Obituaries

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

Jun 3, 2011

Richard Hogan of Binghamton   Richard D. Hogan, 78, died Friday, June 3, 2011. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; children; Martha Hogan-Battisti,  Swedsboro, NJ, Susan Hogan, Walnut Creek, Ca., Joel Shattan, Yukon, Okla., Mark Shattan, New Cannan, Conn. and Michael Shattan, West Point, NY. He leaves behind ten treasured grandchildren, brothers; Eugene Hogan, Gauley’s Bridge, W.V ....

Jun 1, 2011

May 28, 2011

James “Pop Pop” McConnell of Binghamton  Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, James McConnell, 75, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011. Jim was an avid NY Mets fan and was a frequent Sunday morning visitor to the Jimay's Flea Market in Conklin. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, DiAnn; children, James K. and Nancy McConnell, Conklin,...

May 27, 2011

Connie Morrissey of Binghamton  A treasured Mom, daughter, sister and aunt, Connie Morrissey, 44, passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart problem, Friday, May 27, 2011. Connie was a person who would reach out to help many others. She will always be remembered as fun loving and a good friend. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas J. Morrissey; both...

May 25, 2011

Eleanor Lou Constable of Binghamton Our beloved wife and mother, Eleanor Lou Constable passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Eleanor was a loving daughter, wife and mother. She was a kind and giving soul who always put others before herself. She was predeceased by her parents, Lewis and Orah Darrow, brothers; Ives and Arthur Darrow. Eleanor is survived by...

May 23, 2011

Patricia A. Knight of Johnson City   Our beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia A. Knight, 85 passed away Monday, May 23, 2011. Patricia was a kind, generous and strong woman who was determined to live for her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Theresa Mulligan and six siblings. Patricia is survived by her devoted children, Teresa and...