Obituaries

Valerie E. Fish

Valerie E. Fish

Sep 12, 2010

Valerie E. Fish of Binghamton Valerie E. Fish, 54, died peacefully Sunday, September 12, 2010, after a long illness. She will be remembered as a sweetheart with a wonderful giggle. Valerie was predeceased by her mother, Majorie E. Fish; and a brother, Lloyd H. Fish, Jr. She is survived by her father, Lloyd H. Fish, Endicott; brother, Jeffrey (Maria) Fish,...

Shirley Demoski

Shirley Demoski

Aug 29, 2010

Shirley A. Demoski of Binghamton   Shirley A. Demoski, 76, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at her home surrounded by her devoted family. She was born in Earlville, NY on August 24, 1934 to Alfred and Nellie Wood who  predeceased her as did her brothers and sisters; Richard Wood, Edward Wood, Ellen Stockholm, Mary Ranucci and Harriet Canales. Shirley...

Elizabeth Ribble

Elizabeth Ribble

Aug 28, 2010

Elizabeth “Betty” Ribble of Binghamton   Elizabeth “Betty” Ribble, 93, passed away, Saturday, August 28, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Elmo Ribble; her parents, Thomas and Mabel Pompeii; great-grandson, Brooks Allen Ribble; brothers, Morris, Joseph and William Pompeii and sisters; Antionette David, Mae Puglisi and Rose Heavey. Betty is survived by her children; Thomas and...

Edward D. Heil

Edward D. Heil

Aug 21, 2010

Edward D. Heilof BinghamtonEdward D. Heil, 84, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010. He was predeceased by his loving wife of, 58 years, Betty Smith Heil, his father, Edward Heil, mother and stepfather, Hazel and William Eels, sisters; Grace McGovern and Josephine Hoover.  Ed is survived by his children; Wayne and Jayne Heil, Santa Ynez, Ca., Stephen and Andrea Heil,...

Danella "Dani" Opela

Danella "Dani" Opela

Aug 21, 2010

Danella “Dani” Opela Of Binghamton   Blessed are all of us who were touched by her loving ways and beautiful gardening skills. Danella “Dani” Opela, 67, unexpectedly went home to her heavenly father, Saturday, August 21, 2010. She was born in Portage, Minnesota to Frank and Martha, who predeceased her, as did her brother, Francis and sister, Florence. Dani is...

Geraldine "Geri" Parsons

Geraldine "Geri" Parsons

Aug 21, 2010

Geraldine “Geri” Parsons of Port Dickinson Geraldine “Geri” Parsons, 102, went peacefully to rejoin her husband, Saturday, August 21, 2010. Geri loved her family and friends and she will be missed by all. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Richard Parsons; daughter, Romayne Parker; her parents, Clara and Daniel Cron; brother, Dwight Cron and sisters; Irene Russell...

Beverly Terboss Friend

Beverly Terboss Friend

Aug 13, 2010

Beverly Terboss Friend of Kirkwood   After a hard fought battle with cancer, Beverly Terboss Friend, 81, died Friday, August 13, 2010 at home with her loving husband of 61 years at her side.  Bev as she was call by everyone was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Helen Terboss,...

Lucy Gowe

Lucy Gowe

Aug 11, 2010

Lucy Gowe of Binghamton   Lucy Gowe, 82, passed away Wednesday, August  11, 2010. Lucy is survived by her son, John P. Bannister, Binghamton, brother, Charles Bannister, Binghamton, sister, Mary Westgate, Vestal , nephew, Michael Bannister, Va., nieces;, Kathy Horowitch, Endicott and Mary Vandermark, Kirkwood. She leave behind several other nieces and nephews. Lucy was a retired health aide having...

Stephen I. Engel

Stephen I. Engel

Aug 6, 2010

Stephen I. Engel of Binghamton    Our beloved Father and brother, Stephen I. Engel, an honest and caring man passed away Friday, August 6, 2010 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Stephen is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Paul Witt, Merced, CA, son, Leslie Engel, Minneapolis, MN, brother and sister-in-law, Gabor and Annis Engel, Endicott...

Marie S. Dodge

Marie S. Dodge

Aug 1, 2010

Marie S. Dodge of Binghamton   Our beloved mother, Marie S. Dodge, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 1, 2010. She was predeceased by her son; Edwin Burch, great-grandson, Jacob Nolan, her parents, Augustus and Rose Inman, brothers; Robert and Lawrence (Jacky) Inman. Marie is survived by her children; Glenn Burch, Florida, Michael and Tammy Burch, Deland, Florida, Barbara Squires,...

Wayne D. Kemp

Wayne D. Kemp

Jul 22, 2010

Wayne D. Kempof Binghamtonformerly of Silver Lake, PennsylvaniaWayne D. Kemp, 24, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 22, 2010. He was full of energy, muscle and heart and he will be missed. He was predeceased by his great grandfather, Robert Williams and grandfather, Kenneth Kemp. Wayne is survived by his daughter, Lillian Marlene Kemp, parents; Marcy Nickels, Kirkwood, Erick and Tracie...

Louise T. Cronin

Louise T. Cronin

Jul 9, 2010

Louise Cronin of Binghamton Louise T. Cronin, 93, passed away peacefully Friday, July 9, 2010. She will be remembered for her unselfish, giving nature, her baking skill,  and her unmistakable laugh. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Cronin, her parents, William Trautlein and Helen Peabody Trautlein, her brothers Robert, William, and George and her sister Helen Marie. Louise...

Kathleen M. Walsh

Kathleen M. Walsh

Jul 6, 2010

Kathleen M. Walsh of Binghamton   Our Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, Kathleen M. Walsh, 100, died peacefully Tuesday, July 06, 2010.A true loving and caring person, Katie has left a hole in our family circle. She was predeceased by all of her siblings, Jack, James, Mary, Elizabeth and Bridget; her husband of 43 years, James, granddaughter, Maura Johnson and...

Sharon A. Doane

Sharon A. Doane

Jul 3, 2010

Sharon A. Doane of Conklin Sharon A. Doane, 60,passed away peacefully on July 3, 2010 after a courageous 13 year battle with ovarian cancer.  She was an inspirations to many and will be dearly missed. Sharon was born in Moscow, PA.  She was predeceased by her loving mother, Etta Musgrave and her brother Floyd (Junior).  She is survived by her...

Betty Lou Van Hart

Betty Lou Van Hart

Jun 29, 2010

Betty Lou was born in Binghamton on June 13, 1923. She was the daughter of Harold and Ethel Van Hart, Sr. Betty Lou was the fifth of the family’s eight children. A 1941 graduate of Binghamton’s North High, after graduation she worked in Endicott Johnson’s payroll office. She returned to school and graduated from Practical Bible Training School in Johnson...

Marlene S. Lyman

Marlene S. Lyman

Jun 28, 2010

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Marlene S. Lyman, 77, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 28, 2010. Marlene will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.  She was predeceased by her husband, Francis K. Lyman. Marlene is survived by her children, Wesley K. Lyman, Binghamton and Bonnie S. Lyman, Mascott, Fl. and granddaughter, Season...

Mary Ellen Fleming

Mary Ellen Fleming

Jun 15, 2010

Mary Ellen (Phelps) Fleming, 80, was reunited with her Lord Tuesday, June 15, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Curtis "Tex" Fleming; and her sons, Bruce and Thomas. Mary Ellen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Linda Fleming, Williamsville, NY, Kenneth and Kathy Fleming, Mactire, Ontario, Mark and Diane Fleming, Cheektowaga, NY and Curtis Fleming,...

Doris Mae Van Hart

Doris Mae Van Hart

Jun 13, 2010

Doris Mae Van Hart of Conklin   Doris Mae Van Hart, 94, with the knowledge and assurance of eternal life through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has entered into her eternal home, Sunday, June 13, 2010. She was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Ethel Van Hart, brothers; John and James Van Hart and sister-in-law, Norma Van Hart. Doris...

Barbara K. Shaffer

Barbara K. Shaffer

May 31, 2010

Barbara K. (Mitzel) Shaffer of Windsor   Barbara K. Shaffer went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2010. She was predeceased by her parents, Edna and Joseph Mossakowski  and her former husband, John Mitzel. She is survived by her loving family; husband Alvah; daughters, Kathleen (Reese) Davies, Candace (George) Meeker, Barbara (Robert) Warner and Holly Storey; sons, John...

Cole Anthony Crandall

Cole Anthony Crandall

May 29, 2010

Cole A. “Cole Baby” Crandall of Binghamton   Cole A. “Cole Baby” Crandall, 21, passed away in a car accident, Saturday, May 29, 2010.  Cole will be remembered by all as a  loving, warm and caring person who had the biggest heart a person could have.  He was predeceased by his grandparents; Marge Crandall and Pete and Hilda Clifford. Cole...