Obituaries

Robert Dow

Robert Dow

May 21, 2013

    Robert Dow, 54, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013.   Bobby was a gentle soul, loved by his family and well-liked by his caregivers at Broome Developmental Center and at his Ithaca Group Home.  He was a happy person with a big smile and showed his love by hooking people around their shoulder and taking them to where he wanted...

Helen Suchy

Helen Suchy

May 21, 2013

     Helen Suchy, who has been a beloved teacher, colleague, and friend to many in the Binghamton area passed away peacefully on May 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ann Suchy. Helen is survived by her Cousins, Carol & James Temme and Garry Wheeler, as well as, 19 second cousins and their children living...

Aaron Patrick Travis

Aaron Patrick Travis

May 20, 2013

Aaron Patrick Travis, 40, passed away suddenly at work Monday, May 20, 2013. Aaron worked for many years for American Food and Vending at BAE in Johnson City. He was very interested in cars and computers. He loved to go fishing.  He was predeceased by his grandparents, Miles and Anita Williamson and Joseph Travis and Mary Cerar. Aaron's children were...

Mary Hranek

Mary Hranek

May 7, 2013

Mary Hranek, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She is now dancing the polka with her husband, Joe who left us in 2007. Mary’s family would like these remembrances of their Mom and Grandmother speak for them:   Rock solid whom all of the family revolved around Great cook, experimenting with varied recipes Allowed us to find our own...

Daniel Morse Mott

Daniel Morse Mott

Apr 23, 2013

   Daniel Morse Mott, 75, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Josephine Mott and first wife, Mary Mott. Dan is survived by his wife, Susan Perry Mott, children; James and Karen Mott, Austin, Tx., Walter and Penny Mott, Whitney Point, Anita Mott, Endicott and Daniel and Melody Mott, Apalachin; six grandchildren; stepchildren, Wendy...

Peter T. Brown

Peter T. Brown

Apr 22, 2013

Peter T. Brown, 57, lost his courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer on April 22, 2013 surrounded by loved ones. Pete was predeceased by his parents, Edgar and Virginia Brown. Peter is survived by his life long partner, Zan and their beloved dog, Krumpett; his daughter, Janet Brown Castro and granddaughter, Gabriella. He leaves behind brothers, Jerry, John, Mike and...

Alice "Bonnie" Appleman

Alice "Bonnie" Appleman

Apr 20, 2013

   Alice “Bonnie” Appleman, 86, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013. She was predeceased by her daughter, Debra Johnson. Bonnie is survived by her children; Wanda Dewey, Castle Creek, Robert Brown, Omaha, Neb. and Kevin Brown, Binghamton, 5 treasured grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a great great-grandson. She leaves behind sister and brother-in-law, Lori and Paul VanHorn, Holmesdale, Pa. and brother...

Mildred M. Regan

Mildred M. Regan

Apr 10, 2013

   Mildred M. Regan, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She touched many lives through her deep faith, service to the community and delightful sense of humor. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Martin P. Regan and two grandsons, Michael Regan and Michael Weiss.    Mildred is survived by her children...

Frederick E. Riley

Frederick E. Riley

Apr 9, 2013

   Frederick E. Riley, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Fred was a truly gentle man with a cute sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. He was a lifelong resident of Binghamton NY, most recently in the Good Shepherd-Fairview Apartments. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Betty Riley, in 2011, his parents,...

Nicole Eskridge

Nicole Eskridge

Apr 7, 2013

Nicole Eskridge,41, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Elmer and Barbara Eskridge, Vestal.  At the family's request services will be private.

Bernice M. Harrison

Bernice M. Harrison

Mar 22, 2013

     Bernice M. Smith Harrison, 80, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Thomas J. Harrison, parents, Sanford and Anita Smith, siblings, Lois and Larry Shimansky and Sandra Palmer Orr. Bernie is survived by her children, Lynn and Gerri Harrison, Johnson City and Pamela Clark, Conklin. She leaves behind her treasured...

Arlene May Orr Turner

Arlene May Orr Turner

Mar 7, 2013

   Our beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene May Turner, 74, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 after a short illness. Arlene is survived by her son, Raymond Bleil, Binghamton and his children, Kathy and Brian; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Norine Malinovsky, Lancaster, NY, and their children, Jonathan, Daniel and Matthew Malinovsky and daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and John DeFalco,...

Dawn Pantelios

Dawn Pantelios

Feb 26, 2013

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Dawn Pantelios, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. She enjoyed home bible study, karaoke, dancing and most of all spending time with her friends and family. Dawn loved everyone and everyone who knew her loved her. She was predeceased by her husband, Spyros; parents, Clair and Marion Marsh and brother, Robert Marsh. Dawn is...

Eleanor Hunter

Eleanor Hunter

Feb 18, 2013

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Eleanor Hunter, 86, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. Eleanor’s devoted her life to her family and was an avid New York Yankees fan.  She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, brother, Edward Brown, sister, Alice Balcom, son-in-law, Marty Palmatier and niece, Marilyn Yager.  Eleanor is survived by her children, Elaine and Dan Horton, Conklin,...

Edward Carroll

Edward Carroll

Feb 16, 2013

Edward Carroll, 62, went home to the Lord on February 16, 2013, after a long illness.  Ed is predeceased by his mother, Doris, and his beloved daughter, Stacey.  He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie, daughter Amber Pickering (Jeremy), father Glenn, brother Dale, sister Betty Jean (Al), granddaughters Cameron and Riley Pickering, stepchildren, Rene Hall (Sean), Lora Lawrence, Pat...

Gregg A. Lawrence

Gregg A. Lawrence

Feb 7, 2013

Gregg Lawrence, 62, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home of natural causes on February 7.  He was predeceased by his parents Merton G. and Anne S. of Binghamton. Gregg is survived by his brother James of Shelburne, Vermont; cousins: Joyce Brown, Kathleen Thuma, Carol Powers, Nancy Percik, David Brown and “designated cousin” and loyal friend Geoff Powers. Gregg was...

Ruth M. Thurber

Ruth M. Thurber

Feb 6, 2013

   Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruth Thurber, 94, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl, brothers, Lee and Jerry Wilbur. Ruth is survived by her children, Eugene and Colleen Thurber, Port Crane and Gary and Karen Thurber, Binghamton, treasured grandchildren, Brian Whalen, Andrea Whalen, Gregory Thurber and Laura Thurber and three great grandchildren...

Byron Kelsey

Byron Kelsey

Feb 3, 2013

Byron Kelsey, 86, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013. Byron is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Madeline, sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Bonnie Kelsey, Charlotte, NC and James and Carol Kelsey, Endwell, four treasured grandchildren and special niece, Clara Tripp, Port Crane. Byron was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during World War...

George Sarantapoulos

George Sarantapoulos

Feb 1, 2013

     Our beloved father and grandfather, George “The Greek” Sarantapoulos, 85, of Binghamton, NY passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013, surrounded by his devoted family. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Bessie, and his brothers, John, Peter, Anthony, and William.    George is survived by his grandson and best buddy, Ryan Dixson, his children, Karen “Joyous”...

Neil Kincer

Neil Kincer

Jan 28, 2013

Our beloved father, son and brother, Neil D. Kincer, 43, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. He was a kind and caring person whose place in our hearts will always remain. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Breanna and Benjamin Brown, Binghamton; parents, David and Rita Kincer, Binghamton; sister, Debbie and Joe Davis, Endicott; and brother, Edward Kincer,...