Obituaries

Anna Eldred

Anna Eldred

Nov 25, 2010

Anna Eldred of Coatesville, Pennsylvania formerly of Binghamton   Our beloved mother and grandmother, Anna Eldred, 90, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010. Anna will be remembered as a hard working woman, who took pride in doing for her family and others. She was a longtime member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and active in the ECW, dedicating...

Ronald R. Kerth

Ronald R. Kerth

Nov 19, 2010

Ronald R. Kerth of Binghamton   Ronald R. Kerth, 47, passed away, Friday, November 19, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Ron is survived by his wife of 21 years, Tina; sons, Christopher and Ian, brother, Kenneth Kerth, all of Binghamton and a large extended family. Ron's family would like to thank the staff of Broome Oncology and his...

Martha Cook Shearer

Martha Cook Shearer

Nov 6, 2010

Martha Cook Shearer of Conklin Martha Cook Shearer, 93, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010. She was predeceased by husbands, Murel Cook and Henry Shearer, son, Seth Cook and all seven of her Schiffer siblings. Martha is survived by son, Leland and Maureen Cook, Conklin and daughter, Clara and John Banach, Nicholls, GA., seven grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Martha...

Peter J. Hilton

Peter J. Hilton

Nov 6, 2010

Peter J. Hilton of Binghamton       Peter Hilton, 87, Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Binghamton University, died on Saturday, November 6, 2010. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons and daughter-in-law, Nicholas Hilton, Binghamton and Timothy and Catherine Hilton, Seattle, Wa., two grandsons, one great granddaughter and brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Sydney and Mary Hilton, North Wales, U.K.  ...

Justin Hornbrook

Justin Hornbrook

Nov 4, 2010

Justin Hornbrook of Ithaca and Binghamton   Our angel, Justin Hornbrook, 22, has spread his wings and has flown into the arms of God on Thursday, November 4, 2010. Justin will be remembered for his beautiful smile that would light up the room. He was predeceased by his great grandmother, Helen Baker and grandfathers, Adam Carman, Jr. and Orlando Johnson....

Lois J. Brown

Lois J. Brown

Oct 13, 2010

Lois J. Brown of Binghamton               Lois J. Brown (Squeak), 83, left us on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 to reunite with her husband Clarence. Lois is survived by; her faithful companion, Rusty, her dog, daughter and caregiver Denise Rosenkrans, her children Jeffrey and Amanda, Port Crane,  son David Brown, his children Molly, Myles and Jordan, Binghamton, son Donald and...

Loia Juanita Harder

Loia Juanita Harder

Sep 24, 2010

Juanita” Harder of Binghamton Loia “Juanita” Harder, 83, passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her parents, Roland and Theora Welliver. Juanita is survived by her sister, Marlyn Babcock, Afton; her former husband, Richard Harder, and their six children, Judy Santucci, Richard and Ann Harder, Jack and Lisa Harder,...

Malcolm James Bartzel

Malcolm James Bartzel

Sep 16, 2010

Malcolm James Bartzel of Binghamton   Malcolm James Bartzel, 66, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 16, 2010 after a long illness. He was predeceased by his father, Emanuel Bartzel and brother, Kenneth Louis Bartzel. Malcolm is survived by his children; Kristen Fallon, Binghamton, Candice Porter, McKinney, Tx. and Adam Bartzel, Westchester, Pa., five grandchildren,  devoted mother, Constance A. Bartzel, Binghamton...

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...