Obituaries

Ruth Phillips Antonson

Ruth Phillips Antonson

Aug 10, 2013

 Ruth Phillips Antonson, 84, of Binghamton, formerly of Vestal, passed away on August 10, 2013. She was born on October 21, 1928 to the late Helen Weber and Donald Delaney Phillips in North Warren, Pennsylvania. As a child, she and her family moved to Adrian, MI, where she graduated from high school. She continued her education at Vassar College, graduating...

Jean Eloise Marks

Jean Eloise Marks

Aug 5, 2013

  Jean Eloise Marks, 83, died Monday, August 5th, 2013 after a recent illness.  Jean was born on August 6th, 1929, grew up in Delanson, NY and lived in Rome for more than 50 years. Her husband of 52 years, Edward, and parents, Loren and Ethel Barber, predeceased her. Jean served as a volunteer at the Rome Memorial Hospital and...

Brad Swearengin

Brad Swearengin

Jul 28, 2013

Brad Swearengin, 53, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Irene Swearengin and brother, Reed. Brad is survived by his loving girlfriend, Sue Hill, children; Cynthia Alves, Scranton, Nicole Griswold, Binghamton and Brady Swearengin, Binghamton, five treasured grandchildren, siblings, Robert Swearengin, Debra DeLucia and Nancy Myers all of Binghamton and several nephews. Funeral...

Ednita P. Graham

Ednita P. Graham

Jul 25, 2013

   Ednita P. Graham went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2013. She was born, Ednita P. Pishinick on April 21, 1934 in Binghamton. Ednita was the owner of Graham’s Christmas Shoppe in West Windsor, which was her dream.    She was predeceased by her daughters, Deborah Lynn and Patty-Ann. Ednita is survived by her husband...

Genevieve Thurber

Genevieve Thurber

Jul 23, 2013

     Genevieve Thurber, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2013.Genny loved camping, fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.  She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Leo Thurber, parents, Leon and Frances Heath, brothers; Kenneth, Arthur, Leford, , William and sister, Jean Heath Farnham. Genny is survived by her children Douglas and Lenore Thurber, Port...

Walter E. Jones

Walter E. Jones

Jul 18, 2013

     Walter Elwin Jones, Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2013 at the Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City after a multi-year battle with degenerative neurological disorders. Walt will be remembered by his family and friends as a gentle and kind man who rarely raised his voice, never spoke ill of another person, and relished offering...

Kenneth Sorensen

Kenneth Sorensen

Jul 10, 2013

  Kenneth (Ranger) Sorensen, 61, passed away July 10, 2013 after an extended illness. Predeceased by parents Dan and Gladys Sorensen and sister Mae. Survived by partner Robin Gavette, children John, Jason (Nikki), Amber, Nathan, Daniel, step sons Jason and Brandon Rogers, grandchildren Shiloh and Noah, four step grandchildren, one step great grandchild, brothers Tom (Sandy), Jim (Lisa), Bob (Skipper),...

Dorothea Harrison Constine

Dorothea Harrison Constine

Jul 5, 2013

     Dorothea Harrison Constine, known to many as "Dot", was called home in the early hours of July 5, 2013.  She was born in Berwick, Pa. in 1926 to John and Mary Harrison, who predecease her.  She is also predeceased by her brother John and her beloved husband, Charles Constine. Dorothea is survived by her two daughters and their families:  steady...

Edward Hrehor, Jr.

Edward Hrehor, Jr.

Jul 5, 2013

Edward Hrehor, Jr., 45, left us to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 5, 2013.He was a wonderful Husband, Dad, Son, Brother, Nephew and Friend. Ed was always there to lend a hand whenever needed. He was an avid animal lover.  Ed was a retired Sheriff’s Deputy. He was predeceased by sister, Frances Hrehor, grandparents; Edward and Gertrude Hayes and...

Phylllis Bush

Phylllis Bush

Jul 1, 2013

Phyllis Bush, 89, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013. She was born at 31 Andrews Avenue on Binghamton’s East Side on Sunday, December 16, 1923. Phyllis was the daughter of the late George and Alma Leamon. She was predeceased by her brother, Vernon Leamon and sister, Shirley Green. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 64 years, Howard, her sons,...

Wayne Westmoreland

Wayne Westmoreland

Jul 1, 2013

Wayne Westmoreland was born April 1, 1967 in Tampa, Florida. And unfortunately passed away on July 1, 2013 in Johnson city, New York. He was a wonderful man, son, brother, father, and grandfather to all. He is carried on by his mother Vera Westmoreland in Floral City, Florida. His six brothers Dwayne of Clarkson, Kentucky. Lin and Terry of South Carolina. Marion of Lakeland, Florida. Charles of Winterhaven,...

Thomas Franklin Austin

Thomas Franklin Austin

Jun 23, 2013

Thomas Franklin Austin, 67 of Endwell, NY, formally of Virginia for the last fourteen years went to heaven (to be with his beloved mother), Sunday, June 23, 2013, after a two year battle with throat cancer.  Tom was born in Long Island City, NY, March, 6, 1946 to the late Ivison Franklin and Elizabeth Ann Hurley Austin.  Tom was the oldest...

Wanda Frost

Wanda Frost

Jun 22, 2013

Our beloved mother, Wanda Frost, 79, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, June 22, 2013. Wanda was a loving mother who will be missed greatly. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Herbert, her parents, Karl and Alma Appel. Wanda is survived by son, Dieter and Vicki Frost, Chenango Forks and daughter, Ingrid Frost-Nickerson and her husband,...

Charles J. Sladky, Jr.

Charles J. Sladky, Jr.

Jun 21, 2013

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Charles “Charlie” Sladky, 76, passed away surrounded by his family, Friday, June 21, 2013.  Charlie was a kind, gentle person who was a friend to many. He has left a place which can never be filled in the hearts of family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth (Rugala) Sladky,...

Lawrence A. Monahan

Lawrence A. Monahan

Jun 19, 2013

Lawrence A. “Pop, Father” Monahan, 72, passed away peacefully, June 19, 2013 with his family by his side. Larry was a strong willed stubborn man who loved his family and was always there to help whoever needed him. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the owner Brackney Auto from where he retired in 1993. Larry is...

Mary Ann Hobbs

Mary Ann Hobbs

Jun 12, 2013

  Mary Ann Hobbs, 60, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013.  Her life was dedicated  to her children and helping others. She put the ones she loved before herself. Mary Ann is survived by her children, William Hobbs, Binghamton, Betty Hobbs, Binghamton, Shirley Hobbs, Kirkwood, Jamie Hobbs, Binghamton and Joseph Hobbs, Binghamton, seventeen treasured grandchildren,  brother, Argie Hobbs, Windsor. She...

Sidney Williams

Sidney Williams

Jun 1, 2013

Sidney Williams, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2013 and was reunited with his family members who have gone to Heaven before him. Sid had a special love for children, especially his grandchildren. He was a master woodworker and enjoyed this as a hobby while the pieces of furniture he created for family were truly magnificent.  He was predeceased...

Lenny Peterson

Lenny Peterson

May 31, 2013

Lenny Peterson, 63, passed away, Friday, May 31, 2013. Lenny was the greatest husband, father and grandfather ever known. He was predeceased by parents, Aldo and Laverne Peterson and sister, Lindy Peterson Natishak. Lenny is survived by his wife of 27 years, Holley, children; Mark and Christie Peterson, Binghamton, Mario and Yanet Peterson, Florence, Alabama and Shawnta Smith, Port Crane,...

Gary Rose

Gary Rose

May 27, 2013

Gary Rose, 57, passed away suddenly Monday, May 27, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Gertrude Rose and sister, Diana Rose. Gary is survived by his wife, Katrinia, children, Rusty, Jimmy, Tiffiny, Anthony, Michael and Nicole and 7 treasured grandchildren. He leaves behind his siblings, Kathy, Edward, Leonard, Linda, Amy, Mark and Scott. Funeral services will be...

Peggy Sue Zimmerman

Peggy Sue Zimmerman

May 24, 2013

Peggy (Brock) Zimmerman passed away peacefully on May 24th, surrounded by her loving family.  Peggy was the 7th of 7 children born to Hunter Ray and Wilda Brock in 1962.  She spent her youth in the ranch lands of Idaho which served as an incubator for her ever inquisitive mind, a strong sense of family and community, and the self-confidence to...