Obituaries

Eleanor K. Ronk

Eleanor K. Ronk

Sep 9, 2012

  Eleanor K. Ronk, 90, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband of  63 years, Neal, parents, Robert and Ellen Kneen and three brothers and one sister. Eleanor is survived by daughter, Dianne Ronk and her husband, Dave Buelow, El Granada, Ca., sister-in-law, Gloria Bastian, Hagerstown, Md. and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was...

Theadore A. Dunlap

Theadore A. Dunlap

Sep 7, 2012

Theadore A. Dunlapof Binghamton Theadore A. Dunlap, 81, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012. Ted is survived by his wife and best friend of 58 years, Hester, their devoted children; Karen Thurber, Kimberly Edwards, Craig Dunlap and Mark Dunlap. He leaves behind treasured grandchildren, Gregory Thurber, Laura Thurber, Shannon Brown, Brittany Edwards, Lucas Dunlap, Shelby Dunlap, Michael Dunlap and...

Edward V. Marra

Edward V. Marra

Sep 1, 2012

Edward Vic Marra, 59, Binghamton, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 30, 2012. Ed will be remembered by many very close friends and acquaintances, whose friendship he valued immensely. He greatly enjoyed his time as an employee of Universal Instruments for twenty-two years, during which time he traveled to Hong Kong, China, Mexico and various other parts of the...

Helen J. Black

Helen J. Black

Aug 26, 2012

Helen J. Black of Greene      Our beloved mother and grandmother, Helen J. Black, 87, was reunited with her loved ones who went before her,  Saturday, August 25, 2012.  Her family will remember her always as the world’s best cook and a person who made every Christmas special with her creative themed trees and decorations. Her favorite place was “The...

David A. Black

David A. Black

Aug 24, 2012

David A. Black of Binghamton Our beloved son brother and uncle, David A. Black, 31,  was suddenly taken from us, Friday, August 24, 2012. . “Uncle Dave” loved basketball and motorcycles. His family was his most prized posession. Everyone knew Dave and Dave knew everyone, he was the guy who lit up the room with his spirit and humor. He...

Doris Lewis Lundy

Doris Lewis Lundy

Aug 22, 2012

Doris Lewis Lundy of Binghamton    Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Doris Lewis Lundy, 89, was reunited with her loved ones in heaven, Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Doris was devoted to her four sons who will remember her as being instrumental in their development into the men they are today. She enjoyed her morning paper, the New York Yankees...

Josephine Mccants Woolfolk

Josephine Mccants Woolfolk

Aug 7, 2012

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Josephine McCants Woolfolk, 66, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Josephine is survived by her children; Kenneth (Emily) McCants, Johnson City, Michelle Woolfolk, Binghamton, Darrell (Lucian) Parker, Johnson City, Barry (Sandra) Woolfolk, Endwell and Larry Woolfolk, Endicott. She leaves behind 20 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a large extended family. She was a longtime member...

Beverly J. Howe

Beverly J. Howe

Jul 16, 2012

Beverly J. Howe of Hawleyton Beverly J. Howe, 76, passed away peacefully Monday, July 16, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred, parents Harold and Gladys Gage and her brother, Harry Gage. Beverly is survived by aunts; Phyllis Tarbox, Binghamton, Patricia Tarbox, Susquehanna, Pa. and Wanda Swan, Florida. She leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will...

Barbara E. Disbro

Barbara E. Disbro

Jul 11, 2012

Barbara E. Disbro of Conklin Forks Our beloved Mom, Barbara E. Disbro, 80, passed away suddenly July 11, 2012. Barb will be remembered for her selfless devotion to her family, her love of crosswords, hummingbirds and harlequins. She was predeceased by her husbands, Donald Lent and Frank Disbro, her parents, Arthur and Doris Drake and son, David Disbro. Barb is...

Dennis W. Trainor

Dennis W. Trainor

Jul 10, 2012

Dennis W. Trainor of Chenango Forks, NY (2/23/40-7/10/12) decided to end his life in the place he loved best: his home and sanctuary in the Chenango Forks wood. Born in the Bronx, he spent his early years negotiating difficult circumstances with defiance, energy, and determination:  jumping off the docks into the river, visiting Edgewater and smelling the vibrant life there,...

Mona B. Smith

Mona B. Smith

Jun 28, 2012

Mona B. Smith of Vestal Mona B. Smith, 81, died Thursday, June 28, 2012. Mona is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert, sons; Michael  (Debbie) Smith, Merced, Ca. and David (Jan) Smith, Dallas, Tx., beloved granddaughters, Sarah (Bryan) Pelangka, San Juan Capistrano, Ca. and Hannah Smith, Beaverton, Ore., sister, Frances Gelb, Scranton. Funeral services will be held 2:00...

George Mcneill

George Mcneill

Jun 20, 2012

George McNeill of Binghamton   George McNeill, 64, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012. He survived by his children, Margarita Borges, Brooklyn, Kathleen Brown, Binghamton, George and Jasmine McNeill, Jr., Fla. and Sabrina McNeill, New Jersey. He leaves behind ten treasured grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Memorial services will be held 1:30 pm, Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the DeMunn Funeral...

Melvin Seiden

Melvin Seiden

Jun 10, 2012

Melvin Seiden of Binghamton        Melvin Seiden, 88, Emeritus Professor of English at Binghamton University, died on June 10, 2012.   He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jacqueline (Smith) Seiden; his children Reed (Nellie) Seiden of Richmond, California, Emily (Neil) Rose of Estero, Florida, Elizabeth (Lawrence) Holzman of Philadelphia, PA, and Daniel (Sandra) Seiden of Binghamton, NY and...

Mary June Mckechnie

Mary June Mckechnie

May 16, 2012

Mary June McKechnie passed away May 16, 2012 after several months of illness. She was an exemplary mother to her daughters, a good sister to her brother and sisters, a good friend to many people and devoted to her family. She was very supportive of the people she loved; laughing when they made prank phone calls to her. We will...

Patricia A. Quick Vankuren

Patricia A. Quick Vankuren

Apr 17, 2012

                                   Patricia A. Quick Van Kuren                                                of Windsor      Patricia A. Quick Van Kuren, 50, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Patty was a warm and loving person who will be missed by all who loved her. She was predeceased by her husband, Hank, daughter, Karen, father, Bob and brother, Bobby Gerdus. Patty is survived by her husband, Kris,...

Aberdeen Ali

Aberdeen Ali

Apr 10, 2012

Aberdeen Aliof BinghamtonAberdeeen Ali, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Graveside services will be held 12:00 pm Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Temple Israel Riversice Cemetery, Conklin  with Rabbi Rachael Esserman officiating.

Dawn Pittsley

Dawn Pittsley

Apr 7, 2012

Dawn Pittsley of Port Crane   Dawn Pittsley, 78, passed away Saturday, April 07, 2012.  A woman who loved her family above all else, she also enjoyed camping, arts and crafts and birds. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Robert. Dawn is survived by her children; Richard Pittsley, Port Crane, Doug and Irene Pittsley, Binghamton; grandson; James...

Sally Elliott

Sally Elliott

Apr 6, 2012

Sally Elliott of Binghamton   Sally Elliott, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, April 6, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul. Sally is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Randy Lee, Elmira Heights and sister, Jane Laven, Chenango Bridge. Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions in Sally’s name may be made to the  Binghamton Humane Society,...

Sarah Hinman

Sarah Hinman

Mar 31, 2012

Sarah Hinman of Harpursville    Our beloved mother, Sarah Hinman, 103, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012. A woman who loved children, flowers and gardening, she was a hard working farmer.  She was predeceased by her grandsons; James and Marty Rohrbaugh and Rex Hinman.  Sarah is survived by her children; Charles Dickinson, , Francis and JoAnn Hinman, Richard and Gwen...

Jeanne Wightman Beauter

Jeanne Wightman Beauter

Mar 29, 2012

                     Jeanne Wightman Beauter                                  of Vestal      Jeanne Wightman Beauter, 87, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was predeceased by her first husband, Maurice Wightman and grandson, Mark Wightman. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Lawrence Beauter; children; Mel and Sandy Wightman, Chenango Forks, Maurie and Vera Wightman, Syracuse, Shirley Dahl, Tiberon, Ca. and Nancy and Jim Riley,...