Obituaries

Roger Blackman

Roger Blackman

Feb 1, 2012

Roger Blackmanof BinghamtonRoger Blackman of Binghamton, NY passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 at his home on Chenango St. in downtown Binghamton.  Roger Blackman was born June 28, 1921 in Edmeston  NY, to Ray and Myrtle Blackman.  He was a deacon of long standing  at Main St. Baptist Church in Binghamton.  Mr. Blackman was employed at Holiday Inn and Howard...

Madison Lynne Smith

Madison Lynne Smith

Jan 30, 2012

Madison "Maddie" Smith, 4, joined the angels in heaven Monday, January 30, 2012, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Maddie was a brave little girl who taught those around her many of life's most important lessons. She is survived by her parents, James and Amanda Smith; brothers and sisters, Rebecca, Dominik, Hunter, Taylor and Rylie; grandparents, Howard and Debbie...

Anthony Minard

Anthony Minard

Jan 26, 2012

Anthony Minard of Endicott   Anthony Minard, 79, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 26, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by wife, Bernadine, his parents, William Walter and Mary Magdeline Minard, daughter, Debra Bevier, brothers; James, Charles, George, John, Robert and William, sisters, Antionette and Cecelia. Anthony is survived by his children; Neilson Bevier, Nathaniel...

Richard J. Starks

Richard J. Starks

Jan 24, 2012

 Richard J. Starks, 74, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was an avid bingo and card player, sportsman and Buffalo Bills and Yankees fan. He had love for the sky as a pilot. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Josephine Starks, son, Douglas and...

Patricia Belloni

Patricia Belloni

Jan 21, 2012

Patricia Belloni, 48, died on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Binghamton General Hospital. Patty moved to Binghamton from Queens in 1996 to live at Broome Developmental Center. In spite of the many difficulties her health created, Patty embraced life and everyone who knew her was always amazed by her shining spirit. She particularly loved music, John Travolta and Grease. She...

David P. Cox

David P. Cox

Jan 21, 2012

David P. Cox Sr., 62, of Johnson City, died unexpectedly January 21, 2012. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and good friend. He was born to the late Reginald and Eleanor Cox. He is predeceased by his brother, Michael. David is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda; and his three loving sons and their spouses, John...

George A. Harold

George A. Harold

Jan 9, 2012

George A. Harold, 60, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was predeceased by his mother, Annie Ruth Harold and sister, Annie Ruth Harold. George is survived by his children; Jason Spivey, Providence, RI, Quinn Godfrey, Ithaca, Alan Godfrey, Long Beach, CA and Kadeem Harold, Orlando, FL. He leaves behind 3 grandsons, Marquis, Kashis and Madden, father, Samuel Harold, Providence,...

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...