Obituaries

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,...

Alaine C. (Cohen)  Larkey

Alaine C. (Cohen) Larkey

Nov 29, 2013

Alaine C. (Cohen) Larkey Alaine C. (Cohen) Larkey, 88, peacefully passed away Friday November 29, 2013, at the Good Shepard Village in Endwell, NY. She was predeceased by her parents Pauline (Singer) and Jacob M. Cohen, her devoted husband Lewis B. Larkey. her son in law Barry M. Shabus, and her brother Joseph Cohen. Surviving her are her children: daughter...

Catherine Pease

Catherine Pease

Nov 16, 2013

     Catherine “Kitty” Pease, 92, has gone to be with her Lord, Saturday, November 16, 2013. Kitty was a warm and loving mother. She selflessly volunteered her time crocheting baby blankets for HIV positive newborns.  She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; parents, Walter Black and Alice Morris. Kitty is survived by her children; Dawn Pease, Plant City, Fla., Donna...

Helen Julien

Helen Julien

Nov 9, 2013

      Our beloved aunt, Helen Julien, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2013. To her nieces and nephews, she was a second mother sharing many adventures and enriching our lives. She was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, enabling her to view life’s many mishaps with laughter. She was a volunteer, donating many hours of her time...

Jo Anna Antonetty

Jo Anna Antonetty

Nov 9, 2013

  Jo Anna Antonetty,  42, passed away November 9, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents, Mariano and Raquel Antonelli. Jo Anna is survived by her partner, José Cuevas, Binghamton and sons, Keith Kelly, Syracuse and Andre Antonetty and sister, Toni Wagner. She leaves behind close friends; Roz Jones, Lisa Albenese and Anne Somefun as well as a host of friends...

Emanuel Isaac Phillips

Emanuel Isaac Phillips

Nov 4, 2013

       Our "miracle" Emanuel Issac Phillips went to be with the Lord whom he adored and loved, Monday, November 4, 2013. He had the brightest smile that would light up any room and a laugh that would fill everyone’s heart with joy. He loves God and Jesus with all his soul and now he is with him for all...

Donald Kinner

Donald Kinner

Oct 21, 2013

Donald Kinner of Binghamton Donald Kinner, 69, of Binghamton, passed away Monday , October 21, 2013, at our lady of Lourdes Hospital. A Memorial  Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with the Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home71 Main Street, Binghamton, NY, please visit Parsonsfuneral.com to offer your condolences.

Susan J. (Multer)  Peters

Susan J. (Multer) Peters

Oct 18, 2013

Susan J. Peters, a well-known Professor and Musical Director of the Theater Department at Binghamton University, where she worked for 40 years, passed away peacefully on October 18 at her home in Vestal, NY. Professor Peters was born in Binghamton, NY, in 1939, and was a graduate of Wellesley College and Harpur College (now Binghamton University).  She was a lifelong...

Maxine J. Martin

Maxine J. Martin

Oct 14, 2013

     Martin, Maxine J. of Binghamton     Maxine J. Martin, 85,  died on October 14, 2013 at her home with family by her side.  Maxine was known as a kind, charitable, deeply independent woman who greatly enjoyed travel and family visits, in particular time spent with her grandchildren. Born February 9, 1928 in Hornellsville, NY, she grew up in...

Karen R. Pforter

Karen R. Pforter

Oct 12, 2013

      Karen R. Pforter, 63, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 after a long illness. Karen spent her life doing what she loved, caring for her family and friends. No matter what the world dealt her in life she always handled it with a smile. She was predeceased by her parents, Maurice and Ruth Pforter and brother, Kevin Pforter....

Gerald Lewis

Gerald Lewis

Oct 9, 2013

  Gerald W. Lewis (Jerry), 61, a lifelong resident of Binghamton, passed away in the early morning hours surrounded by his family at Wilson Memorial Hospital October 9, 2013. He was born at Binghamton General, March 30, 1952 to Laverne W. Lewis and Everetta McGill. Jerry graduated from Windsor High School and obtained his associates in Business from Broome Community...

Robert R. Mock, Iii

Robert R. Mock, Iii

Oct 5, 2013

   Robert Ross Mock III, 51, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 05, 2013. Rob was a devoted son and husband. He loved nature and all of its creatures.  He was predeceased by his father, Robert R. Mock, Jr., grandparents, Robert and Mildred Mock, Sr. and John and Edith Inns. Rob is survived by his wife, K.C., his loving mother, Nina...

Edythe (Torkelson)  Enright

Edythe (Torkelson) Enright

Oct 1, 2013

Enright, Edythe Ann (Torkelson) Edythe Ann Enright (Torkelson), devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away October 1, 2013 at the age of 83. She was predeceased by her brothers, David and Edwin Torkelson. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Thomas Enright; and her children, Nancy and Mickey McKane, Bob and Marcia Enright, Jim and Claudia Enright, Peggy...

Wesley Paul Darling

Wesley Paul Darling

Sep 30, 2013

  Wesley P. Darling, 69, left us Monday, September 30, 2013 to rejoin the Lord in heaven. Wes was a loving husband and devoted father. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Mildred Darling. Wes is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Susan; children, Brenda and Randy Riley, Kirkwood and Scott Darling and Liza Brocious, Vestal; nine...

Dorothy E. (Mason)  Nicholas

Dorothy E. (Mason) Nicholas

Sep 28, 2013

Life Legacy Dorothy Elizabeth Nicholas was born on April 11, 1915 in Binghamton, New York to Leon and Emily Mason. She passed away September 28, 2013 at the age of 98. She had an older brother, Mitchell and three younger siblings, Leone, Stillwell and Emily, who all predeceased her. She was married in 1938 to Alexander Nicholas, Jr., who passed...