Obituaries

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...

Apr 10, 2012

Aberdeen Aliof BinghamtonAberdeeen Ali, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Graveside services will be held 12:00 pm Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Temple Israel Riversice Cemetery, Conklin  with Rabbi Rachael Esserman officiating.

Apr 10, 2012

Bruce A. Drazen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on April 10, 2012, surrounded by family and friends.  Born in Miami, Florida on November 9, 1935, Mr. Drazen was a lifelong resident of Binghamton, NY, graduating from Binghamton Central High School in 1953.  He attended Syracuse and Tulane Universities before entering the family business, Drazen's City of...

Apr 7, 2012

Dawn Pittsley of Port Crane   Dawn Pittsley, 78, passed away Saturday, April 07, 2012.  A woman who loved her family above all else, she also enjoyed camping, arts and crafts and birds. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Robert. Dawn is survived by her children; Richard Pittsley, Port Crane, Doug and Irene Pittsley, Binghamton; grandson; James...

Apr 6, 2012

Sally Elliott of Binghamton   Sally Elliott, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, April 6, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul. Sally is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Randy Lee, Elmira Heights and sister, Jane Laven, Chenango Bridge. Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions in Sally’s name may be made to the  Binghamton Humane Society,...

Apr 4, 2012

Barlow, Ruth A of Binghamton Barlow, Ruth A, 93 of Binghamton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family April 4, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital. Born December 12, 1918, in Oxford, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Nina (Ingraham) Cox.  She was also predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years Clifford Barlow, her daughter, Marilyn Davis Sedlak and...

Mar 31, 2012

Sarah Hinman of Harpursville    Our beloved mother, Sarah Hinman, 103, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012. A woman who loved children, flowers and gardening, she was a hard working farmer.  She was predeceased by her grandsons; James and Marty Rohrbaugh and Rex Hinman.  Sarah is survived by her children; Charles Dickinson, , Francis and JoAnn Hinman, Richard and Gwen...

Mar 29, 2012

                     Jeanne Wightman Beauter                                  of Vestal      Jeanne Wightman Beauter, 87, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was predeceased by her first husband, Maurice Wightman and grandson, Mark Wightman. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Lawrence Beauter; children; Mel and Sandy Wightman, Chenango Forks, Maurie and Vera Wightman, Syracuse, Shirley Dahl, Tiberon, Ca. and Nancy and Jim Riley,...

Mar 28, 2012

Milton “Earl” Slater of Binghamton   Milton “Earl” Slater, 88, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, Austin Slater and Lucy Deyo-Burns, several brothers and sisters, his wife, Esther Mae Woodward and his great-grandson. Earl is survived by his children; Marilyn McCall, Binghamton, Lynda (Daniel) Crispell, Binghamton, Milton (Sherry) Slater, Newark Valley and Stuart Slater,...

Mar 27, 2012

Mar 27, 2012

Ras Charles Venice Jones 66, of Binghamton N.Y. passed on March 27, 2012 in his home. Born January 12, 1946 in Harlem N.Y. The son of late William McKinely Jones of Monticello Florida and Daisy Minerva Perry-Jones of Cheraw South Carolina. His brother William Jones preceeded him in death. Ras Charles was educated in a catholic boarding school.  He attended...

Mar 24, 2012

Francis James Dury of Binghamton Francis James Dury, 82, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was a loving man and always put his family first even during hard times. Fran was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country during the Korean War. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Carmelita Dury and brother, Ronald Dury....

Mar 23, 2012

Ellen C. Morehouse of Binghamton   Our beloved mother, Ellen C. Morehouse, 93, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012. Ellen raised her children in Upper Lisle, NY and later moved to Greene, NY where she resided at the Greene Apartments. Ellen is remembered by all as a giving, caring and loving person and, most especially by her children, as a...

Mar 22, 2012

Ann Mandak of Binghamton Ann Mandak, 91 , of Bingamton passed away Thursday March 22 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY. Born April 30, 1920 in Binghamton, NY the daughter of the Late Anna (Kolesar) and Andrew Pasturchak and loving wife of the late Paul Mandak who passed away April 1, 2003. Ann is survived by her children...

Mar 22, 2012

Shirley Osmun March 22, 2012 Born in Hackettstown, New Jersey, to Hazel and Harold  Osmun, Shirley graduated from high school and then attended Montclair State College for her Bachelor's degree and Columbia University for her M.A.  After a brief teaching experience, Shirley changed careers and worked for several social agencies in New York City, including the YWCA and the National...