Obituaries

Helen J. Black

Helen J. Black

Aug 26, 2012

Helen J. Black of Greene      Our beloved mother and grandmother, Helen J. Black, 87, was reunited with her loved ones who went before her,  Saturday, August 25, 2012.  Her family will remember her always as the world’s best cook and a person who made every Christmas special with her creative themed trees and decorations. Her favorite place was “The...

James "Jack" Higgins

James "Jack" Higgins

Aug 26, 2012

James "Jack" Higgins Of Endicott James "Jack" Higgins, 50, of Endicott passed away August 26, 2012 at Wilson Regional Medical Center, after losing his courageous battle with diabetes. Born December 21, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Lillian Gunther. James was one of ten children. James as worked as a self employed vending machine distributor in Binghamton...

Dorothy Mae (Stephens)  Seiber

Dorothy Mae (Stephens) Seiber

Aug 26, 2012

Dorothy Mae Seiber Aunt Dorothy passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 26th at the age of 94. She was the last surviving sibling of ten children. She will be remembered for her strong love of her Lord and her Christian faith. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church for...

David A. Black

David A. Black

Aug 24, 2012

David A. Black of Binghamton Our beloved son brother and uncle, David A. Black, 31,  was suddenly taken from us, Friday, August 24, 2012. . “Uncle Dave” loved basketball and motorcycles. His family was his most prized posession. Everyone knew Dave and Dave knew everyone, he was the guy who lit up the room with his spirit and humor. He...

Doris Lewis Lundy

Doris Lewis Lundy

Aug 22, 2012

Doris Lewis Lundy of Binghamton    Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Doris Lewis Lundy, 89, was reunited with her loved ones in heaven, Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Doris was devoted to her four sons who will remember her as being instrumental in their development into the men they are today. She enjoyed her morning paper, the New York Yankees...

Ilene P. (Pidlypchak)  Turock

Ilene P. (Pidlypchak) Turock

Aug 20, 2012

Ilene P. Turock Of Binghamton Ilene P. Turock, 91, of Binghamton passed away Monday August 20, 2012 at the Susquehanna Nursing Home. Born December 22, 1920 in Binghamton NY the daughter of the Late Anna (Pluta) and Michael Pidlypchak, and loving wife of the late Frank Turock. Ilene was also predeceased by her brother Raymond Pidlypchak and her sister Mildred...

Margaret Eleanor Tyarks

Margaret Eleanor Tyarks

Aug 19, 2012

Margaret Eleanor Tyarks Of Binghamton Margaret Eleanor Tyarks, entered into eternal rest Sunday  August 19th, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Born in New York City February 8, 1921, daughter of Peter and Anna Tyarks, sister of Anna Weinkauf and Louise Tyarks.  Margaret (Marge) later moved with her family to Johnson City, New York, where she graduated from Johnson...

Jacob Goldstein

Jacob Goldstein

Aug 16, 2012

Jacob Goldstein, of Binghamton, passed away August 16, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Born December 11, 1931 in Binghamton, NY the son of the late Celia (Tucker) and Nathan Goldstein. Jacob graduated from North High and Broome Community College. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. Jacob retired from IBM as a Programmer/Systems Analyst and...

Josephine Mccants Woolfolk

Josephine Mccants Woolfolk

Aug 7, 2012

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Josephine McCants Woolfolk, 66, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Josephine is survived by her children; Kenneth (Emily) McCants, Johnson City, Michelle Woolfolk, Binghamton, Darrell (Lucian) Parker, Johnson City, Barry (Sandra) Woolfolk, Endwell and Larry Woolfolk, Endicott. She leaves behind 20 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a large extended family. She was a longtime member...

Rebecca Jean (Fickett)  Brooks

Rebecca Jean (Fickett) Brooks

Aug 5, 2012

Rebecca Jean Brooks Of Binghamton Rebecca Jean Brooks, of Binghamton passed away Sunday August 5th, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Born August 7, 1952 in Maine, the daughter of the late Florence (Marr) and Lyman Fickett. Rebecca was also predeceased by her brother Lyman Fickett and her sister Pauline Fox. Rebecca was very thoughtful of others, always willing...

Annette Stein (Stein)  Krohn

Annette Stein (Stein) Krohn

Jul 31, 2012

Annette Stein Krohn Of Binghamton Annette Stein Krohn, 84, of Binghamton, passed away Tuesday July 31, 2012. Born May 14, 1928, in Ottumwa, Iowa the daughter of the late Lillian and Max Stein. Mrs. Krohn earned her Masters Degree in Journalism and worked most of her career as a Public Relations/Marketing Specialist in the hospital administration field. She also was...

Sidney Harold Friedman

Sidney Harold Friedman

Jul 26, 2012

Sidney Harold Friedman Of Binghamton Sidney Harold Friedman, 78, of Binghamton, passed away July 26, 2012. Born June 9, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Frieda (Friedlander) and Morris Louis Friedman. Sidney graduated from Tilden High School and attended Brooklyn College. He worked as a window cleaner in NY City, Philadelphia, and Binghamton. On March 23, 1974...

Herbert J. Wilk

Herbert J. Wilk

Jul 24, 2012

Obituary for Herbert J. Wilk, M.D. Herbert J. Wilk, M.D., 82, formerly of Binghamton, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2012 in Schenectady, NY.   Herb was an only child, born in Brooklyn, NY to Pearl and Emmanuel Wilk on February 6, 1930.  He spent his younger years living in New York City, and later moved to Johnson, NY, graduating from...

Toni L. Dixon

Toni L. Dixon

Jul 24, 2012

Toni L. Dixon, 46, of Endicott passed away unexpectedly Tuesday July 24, 2012 at her home. Born October 6, 1965 in Johnson City, NY. Toni was predeceased by her parents Vicky and Tony Giannicchi. Toni was a fun outgoing lady, that truly enjoyed life, her family, and her animals.  She had been licensed as a cosmetologist. She also worked as...

Beverly J. Howe

Beverly J. Howe

Jul 16, 2012

Beverly J. Howe of Hawleyton Beverly J. Howe, 76, passed away peacefully Monday, July 16, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred, parents Harold and Gladys Gage and her brother, Harry Gage. Beverly is survived by aunts; Phyllis Tarbox, Binghamton, Patricia Tarbox, Susquehanna, Pa. and Wanda Swan, Florida. She leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will...

Barbara E. Disbro

Barbara E. Disbro

Jul 11, 2012

Barbara E. Disbro of Conklin Forks Our beloved Mom, Barbara E. Disbro, 80, passed away suddenly July 11, 2012. Barb will be remembered for her selfless devotion to her family, her love of crosswords, hummingbirds and harlequins. She was predeceased by her husbands, Donald Lent and Frank Disbro, her parents, Arthur and Doris Drake and son, David Disbro. Barb is...

Dennis W. Trainor

Dennis W. Trainor

Jul 10, 2012

Dennis W. Trainor of Chenango Forks, NY (2/23/40-7/10/12) decided to end his life in the place he loved best: his home and sanctuary in the Chenango Forks wood. Born in the Bronx, he spent his early years negotiating difficult circumstances with defiance, energy, and determination:  jumping off the docks into the river, visiting Edgewater and smelling the vibrant life there,...

Mona B. Smith

Mona B. Smith

Jun 28, 2012

Mona B. Smith of Vestal Mona B. Smith, 81, died Thursday, June 28, 2012. Mona is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert, sons; Michael  (Debbie) Smith, Merced, Ca. and David (Jan) Smith, Dallas, Tx., beloved granddaughters, Sarah (Bryan) Pelangka, San Juan Capistrano, Ca. and Hannah Smith, Beaverton, Ore., sister, Frances Gelb, Scranton. Funeral services will be held 2:00...

John R. Kilmer

John R. Kilmer

Jun 28, 2012

John  R. Kilmer, Sr. Town Of Binghamton John R. Kilmer, Sr. passed away June 28, 2012 after a long illness. Born December 4, 1939 in the town of Binghamton, the son of the late Lillian and Roy Kilmer. John worked as a meat manager for the Giant markets for over thirty five years. He loved to fish ,hunt, watch John...

Angel Matthew Osborne

Angel Matthew Osborne

Jun 23, 2012

Angel Matthew Osborne of Binghamton Angel Matthew Osborne, 19 , of Binghamton passed away unexpectedly June 23, 2012.  Born June 16, 1993 in Nyack, NY the son of Carmen Julia (Garcia) and Robert Donald Osborne, Jr. Angel was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Olive and Robert Osborne Sr. Angel loved working on BMX bikes , fishing and playing X Box...