Obituaries

Jul 18, 2017

LULU CAROLINE BOYER BRECHKO

Lulu Caroline Boyer Brechko, 97, of Windsor, NY, passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2017, at Mercy House of the Southern Tier.   Lulu was born on May 6, 1920 in Middletown, New York and spent her early years growing up in Orange County, New York.  After marrying Michael Matthew Brechko, the love of...

Jul 14, 2017

Beloved husband and father, Ronald Kleps, 77, (one-day short of his 78th birthday), passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 14, 2017. Ron was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter and hiker. He will be remembered for his love of coin collecting by the many boxes and containers that we are still finding throughout the house. He was predeceased by his parents, Harry...

Jul 13, 2017

Jane Elizabeth (Dewey) Cash Jane Elizabeth Cash, passed away Thursday July 13, 2017 in North Andover MA. She was predeceased by her husband George. At her request a Graveside Service will be held Tuesday July 18, at 12:00 pm at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Vestal NY. Arrangements are with the Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home 71 Main Street, Binghamton,...

Jul 7, 2017

Beloved mother, Lola A. Haskins, 79, of Binghamton passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. Lola loved to watch birds and TV. Her favorites being soap operas, game shows and cartoons. She is predeceased by her parents, Gaylord and Ila Haskins, Sr., son, Jack Pratt, Jr. and grandson, J.J. Pratt. Lola is survived by her children; Mary Lee Mack, Binghamton, Trudy...

Jul 6, 2017

Samuel Horwitz, 88, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am, Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with Rabbi Zev Silber officiating. Interment will follow services in Beth David Cemetery, Conklin. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com.

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....