Obituaries
Nancy Knights Balanda
Jun 22, 2014
Nancy Knights Balanda, 58, left us suddenly, the night of June 22nd, 2014. An inspiration and mentor to many, Nancy was truly a beautiful and kind soul through and through. She will be remembered for her compassion, intelligence, strength, and most of all, her immense love for her husband, family and friends. After a lengthy career with IBM, she began...
Elizabeth Shaw Hogan
Jun 17, 2014
Elizabeth Shaw Hogan, 74, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Beth lived in Binghamton for 50 years, raised three sons who each served in the U.S. Army and she taught New York's children for over 35 years. Her fortitude, her wit, and her playfulness were the best lesson and lasting gift she gave to all who knew her, especially her...
Jihan Weaver
Jun 16, 2014
Our beloved sister, Jihan Weaver, 27, left her family to be with the Lord, Monday, June 16, 2014. Jihan was a warm loving person, who overcame the obstacles that life presented her. She did so without a complaint and never wanted people to feel sorry or burdened by her. She was predeceased by her parents, Constance Weaver and Larry Ricks....
Deborah A. Swartwood
Jun 6, 2014
Deborah A. Swartwood, 59, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014. Debbi’s life revolved around her family especially babysitting for her great-niece, Janessa. She was an avid quilter as was evident when visiting her home. Debbi is survived by her partner of 33 years, Charla Stein; children; Darrell Swartwood, Rochester and Darcy Swartwood, Binghamton; grandson, Christopher Swartwood, Kirkwood; mother, Charlene Jacques,...
Herbert Herz
Jun 3, 2014
Herbert Herz passed away Tuesday, June 03, 2014. He is survived by his children; Stephen Herz and Christine Gelineau, Windsor; Carol Herz and Howard Schwartz, Vestal and Marion Herz, Bethesda, Md.; grandchildren; Courtney Herz and John Dunlop, Hopkinton, NH and Gregory Herz and Lauren Ramos, Owego and great grandchildren, Jillian and Nathaniel. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am, Friday,...
Melvin D. Snitchler
May 31, 2014
Melvin D. “Mel” Snitchler went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2014, surrounded by family. Mel was born October 21, 1941 in Binghamton, New York. Mel is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marlene, daughter Lynne and sons, Stephen and Todd (Melanie), grandchildren Kaitlyn & Kiersten, Colleen, Corinne, James & Justin, and Nathan & Megan, his brothers...
Margaret Fernald
May 30, 2014
Margaret Fernald, 93, surrounded by her family, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with her husband, Bud, on Friday, May 30, 2014. Margaret lived a full life filled with love and perseverance. She loved tending to her flowers and vegetable garden and spending as much time as she could outdoors. Her children, grandchildren...
Eugene Lewis
May 25, 2014
Eugene D. Lewis, 57, went home to the Lord on May 25, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Duane and Patricia Lewis and brother, David. Eugene is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Michelle Lewis and nephews and niece, Jeremy, Jasmine and Jimmy Lewis, all of Summerville, SC. Funeral services will be held 12:00pm, Tuesday, June 3,...
Ashley Lynn Lake
May 18, 2014
Ashley Lynne Lake, 17, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 18, 2014. Ashley was a loving, intelligent young woman. She was always there to care for her sisters and help her friends in any way she could. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Mary Ann Hobbs and uncle, Donald Lake. Ashley is survived by her parents, Betty Hobbs and David Lake,...
Leland Douglas Brooks
May 12, 2014
Leland Douglas Brooks, 64, passed away May 13, 2014 and is coming home to Hawleyton to be buried alongside his father. He was a graduate of Susquehanna Valley. Leland proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for the City of Boca Raton, Parks and Recreation Department for 36 years. It was a privilege for his family...
Janice Moore
Apr 26, 2014
Janice Moore passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. Janice was born January, 24, 1937 in Lomontville, New York and was a graduate of Kingston High School. For over 30 years, Janice dedicated herself to become a hardworking, loyal and respected legal secretary to the attorneys at the law firm of Coughlin & Gerhart. Over her long career there she...
Johanna Afarian
Apr 25, 2014
Our beloved wife and mother, Johanna Sanders Afarian, 68, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 after a long illness with her family by her side. She was born in Leicester, England and came to the United States with her parents as a young girl. Johanna graduated from Johnson City High School and she went on to attend Imperial School of...
Frances Wisniski Knights
Apr 16, 2014
Frances Wisniski Knights, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born in 1920 to Walter and Stella Wisniski, a Polish immigrant family in Shadyside, New Jersey. Her family relocated to the Whitney Point area and she grew up a “farm girl”. Her enduring character of strength, fortitude and unselfishness...
G. Raymond Pohl
Apr 6, 2014
G. Raymond Pohl, 94, died April 6, 2014. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of 63 years; Ann. Raymond cared for her from the onset of her illness and stayed with her throughout. He was also predeceased by his parents, Harold and Gladys Pohl, older brother, Robert and sister, Polly all of Watertown, NY. Raymond is survived by...
Richard "Ricky" Haines
Mar 25, 2014
Haines, Richard “Ricky” of Binghamton Richard “Ricky” Haines, 25, was called home to his heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Ricky had a knack for storytelling, repeating a quip or telling a joke. He always made others laugh and lifted their spirits. He would have considered it an honor to have been called home to heaven on the same...
Harry Dodd
Mar 12, 2014
Harry Dennis Dodd was suddenly called home on Wednesday March 12, 2014. His loving family was with him when he passed. Harry was born and raised in Binghamton, NY and most recently lived with his son, daughter-in-law and grandson in Plattsburgh, NY. He worked for Coca-Cola for 35 years in Binghamton, Oneonta and Albany. He married Carol Reifler...
Hubert Mcgavin
Mar 8, 2014
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Hubert McGavin, 91, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. Hugh is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis, his children; Deborah McGavin and Millie Montgomery, Baldwinsville, Janice and Jan Yuricek, Endicott, Phillip and Rose McGavin, Rolesville, North Carolina, Sharon and Mark Vitanza, Conklin and Marcia and Stephen Valenti, Binghamton, treasured grandchildren; Ryan, Jeff...
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
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
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...
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