Obituaries

Apr 16, 2013

Winifred Elizabeth Matthiessen Berley of Vestal Winifred Berley, 99, passed away April 16, 2013 after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene F. Berley (1991). They had been married for  50 years. Survivors include a cousin, Cathy Hoffmann,  her God-daughter, long time companion/caregiver Andrea Fynboe. Close friends include James and Louise Duffy, Sherry Marfisi, Ann Marshall, Marion...

Apr 15, 2013

William was born September 12, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of the late Beulah (Johnson) and Fred Elias Smith. William (Douglas) was a world-class Physicist (undergraduate) at Arizona State University: a PHD from the State university of New York at Binghamton. He also taught as a professor at Binghamton  and a physicist for many years, worked on many government...

Apr 15, 2013

Maria was born February 10, 1948, in Newark NJ, the daughter of the late Raffaella (Lena Rossi) and Giacomo (Jack) Giovanni Serratelli.  Maria was the first female teaching assistant (TA) in the Department of Economics at SUNY Binghamton while earning her Masters Degree in Economics. Maria is survived by her two sisters; Angela Pecoraro and Jacqueline Lygate, brothers Jack, Peter...

Apr 10, 2013

   Mildred M. Regan, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She touched many lives through her deep faith, service to the community and delightful sense of humor. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Martin P. Regan and two grandsons, Michael Regan and Michael Weiss.    Mildred is survived by her children...

Apr 9, 2013

   Frederick E. Riley, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Fred was a truly gentle man with a cute sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. He was a lifelong resident of Binghamton NY, most recently in the Good Shepherd-Fairview Apartments. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Betty Riley, in 2011, his parents,...

Apr 9, 2013

Apr 9, 2013

Carol Lynn Sneirson Of Binghamton Carol Lynn Sneirson, of Binghamton passed away Tuesday April 9th, 2013 at her home.  She was predeceased by her parents Dr. Hyman and Barbara (Gordon) Sneirson. She is survived by her sister Elaine Savin ,of Bloomfield, CT , her four nieces and a nephew.  She will be missed very much. A graveside service will be...

Apr 8, 2013

Patricia P. Nichols Of Johnson City Patricia P. Nichols, 61, of Johnson City passed away Monday April 8th, 2013 at her home. Born December 29, 1951 in Beckley, WV, the daughter of the Hazel Ward Clemins. Patricia worked as a self-employed bookkeeper in Ohio for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all...

Apr 7, 2013

Nicole Eskridge,41, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Elmer and Barbara Eskridge, Vestal.  At the family's request services will be private.

Apr 5, 2013

Violet (Vi) Oliver Ostrosky of Johnson City Violet (Vi) Ostrosky, 90 of Johnson City, passed away peacefully early on Friday April 5, 2013 at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home. Born in Blacksburg, Virginia , February 6, 1923, one of ten children born to the late Irene N. (Camper) and James Wiley Oliver, and where she met the love of...

Mar 22, 2013

     Bernice M. Smith Harrison, 80, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Thomas J. Harrison, parents, Sanford and Anita Smith, siblings, Lois and Larry Shimansky and Sandra Palmer Orr. Bernie is survived by her children, Lynn and Gerri Harrison, Johnson City and Pamela Clark, Conklin. She leaves behind her treasured...

Mar 7, 2013

   Our beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene May Turner, 74, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 after a short illness. Arlene is survived by her son, Raymond Bleil, Binghamton and his children, Kathy and Brian; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Norine Malinovsky, Lancaster, NY, and their children, Jonathan, Daniel and Matthew Malinovsky and daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and John DeFalco,...

Feb 27, 2013

Rebecca Marie Brooks Of Binghamton Rebecca Marie Brooks, 97, of Binghamton passed away Wednesday February 27, at the Susquehanna Nursing Home. Born December 5, 1915 in Harrisburg, PA. Rebecca was predeceased by her parents Helen Cecelia and Joseph Elijah Stence, and her loving husband Walter Brooks. Rebecca worked as a clerk for both W.T. Grants  and Boscovs. She truly loved...

Feb 26, 2013

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Dawn Pantelios, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. She enjoyed home bible study, karaoke, dancing and most of all spending time with her friends and family. Dawn loved everyone and everyone who knew her loved her. She was predeceased by her husband, Spyros; parents, Clair and Marion Marsh and brother, Robert Marsh. Dawn is...

Feb 23, 2013

Werner J. Loeffler, 73 of Binghamton, passed away Saturday February 23, at United Health Services Wilson Hospital. Born July 4, 1939 in Germany, the son of the late Eugen and Albertina (Klink) Loeffler. Werner retired from Anitec Inc. after more than forty years of service working as a Lab Technician. After his retirement Werner served as a Substitute Teacher at...

Feb 23, 2013

Mary Maston,87, of Hallstead, PA, passed away February 23, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Born April 10, 1925 in Binghamton NY the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Stephas) Brezowsky.  Mary was predeceased by her loving husband, Chester in 2001, her brother , Joseph and his wife, her sisters Pauline Scherer, Anne Cross and her husband ,...

Feb 18, 2013

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Eleanor Hunter, 86, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. Eleanor’s devoted her life to her family and was an avid New York Yankees fan.  She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, brother, Edward Brown, sister, Alice Balcom, son-in-law, Marty Palmatier and niece, Marilyn Yager.  Eleanor is survived by her children, Elaine and Dan Horton, Conklin,...

Feb 16, 2013

Edward Carroll, 62, went home to the Lord on February 16, 2013, after a long illness.  Ed is predeceased by his mother, Doris, and his beloved daughter, Stacey.  He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie, daughter Amber Pickering (Jeremy), father Glenn, brother Dale, sister Betty Jean (Al), granddaughters Cameron and Riley Pickering, stepchildren, Rene Hall (Sean), Lora Lawrence, Pat...

Feb 7, 2013

Gregg Lawrence, 62, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home of natural causes on February 7.  He was predeceased by his parents Merton G. and Anne S. of Binghamton. Gregg is survived by his brother James of Shelburne, Vermont; cousins: Joyce Brown, Kathleen Thuma, Carol Powers, Nancy Percik, David Brown and “designated cousin” and loyal friend Geoff Powers. Gregg was...

Feb 6, 2013

   Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruth Thurber, 94, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl, brothers, Lee and Jerry Wilbur. Ruth is survived by her children, Eugene and Colleen Thurber, Port Crane and Gary and Karen Thurber, Binghamton, treasured grandchildren, Brian Whalen, Andrea Whalen, Gregory Thurber and Laura Thurber and three great grandchildren...