Obituaries

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,...

Milton "Earl" Slater

Milton "Earl" Slater

Mar 28, 2012

Milton “Earl” Slater of Binghamton   Milton “Earl” Slater, 88, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, Austin Slater and Lucy Deyo-Burns, several brothers and sisters, his wife, Esther Mae Woodward and his great-grandson. Earl is survived by his children; Marilyn McCall, Binghamton, Lynda (Daniel) Crispell, Binghamton, Milton (Sherry) Slater, Newark Valley and Stuart Slater,...

Francis James Dury

Francis James Dury

Mar 24, 2012

Francis James Dury of Binghamton Francis James Dury, 82, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was a loving man and always put his family first even during hard times. Fran was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country during the Korean War. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Carmelita Dury and brother, Ronald Dury....

Ellen C. Morehouse

Ellen C. Morehouse

Mar 23, 2012

Ellen C. Morehouse of Binghamton   Our beloved mother, Ellen C. Morehouse, 93, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012. Ellen raised her children in Upper Lisle, NY and later moved to Greene, NY where she resided at the Greene Apartments. Ellen is remembered by all as a giving, caring and loving person and, most especially by her children, as a...

John L. "Jack" Checchia

John L. "Jack" Checchia

Mar 20, 2012

John L.  Checchia "Jack" of Binghamton John L. Checchia, 70, passed away March 20, 2012. He was predeceased by his son, John Checchia, Jr. John is survived by brother, Robert Checchia, Sandy Creek, NY and friends, Carmine Varano and Glen Godoy. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, March 26, 2012 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton...

George Russin

George Russin

Mar 16, 2012

   George Russin, 83, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 16, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Julia Rusin and daughter Virginia Hobarth. George is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Rita, devoted daughter and caregiver, Denise, sons Timothy, Dean and George Russin and brother-in-law, George (Donna) Stroka. He leaves behind grandchildren, Emily, Tanner, John, Fred...

Pearl F. Barron

Pearl F. Barron

Mar 12, 2012

Pearl F. Barron of Wyzata, Minnesota formeraly of Binghamton Pearl F. Barron, 91, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard and grandson, Adam. Pearl  is survived by her children; Stephen and Charlene Barron, Wyzata, MN, Barbara Lowenfels, White Plains, NY and Ann and Toby Lev, Orlando, FL, treasured grandchildren; Eric and Rebecca Barron, Henry...

Kathryn Cooney Kincer

Kathryn Cooney Kincer

Mar 6, 2012

Kathryn Cooney Kincer of Binghamton Kathryn Cooney Kincer, 98, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. A card player who “never cheated”, she was a master of Skip Bo and Uno. The Tri-cities area has lost a woman who was proud of her Irish heritage and the baker of the best Irish Soda Bread. She was predeceased by her son, William,...

Stanley Progy

Stanley Progy

Feb 28, 2012

Stanley “W2EWM” Progy of Hawleyton   Stanley Progy, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Pauline Progy, sister, Helen Progy Wilcox, brother, Henry Progy and infant twin brothers, John and Marion. Stan is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Gayle Ann (Williams) Progy, daughter, Michelle Hockenberry, League City, Tx., daughter...