Obituaries

Euardo Kellerman

Euardo Kellerman

Dec 22, 2011

Eduardo Kellerman of Endicott, NY Eduardo “Ed” Kellerman, 71, passed away, December 22, 2011, after a long illness, at his home surrounded by a lifetime of memories of family, activities, and travel. He was predeceased by his parents of Costa Rica. He is survived by a brother, Enrique, and two sisters, Diana and Rosita. He is survived by his son,...

Josephine (Prostredny)  Gray

Josephine (Prostredny) Gray

Dec 17, 2011

Josephine Gray Josephine Gray, 89, of Margate, Florida, previously of Pembroke Pines, Florida and Binghamton, New York, passed unexpectedly on December 17, 2011. Josephine was predeceased by F. Thomas Gray, husband. She is survived by her brother, Milan Prostredny; son, Gary Gray (Linda), daughter, Connie Martin (Kerry); eight grandchildren, Ashley, Adam, Alan, Andrew, Heather, Eric, Joshua, Brett and two great...

Virginia Sternberg

Virginia Sternberg

Dec 13, 2011

Virginia Sternberg of Hallstead        Virginia Sternberg, 66, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 after an extended illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family as she made the transition from this life into the next.  Virginia is survived by her husband, Gary Sternberg of Hallstead; her son, Ronald Sternberg, and his wife, Barbara Sternberg; her daughter, Kimberly Sternberg;...

Hon. Israel "Ike" Margolis

Hon. Israel "Ike" Margolis

Dec 10, 2011

Hon. Israel “Ike” Margolis of Binghamton       Hon. Israel “Ike” Margolis, Retired Judge NYS Court of Claims, 86, died Saturday, December 10, 2011.  Ike is survived by devoted wife, Brenda, beloved children; Janet (Jonathan), Michael (Maureen), Deborah (Anne), five loving granddaughters, sister, Helen Smelser Daube, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-law, nephews, niece and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Rabbi Moses...

Abdulqadir M. Yousuf, Phd

Abdulqadir M. Yousuf, Phd

Dec 2, 2011

    Abdulqadir M. Yousuf, PhD, passed away on December 2, 2011 after a brief illness following a long battle with brain injury caused by Carbon Monoxide poisoning. . He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an open minded and devout Muslim, who exemplified this in his humanitarianism, charity, and kindness; the true values of Islam. Abdulqadir was...

Richard Edelman

Richard Edelman

Nov 26, 2011

Richard Edelman passed away November 26, 2011 at the Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City NY. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday Noverber 29th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home 71 Main Street, Binghamton, NY

Brenda Lee Kumpan

Brenda Lee Kumpan

Nov 20, 2011

Brenda Lee Kumpan of Binghamton   God took home an angel, Brenda Lee Kumpan on November 20, 2011. Brenda is survived by her fiancée, Rich, brother, Robert, sisters: Lu-Ann, Terri, Cindi and Robyn. She leaves behind several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews as well as a dear friend, Maryjane. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, November...

Marjorie Waibel

Marjorie Waibel

Nov 18, 2011

                                        Marjorie Waibel                                              of Vestal   Marjorie Waibel, 84, passed away peacefully Friday, November 18, 2011 at her home in Vestal, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Waibel; parents, John & Christine Micha; siblings, John Micha, Velma Taft, and Irene Livingston; and step-son, Wayne Waibel. Marjorie is survived by sons, Doug (Tammy) Chauncey and Jerry Chauncey; stepson, Ken (Polly)...

Leonore Ferber

Leonore Ferber

Nov 15, 2011

Leonore Ferber of Albany formerly of Vestal   Our beloved mother and grandmother, Leonore Ferber, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Harold. Leonore is survived by her children, Robert Ferber and his partner, Charles Marshall, Springfield, Missouri and Laura Hazen, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and treasured grandson, Joshua Hazen, Pittsfield, Massachusetts....

F. William Gardner

F. William Gardner

Nov 14, 2011

                                F. William Gardner                              of Town of Binghamton   F. William Gardner, 89, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Althea Gardner, brothers, Harold, Charles and Harry Gardner, nephews, David Gardner and Richard Correll. Bill is survived by his siblings; Donald and Edith Gardner, Binghamton, Grace Correll, Binghamton, Henry...

Delia Witteman

Delia Witteman

Nov 14, 2011

Delia Witteman of Conklin Forks   Our loving mother and grandmother, Delia Witteman, 83, passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, John Witteman. Delia is survived by daughter; Eva Witteman, Binghamton, stepsons: Malcolm Witteman, Syracuse, Charles Witteman, Vestal and Gary Witteman, Georgia, grandchildren, John Witteman, Joice Cook, Joseph Cook and...

Jerome Barton

Jerome Barton

Nov 14, 2011

Jerome Barton Jerome Barton was born October 20, 1949 and went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2011. Jerome was predeceased by his father Wilson Barton and his son, Justin Barton. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Jody: his mother, Sonya Lennon; his brothers, Anthony, and David, his children, Candace, Jeremy and Iyanna, and step children, Olivia and...

Harold Ferber

Harold Ferber

Nov 12, 2011

Harold Ferber of Albany formerly of Vestal   Harold Ferber, 80, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. He was a wonderful father and husband. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Leonore and their children, Robert Ferber and his partner, Charles Marshall, Springfield, Missouri and Laura Hazen, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and treasured grandson, Joshua Hazen, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Harold...

Joseph Mayko

Joseph Mayko

Nov 10, 2011

Devoted son, brother, friend and teacher, Joseph E. Mayko died peacefully a􀅌er a short illness?. Joe was an avid reader. He loved history, travel, PBS and entertaining. He and Jo Ann loved cooking and every friend and rela􀆟ve has their own story of dinner with Joe and Jo Ann enjoying his roast crown of pork, Peking duck, or Jo Ann’s...

Leroy E.  Paddleford

Leroy E. Paddleford

Nov 9, 2011

Leroy Everett (Cha Cha) Paddleford of Binghamton Leroy Everett (Cha Cha) Paddleford, 70, passed away Wednesday, November  9, 2011 at Bridgewater Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born April 3, 1941 in Cooperstown, NY,  the son of the Late Francis and Electra (Jenkins) Paddleford. Leroy retired from the Binghamton General Hospital after 17 years of service as a cook's helper. He also...

Jose S. Sambursky

Jose S. Sambursky

Nov 6, 2011

Sambursky, Jose S. Vestal: Jose S. Sambursky, MD, FACS, 78, of Longboat Key, Florida passed away peacefully in Vestal with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his father Isaac  Sambursky and his mother Dora Sambursky . He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Joyce Werner Sambursky, his children Daniel  and his wife Malvinia Sambursky...

David Lee Bryden

David Lee Bryden

Oct 31, 2011

David Lee Bryden Of Endicott David Lee Bryden, 64, of Endicott passed away Monday October 31, 2011. Born June 23, 1947 in Johnson City, NY the son of the Late Glenn and Dorothy (Bryden) Theolderoff.  David was also predeceased by his brother Glenn. David worked as a Night Club Manager for many years in California. He had a passion for...

Darlene L. (Schmidt)  Mclain

Darlene L. (Schmidt) Mclain

Oct 30, 2011

Darlene Schmidt-Corbin-McLain, 55 of Endicott, NY crossed over unexpectedly on October 30, 2011 and was greeted by her husband Chuck Corbin and son Chad Corbin, mother-in-law Ronnie McLain, father-in-law Mac McLain and others she held dear.  Dar is survived by her mother Betty Schmidt; daughter Ami Corbin; grandchildren Tyler, Kyle, Seth, and Kayla; siblings Joyce, Ken, Keith, Brian, Bob, and...

Dawn A. Pierce

Dawn A. Pierce

Oct 21, 2011

Dawn A. Pierce of Conklin On Oct 21, 2011 in her 96th year, Dawn Pierce (nee Andrews) left her life’s journey as she lived it; with grace, dignity and in her own way. She will be greatly missed by all her family.  Her greatest legacy will be her four children and their families. Her son, Danny A. Pierce, of Conklin...

Marianne Wallenberg

Marianne Wallenberg

Oct 21, 2011

Marianne Wallenberg, co-founder with her husband, Fritz, of the Binghamton Philharmonic and beloved violin teacher of dozens of students, many of whom went on to become professional musicians across the country, died Friday October 21, 2011, aged 98.  Marianne was born on February 7, 1913 in Munich, Germany.  She studied violin in Munich from the age of nine, entering the...