Obituaries

James Zurn

James Zurn

Oct 25, 2012

James Zurn, 74, of Binghamton passed away October 25, 2012. He leaves behind close friends, the Pickard family. Memorial services will be held 7:00 pm, Monday, November 5, 2012 at the DeMunn Funeral Home,36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton.Family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until the time of services.

Diane Sliwinski

Diane Sliwinski

Oct 21, 2012

Our beloved wife and mother, Diane Sliwinski, 68, passed away, Sunday, October 21, 2012. She was a graduate of Syracuse University and Binghamton University. Diane retired from SUNY Binghamton after many years with the International Student and Scholar Services. She was a longtime member of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, the Broome County Democratic Party and the Binghamton Garden Club. Diane...

Stephen James Blumenkranz

Stephen James Blumenkranz

Oct 10, 2012

Stephen James Blumenkranz, 56, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 10, 2012.  Stephen worked as a Systems Analyst and Software Engineer after attending Duke University and SUNY at Stony Brook. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Recia Blumenkranz, Portola Valley, Ca., sister, Susan Blumenkranz, New York, NY, niece, Carla Blumenkranz and nephews, Scott and Erik Blumenkranz. Stephen...

John Pollak, Jr.

John Pollak, Jr.

Oct 9, 2012

John C. Pollak, Jr., 52, lost the battle with his illnesses, Tuesday, October 9, 2012.He was a free spirit, stubborn in his own ways. John was full of life in his younger years and always looked for the good times.  He was predeceased by his parents, John and Angelina Pollak. John is survived by his sisters, Linda McDevitt, Binghamton and...

Edna C. Gladd

Edna C. Gladd

Oct 8, 2012

    Edna C. Gladd, 96, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 8, 2012. She was very proud of her 22 years at Binghamton General Hospital where she was a LPN.  She was a long time member of Saints John and Andrew Church, member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Holy Rosary Society, the Southside Golden Agers and an avid fan...

James P. Stillman

James P. Stillman

Oct 3, 2012

    James P. Stillman, 75, passed away at home Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Jim was a graduate of Brewster High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.    Jim was an engineer with Singer Link until they relocated out of the area, after which he was the successful owner of Pony Express which specialized in the transportation of...

Kenneth Paul Helisek

Kenneth Paul Helisek

Sep 30, 2012

Kenneth Paul Helisek, 80, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul B. and Josephine (Nemec) Helisek. Ken Is survived by his faithful and loving wife, Anna B. Helisek and cousins Fred and Irene Sabacek, Vestal and Barbara Beckman, Maryland. Ken became an Eagle Scout at age 15. He...

Sally "Nan" Storm

Sally "Nan" Storm

Sep 24, 2012

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Sally “Nan” Storm, 80, was reunited with the love of her life, Raymond Storm on Monday, September 24, 2012. Known as “Nan” to many, Sally lived for her family, encouraging, supporting and cheering them on with her cowbell in hand at many of her kids and grandkids sporting events.  She was predeceased by her parents,...

Ruth Mae Johnson

Ruth Mae Johnson

Sep 10, 2012

Ruth Mae Johnson passed away peacefully Monday, September 10, 2012.  Having lived to age 93, Ruth touched many lives for she was a loving, giving woman that was filled with warmth and compassion to anyone’s plights, hardships or heartaches. She was predeceased by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 68 years, Robert, brothers, William and John Fletcher.  Ruth is survived...

Carol Daniele

Carol Daniele

Sep 10, 2012

Carlo Daniele, 74, passed away September 8, 2013. He is survived by his children, Maria Sterling, Hazelton, Pa.,  and Nicholas Daniele, Endwell, sisters, Antonia Johnson Occhiuzzi and Assunta Cozzitorto, his partner of twenty years, Cuoi Nghiem,  Binghamton and grandchildren, Tony, Tommy, Jennifer and Johnathan Nghiem all of Binghamton. Carlo’s family will receive friends from 11:00 until 3:00 pm, Sunday, September...

Frederick Masucci

Frederick Masucci

Sep 9, 2012

Frederick Masucci, 77, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012. Fred served is country in the United States Armed Forces. He was a quiet and gentle soul and enjoyed the last years of his life living with his attentive caregivers, Larry and Renia Angell. Memorial services will be held 10:30 am, Friday, September 14, 2012 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36...

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...