Obituaries

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...

Janet I. Clark

Janet I. Clark

May 15, 2010

Janet I. Clark of Arlington, Texas formerly of Binghamton   Janet I. Clark, 77, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 15, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, William L. Clark, father and mother; Raymond and Lillian Weiss and brothers, Robert and Leslie Weiss. Janet is survived by her children; Judy and Dave Tyson, Homer,...

Carol A. Madia

Carol A. Madia

May 2, 2010

Carol A. Madia of Binghamton   Our beloved Mother and Nana, Carol A. Madia, 63, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Carol is survived by her children, Dawn Slopka and William Coniff, Binghamton and Frank Madia, Johnson City,  her treasured grandchildren; Miguel, Tabitha, Syriana and Secyllia. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews,...

Diana H. Weidman

Diana H. Weidman

Apr 30, 2010

Diana H. Weidman, 93, went to be with her Lord, Friday, April 30, 2010. She is survived by her sons, Robert Weidman, Texas; Fred Weidman, Endicott; and Richard and Mary Weidman, Aransas Pass, Texas. Diana leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She retired from Binghamton General Hospital after many years of service and was a member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle.Funeral...

Louise L. Crawford

Louise L. Crawford

Apr 15, 2010

Louise L. Crawford, 84, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 15, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Crawford, her first husband, Eugene Forinash and son, Charles Forinash. Louise is survived by her son, Timothy Forinash, Binghamton; stepsons; Harold B. Crawford, Jr. Berkshire and Vernon E. Crawford, stepdaughter, Ruth Heath, Binghamton. She leaves behind three granddaughters and...

Jack G. Stover

Jack G. Stover

Apr 12, 2010

Jack G. Stover, 82, passed away at his home, Monday, April 12, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Elizabeth Stover, brothers, George, Phil and Doug Stover; sisters, Annie Evans and Frances Lloyd. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Olive, children, Rebecca Stover, Windsor, Michael and Ruth Neil Stover, Auburn, Wa.; cherished grandchildren, Jesse...

Helen Margaret Stoeckel

Helen Margaret Stoeckel

Apr 2, 2010

Helen Margaret Stoeckel, 86, died Friday, April 2, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, George, her sons Daniel and James, her sisters Eva Kisner, Mildred Neubauer, Gladys Smith, and Jean Stickley, and brother, Bill Carver.  She is survived by her, daughter, Jeanne and Richard Armentrout, Rockledge, Florida, her sons; Peter and Melania Stoeckel, Binghamton, Mark Stoeckel, Randolph, Massachusetts, William,Stoeckel,...

Aretta Duren Hadden

Aretta Duren Hadden

Mar 17, 2010

     Aretta Duren Hadden, 86, left us on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, to join her husband, Bernard in Heaven. She was predeceased by her son, Robert Hadden. Aretta is survived by her daughter, Gail and James Lampman, Port Crane; grandchildren, David and Eileen Ellsworth, Colesville, Lori and Frank Kane, Endwell, Bernie Ellsworth, Windsor, Rosalie Doane, Glen Aubry, Lanny and Kim...

Elizabeth M. Hendee

Elizabeth M. Hendee

Mar 17, 2010

Elizabeth “Betty” Hendee, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Clark. Betty is survived by her son, Ronald and Geri Hendee, North Carolina and daughter, Carolyn and David Francis, Florida. She leaves behind six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Betty devoted her seniors years as a senior companion at the Broome...

Shane Russell Eastman

Shane Russell Eastman

Mar 16, 2010

Our loving son, brother and nephew, Shane Russell Eastman, 22, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Shane loved music, and loud parties. He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and NY Giants. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Duane and Wanda Walker. Shane is survived by his mother Ramona Eastman, Harpursville, sister; Jordan Husar,...

Richard Edward Knights

Richard Edward Knights

Mar 14, 2010

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Richard E. Knights, 89, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010, at his home. He was a strong man who taught us all the value of hard work, integrity and family. Richard showed an incredible amount of bravery and fortitude from his humble beginnings and throughout his life. Born in Idaho Springs, Colorado, he was...

John Peter Carvelas

John Peter Carvelas

Mar 12, 2010

John P. Carvelas, 78, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Maria Carvelas; and brother, Nicholas. John is survived by his brother, Demetrios Carvelas, Binghamton; sister, Pitsa Pappas, Greece; sisters-in-law, Pat and Stacey Carevelas and several nieces and nephews. John was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country during the...

Marian F. Collins

Marian F. Collins

Feb 23, 2010

Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Marian F. Collins, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. The center of Marian's life was her family. She was selfless in her devotion to them and the New York Yankees. Marian is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Jack R. Collins, Sr., her daughter,...

Anne Norton Prislupsky

Anne Norton Prislupsky

Feb 15, 2010

Anne Norton Prislupsky of Conklin   Anne Norton Prislupsky passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 15, 2010. Anne had a wonderful life and was loved by many. She was predeceased by her parents, Roger and Mary Jeanne Norton. Anne is survived by her loving partner, Freddie Maliwacki, Jr. and her loving daughter, Kaitlin Prislupsky. She leaves behind a large family, sisters;...

Michael Charles Butler

Michael Charles Butler

Feb 15, 2010

Michael Charles Butler, 54, went to be with the Lord on angel’s wings, Monday, February 15, 2010. He will always be remembered as a man who had a wonderful sense of humor and who would help anyone out that he could. He truly loved his family and friends and the New York Yankees and Giants. He was predeceased by his...