Obituaries

Jun 24, 2017

Arthur R. Melville, Jr., 64, died suddenly at his home, Saturday, June 24, 2017. Art was a great storyteller, nicknamed “The Truth” by many who knew him. He was a big-hearted loving and caring man with a genuine smile. The center of Art’s life was his three beloved daughters and treasured grandchildren and close four-legged companion, Daisy. Art was born...

Jun 15, 2017

Harry Kalagian, 90, passed away suddenly, Thursday, June 15, 2017. Harry was a big hearted, loving and hardworking man. His life revolved around family and the farm. Harry was a lifelong member of the Town of Binghamton Fire Department. He was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle Kalagian; son, Phillip Kalagian, son-in-law, Brian Reynolds and sister-in-law, Maryse Vitale. Harry is survived...

Jun 15, 2017

Margaret "Tweety" Louise Vail, 99, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2017.  She was predeceased by husbands' Samuel E. Vail and Donald L. Aylesworth and her brother, William A. Reynolds.  Tweety was born June 28, 1917, in Spencerville, Ohio to Wilmer G. Reynolds and Lois (Hirn) Reynolds. She is survived by her many friends and loving nephews Stephen...

Jun 6, 2017

Wanda Swinamer, 91, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017 at Good Shepherd Fairview Home. Wanda is survived by her children, Rick (Jackie) Sands, Bill (Margaret) Sands, Sue Sands and Scott Swinamer. Grandchildren, Kelly and Sean McDevitt, Cortney and John Whalen, Richard Sands, Michael Sands, Elizabeth Baker, and David Sands. Great Grandchildren, Shannan, Connor, Erin, Liam McDevitt, Moira and Emma...

Jun 5, 2017

Beloved husband and father, Joseph D. Tinklepaugh, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, June 5, 2017. Joe proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. Upon his return from the service he was employed by Ansco/GAF for 44 years until his retirement. He was a devoted husband and hardworking man who...

Jun 2, 2017

Carol Gibson, 68, went into the comforting arms of our Holy Father in Heaven, June 2, 2017 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her soulmate and wife of 42 years, Alice and their son Bill Westwood of Williston, Fla. She leaves behind by her biological family who she was able to find and get to...

Jun 1, 2017

Lorelei "Lori" Fynboe (née Hanson) passed away on June 1, 2017 after an illness. She was 75. Lori was born in Scotia, NY, to her parents, Norman and Madeline Hanson. She graduated from Russell Sage College with a degree in nursing in 1965. The following year, Lori married Roy Fynboe and the couple settled in Binghamton, where she worked as...

May 18, 2017

Douglas Donald Vliet, 60, passed away May 18, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Douglas and Dolores Vliet, Sr. and brother, Francis Vliet. Douglas is survived by his sisters; Lisa Vliet, Binghamton and Lori and Cheistopher Frino, Binghamton, brother, John Vliet, Binghamton. He leaves behind nieces, Dolores Davies and Kristianna Mullins and nephews, Shawn Swiers and Steven Mullins and...

May 16, 2017

Gale Geiger (nee Gee), 60, passed quietly in her home, May 16, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerry as well as her parents, Andrew and Anna Gee, Sr. Gale is survived by her brother, Andrew and Susan Gee, Jr., sister, Darlene Gee-Woodfin and her nieces. Funeral services will be private. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com. Arrangements for...

May 13, 2017

Kurt Urban Frankl born March 21, 1946 in Washington, DC, died May 13, 2017.Kurt had an uncurbed enthusiasm for ridiculously funny things: kids, animals, politics, people, and life.He disliked: mediocre design, FOX News, the number of buttons on the television remote control (and the fact that he had to use two remotes just to watch a program).At age 21 Kurt...

May 13, 2017

Doris Marie Rafferty, 70, joined her heavenly Father Saturday, May 13, 2017. She was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School and Binghamton School of Practical Nursing. Doris worked as a nurse for UHS at Binghamton General Hospital for 30 years. She loved animals, especially dogs and cats, her home and her automobile. Doris enjoyed reading, riding her 10 speed...

May 3, 2017

May 1, 2017

Michael Anthony Spencer (Mike) went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Kathleen (Berrington) Spencer, and his brother Jeffrey Spencer. He is survived by his twin brother, Carl (C.J.) Spencer, his three sisters, Kathy (Spencer) Scott, Susan (Spencer) Curry, and Janice (Spencer Watkins) Johnson. He is also survived by...

Apr 26, 2017

Frederick Eugene "DUKE" Paige,76, of Binghamton NY went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 He was predeceased by his parents; Frederick Eugene Paige, Sr. of Elizabeth City NC & Nina Bird Paige of New York, NY. He is survived by his sister Florence "Peggy" Slaughter of Binghamton; his Children, Lisa Harder (Jack) of Binghamton, Dennis Paige(Delores)...

Apr 23, 2017

  Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Mona Bohn, 55, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. Mona was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. During her life, she befriended many people who will miss her deeply. She endured 23 years of kidney dialysis, while continuing to reach the goals she set for herself....

Apr 23, 2017

Dolores (Vizvary) Daniels, 85, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2017 after a painful battle with breast cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter A. Daniels, in January; her brother, Francis Vizvary; and many beloved friends from her youth with whom she spent some of the happiest times of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Eve Daniels;...

Apr 20, 2017

Donna Eaton, 68, passed away April 20th,2017. During her life she lived with the heartache from the loss of her mother Althea, husband Jim, daughter Grace and grand daughter Nona. Donna was always willing to help her family and friends whenever possible. Donna is survived by daughter Katrina Bliss (Dave); her loving companion of 27 years, Lawrence Cole, siblings Clea...

Apr 16, 2017

  Sybil (Hullman) Goldenberg ended her days peacefully in her sleep April 16, 2017. May her memory be a blessing.  Sybil was predeceased by her adored husband of 50 years, Edmund, her parents Lazarus and Rose (Riger) Hullman, and her much loved sister Frances (Hullman) Bauman.  She is survived by her cherished children, Cecile Goldenberg and Ted Malthouse, Geelong, Australia, Susan...

Apr 9, 2017

Walter I. Youlls, 95 , of Binghamton passed away April 9th, 2017 at his home. Born April 1, 1922 in Hunlocks Creek, PA. the son of the Late Mabel (Evans) and Walter I. Youlls, SR.  Walter was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II and  was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired from Phillips Foundry where...

Apr 6, 2017

Tracy Jones Miller, 54, lost her short courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer on Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Syracuse, NY, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her parents, Charles and Eloise Jones, her children, Megan, Bethany, and Garrett Miller, her brother Chris Jones, sister, Colleen Crane, and nephew Benjamin Crane. She is also survived by many aunts,...