Obituaries

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,...

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...