Obituaries

Marilyn "Zekie" Engard

Marilyn "Zekie" Engard

Mar 8, 2011

Marilyn “Zekie” Engard of Town of Binghamton   Marilyn “Zekie” Engard, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 08, 2011. She is predeceased by her wonderful parents, Harry and Florence Engard and brother, Harold. Marilyn is survived by her nieces and nephew; Susie Engard, Half Moon Bay, Ca., Doug and Mabel Engard, Port Crane, Linda and Gilbert  Trayling, Binghamton, Jill and...

Betty Wright Smith

Betty Wright Smith

Mar 3, 2011

Betty Wright Smith of Conklin Betty Wright Smith, 97, of Conklin, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011.  She was predeceased by her husband, Clayton Smith, parents, Fred and Eva Wright, sister, Dorothy, and brother, Raymond. She is survived by her beloved family, son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Dianne Smith, Clayton, NJ; son Richard Smith, Garden Grove, Ca., grandson Matt Smith,...

Rachel Mead

Rachel Mead

Feb 23, 2011

Rachel  Mead of Conklin      Rachel Mead, 76, went home to the Lord, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Rachel was born on January 9, 1935.   She was raised along with her sister and four brothers in Uniondale Pennsylvania where she graduated from Pleasant Mount High School.  Rachel married Wayne Mead on September 22 1956, and enjoyed 29 years together prior to...

Marguerite "Betty" Riley

Marguerite "Betty" Riley

Feb 17, 2011

Marguerite “Betty” Riley of Binghamton      Marguerite “Betty” Riley, 97, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 17, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Marguerite Capwell, brother, Robert Capwell, sister, Dorothy Wheelock, first husband, Wendell O. Chantry, and stepson, David Chantry. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Frederick Riley, son, Thomas Chantry, Binghamton and daughter, Judy...

Neal Robert Ronk

Neal Robert Ronk

Feb 13, 2011

Neal Robert Ronk of Conklin   Neal Robert Ronk, 87, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Lizzie Ronk and five brothers and six sisters. Neal is survived by his wife of 63 year, Eleanor and daughter, Dianne Ronk and her husband, Dave Buelow, El Granada, Ca., sister-in-law, Gloria Bastian, Hagerstown, Md. and...

Mark W. Fassett, Sr.

Mark W. Fassett, Sr.

Feb 9, 2011

Mark W. Fassett, Sr.   Mark passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 after a long, courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease, surrounded by his children. He is predeceased by his biological father, Wheaton D. Fassett, his adopted father, Alfred Kitchen, his adopted mother, Dorothy Kitchen,  his biological mother, Daisy E. Farr, and his two brothers, Wayne and Steve Fassett. Mark...

Denise L. Rosenkrans

Denise L. Rosenkrans

Feb 7, 2011

Denise L. Rosenkrans of Port Crane Our beloved mother and sister, Denise L. Rosenkrans, 50, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011. Denise always put the needs of others before her own. Above all she loved her children and always did everything for them. She will be missed greatly and will always be remembered for being a loving person and mother....

Sarah Cunningham Trimiew

Sarah Cunningham Trimiew

Feb 5, 2011

Sarah Cunningham Trimiew of Binghamton Sarah Cunningham Trimiew, 95, was reunited with her Lord, Saturday, February 5th, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Ryland; daughter, Alice Trimiew Hoagland; parents, the Reverend P.E. and Alice Cunninghamton; siblings, Esther Turner, Mary Jane Nelson, Tom Cunningham, Daniel Cunningham, Elizabeth Cunningham Harris, Elder Moses Cunningham and Ike Cunningham and sisters-in-law, Lucille Cunningham and...

Alice M. White

Alice M. White

Feb 2, 2011

Alice M. White of Binghamton   Alice M. White, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, George E. White, Jr. Alice is survived by her children, Eileen M. Guiles, Spencer and James D. and Nancy White, Rochester, treasured grandchildren; Tracy and Edwin Baker, Van Etten, Kyle and Gina White, Vestal,...

John E. Basa, Sr.

John E. Basa, Sr.

Jan 27, 2011

                                                  John E. Basa, Sr.                                                      of BinghamtonJohn E. Basa, Sr., 85, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011. He was a valued friend to many, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family and close friends. John served his county during World War II as a member of the US Navy. He retired from the Town of Binghamton...

Arnold G. Silvernail

Arnold G. Silvernail

Jan 25, 2011

Arnold G. Silvernail of Endicott   Arnold G. Silvernail, 72, passed away in the Lord, Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Arnold J. and Florence A. Silvernail; brother, Glenn A. Silvernail; niece, Renee Silvernail; and nephew, Richard Brunosky Jr. Arnold is survived by brother, Alva B. and Carole Silvernail, Endicott; sister, Barbara and Richard Lane, Owego;...

Bernard "Bernie" Decker

Bernard "Bernie" Decker

Jan 21, 2011

Bernard (Bernie) Decker of Johnson City   Bernard W. Decker, 85, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearl Pembridge Decker, parents, Garth and Harriet Decker and sister, Lillian Braind. Bernie is survived by his children, Russell and Pat Decker, San Antonio, Tx., Colette and Art Siegel, Killingworth, Ct., Eric Decker, Binghamton, Kent Decker, DeFuniak...

Rhoda Angell Wolf

Rhoda Angell Wolf

Jan 19, 2011

Rhoda Angell Wolf of Johnson City   Rhoda Angell Wolf, 91, born in South Otselic, NY passed away January19th, 2011, with her son, Ted Wolf and Pastor Lea Harding at her side. Rhoda resided at Hilltop for the past 7 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles and her son, Bill. She is survived by her daughter, Angela (Nick)...

Linda June Nethaway

Linda June Nethaway

Jan 17, 2011

Linda June Nethaway of Binghamton Linda June Nethaway, 54, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. She is survived by her fiancé, Kenneth Benninger, Binghamton, sister, Evelyn and Leon Welch, Casselberry, Florida, brother Richard Rolison and Nancy O’Dell, Oneonta and several nieces and nephews. At Linda’s request there will be no services. Memorial contributions in Linda’s name may be made to...

Flora B. Cosler

Flora B. Cosler

Jan 17, 2011

Flora B. Cosler of Binghamton   Flora B. Cosler passed away on January 17th, 2011 at her home.  She is predeceased by her husband, Clifford G. Cosler; her parents, Carlton and Fannie Tanner; three sisters, Dorothy, Frances, Betty; one brother, Vern; and grandson, Kevin Munley and her special companion, Bandit.   She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law,...

Michele Tambeau

Michele Tambeau

Jan 16, 2011

Michele Ann Tambeau of Binghamton   Our beloved mother, Michele Ann Tambeau, 55, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 16, 2011. Michele was a wonderful Mother, she cared deeply for others especially her family. She was intelligent and loved unconditionally. She was predeceased by her husband, John and parents, Robert and Annabelle Johnson. Michele is survived by her children; Randy and...

Anita Davison Engelman

Anita Davison Engelman

Dec 24, 2010

Anita D. Engelman of Binghamton Departing this earthly existence Dec. 24, 2010, Anita is loving wife of Curtis L. Engelman; loving mother of Susan Lafergola, Vestal; Carl Mosch, Elmira; and David Mosch, Brackney, PA; and loving sister of Patricia and Lionel Savadove, New Hope, PA. Born Dec. 4, 1931, to Albert and Alice Taylor, Anita was raised by her aunt...

Lorraine Joyce Bederka

Lorraine Joyce Bederka

Dec 20, 2010

Lorraine Joyce Bederka of Binghamton Lorraine Joyce Bederka, 83, was reunited with her Lord, Monday, December 20, 2010. Lorraine is survived  by; Robert and Donna Eck, George Eck, William  and Maria Eck, Linda Eck and Bill, Sherri Mueller, Sandy and Barry Woolfolk all of Binghamton, Gerald and Holly Eck, Palmyra, Va. and Thomas and Heather Eck, Williamsburg, Va. She leaves...

Aldine F. Juskewitch

Aldine F. Juskewitch

Dec 15, 2010

Aldine F. Juskewitch of Binghamton   Aldine F.  Juskewitch, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent in 1974 and her sons; Vincent George Juskewitch and William John Juskewitch and grandson, Ricky Carl. Aldine is survived by her daughters; Ann Marie Chapman and Elaine Carl both of Binghamton, grandchildren; Yvette and Wayne Nelson, Johnson...

Gracie E. Thomas

Gracie E. Thomas

Dec 6, 2010

                                 Gracie E. Thomas                                     of BinghamtonGracie E. Thomas, loving mother and grandmother, age 69, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Beale, Theresa Thomas, Brenda Johnson and son David Thomas; grandchildren, Audrey, Sierra, Nickeira, James, Brandon, Tyris, Johnny, Jerad, Nneka, Jermayne, Myia and Jayden. She leaves behind several nieces and nephews. ...