Obituaries

Leonore Ferber

Leonore Ferber

Nov 15, 2011

Leonore Ferber of Albany formerly of Vestal   Our beloved mother and grandmother, Leonore Ferber, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Harold. Leonore is survived by her children, Robert Ferber and his partner, Charles Marshall, Springfield, Missouri and Laura Hazen, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and treasured grandson, Joshua Hazen, Pittsfield, Massachusetts....

F. William Gardner

F. William Gardner

Nov 14, 2011

                                F. William Gardner                              of Town of Binghamton   F. William Gardner, 89, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Althea Gardner, brothers, Harold, Charles and Harry Gardner, nephews, David Gardner and Richard Correll. Bill is survived by his siblings; Donald and Edith Gardner, Binghamton, Grace Correll, Binghamton, Henry...

Delia Witteman

Delia Witteman

Nov 14, 2011

Delia Witteman of Conklin Forks   Our loving mother and grandmother, Delia Witteman, 83, passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, John Witteman. Delia is survived by daughter; Eva Witteman, Binghamton, stepsons: Malcolm Witteman, Syracuse, Charles Witteman, Vestal and Gary Witteman, Georgia, grandchildren, John Witteman, Joice Cook, Joseph Cook and...

Harold Ferber

Harold Ferber

Nov 12, 2011

Harold Ferber of Albany formerly of Vestal   Harold Ferber, 80, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. He was a wonderful father and husband. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Leonore and their children, Robert Ferber and his partner, Charles Marshall, Springfield, Missouri and Laura Hazen, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and treasured grandson, Joshua Hazen, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Harold...

Joseph Mayko

Joseph Mayko

Nov 10, 2011

Devoted son, brother, friend and teacher, Joseph E. Mayko died peacefully a􀅌er a short illness?. Joe was an avid reader. He loved history, travel, PBS and entertaining. He and Jo Ann loved cooking and every friend and rela􀆟ve has their own story of dinner with Joe and Jo Ann enjoying his roast crown of pork, Peking duck, or Jo Ann’s...

Dawn A. Pierce

Dawn A. Pierce

Oct 21, 2011

Dawn A. Pierce of Conklin On Oct 21, 2011 in her 96th year, Dawn Pierce (nee Andrews) left her life’s journey as she lived it; with grace, dignity and in her own way. She will be greatly missed by all her family.  Her greatest legacy will be her four children and their families. Her son, Danny A. Pierce, of Conklin...

Stuart Dean Naismith

Stuart Dean Naismith

Oct 15, 2011

Stuart Dean Naismith of Port Dickinson Stuart Dean Naismith left this world at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York. He died a short yet heroic death from cancer complications on October 15, 2011. Stuart Naismith leaves a multitude of friends and loved one who will forever cherish his memory. He never said an unkind word to anyone. He often received...

Shawn Michael Wilcox

Shawn Michael Wilcox

Oct 13, 2011

Shawn Michael Wilcox of Binghamton formerly of Saratoga Springs   Shawn Michael Wilcox passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011. He will be missed by all who loved him. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Anne Wilcox and grandfather, Robert Wilhelm. Shawn is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Michelle; his treasured children, Damian and Ashley, parents, Wayne and...

Jospehine "Mrs. Nip" Walsh

Jospehine "Mrs. Nip" Walsh

Oct 10, 2011

Josephine “Mrs. Nip” Walsh of Binghamton   Josephine “Mrs. Nip” Walsh, 85, went home to our Lord, Monday, October 10, 2011. She was predeceased by her husbands, Ephraim Bernstein and Arthur Walsh; son, Larry Bernstein, brother Martin Petroski; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Petroski and Wanda Petroski and brother-in-law, Ed Krutul. Jo is survived by; Frank Petroski and Margaret Miller, Helen Petroski, Stanley...

Joyce Hickling Littlefield

Joyce Hickling Littlefield

Oct 9, 2011

Joyce Hickling Littlefield of Port Crane and Eustis, Florida Joyce was a 1961 graduate of Edmeston Central School where she graduated as Salutatorian.  She held a BA in political science from Alfred University and an MA in history from SUNY Cortland.  She was a sister of Alpha Kappa Omicron Sorority. She taught English and Social Studies at Earlville Central School.  She...

Josephine "Josie" Starks Parker

Josephine "Josie" Starks Parker

Oct 5, 2011

Josephine “Josie” Starks Parker of Binghamton   Josephine “Josie” Starks Parker, 94, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from her home surrounded by her loving family. Josie was an avid bingo player. She loved to sing, dance and shake her tambourine and was active in several senior groups. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Starks...

Alfred Benjamin Carlip

Alfred Benjamin Carlip

Sep 25, 2011

Alfred Benjamin Carlip of Vestal   Alfred Carlip, Emeritus Professor of Economics at Binghamton University, died on September 25, 2011, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 26, 1919, to Philip and Augusta Carlip, Al is survived by Vivian, his beloved wife for 63 years, his sons Steven and Walter, of whom he was...

John B. Casterline, Jr.

John B. Casterline, Jr.

Aug 27, 2011

John B. Casterline, Jr. of Johnson City   John B. Casterline, Jr., 76, passed away, Saturday, August 27, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Amelia Casterline. John is survived by Shirley Casterline-Mack, Binghamton, the mother of his children; Timothy Casterline, Fayetteville, North Carolina, Glenn Casterline, Binghamton, Michael Casterline, Grand Rapids, MI, Lori Legendre, Northfield, CT and Brad...

Georgina Traher

Georgina Traher

Aug 10, 2011

Georgina Traher of Leasburg, North Carolina formerly of Binghamton                                                                                 Georgina Traher, 89, passed away, Wednesday, August 10, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, William and parents, John and Elizabeth Bronson. Georgina is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jayne and Donnie Dewey, of Leasburg, NC and granddaughter, Jessica Dewey, Greensboro, NC. Jean was a member of Tabernacle...

John Riley

John Riley

Aug 6, 2011

John Riley of Binghamton           John Riley, 78, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 6, 2011 with his beloved wife of 53 years, Alice and his loving family by his side.  Born September 15, 1932 in Liverpool, England,  his family came to America on the Queen Mary when John was in his early twenties.  John worked at Singer-Link...

Patricia Swift

Patricia Swift

Jul 31, 2011

Patricia Lessler Swift of Binghamton Patricia Lessler Swift, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 31 after a short illness. She is survived by her son, Wayne, sister Madeline Lessler, brother Merlin Lessler, special friend Thomas Kerwin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. Patricia will be interred in Calvary Cemetery. To forward condolences please visit...

Irving "Willie" Wilbur

Irving "Willie" Wilbur

Jul 21, 2011

Irving L. “Willie” Wilbur of Binghamton Irving L. “Willie” Wilbur, 76, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 from complications of a stroke suffered nine weeks earlier. He was a kind and wonderful person who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Irv is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Christine Crocker Wilbur; daughter, Lynda (David) Doersam,...

Michael Robert Chamberlain

Michael Robert Chamberlain

Jul 20, 2011

Michael Robert Chamberlain of Castle Creek   Michael Robert Chamberlain, 65, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Mike is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Renee Chamberlain, Ashland City, TN, grandchildren; Branden and Courtney and cousin, Dan Wood, Castle Creek. Funeral services will be private.  To forward condolences please visit www.demunnfh.com. Arrangements for the family are directed...

Shirley Ricciardelli

Shirley Ricciardelli

Jul 18, 2011

Shirley Ricciardelli of Vestal   Shirley Ricciardelli, 90, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 18, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Dorothy Sweet. Shirley is survived by her husband of 59 years, Gino. She was a writer for WNBF-TV and Program Director for WICZ-TV. At her request there will be no services or visiting hours. Shirley will be...

Melvin Charles Shefftz

Melvin Charles Shefftz

Jul 14, 2011

Melvin Charles Shefftz of Binghamton        As a professional historian, Professor Shefftz chose some memorable dates:  born on what eventually became known as Tax Day, April 15, of the year the stock market would later crash in 1929, and died after a short hospitalization on Bastille Day, July 14, of 2011, at age 82.  He was born in Chelsea,...