Obituaries

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

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...