Obituaries

Sandra M. (Nord)  Lazaroff

Sandra M. (Nord) Lazaroff

Jan 26, 2014

Sandra M. Lazaroff, age 78, of Vestal, NY, died peacefully on January 26, 2014, at her residence. Preceded in death by her parents, Max and Lillian Nord; husband Norman; brother, Paul. Survived by daughter Deborah (Ted) of Berkshire, NY; son Alan (Risa) of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Samuel and Marissa; sister- in- law, Doris, of Miami, FL; nephew Jeff (Sandy) of...

Richard Prentice

Richard Prentice

Jan 25, 2014

Richard Prentice, 66, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Irene Prentice, brothers, Edwin and Charles Prentice and sister, Jean Brandow. Richard is survived by his daughter, Tamalee Prentice, Phoenix, Arizona, granddaughter, Zoe Brown and sister and brother-in-law, Wendy and Thomas Zaic, Corbettsville and many close friends. Richard served his country proudly in...

Hazel Faughnan

Hazel Faughnan

Jan 24, 2014

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Hazel Faughnan, 86, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Hazel was a wise and loving person. Throughout her life she remained our source of support and inspiration. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Edwin A. Faughnan, parents, Doane and Ruth Fike and sisters; Janice and...

Julia Lee (Battle)  Miller

Julia Lee (Battle) Miller

Jan 21, 2014

Miller, Julia Lee BattleJulia Lee Battle Miller of Endicott, NY, dedicated daughter, devoted wife, and caring mother passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 at the age of 76. She will be remembered by the community for her commitment to education and community service with Alpha Kappa Alpha, WSKG, and her work at Binghamton University, where she was the...

Mitchell Swartout

Mitchell Swartout

Jan 16, 2014

Mitchell Swartout, 52, passed away, Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was predeceased by his father, Milton. Mitchell is survived by his mother, Lucy Swartout, Van Etten, and son, Michael, Binghamton. Mitchell was an artist who was well known for his automotive graphics and his love of old cars and model cars. Some would call this love his addiction. Funeral services...

Michael A. Kelley

Michael A. Kelley

Jan 12, 2014

Michael A. Kelley left us Sunday January 12 2014 to be with our guardian angels. Michael born February 28 1974 in Brooklyn New York. People may have known him as Mike or even Cal, but to his wife and daughter he was Cali. Everyone could say that when Cal was around, you were guaranteed to have constant laughs and a...

Eleanor (Dermer)  Aronson

Eleanor (Dermer) Aronson

Jan 12, 2014

Eleanor Aronson, 93, of Vestal NY, formally of the Bronx, NY, passed away Sunday January 12, 2014 after a courageous and determined fight.  The way she combated her illness was consistent with how her life was lived. Eleanor was a wonderful, compassionate and feisty lady, with a quick wit, and unmatched sense of humor.  She set a wonderful example of...

Donald Brown

Donald Brown

Jan 8, 2014

Donald F. Brown, 85 went to be with the Lord at Wilson Hospital on January 7, 2014. He was predeceased by his son, Aaron Brown. Don is survived by is wife of fifty-four years, Pat Freshour Brown of Binghamton; three granddaughters, nieces and nephews. He was an active of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, a former Vestry member and designed lunch...

William Heyman

William Heyman

Jan 8, 2014

Dr. William Heyman, Professor Emeritus, 88 years, passed away Wednesday morning, January 8, 2014, at Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Mary. He is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth "Lancey" Heyman Dunay and her husband, Darren Dunay of Clifton, NJ; a son, John Heyman; and two granddaughters, Gabriella and Adriana Dunay. He was a psychology...

Robert A. Valashinas

Robert A. Valashinas

Jan 8, 2014

Robert A. Valashinas Robert A. Valashinas, passed away peacefully at his home January 8th, 2014.  he was predeceased by his parents, and his brother. Surviving Robert are his three children, four  grandchildren, his sister and three brothers. At Roberts request there will be no services. Internment will be in the spring at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements with Ernest H....

Clifford Truesdell

Clifford Truesdell

Jan 4, 2014

Funeral services for Clifford Truesdell will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with the Reverend Michael Shank officiating. Interment will follow services in Glenwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Lucia Chope

Lucia Chope

Jan 4, 2014

Lucia (Castrogiovanni) Chope, 91, Passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday January 4th, 2014 surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her loving husband Harry Chope, their infant daughter Michelle, her parents Josephine (Piazza) and Alberto Castrogiovanni, sisters Pauline & Laura and brother Joseph. Lucia is survived by her daughter Nancy and husband Leonard Swinko, four grandsons Joseph and Sharon...

Helen Emilia (Kalada)  Soll

Helen Emilia (Kalada) Soll

Jan 2, 2014

Helen Soll, born Helen Emelia Kalada February 8, 1914 – January 2, 2014 Predeceased by her loving husband, Sam Soll, four sisters (Eva Rogalovich, Ann Hampton, Julia Savage, and Ruth Scherer) and four brothers (John Kalada, Adolph Kalada, Michael Kalada, and Andrew "Rudy" Kalada). Helen is survived by her brother-in-law, Morris Scherer, sister-in-law, Joyce Kalada and many beloved nieces and...

Janet Marie Cotropia

Janet Marie Cotropia

Dec 24, 2013

One the eve before our savior’s birthday, December 24th, the most loving mother and grandmother, Janet Cotropia, 79, walked through the gates of heaven. Her love for her children and grandchildren is what made her days complete and lived to the fullest. Janet is survived by her sons: Gerald Gollogly and wife, Mary, Binghamton, Thomas Gollogly, Binghamton, Aubrey Gollogly, Rochester...

Janet Doolittle Sanzo

Janet Doolittle Sanzo

Dec 11, 2013

Janet Doolittle Sanzo went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 11, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Sanzo and brother, Jim Doolittle. Janet is survived by her sisters, Joan Wormsley, Johnson City and Carol and Wright Karl, Endicott. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, December 16, 2013 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin...

Frank J. Prokop

Frank J. Prokop

Dec 11, 2013

Francis (Frank) J Frank J. Prokop, 80 of Binghamton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday December 11, 2013 at his home. Born February  5, 1933 in Cambria PA. the son of the late Mary and Joseph Prokop. Frank was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Binghamton American Legion Post 1254 and Binghamton...

Betty J. Means Reed

Betty J. Means Reed

Dec 10, 2013

Our sweet angel, Betty, 65, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 after a two year struggle with pancreatic cancer. She faced her illness in the same way that she lived her life, with a strong and quiet beauty that left all of us in awe. Betty was a kind, loving and generous person. She gave these things freely and frequently,...

John Tangi

John Tangi

Dec 9, 2013

John Tangi, 88, passed away peacefully Monday December 9, 2013. His family is once again together again as he is predeceased by his parents, Vito and Carmella Tangi, sisters, Angelina Tangi, Lucy Tangi White & Palmina Tangi Salva; his brothers, Tony, Angelo, Daniel, Frank and James. He is survived by one brother-in-law, Carmen J. Salva, Sr. He is also survived...

Jerry Swiers

Jerry Swiers

Dec 2, 2013

Jerry Swiers, 57, passed away suddenly Monday, December 2, 2013. Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with Pastor Kim officiating.

Augusta Debuzna

Augusta Debuzna

Dec 1, 2013

Augusta “Gussie” deBuzna, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Elizabeth Church Manor. Gussie was a creative, kind and loving person who adored working with children. She was predeceased by her nephew, Arthur Saegeman. Gussie is survived by niece, Lillian Saegeman, great-niece, Els Stroppe, great great-nephew, Maxim Stroppe and great great-niece and godchild, Cato Stroppe all of Tielrode,...