Obituaries

Aug 6, 2011

John Riley of Binghamton           John Riley, 78, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 6, 2011 with his beloved wife of 53 years, Alice and his loving family by his side.  Born September 15, 1932 in Liverpool, England,  his family came to America on the Queen Mary when John was in his early twenties.  John worked at Singer-Link...

Aug 2, 2011

Dr. Elliot G. Marcus of Vestal, New York passed away on August 2, 2011 after a long illness at his home in Vestal, New York. He is survived by Peggy, his loving and adoring wife and his two children, Dr. Richard Marcus (Stephanie) of Richmond, VA, and Julie Skinner (Dan) of Madison, NJ. He is also survived by four dynamic...

Jul 31, 2011

Patricia Lessler Swift of Binghamton Patricia Lessler Swift, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 31 after a short illness. She is survived by her son, Wayne, sister Madeline Lessler, brother Merlin Lessler, special friend Thomas Kerwin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. Patricia will be interred in Calvary Cemetery. To forward condolences please visit...

Jul 21, 2011

Irving L. “Willie” Wilbur of Binghamton Irving L. “Willie” Wilbur, 76, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 from complications of a stroke suffered nine weeks earlier. He was a kind and wonderful person who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Irv is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Christine Crocker Wilbur; daughter, Lynda (David) Doersam,...

Jul 20, 2011

Michael Robert Chamberlain of Castle Creek   Michael Robert Chamberlain, 65, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Mike is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Renee Chamberlain, Ashland City, TN, grandchildren; Branden and Courtney and cousin, Dan Wood, Castle Creek. Funeral services will be private.  To forward condolences please visit www.demunnfh.com. Arrangements for the family are directed...

Jul 18, 2011

Shirley Ricciardelli of Vestal   Shirley Ricciardelli, 90, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 18, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Dorothy Sweet. Shirley is survived by her husband of 59 years, Gino. She was a writer for WNBF-TV and Program Director for WICZ-TV. At her request there will be no services or visiting hours. Shirley will be...

Jul 14, 2011

Melvin Charles Shefftz of Binghamton        As a professional historian, Professor Shefftz chose some memorable dates:  born on what eventually became known as Tax Day, April 15, of the year the stock market would later crash in 1929, and died after a short hospitalization on Bastille Day, July 14, of 2011, at age 82.  He was born in Chelsea,...

Jul 11, 2011

Golde Cohen, 78, passed away after a short illness July 11th with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents & brother, husband Don & son Stuart. She is survived by her 2 daughters & sons-in law: Ruth & Dan Ostrander, Janis & Bill Corey, her grandson who was the light of her life, Dylan & grandchildren...

Jul 8, 2011

Mary (Halaburka, Tinkunas) Vasina Mary (Halaburka, Tinkunas) Vasina, Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, (Baba), and great grandmother went home to be with her Savior Jesus surrounded by her loving family on July 8th, 2011. Mary was born December 9th, 1921 here in Binghamton. She was predeceased by her parents Michael and Anastacia Halaburka, her first husband Charles  (Charcoal) Tinkunas, daughter...

Jul 6, 2011

Richard Ira Hofferbert of Venice, Florida formerly of Vestal   Richard Ira Hofferbert, 74, died unexpectedly and peacefully, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at home, the consequence of a heart attack. He was born in Grant County, Indiana on April 2, 1937, the son of Margaret Elizabeth and Ernest Abraham Hofferbert. He was Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the Department of Political...

Jul 2, 2011

Laura B. Kirkland of Binghamton   Laura B. Kirkland, 70, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 2, 2011 with her sister at her side. She was predeceased by her parents, Claude and Frances Kirkland. Laura is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Heather Kirkland and Donald Beaudoin, Apalachin and brother, James and Linda Kirkland, Lusby, Md. She leaves behind special niece...

Jun 30, 2011

Michael Matthew Brechko (92) of Windsor passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2011 at home.  Michael was born on October 26, 1918 in Binghamton, New York and spent his early years growing up in the City's First Ward.  After marrying Lulu Caroline Boyer, the love of his life, and following the birth of the first of four sons he went...

Jun 21, 2011

Sophia Vivian Mikades of Windsor   Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Sophia Vivian Mikades, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She was born in  Manhattan, NHY and grew up in Athens, Greece and was an active resistance fighter against fascism during World War II. Sophia is survived by her devoted husband of 62...

Jun 13, 2011

William “Bill” Hayes of Endicott   Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, William “Bill” Hayes, 64, left this earthly home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 13, 2011. Bill is survived by his wife of 31 years, Donna, children; Gail Martone and fiancée, Dave , Candor, Rob and Robin Hayes, Johnson City, James Hayes, Endicott and Robin and Tim...

Jun 12, 2011

                                                         Leonard M. Giesberg                                                       of Chenango BridgeLeonard M. Giesberg, 64, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Leonard leaves behind his companion of many years, Sandra Weiner, Binghamton and cousins,Irene Metcoff, Warrington, Pa. and Myrna Micikas, Andover, NJ. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Temple Israel Riverside Cemetery,...

Jun 10, 2011

Mollie Marie (Spring) Wood of Vestal   Mollie Marie (Spring) Wood, 81, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her father, George Spring; mother and step-father, Ann and Frank Vallet. Mollie is survived by her devoted husband, William H. Wood; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Louis Bernardini,...

Jun 9, 2011

Dorothy Germond of Vestal   Dorothy Germond, 80, passed away June 9, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald. Dorothy is survived by her children; Dennis Germond, Binghamton, John Germond, North Carolina, Ellen Stone, Binghatmon, Amy Miller, Binghamton, Cara Greenleaf, Florida, Michelle Swift, Maine and Doretta and Robert Kumpan, Binghamton. She leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral...

Jun 9, 2011

                                         Connie Dixon                                              of Lisle   Connie Dixon, 64, died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at her home in Lisle, New York. Born and raised in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Mary Twardzik.  She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School, class of 1964.  While living in Scranton, she was employed by the International Correspondence Schools in the radio...

Jun 8, 2011

Walter Preston “Bucky” Bonsell, Jr. of Town of Binghamton Walter Preston “Bucky” Bonsell, Jr., 78, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him, neighbors, coworkers, bowling buddies, fellow hunters and fisherman. Bucky is survived by his loving wife of 57 year, June, he is the father of eight children, Allen, Becky, Walter...

Jun 4, 2011