Obituaries

Jul 25, 2015

Obituary of Michael Morton Our beloved son, Michael Morton, 51, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. Michael was an avid fisherman and he loved his dog, Stitch. He was predeceased by brother, John. Michael is survived by parents, Jack and Mae Morton, Windsor, brother, Steve and Lisa Morton, Charlottesville, Va. , uncle and aunt, Bud and Carol Morton, Windsor and...

Jul 25, 2015

Obituary of Robert Smales Robert W. Smales, 87, died peacefully at home Saturday, July 25, 2015 after a long battle with cancer which he fought with courage and grace. Rob was proud to have served his country in the Korean War. He was a member of the Hawleyton United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his sisters; Janice Reynolds, Marcia...

Jul 14, 2015

Obituary of John Felton John Felton, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015, as a result of a fall. He was born in Ariat, Pennsylvania but live in Broome County most of his life. John retired from Giant Markets after more than fifty years of service. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering in the garage. He was active in and president...

Jul 10, 2015

Obituary of James McGuane, Jr. James L. McGuane Jr. passed away on Friday July 10, 2015 at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, James Sr. and Katherine; Brother Rick. James is survived by his brothers; John, Dave, Steve, Bill (Maria), and Bob; his sisters; Pat, Sue (Tim) Ford, Helen Borruso and Kathy, lifelong friend Dave Hull, many nieces...

Jul 10, 2015

Robert H. Lee Robert H. Lee 100, passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2015. He is predeceased by his three loving wives. Robert is a World War II Veteran and a life time member of American Legion Post #80. Robert will be remembered for his fun filled adventures and his caring, loving ways in which he took care of all...

Jul 6, 2015

Obituary of James Klein, Jr. James M. Klein, Jr., 32, passed away July 6, 2015. He was predeceased by his mother, Tammy and brothers, Michael and Sean, grandfather, Francis John Klein. James is survived by his father, James Klein, Sr. and partner, Carol Lesjack, Hallstead, grandparents, Irene and Gerald Fitch, Binghamton, uncles and aunts, Jay and Beth Klein, David and...

Jul 4, 2015

Jul 2, 2015

Obituary of Lillian Brodbeck Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Lillian Brodbeck, 80, passed away, Thursday, July 2, 2015. Her husband Ken would describe her as a “Sweetheart” and would say “God love her”. Lillian is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Kenneth, children; Gary and Gina Brodbeck, Kirkwood, Ronald and Karin Brodbeck, Red Hook, NY, Jody and...

Jun 18, 2015

Obituary of Sharon LancasterSharon Lynn Lancaster, 76, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015. Sharon was intelligent, an voracious reader and puzzle master. Her standards were set high, for both herself and her family. Her strength, wisdom, devotion and loyalty were the most important influences upon her daughter and granddaughter. Sharon and her husband, Walt loved ballroom dancing and spent many...

Jun 13, 2015

Obituary of Maryse VitaleOur beloved sister and aunt, Maryse Vitale, 78, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015. Maryse was everyone's friend, she loved people. The door to her home was always open to friends and family; if you arrived at her home you would be expected to share a home-cooked delicious meal. Maryse led a colorful life, never afraid to...

Jun 12, 2015

Betty B. Riker of Binghamton Betty B. Riker, 91, died Friday June 12, 2015 at Wilson Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Edna Barth, her husband Clarence A. Riker, and her son, Stephen W. Riker. She is survived by her son Robert J. Riker of Binghamton; her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and John Love, Feura Bush; four...

Jun 9, 2015

Obituary of Rosemarie HenkleOur beloved mother, Rosemarie A. Henkle died peacefully at the on June 9, 2015. She was born in Boston on December 9, 1937. Known as Rosie, she was the daughter of Durante and Helen Kurkier Simpler of Wilmington, De and Wakefield Mass. She married the love of her life of William M. Henkle of Lewiston, Pa in...

Jun 5, 2015

Obituary of Jamie VailVail, Jamie L. of Castle CreekJamie L. Vail, 38, passed away suddenly, Friday, June 5, 2015. She was predeceased by her grandmothers, Dorothy Wright and Dorothy Dutcher. Jamie is survived by her husband of 16 years, Douglas, Jr., son, Douglas, parents; Julie and Tom Reeves and Marvin and Denise Dutcher, brothers, Eric Lindsey and Tom Reeves, sisters,...

May 29, 2015

Obituary of Rechelle MurphyRechelle Murphy, 54, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. Services are kpending and will be announced.

May 28, 2015

Obituary of Susan Blumenkranz Susan J. Blumenkranz, 61, raised in Binghamton, passed away peacefully onMay 28, 2015. She was a graduate of New York University with a degree in Art History. Susan was a longtime resident of New York City where she worked in the financial services industry. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Edward and Helene Blumenkranz, MD and...

May 28, 2015

Gregory R. Palmer Gregory R. (Skinny, Skippy) Palmer, 67 passed away Thursday May 28, 2015, at his home. Born September 14, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Elizabeth (Oelkers) and Gordon Palmer. Gregory was a graduate of Windsor High School, where he enjoyed all the events of Track and Field. He worked as a refrigeration technician in...

May 21, 2015

Obituary of Tarbox FamilyThe Tarbox Family Our precious family, Nicole, Evyn, Mya and Mariah Tarbox, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015. Nicole, 33, was a beloved wife, mother and best friend of 15 years, loved working with and advocating for children. Her life was devoted to her family and helping others. She had a passion for chocolate, cake making and...

May 17, 2015

Obituary of Lee CooperLee "Sonny" Cooper, 91, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. He was predeceased by his son Joseph, grandson, Lee Cooper, Jr. and brother, Eugene Cooper. Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Betty, sons, James Cooper, Conklin, John (Carm) Cooper, Utica and Lee (Mindy) Cooper, Conklin, daughters; Bonnie Chase, Chenango Forks and Lori (Charles)...

May 13, 2015

Obituary of Mary Westgate Mary T. Westgate, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, John, parents, Sylvester and Ethel Bannister, sister, Lucy Gowe and brothers, John, Harold and Paul Bannister. Mary is survived by her siblings, Charles Bannister, Binghamton and Dorothy Nyland, Alhambra, Ca and nieces and nephews, Mary and Leon Vandermark, Kathy Horowitch,...

May 4, 2015

Obituary of Donald VanScoyDonald VanScoy, 75 of Ithaca, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Dorothy VanScoy. He was loved by all who knew him. Funeral Services will be held 1 pm Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Ave, Binghamton with the Reverend Michael Shank officiating. Interment will...