Obituaries

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...

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