Obituaries

Moya Boltz Wilson

Moya Boltz Wilson

Feb 27, 2014

Moya Boltz Wilson, 77, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 27, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger T. Wilson. She and her beloved husband, Roger raised their family in Binghamton and enjoyed a lovely retirement in Green Valley, Arizona. Moya recently moved back to Binghamton to be close to her family. Some of her greatest joys were spending time...

Doris Bennedum

Doris Bennedum

Feb 19, 2014

Doris Bennedum, 84, died on February 19, 2014. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Earl Bennedum; parents, Ruth and Charles Klein; grandson, Jason Bennedum and brother and sister-in-law, Al and Therese Klein. Doris is survived by her children, Sharon Slutzker, Charlotte, NC, Kurt and Sharon Bennedum, Binghamton, Joanie and Ron Rollison, Binghamton and Craig and Jill Bennedum, Conklin. She...

William Balch

William Balch

Feb 15, 2014

William Balch, 45, passed away February 15, 2014. He was a caring, loving person who could be stubborn in his ways. Bill is survived by his partner, Alice Growe, Endicott and several close friends. Funeral services will be held 12:00pm, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton. Family will receive friends for one hour...

Claudia Milyo

Claudia Milyo

Feb 14, 2014

Claudia Milyo, 87, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen, her son, David and son-in-law, Wayne Bonsell. Claudia is survived by her children, Rebecca Bonsell, Binghamton, Terri and Jim Gomez, San Antonio, Tex., Laurie Brady, Binghamton, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She leaves behind special friend Darlene Van Dunk. Funeral services will be held...

Lillian "Little Grandma" West

Lillian "Little Grandma" West

Feb 12, 2014

Lillian “Little Grandma” West, 80, is now soaring in peace with the angels above and her husband, Howard. She left this world Wednesday, February 12, 2014. She enriched the lives of all who were lucky enough to know her. She was a strong woman with traditional values, a very generous and loving heart. This life will not be the same...

Deborah J. Doi

Deborah J. Doi

Feb 4, 2014

Deborah J. Doi, 59, passed away suddenly February 4, 2014. Deborah cherished her family. They were her world. Deborah loved being out in the sun, tending to her garden, pulling weeds, filling birdfeeders with her grandson or simply relaxing in the warmth. She enjoyed collecting angels. She must have known she would fly amongst them. Deborah’s deep caring for others...

Patricia Welter

Patricia Welter

Feb 1, 2014

Our beloved mother, Patricia Morrison Welter, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 1, 2014 due to complications of a motor vehicle accident. She was one of those rare individuals who lived her whole life in the home her father built for his family. Her life was devoted to her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Robert. Pat...

Richard Prentice

Richard Prentice

Jan 25, 2014

Richard Prentice, 66, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Irene Prentice, brothers, Edwin and Charles Prentice and sister, Jean Brandow. Richard is survived by his daughter, Tamalee Prentice, Phoenix, Arizona, granddaughter, Zoe Brown and sister and brother-in-law, Wendy and Thomas Zaic, Corbettsville and many close friends. Richard served his country proudly in...

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...