Obituaries

Feb 14, 2015

Leona "Ella" Ricciardi, 95, passed away Feb. 14, 2015. She was born Aug. 20, 1919, in Charleroi, Pa., the daughter of John and Elizabeth Klantik. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Genesio "Gondo" Ricciardi. She was also predeceased by her brother, Joseph. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Gary and Adrienne Ricciardi, grandson Daniel Ricciardi,...

Feb 12, 2015

Ruth S. Groh, 91, formerly of Binghamton, NY, died Thursday February 12th, 2015 at the Fall River Jewish Home, Fall River, MA. Born July 14, 1923 in Exeter, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Minnie (Mark) and Harry Sicherman, and loving wife of Robert H. Groh. Ruth lived in Binghamton for many years with her husband Robert whom she married...

Feb 10, 2015

Dale Steward, 66, passed away suddenly February 10, 2015. Dale is survived by his loving family, wife, Shelly, daughter and son-in-law, Tiffaney and Thomas Hubbert of Tampa, Fla. and treasured grandchildren, Ayana and Graden. At his request, funeral services will be private. To forward condolences please visit www.demunnfh.com. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home.

Feb 6, 2015

Frank J. Lashway, 53, “aka” WWF – Window Washer Frank passed away at home with courage and dignity on Friday, February 6, 2015 while holding his sister’s hand. Frank lived every day to the fullest and on his own terms. He loved football and was a loyal Giants fan. Frank had a rough, tough exterior and a heart of gold....

Feb 6, 2015

Fern Sherwood, 96, passed away on February 6, 2015 at James G. Johnston Nursing Home in Johnson City.  Originally from Jordan, NY Fern arrived in Binghamton in 1944.  She was employed by IBM as a stenographer for Thomas Watson Jr., traveling with him worldwide for nearly 40 years.  However, she was most well known for her lovely singing voice and...

Feb 2, 2015

Beloved mother and best friend, Carol “Babe” Szymanski, 62, passed away suddenly February 2, 2015. She was a happy loving person, whose greatest joy in life was her daughter and her friends and coworkers. Carol was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and a proud fan of the Buffalo Bills. Carol is survived by her daughter, Shiona Gomillion, Johnson City....

Jan 29, 2015

Johnny “Eyeballs”, 45, broke on through on January 29, 2015. He was a unique man, a brilliant poet and a compassionate soul. Unfortunately, the last few years of his life were spent battling a vicious and unjust accusation that nearly but not fully broke his spirit. He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth “Ranger” Sorensen. Johnny is survived by the...

Jan 19, 2015

Our beloved father and grandfather, Jack R. Collins, 88, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Marian in 2010. Jack is survived by his children; Kathleen (Ken) Roberts, Jack (Melissa) Collins, Jr., Carol Martens and Daniel (Mary) Collins. He leaves behind eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and...

Jan 18, 2015

Ruth Levine Abramson Ruth Levine Abramson, 93, died January 18,  2015 Evanston, Ill. Born in Binghamton New York, on January 2, 1922, the daughter of the late Ida Pierson Levene and Samuel D. Levene. Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband of over seventy years Herbert L. Abramson in April 2014. Ruth was a longtime resident of Binghamton. She married...

Jan 17, 2015

Harold Llewellyn Geisse, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Fairview Home. He was born on December 12, 1923, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Harold Geisse, Sr. and Winifred (Merrill) Geisse. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Elaine (Geisse) Murray. Harold graduated from Wausau High School and then attended...

Jan 17, 2015

Mary Lou Doody Formerly of Waverly Mary Lou Doody, 71, formerly of Waverly, passed away January 17, 2015, at UHS Wilson Hospital after an extended illness. Mary Lou was born June 10, 1943 in Sayre, PA. She was the daughter of the late Kingsley G. and Elizabeth R. (Lynch) McLean, and loving wife of the late Joseph Doody. Surviving her...

Jan 14, 2015

Nora Herz, (nee Hayum), passed away suddenly on January 14th. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Werner, her parents Charles and Irma Hayum and her parents-in-law, Isaac and Lina Herz. Nora was born in Trier, Germany in 1936. She and her parents fled Nazi Germany in 1941 and settled in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. Eleven...

Jan 9, 2015

Beloved wife and mother, Mary Katherine “Kay” Travis, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2015. Kay was a lifelong ballroom dancer. She was awarded an all American Teachers Award for her dance instruction. She returned to college after her children were grown and earned her degree from SUNY Binghamton. Kay worked in advertising for The Pennysaver News. She was...

Dec 20, 2014

Patricia Spiak Filiak, a former resident of Binghamton and Chenango Bridge, NY died peacefully December 20, 2014, at the age of 93 years, surrounded by family in Myrtle Beach, SC. Patricia was predeceased by her husband -- Peter Filiak of Binghamton, NY in 1998. She is survived by her daughter Kathy and her husband Cyril Macinka, Myrtle Beach, S.C, son...

Dec 18, 2014

Calvin G. Kennedy Of Binghamton Calvin G. Kennedy, also known as Tagee died Thursday December 18, 2014. Born on November 8, 1962 the son of the Late Hattie McLeod and Lawrence Kennedy, the middle child of five sons Michael, Anthony, David, Shawn and adopted sister Shante. Calvin attended Irvington School System in Irvington, NJ. He was very athletic, and enjoyed...

Dec 14, 2014

Dec 13, 2014

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Loretta E. Jones, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 13, 2014. Her family was always at the center of her life, holidays were a special time with family. She loved singing, dancing and Jeopardy. Many will remember Loretta as the easygoing cafeteria worker from the Susquehanna Valley Middle School. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Dec 12, 2014

Arlene Elizabeth Griffiths, 90, beloved mother of Gary Griffiths, Los Altos Hills, Ca. and Keith (Rebecca) Griffiths, Brackney, Pa., went home to be with the Lord, December 12, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Griffiths. She will be greatly missed by her sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Arlene’s long and full life...

Dec 12, 2014

Much loved father, John T. Byce, 63, passed away December 12, 2014 with his family by his side. John went to kneel before his Lord and Savior, as he welcomed him to share the joy of everlasting life. He conquered a long battle with cancer and is now at peace. John was born August 16, 1951 in Binghamton. He graduated...

Dec 11, 2014

Kathryn Joanne (Latonick) Burbank passed away on December 11, 2014 at the age of 74. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph Latonick and her sister, Elizabeth Frederick. Kathryn is survived by her husband Robert Burbank, children and their spouses; Carrie and Ralph Peluso, Amy and David Harner and Tom and Deidre Burbank, 5 treasured grandchildren; Sarah, Lauren, Myles, Molly...