Obituaries

Jun 21, 2012

Gary Lee Kilmer, 42, passed away unexpectedly on June 21st, 2012. He joined his mother, Kathryn, his father Robert and his sisters Jill and Florence. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years Jolene (Barrett) Kilmer , daughter and special friend Toni Angel and Brad Dougherty, and his son Cody. Also surviving are his sister Sue, his four...

Jun 21, 2012

Mildred Behanick, 88 entered into eternal rest June 21, 2012. Born August 16, 1923 in Johnson City, NY the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Pidlypchak. She was also predeceased by her husband of 62 years, George Behanick and her brother Ray Pidlypchak. Surviving Mildred are her tow sisters; Ilene Turock, of Johnson City, Margaret Wyak, of Reno, Nevada,...

Jun 21, 2012

Shirley Tanenhaus Shirley Tanenhaus, 91, of Binghamton, died Thursday, June 21, 2012. She was predeceased by her parents, Albert I. and Martha (Marks) Bauman; her beloved husband of 64 years, Marvin S. Tanenhaus; her son, Thomas Tanenhaus, M.D.; her grandson, Seth Sweeney; and her son-in-law, John J. Gavula. She is survived by her children, Beverly, Princeton, NJ; David (Teri), Binghamton;...

Jun 20, 2012

George McNeill of Binghamton   George McNeill, 64, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012. He survived by his children, Margarita Borges, Brooklyn, Kathleen Brown, Binghamton, George and Jasmine McNeill, Jr., Fla. and Sabrina McNeill, New Jersey. He leaves behind ten treasured grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Memorial services will be held 1:30 pm, Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the DeMunn Funeral...

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Jun 10, 2012

Melvin Seiden of Binghamton        Melvin Seiden, 88, Emeritus Professor of English at Binghamton University, died on June 10, 2012.   He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jacqueline (Smith) Seiden; his children Reed (Nellie) Seiden of Richmond, California, Emily (Neil) Rose of Estero, Florida, Elizabeth (Lawrence) Holzman of Philadelphia, PA, and Daniel (Sandra) Seiden of Binghamton, NY and...

Jun 9, 2012

Cora Lorraine (Geiger) Hasbrouck, 90, passed away Saturday June 9 after a brief illness.  Cora was born on November 18, 1921 in Elmira New York.  In 1946 she married her husband George Mahlon Hasbrouck in Elmira and they moved to Binghamton with their three children in 1957. Cora was predeceased by her husband of 54 years in 2000 and her...

May 29, 2012

Eugene Urda Of Binghamton Eugene Urda, 83, fell asleep with the Lord on a beautiful sunny morning Tuesday May 29, 2012. He has now joined his bride Marion in eternal peace and happiness. Eugene is survived by 4 sons, David & Carol of Bettendorf Iowa, Michael & Susan of Binghamton, Chris & Cathy of Chesterfield VA, Eugene & Terri of...

May 28, 2012

Heald, William Harvey Binghamton, William (Bill) Heald, loving husband, father, and grandfather, went peacefully to be with the Lord at Good Shepherd Fairview Home on Monday, May 28, 2012. Bill was predeceased by his wife of 65 years and love of his life Mary L.  Heald (Kent).  He is survived by his daughter Suzy Kay (Joel) Malagari (Maryland), and son...

May 22, 2012

Jessie Hasmig Mardigian of Binghamton Jessie Hasmig Mardigian, 83, of Binghamton passed away , Tuesday May 22 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Born October 28, 1928 the daughter of the Late Rose (Seervant) and Charles Mardigian. Jessie was a lifelong resident of Binghamton. She worked as a secretary for many local offices. Surviving Jessie are her brother Charles Mardigian...

May 21, 2012

Ellen Mae Small June 20, 1923 - May 19, 2012. Ellen passed away peacefully at her home, which she loved dearly. Ellen was born, raised, and spent her entire life in Binghamton. She was one of four children born to the late Clinton and Willma Martin and was the beloved wife of predeceased husband Elwyn Small. Ellen was predeceased by...

May 19, 2012

Nancy J. Shaw, 68, of Vestal, NY passed away unexpectedly May 19, 2012.She is survived by her husband, Edward B. Shaw, and her only son, Jason E. Shaw.She was born in Johnstown, PA, to Margaret & Adam Rukinsky.Her early days were shaped by a big, urban family living close to poverty but full of life.She has three brothers (George, Joe,...

May 16, 2012

Mary June McKechnie passed away May 16, 2012 after several months of illness. She was an exemplary mother to her daughters, a good sister to her brother and sisters, a good friend to many people and devoted to her family. She was very supportive of the people she loved; laughing when they made prank phone calls to her. We will...

May 8, 2012

Juanita Bowen Rhodes Juanita (86), surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord, husband and family members on May 8, 2012 after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her husband Luther in 2009, her brothers E.C., Horace and Buddy Bowen, and sister Esther Hester.  She is survived by her only daughter Joyce Rhodes-Keefe (Jeffrey Keefe) grandchildren Danielle,...

May 3, 2012

Dorothy B. Space Dorothy Boone Space, who reached her 100th birthday on January 10, 2012 and celebrated it with her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home in Johnson City on Thursday, May 3.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Maxwell E. Space, who died in 1990.  The daughter of Dalton Judah...

Apr 29, 2012

Leonard F. Cohen of Binghamton Leonard F. Cohen 89, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday April, 29, 2012. Born August 5, 1922 in Binghamton NY the son of the late Anna (Kahn) and Morris S. Cohen and loving husband of the late Shirley Greenhouse Cohen. He was also predeceased by his brothers; Philip Frankel, Leslie Frankel, and...

Apr 17, 2012

                                   Patricia A. Quick Van Kuren                                                of Windsor      Patricia A. Quick Van Kuren, 50, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Patty was a warm and loving person who will be missed by all who loved her. She was predeceased by her husband, Hank, daughter, Karen, father, Bob and brother, Bobby Gerdus. Patty is survived by her husband, Kris,...

Apr 17, 2012

Norma Pufki September 27, 1920 – April 17, 2012 Norma (Edson) Pufki died peacefully in her sleep at Wilson Memorial Hospital on the evening of April 17, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband Pete, daughter Patty Fix, and sons Jimmy and Steve. She is survived by her son and daughter in law Peter and Jill, her daughter Jeanne, her...

Apr 16, 2012

Morton H. Gilinsky, 76 of Binghamton passed away Monday April 16 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Born March 2, 1936 in Binghamton NY the son of the Late Mera (Hodes) and Jacob Gilinsky. Morton attended North High and graduated from Binghamton Central High School. He was a gifted athlete playing and excelling in Track, Football, Basketball, Tennis and Golf earning him...