Obituaries

Michael J. Himko, Jr.

Michael J. Himko, Jr.

Apr 1, 2011

Michael J. Himko of Conklin   Michael J. Himko, 68, went to heaven to be with the angels on April 1, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Carrie, children; Michael and Lisa Himko, Endicott, Richard and Ginger Himko, Bainbridge, Robert Crissell, Jr., Deposit, Cindy and Kenny Slater, Rome, Pennsylvania, Cathy and Paul Rowe, Endicott, Pat...

Clyde "Mickey" Miller

Clyde "Mickey" Miller

Mar 31, 2011

Clyde “Mickey” Miller of Conklin   Clyde “Mickey” Miller, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 31, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Marion, parents, James and Jane Miller and brother, George Miller. Mickey is survived by his children; Lanny and Pearl Miller, Las Vegas, Nev., Patricia and Robert Forst, Manitowoc, Wis. And Steven Miller and fiancée...

Willie Lee Graham

Willie Lee Graham

Mar 30, 2011

Willie “Pete” Graham of Binghamton   Willie “Pete” Graham passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Pete was a hard working person who loved family above all especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry Graham and Willie Mae Graham Tyson and grandparents, Buster and Della Vaughn. Pete is survived by his loving wife...

Alice Shriber

Alice Shriber

Mar 28, 2011

Alice Shriber of Binghamton Alice Shriber, 66, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 28th, 2011. She had a great sense of humor and was loved by everyone who knew her. Alice is survived by her children, Wanda and Patrick Angeline of Binghamton, Diana and Scott Stewart of Vestal, Marie and Mark Wilson of Battle Creek MI, Tammy and Manny Latorie of...

Beverly Elaine Franks

Beverly Elaine Franks

Mar 28, 2011

Beverly Elaine Franks of Binghamton   Beverly Elaine Franks, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, John Franks in 1942 and mother, Beulah Franks in 1977. Beverly is survived by her cousins; Jay and Wendy Schum, Eric and Irina Schum, Gary and Donna Schum and numerous cousins in Pennsylvania. She leaves behind several...

Betty Francis

Betty Francis

Mar 27, 2011

                                                   Betty Francis                                                   of BinghamtonBetty Francis, 84, passed away after a long illness on March 26th, 2011 at Pembrooke Nursing Home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Leora Francis and the devoted and loving mother of the late Stanley Francis. Betty is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Lou Schmehl, Darby,...

Theodore A. Knapp

Theodore A. Knapp

Mar 27, 2011

Theodore A. Knapp of Hallstead, Pennsylvania    Our beloved uncle, Theodore A. Knapp, 87, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, March 27, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Grace Knapp, brothers, Clarence and Herbert and his loving sister, Audrey Yeomans who along with her devoted family were Ted’s primary caretakers for the past 32 years.  Ted...

Marilyn "Zekie" Engard

Marilyn "Zekie" Engard

Mar 8, 2011

Marilyn “Zekie” Engard of Town of Binghamton   Marilyn “Zekie” Engard, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 08, 2011. She is predeceased by her wonderful parents, Harry and Florence Engard and brother, Harold. Marilyn is survived by her nieces and nephew; Susie Engard, Half Moon Bay, Ca., Doug and Mabel Engard, Port Crane, Linda and Gilbert  Trayling, Binghamton, Jill and...

Betty Wright Smith

Betty Wright Smith

Mar 3, 2011

Betty Wright Smith of Conklin Betty Wright Smith, 97, of Conklin, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011.  She was predeceased by her husband, Clayton Smith, parents, Fred and Eva Wright, sister, Dorothy, and brother, Raymond. She is survived by her beloved family, son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Dianne Smith, Clayton, NJ; son Richard Smith, Garden Grove, Ca., grandson Matt Smith,...

Rachel Mead

Rachel Mead

Feb 23, 2011

Rachel  Mead of Conklin      Rachel Mead, 76, went home to the Lord, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Rachel was born on January 9, 1935.   She was raised along with her sister and four brothers in Uniondale Pennsylvania where she graduated from Pleasant Mount High School.  Rachel married Wayne Mead on September 22 1956, and enjoyed 29 years together prior to...

Marguerite "Betty" Riley

Marguerite "Betty" Riley

Feb 17, 2011

Marguerite “Betty” Riley of Binghamton      Marguerite “Betty” Riley, 97, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 17, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Marguerite Capwell, brother, Robert Capwell, sister, Dorothy Wheelock, first husband, Wendell O. Chantry, and stepson, David Chantry. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Frederick Riley, son, Thomas Chantry, Binghamton and daughter, Judy...

Neal Robert Ronk

Neal Robert Ronk

Feb 13, 2011

Neal Robert Ronk of Conklin   Neal Robert Ronk, 87, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Lizzie Ronk and five brothers and six sisters. Neal is survived by his wife of 63 year, Eleanor and daughter, Dianne Ronk and her husband, Dave Buelow, El Granada, Ca., sister-in-law, Gloria Bastian, Hagerstown, Md. and...

Mark W. Fassett, Sr.

Mark W. Fassett, Sr.

Feb 9, 2011

Mark W. Fassett, Sr.   Mark passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 after a long, courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease, surrounded by his children. He is predeceased by his biological father, Wheaton D. Fassett, his adopted father, Alfred Kitchen, his adopted mother, Dorothy Kitchen,  his biological mother, Daisy E. Farr, and his two brothers, Wayne and Steve Fassett. Mark...

Denise L. Rosenkrans

Denise L. Rosenkrans

Feb 7, 2011

Denise L. Rosenkrans of Port Crane Our beloved mother and sister, Denise L. Rosenkrans, 50, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011. Denise always put the needs of others before her own. Above all she loved her children and always did everything for them. She will be missed greatly and will always be remembered for being a loving person and mother....

Sarah Cunningham Trimiew

Sarah Cunningham Trimiew

Feb 5, 2011

Sarah Cunningham Trimiew of Binghamton Sarah Cunningham Trimiew, 95, was reunited with her Lord, Saturday, February 5th, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Ryland; daughter, Alice Trimiew Hoagland; parents, the Reverend P.E. and Alice Cunninghamton; siblings, Esther Turner, Mary Jane Nelson, Tom Cunningham, Daniel Cunningham, Elizabeth Cunningham Harris, Elder Moses Cunningham and Ike Cunningham and sisters-in-law, Lucille Cunningham and...

Alice M. White

Alice M. White

Feb 2, 2011

Alice M. White of Binghamton   Alice M. White, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, George E. White, Jr. Alice is survived by her children, Eileen M. Guiles, Spencer and James D. and Nancy White, Rochester, treasured grandchildren; Tracy and Edwin Baker, Van Etten, Kyle and Gina White, Vestal,...

John E. Basa, Sr.

John E. Basa, Sr.

Jan 27, 2011

                                                  John E. Basa, Sr.                                                      of BinghamtonJohn E. Basa, Sr., 85, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011. He was a valued friend to many, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family and close friends. John served his county during World War II as a member of the US Navy. He retired from the Town of Binghamton...

Arnold G. Silvernail

Arnold G. Silvernail

Jan 25, 2011

Arnold G. Silvernail of Endicott   Arnold G. Silvernail, 72, passed away in the Lord, Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Arnold J. and Florence A. Silvernail; brother, Glenn A. Silvernail; niece, Renee Silvernail; and nephew, Richard Brunosky Jr. Arnold is survived by brother, Alva B. and Carole Silvernail, Endicott; sister, Barbara and Richard Lane, Owego;...

Bernard "Bernie" Decker

Bernard "Bernie" Decker

Jan 21, 2011

Bernard (Bernie) Decker of Johnson City   Bernard W. Decker, 85, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearl Pembridge Decker, parents, Garth and Harriet Decker and sister, Lillian Braind. Bernie is survived by his children, Russell and Pat Decker, San Antonio, Tx., Colette and Art Siegel, Killingworth, Ct., Eric Decker, Binghamton, Kent Decker, DeFuniak...

Rhoda Angell Wolf

Rhoda Angell Wolf

Jan 19, 2011

Rhoda Angell Wolf of Johnson City   Rhoda Angell Wolf, 91, born in South Otselic, NY passed away January19th, 2011, with her son, Ted Wolf and Pastor Lea Harding at her side. Rhoda resided at Hilltop for the past 7 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles and her son, Bill. She is survived by her daughter, Angela (Nick)...