Obituaries

Jan 25, 2013

James P. Pendrys Of Endwell James P. Pendrys, 64, of Endwell, passed away Friday January 25, 2013 at his home. Born November 19, 1948 in Oswego, NY the son of the Late Louis A. and Catherine Carol (Murray) Pendrys. Jim grew up in Oswego and graduated from Oswego High School in 1966, he was second in his class. He earned...

Jan 24, 2013

Betty Fedor Fitch, 81, was taken home by the Lord Thursday, January 24, 2013. A compassionate, loving and caring person toward others, Betty was always there to help anyone in need. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Angela Fedor, brothers; John and Raymond Fedor and sister, Joan Fedor. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 51 years,...

Jan 23, 2013

Clara A. Micalizzi, 69, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was a wonderful person in all respects and was loved deeply by everyone who knew her. Clara will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents George and Clara Urciuoli and in-laws, Sam and Margaret Micalizzi. Clara is survived by her loving husband...

Jan 21, 2013

Curtis Brown, 60, has gone to play the big gig in the sky Monday, January 21, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Melvin and Louella Brown and brother, Mark Brown. Curtis is survived by, his partner, Susan West, children, Sarah (Mike) Brown, Delta, Pa., Jessica, Barrett and Tequila, all of Binghamton. He leaves behind treasured grandchildren, Destiny, Zackeri, Joshua,...

Jan 19, 2013

Jan 17, 2013

My beloved mother, Gladys J. Knight, 88, joined her husband and my father, George, Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Heaven. Gladys was a gentle soul. She was very intelligent, an honor student in school. She met her best friend Ann Carey when they were sixteen living at the YWCA. They remained friends until Ann’s death until in 2007. Mom will...

Jan 16, 2013

Frances Kahn, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Fran is survived by her son, Jeff and Rebecca Kahn, Vestal, treasured grandson; Gabriel, sister; Ann Markon and brother; Steve Ackerman, both of Florida. She leaves behind many cherished friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm, Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Temple Concord, 5 Riverside Drive, Binghamton with Rabbi Rachael...

Jan 12, 2013

   Kenneth A Hall, age 87, of Vestal NY, passed away peacefully at home January 12, 2013.  He was a great man of integrity, honesty, and was highly respected in business and life. He believed in hard work, being loyal and fair to his employees, contractors and customers. Ken was a humble, generous and loving husband, father and grandfather. He...

Jan 11, 2013

Azersky, Sylvia E. Sylvia Azersky, 89, of Binghamton, passed away on Friday morning, January 11, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Julius Azersky; and her parents, Joseph and Marion Brown. She is survived by her six siblings, Shirley Galpeer, Beverly Franks, Jean Cushner, Gloria Taylor, Elaine Burton, and Dan Brown; her three children, Rhoda (Walter) Flohr,...

Jan 10, 2013

   Margaret Rose Atkinson Hickox, 64, went to heaven on the wings of angels, Friday, January 10, 2013. Her life was measured by the love and sacrifice she always made for her family. She is predeceased by her parents Frederick and Margaret Irene Smith Atkinson, brothers, Charlie, Kenny, Bobby and Jerry. Peggy is survived by her husband, David and their...

Jan 9, 2013

George A. Harold, 60, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was predeceased by his mother, Annie Ruth Harold and sister, Annie Ruth Harold. George is survived by his children; Jason Spivey, Providence, RI, Quinn Godfrey, Ithaca, Alan Godfrey, Long Beach, CA and Kadeem Harold, Orlando, FL. He leaves behind 3 grandsons, Marquis, Kashis and Madden, father, Samuel Harold, Providence,...

Jan 6, 2013

Roberta D. Schlosser of Binghamton, New York, was born on August 17th, 1918, to Charles and Rhoda in Syracuse, New York, and passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 6th, 2013 at Lourdes Hospital. Roberta is survived by her family of friends. A retired Professor of Music and a founder of the Vocal Program at Binghamton University, Roberta celebrated a lifelong...

Jan 3, 2013

      Betty Jo Bradley Blount was born to the late Bessie Chancellor on September 29, 1941 in Brighton Alabama. While a teenager she moved to Memphis, Tennessee. If you ask anyone about Betty, they will tell you, she was sweet, kind, soft spoken and loving. She became a mother to all. Betty allowed her kids friends to stay with her...

Jan 1, 2013

Richard "Ski" "Doc" Kwiatkowski went to sleep peacefully at home on January 2, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after enduring much pain. He was a pillar of strength, a man of few words, a real man’s man. He was born July 21, 1947. Richard, "Mr. Wonderful", is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Judy, his children, Nicole...

Jan 1, 2013

Richard F. Davis Richard F. Davis passed away peacefully on 1/1/13 at the Bridgewater facility on Front St in Binghamton. He was born in Jackson Heights, N.Y. to the late Richard Leland Davis and his wife Margery (Bobbie) on 9/9/1941. He is survived by his cousin Edna Crane Hotchkiss, her husband Clarence Hotchkiss and their children: Kim Hotchkiss Hewitt, Mark...

Dec 24, 2012

     Ann Samson, nee DuBrava, 88, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. Ann was a remarkably caring mother whose selfless concern was always her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Perry C. Samson. Ann is survived by her children, Gloria J. and Richard Knapp, Harpursville, Perry J. and Deborah Samson, Ann Arbor, Mich., Julie A. Samson and Robert Henry,...

Dec 21, 2012

Helen Herman of Binghamton Helen Herman, of Binghamton passed away Friday December 20, 2012 peacefully at her home. Born November 11, 1920 in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of the late William and Susan (Gajdos) Herman. Helen was also predeceased by her brothers, Michael, Peter and John and her sisters, Florence and Mary (Charles N.) Pollak. Helen was a proud, independent,...

Dec 20, 2012

Donald H. Finch Donald H. Finch, 87, of Endwell died December 20, 2012. He was the son of the late Louise (Dedrick) and Judson Finch, and loving husband of the late Jean M. Finch. Don graduated from Johnson City High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in India, Burma, and China. He worked for IBM...

Dec 20, 2012

Zuckerman, Louise, Johnson City, NY Louise Abel Zuckerman, 98, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the Hilltop Campus of United Methodist Homes.   A native of Yonkers, NY, she made Binghamton her home since 1991.  A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Jane Zuckerman, her grandchildren John (Robin) Zuckerman,...

Dec 18, 2012

Bertha Jackson, 74, passed away December 18, 2012. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am, Friday, December 21, 2012 at Chenango Valley Cemetery, Nowlan Road, Hillcrest with the Reverend Michael Shank officiating. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home.