Obituaries

Mar 20, 2012

John L.  Checchia "Jack" of Binghamton John L. Checchia, 70, passed away March 20, 2012. He was predeceased by his son, John Checchia, Jr. John is survived by brother, Robert Checchia, Sandy Creek, NY and friends, Carmine Varano and Glen Godoy. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, March 26, 2012 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton...

Mar 16, 2012

   George Russin, 83, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 16, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Julia Rusin and daughter Virginia Hobarth. George is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Rita, devoted daughter and caregiver, Denise, sons Timothy, Dean and George Russin and brother-in-law, George (Donna) Stroka. He leaves behind grandchildren, Emily, Tanner, John, Fred...

Mar 15, 2012

Rosa Mercado Toro Of Binghamton 2/25/1974 3/15/2012 Binghamton New York : Rosa Eladia Mercado - Toro, 38, of Binghamton New York, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 15, 2012. Born February 25, 1974 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, predeceased by her sister Betsy Mercado. Rosa grew up in Brooklyn, NY moved to Binghamton in 2001with her family. Shortly there after she was...

Mar 14, 2012

Erika Helene Rauch of Johnson City Erika Helene Rauch, 87 of Johnson City passed away Wednesday March 14, 2012. Born February 9, 1925 in Heidelberg in the black forest in Germany, the daughter of the Late Lina (Schuhmacher) and Albert Hoffman. Erika is also predeceased by her brother Albert. Erika grew up in Weinheim an der Bergstasse in central Germany,...

Mar 12, 2012

Pearl F. Barron of Wyzata, Minnesota formeraly of Binghamton Pearl F. Barron, 91, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard and grandson, Adam. Pearl  is survived by her children; Stephen and Charlene Barron, Wyzata, MN, Barbara Lowenfels, White Plains, NY and Ann and Toby Lev, Orlando, FL, treasured grandchildren; Eric and Rebecca Barron, Henry...

Mar 10, 2012

Mar 6, 2012

Kathryn Cooney Kincer of Binghamton Kathryn Cooney Kincer, 98, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. A card player who “never cheated”, she was a master of Skip Bo and Uno. The Tri-cities area has lost a woman who was proud of her Irish heritage and the baker of the best Irish Soda Bread. She was predeceased by her son, William,...

Mar 1, 2012

Mildred Ann Rock, age 87, formerly of 65 High St., Johnson City N.Y., passed away on Thursday March 1, 2012 at United Methodist James G. Johnston Nursing Home in Johnson City, N.Y. Born December 4th, 1924 in Miners Mills, Pennsylvania, Millie was the daughter of Michael Yesko and Nettie (Hutz) Yesko.   She attended Coughlin High School in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania...

Feb 29, 2012

Joseph Sprung Born December 25, 1915, died February 29, 2012 Dr. Joseph A. Sprung, 96, died on February 29, 2012 after a long illness. He was born in Wahpeton, North Dakota on December 25, 1915. After moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota, he earned a B.S., M.S., and, in 1943, a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Minnesota. He then went...

Feb 28, 2012

Stanley “W2EWM” Progy of Hawleyton   Stanley Progy, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Pauline Progy, sister, Helen Progy Wilcox, brother, Henry Progy and infant twin brothers, John and Marion. Stan is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Gayle Ann (Williams) Progy, daughter, Michelle Hockenberry, League City, Tx., daughter...

Feb 28, 2012

Grace Morelock of Endicott   Grace Morelock, 33, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She loved her children, music and her Irish heritage above all else. A daughter, Abiona predeceased her. Grace is survived by her husband, Bohdan Morelock, children; Christopher William Eaton, Maelyn Jade Eaton, Malaki Chase Eaton, Demetrius A. M. Morelock and Aireona A. A. Morelock. She leaves...

Feb 26, 2012

Hebb, Raymond Maurice Raymond Maurice Hebb, formerly of Elmira, NY.89, died Sunday February 26, 2012 in Johnson City, NY where he resided at the United Methodist Home Hilltop Campus. He was born April 9 , 1922 in Bartlett, NH the son of the late Ralph and Charlotte (Jacques) Hebb. He was educated in the Bartlett schools and a business college...

Feb 15, 2012

Ella Wilbur of Hallstead   Our beloved mother, Ella Wilbur, 90, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 15, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Lee, brother Herbert Roe. Ella is survived by her daughters; Marilynn and Gerald Guinane, Hallstead, Susan and Robert Caterson, Montrose and Lynda and Wayne Smith, Rush, treasured grandchildren; Brian and Merritt Guinane, Hallstead, Michael and Karen...

Feb 13, 2012

Michael S. Schmidt of Binghamton   Michael S. Schmidt, 44, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 13, 2012. He was predeceased by his father, Edward R. Schmidt and brother, Edward E. Schmidt. Mike is survived by his wife of 23 years, Michelle; daughters, Holly, Noelle and Hunter, son; Tanner and grandson, Cameron, brother, Rick, Medina, NY and mother, Eleanor Schmidt, formerly...

Feb 11, 2012

Robert G. Thornton, 97, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Audrey, siblings, Lillian Rockwell, Louise Brown, Anna Chamberlain and Henry Thornton and nephew, Russell Thornton. Robert is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Tim O’Neill, Binghamton and close friend, Lori Turk, Binghamton and a large extended family. Robert retired from Robin-Tech,...

Feb 9, 2012

Michael C. Surowka, 66, Endwell, passed away unexpectedly February 9, 2012.  He is predeceased by his parents Chester & Genevieve Surowka, and son, Michael “Mickey” Surowka.  He is survived by his wife Claudia Surowka, his children Laura Surowka and Craig Surowka, grandson Jaxon, brother, John Surowka and sister Lorraine Sutton, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.   Michael...

Feb 1, 2012

Roger Blackmanof BinghamtonRoger Blackman of Binghamton, NY passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 at his home on Chenango St. in downtown Binghamton.  Roger Blackman was born June 28, 1921 in Edmeston  NY, to Ray and Myrtle Blackman.  He was a deacon of long standing  at Main St. Baptist Church in Binghamton.  Mr. Blackman was employed at Holiday Inn and Howard...

Jan 30, 2012

Madison "Maddie" Smith, 4, joined the angels in heaven Monday, January 30, 2012, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Maddie was a brave little girl who taught those around her many of life's most important lessons. She is survived by her parents, James and Amanda Smith; brothers and sisters, Rebecca, Dominik, Hunter, Taylor and Rylie; grandparents, Howard and Debbie...

Jan 26, 2012

Anthony Minard of Endicott   Anthony Minard, 79, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 26, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by wife, Bernadine, his parents, William Walter and Mary Magdeline Minard, daughter, Debra Bevier, brothers; James, Charles, George, John, Robert and William, sisters, Antionette and Cecelia. Anthony is survived by his children; Neilson Bevier, Nathaniel...

Jan 24, 2012

 Richard J. Starks, 74, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was an avid bingo and card player, sportsman and Buffalo Bills and Yankees fan. He had love for the sky as a pilot. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Josephine Starks, son, Douglas and...