Obituaries

Feb 26, 2024

Douglas Robert Lester, age 93, of Chenango Bridge, passed away with his family by his side on February 26.

Douglas was born in Binghamton, NY to the late Helen (Forsyth Lester) Lakin.  He was predeceased by his stepfather Wilson “Tim” Lakin, sisters Jean Smith, Joyce Quain, Barbara Hall, brothers Lynn and Gerald Lester, stepbrother Eddie Lakin, sisters-in-law...

Feb 25, 2024

Our loving and caring mother, Tanya Gabriel, passed away February 25, 2024. She loved music and often sang and smiled any time she got the chance to do so. She would dance as much and as long as she could. Tanya was a kindred spirit, a person who not many people often have the chance to know. Her favorite color...

Feb 22, 2024

Barbara Elizabeth Thompson, nee Green, age 85, formerly of Johnson City, NY, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was born April 6, 1938, in Binghamton, NY. She was predeceased by her parents Delmar and Barbara Mae Green, and by her sister Dolores.

She is survived by two sons, Warren Thompson of Knoxville, TN, and Steven Thompson,...

Feb 16, 2024

Alan D. Liddle, 72, passed away February 16, 2024. Alan spent the majority of his life here in Broome County. He was a graduate of Vestal High School. He worked many years as a supervisor at American Pipe and Plastics as well as other manufacturing companies throughout his career. He enjoyed long walks with his wife and their dogs at...

Feb 4, 2024

David Canfield passed away on February 4, 2024. Memorial services will be held Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 2:00pm at the DeMunn Funeral Home and Cremation Service, LLC 36 Conklin Avenue Binghamton, New York 13903. Family will receive friends on Tuesday February 13, 2024 from 12:30 pm until 3:00 pm at the DeMunn Funeral Home and Cremation Service, LLC.

Feb 2, 2024

Donald B. Setzer, 94 passed away on February 2, 2024.

Donald is Predeceased by his Wife Elizabeth Setzer, his parents Willard and Charlotte Setzer, his siblings Nate, Warren, Pearl, Jerry, Jim, Venora, Vernon, Marline, and Florance .Donald is survived by his daughter Linda Cline, Frank Setzer, Bill Setzer, Ray Setzer, Donnie Setzer. He also leaves behind his...

Feb 1, 2024

Robert C. McCloe, 72, of Binghamton went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by family on February 1, 2024.

Bob was predeceased by his parents Warren and Louise McCloe, brothers Bernard, Jack, and Bruce McCloe.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sharon McCloe, son Jeffrey (Kate) McCloe, daughters...

Jan 20, 2024

Paulette Klin, beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, died peacefully on January 20, 2024 at the age of 87 at her home in Vestal, NY. She was born on August 23, 1936 near Buchach, Poland, and miraculously survived the Holocaust with her mother and a few other relatives. After a period in Paris, Paulette and her family settled in...

Jan 18, 2024

Rose Marie Hand,75, of Vestal passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024.

Rose is predeceased by her husband and longtime companion, Carl Powell, her parents Helen and Kenneth Hand, sisters; Alice, Maryanne, Harriett, and brother Doug.

She is survived by her children Anna Powell, Rose Powell, John (Mila) Powell, Rita (Shawn) Borovski, Yancey Powell, William Powell, Nachise (Crystal Simpson) Powell, Kim Powell,...

Jan 14, 2024

Frank passed away peacefully in his sleep today, January 14, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Jacqueline Beadle and several siblings. Frank is survived by his wife Kathi of 53 years, three children, Kelly Beadle of Hanover, Pennsylvania, Amy Breightner of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Frank and Jessica Beadle III of Binghamton, three treasured grandchildren, Jacob, Colin...

Jan 12, 2024

Dennis W. “Denny” Olson was born to Eugene and Signe Rustwick Olson in Des Moines, Iowa on October 9, 1939.  The family resided in Ames, Iowa, then Des Moines for many years. Denny attended Byron Rice Elementary, Ben Franklin Jr. High, and North High School, graduating in January 1958. Further education included a BS from Luther College in Decorah,...

Jan 11, 2024

Gene Wesley Lampman went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1936. He was predeceased by his first wife Annie Lampman, parents Edward and Margaret Lampman, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blossom, and step-son Roger Head. He is survived by his second wife Ruth Lampman, Brothers Jim (Gail) Lampman, Todd...

Jan 9, 2024

Rosemarie Ann Whittemore, 76, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2024. Born on July 7, 1947 in Johnson City, NY, Rosemarie was a devout Christian who lived for her family. She graduated from Vestal High School in 1965 and married the love of her life, William, in 1966. Rosie was a strong military wife holding down...

Jan 7, 2024

Joseph F. Elder passed away at age 90 after battling multiple illnesses. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Madeline Elder, and his brothers Thomas and Eddie. He lives on in the hearts of his children Jenni and Laurence and former wife Barbara with whom he remained close friends. He also leaves behind extended family, co-workers and friends...

Jan 7, 2024

John T. Monico, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 after a 40 year  battle with diabetes. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Angelo and Elizabeth Monico and John and Teresa Armstong, his loving parents MaryJo and John Monico, many aunts and uncles. John is survived by his sons, John Paul Monico, Kenny (Nichole) Monico and their mother,...

Jan 1, 2024

Shirley A. O’Neil, 87 of Binghamton passed away on January 1, 2024.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents Gerald and Enda Gates, brother Edward Gates, sister Marilyn Dawson, grandson Andrew O’Neil and granddaughter Tania Moore

Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Thomas O’Neil, children David (Colleen) O’Neil, Thomas (Ruth) O’Neil, Daniel...

Jan 1, 2024

Beloved father, George Edward Knapp 69, passed unexpectedly away January 1, 2024 at home in Binghamton, NY. George was a proud veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a cab driver around the Broome County  area

He was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Ethel Knapp, son Matthew and his brother, Mark....

Dec 30, 2023

Jean M Hodge, 83 of Chenango Forks passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023.

Jean was predeceased by her significant other Lynn Terry,  sister Patricia Allan, brothers William Allan, James Allan, and son Kevin Powell.

Jean is survived by her daughter Bonnie Northrup, sons Bobby (Barbara) Mead, Ward Hitchcock, James Hodge, granddaughter Jennifer (Jacob) Glover-Miracle,...

Dec 29, 2023

John R. Kosick, of Conklin, age 52, went to be in the arms of the Lord on Friday,

December 29th, 2023. After battling stage 4 esophageal cancer, he passed away peacefully at

home surrounded by his wife, children, and dearest friends. His beloved wife (Jolene), Children

(Cody, Toni, and Brad), and adopted family...

Dec 29, 2023

Lillian Elaine Johnson, 74 of Binghamton, New York passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 29th following a four-year battle against metastatic breast cancer. She was pre-deceased by her parents Spencer and Alberta Johnson, her brothers Wilbert, Spencer, Clarence, James and George, sister Joan Loving, nephew Joseph Bowls, great-nephews Brian Argro and Kelvin Johnson.

She...