Obituaries

Chester Surowka

Chester Surowka

Jan 7, 2012

Chester Surowka of Johnson City   Chester Surowka, 95, was reunited with his wife in heaven, Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Genevieve Zamoytuk Surowka and sisters, Josephine Pocengal, Margaret Nolan, Rose Strange and Anne Figura, brothers; Harry and Carl and daughter-in-law, Virginia Surowka. He was born to Frank and Helena Frydryk Surwoka of Poland....

Raymond P. Johns

Raymond P. Johns

Jan 3, 2012

Raymond P. Johns of Chenango Forks   Raymond P. Johns, age 75, passed away Tuesday, January 03, 2012 after a long illness. He was a real outdoorsman and loved his many hunting trips. Ray is survived by his wife of 49 years, Agnes; daughter, Judy, son, Daren and daughter-in-law, Lisa. He also leaves behind, sister, Edna Hotaling and many nieces...

Euardo Kellerman

Euardo Kellerman

Dec 22, 2011

Eduardo Kellerman of Endicott, NY Eduardo “Ed” Kellerman, 71, passed away, December 22, 2011, after a long illness, at his home surrounded by a lifetime of memories of family, activities, and travel. He was predeceased by his parents of Costa Rica. He is survived by a brother, Enrique, and two sisters, Diana and Rosita. He is survived by his son,...

Virginia Sternberg

Virginia Sternberg

Dec 13, 2011

Virginia Sternberg of Hallstead        Virginia Sternberg, 66, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 after an extended illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family as she made the transition from this life into the next.  Virginia is survived by her husband, Gary Sternberg of Hallstead; her son, Ronald Sternberg, and his wife, Barbara Sternberg; her daughter, Kimberly Sternberg;...

Hon. Israel "Ike" Margolis

Hon. Israel "Ike" Margolis

Dec 10, 2011

Hon. Israel “Ike” Margolis of Binghamton       Hon. Israel “Ike” Margolis, Retired Judge NYS Court of Claims, 86, died Saturday, December 10, 2011.  Ike is survived by devoted wife, Brenda, beloved children; Janet (Jonathan), Michael (Maureen), Deborah (Anne), five loving granddaughters, sister, Helen Smelser Daube, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-law, nephews, niece and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Rabbi Moses...

Abdulqadir M. Yousuf, Phd

Abdulqadir M. Yousuf, Phd

Dec 2, 2011

    Abdulqadir M. Yousuf, PhD, passed away on December 2, 2011 after a brief illness following a long battle with brain injury caused by Carbon Monoxide poisoning. . He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an open minded and devout Muslim, who exemplified this in his humanitarianism, charity, and kindness; the true values of Islam. Abdulqadir was...

Brenda Lee Kumpan

Brenda Lee Kumpan

Nov 20, 2011

Brenda Lee Kumpan of Binghamton   God took home an angel, Brenda Lee Kumpan on November 20, 2011. Brenda is survived by her fiancée, Rich, brother, Robert, sisters: Lu-Ann, Terri, Cindi and Robyn. She leaves behind several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews as well as a dear friend, Maryjane. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, November...

Marjorie Waibel

Marjorie Waibel

Nov 18, 2011

                                        Marjorie Waibel                                              of Vestal   Marjorie Waibel, 84, passed away peacefully Friday, November 18, 2011 at her home in Vestal, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Waibel; parents, John & Christine Micha; siblings, John Micha, Velma Taft, and Irene Livingston; and step-son, Wayne Waibel. Marjorie is survived by sons, Doug (Tammy) Chauncey and Jerry Chauncey; stepson, Ken (Polly)...

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...