beloved daughter and sister, Yvonne Shoemaker, 46, passed away December 23, 2017. Yvonne was a loving and soul. She loved people, the outdoors and animals. She enjoyed arts and crafts.        She was predeceased by her father, Edson Shoemaker, Sr. and uncle, Ron Shoemaker. Yvonne is survived by her mother, Marian Shoemaker, Binghamton, siblings, Edson and Renee Shoemaker, Jr., Richard...

Eleanor Brooks

Eleanor Brooks

Dec 4, 2017

Eleanor L. Brooks, 94, passed away December 4, 2017 with family by her side. She lived a full and memorable life. Eleanor was a great conversationalist and took interest in each person she met. She was raised in Hawleyton by her parents, Charles and Hazel Webb Shimer with siblings Leland and Edward. Eleanor embraced a love for laughter and life...

Richard Hine

Richard Hine

Nov 26, 2017

  Richard D. Hine, 75, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. Richard was the “guy” who helped everyone. A phone call from a friend meant he’d be there to pick them up at 2am when they had car trouble or help with that emergency install of an engine. He always was able to tell you a joke that you would never...