Obituaries

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...

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...