Obituaries

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...

Grace A. Morelock

Grace A. Morelock

Feb 28, 2012

Grace Morelock of Endicott   Grace Morelock, 33, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She loved her children, music and her Irish heritage above all else. A daughter, Abiona predeceased her. Grace is survived by her husband, Bohdan Morelock, children; Christopher William Eaton, Maelyn Jade Eaton, Malaki Chase Eaton, Demetrius A. M. Morelock and Aireona A. A. Morelock. She leaves...

Ella Wilbur

Ella Wilbur

Feb 15, 2012

Ella Wilbur of Hallstead   Our beloved mother, Ella Wilbur, 90, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 15, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Lee, brother Herbert Roe. Ella is survived by her daughters; Marilynn and Gerald Guinane, Hallstead, Susan and Robert Caterson, Montrose and Lynda and Wayne Smith, Rush, treasured grandchildren; Brian and Merritt Guinane, Hallstead, Michael and Karen...

Michael S. Schmidt

Michael S. Schmidt

Feb 13, 2012

Michael S. Schmidt of Binghamton   Michael S. Schmidt, 44, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 13, 2012. He was predeceased by his father, Edward R. Schmidt and brother, Edward E. Schmidt. Mike is survived by his wife of 23 years, Michelle; daughters, Holly, Noelle and Hunter, son; Tanner and grandson, Cameron, brother, Rick, Medina, NY and mother, Eleanor Schmidt, formerly...

Robert George Thornton

Robert George Thornton

Feb 11, 2012

Robert G. Thornton, 97, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Audrey, siblings, Lillian Rockwell, Louise Brown, Anna Chamberlain and Henry Thornton and nephew, Russell Thornton. Robert is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Tim O’Neill, Binghamton and close friend, Lori Turk, Binghamton and a large extended family. Robert retired from Robin-Tech,...

Michael C. Surowka

Michael C. Surowka

Feb 9, 2012

Michael C. Surowka, 66, Endwell, passed away unexpectedly February 9, 2012.  He is predeceased by his parents Chester & Genevieve Surowka, and son, Michael “Mickey” Surowka.  He is survived by his wife Claudia Surowka, his children Laura Surowka and Craig Surowka, grandson Jaxon, brother, John Surowka and sister Lorraine Sutton, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.   Michael...

Roger Blackman

Roger Blackman

Feb 1, 2012

Roger Blackmanof BinghamtonRoger Blackman of Binghamton, NY passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 at his home on Chenango St. in downtown Binghamton.  Roger Blackman was born June 28, 1921 in Edmeston  NY, to Ray and Myrtle Blackman.  He was a deacon of long standing  at Main St. Baptist Church in Binghamton.  Mr. Blackman was employed at Holiday Inn and Howard...

Madison Lynne Smith

Madison Lynne Smith

Jan 30, 2012

Madison "Maddie" Smith, 4, joined the angels in heaven Monday, January 30, 2012, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Maddie was a brave little girl who taught those around her many of life's most important lessons. She is survived by her parents, James and Amanda Smith; brothers and sisters, Rebecca, Dominik, Hunter, Taylor and Rylie; grandparents, Howard and Debbie...

Anthony Minard

Anthony Minard

Jan 26, 2012

Anthony Minard of Endicott   Anthony Minard, 79, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 26, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by wife, Bernadine, his parents, William Walter and Mary Magdeline Minard, daughter, Debra Bevier, brothers; James, Charles, George, John, Robert and William, sisters, Antionette and Cecelia. Anthony is survived by his children; Neilson Bevier, Nathaniel...

Richard J. Starks

Richard J. Starks

Jan 24, 2012

 Richard J. Starks, 74, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was an avid bingo and card player, sportsman and Buffalo Bills and Yankees fan. He had love for the sky as a pilot. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Josephine Starks, son, Douglas and...

Patricia Belloni

Patricia Belloni

Jan 21, 2012

Patricia Belloni, 48, died on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Binghamton General Hospital. Patty moved to Binghamton from Queens in 1996 to live at Broome Developmental Center. In spite of the many difficulties her health created, Patty embraced life and everyone who knew her was always amazed by her shining spirit. She particularly loved music, John Travolta and Grease. She...

David P. Cox

David P. Cox

Jan 21, 2012

David P. Cox Sr., 62, of Johnson City, died unexpectedly January 21, 2012. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and good friend. He was born to the late Reginald and Eleanor Cox. He is predeceased by his brother, Michael. David is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda; and his three loving sons and their spouses, John...

George A. Harold

George A. Harold

Jan 9, 2012

George A. Harold, 60, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was predeceased by his mother, Annie Ruth Harold and sister, Annie Ruth Harold. George is survived by his children; Jason Spivey, Providence, RI, Quinn Godfrey, Ithaca, Alan Godfrey, Long Beach, CA and Kadeem Harold, Orlando, FL. He leaves behind 3 grandsons, Marquis, Kashis and Madden, father, Samuel Harold, Providence,...