Obituaries

Faye (Piaker)  Gerstein

Faye (Piaker) Gerstein

Feb 28, 2011

Faye Gerstein, 91, died Monday, February 28, 2011, after an extended illness. Her loving husband, Sidney Gerstein, predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her brothers Philip M Piaker, Abraham L Piaker and her sister Martha Saltzman. She is survived by her son Steven Gerstein, Monroe, North Carolina; her daughter and son-in-law Linda and John Wadleigh, Las Vegas, NV;...

Rachel Mead

Rachel Mead

Feb 23, 2011

Rachel  Mead of Conklin      Rachel Mead, 76, went home to the Lord, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Rachel was born on January 9, 1935.   She was raised along with her sister and four brothers in Uniondale Pennsylvania where she graduated from Pleasant Mount High School.  Rachel married Wayne Mead on September 22 1956, and enjoyed 29 years together prior to...

Dr.  Edward S. Karshan

Dr. Edward S. Karshan

Feb 23, 2011

Dr. Edward S. Karshan, 72, of Binghamton passed away Wednesday February 23, 2011 at Binghamton General Hospital. Born April 1, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the Late Irving and Anna Karshan, and beloved husband of the Late Anitra (Von Burg) Karshan who passed away in 2007. Edward graduated from the MJ Lewi School of Podiatry in NY, NY....

Marguerite "Betty" Riley

Marguerite "Betty" Riley

Feb 17, 2011

Marguerite “Betty” Riley of Binghamton      Marguerite “Betty” Riley, 97, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 17, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Marguerite Capwell, brother, Robert Capwell, sister, Dorothy Wheelock, first husband, Wendell O. Chantry, and stepson, David Chantry. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Frederick Riley, son, Thomas Chantry, Binghamton and daughter, Judy...

Esther Bernstein

Esther Bernstein

Feb 15, 2011

Bernstein, Esther Goldstein

Neal Robert Ronk

Neal Robert Ronk

Feb 13, 2011

Neal Robert Ronk of Conklin   Neal Robert Ronk, 87, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Lizzie Ronk and five brothers and six sisters. Neal is survived by his wife of 63 year, Eleanor and daughter, Dianne Ronk and her husband, Dave Buelow, El Granada, Ca., sister-in-law, Gloria Bastian, Hagerstown, Md. and...

Betty June (Gross)  Deinhardt Smith

Betty June (Gross) Deinhardt Smith

Feb 11, 2011

Betty Deinhardt Smith Binghamton, New York Betty Deinhardt Smith, 85, died peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Binghamton General Hospital. She was predeceased by her first husband, Fred Deinhardt, and her brother, Raymond Gross. Cherished by her entire family, she is survived by her husband, Robert Smith of Binghamton; her children Linda (Richard) Elliott of North Carolina; Carol Deinhardt...

Mark W. Fassett, Sr.

Mark W. Fassett, Sr.

Feb 9, 2011

Mark W. Fassett, Sr.   Mark passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 after a long, courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease, surrounded by his children. He is predeceased by his biological father, Wheaton D. Fassett, his adopted father, Alfred Kitchen, his adopted mother, Dorothy Kitchen,  his biological mother, Daisy E. Farr, and his two brothers, Wayne and Steve Fassett. Mark...

Denise L. Rosenkrans

Denise L. Rosenkrans

Feb 7, 2011

Denise L. Rosenkrans of Port Crane Our beloved mother and sister, Denise L. Rosenkrans, 50, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011. Denise always put the needs of others before her own. Above all she loved her children and always did everything for them. She will be missed greatly and will always be remembered for being a loving person and mother....

Sarah Cunningham Trimiew

Sarah Cunningham Trimiew

Feb 5, 2011

Sarah Cunningham Trimiew of Binghamton Sarah Cunningham Trimiew, 95, was reunited with her Lord, Saturday, February 5th, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Ryland; daughter, Alice Trimiew Hoagland; parents, the Reverend P.E. and Alice Cunninghamton; siblings, Esther Turner, Mary Jane Nelson, Tom Cunningham, Daniel Cunningham, Elizabeth Cunningham Harris, Elder Moses Cunningham and Ike Cunningham and sisters-in-law, Lucille Cunningham and...

Alice M. White

Alice M. White

Feb 2, 2011

Alice M. White of Binghamton   Alice M. White, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, George E. White, Jr. Alice is survived by her children, Eileen M. Guiles, Spencer and James D. and Nancy White, Rochester, treasured grandchildren; Tracy and Edwin Baker, Van Etten, Kyle and Gina White, Vestal,...

John E. Basa, Sr.

John E. Basa, Sr.

Jan 27, 2011

                                                  John E. Basa, Sr.                                                      of BinghamtonJohn E. Basa, Sr., 85, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011. He was a valued friend to many, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family and close friends. John served his county during World War II as a member of the US Navy. He retired from the Town of Binghamton...

Arnold G. Silvernail

Arnold G. Silvernail

Jan 25, 2011

Arnold G. Silvernail of Endicott   Arnold G. Silvernail, 72, passed away in the Lord, Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Arnold J. and Florence A. Silvernail; brother, Glenn A. Silvernail; niece, Renee Silvernail; and nephew, Richard Brunosky Jr. Arnold is survived by brother, Alva B. and Carole Silvernail, Endicott; sister, Barbara and Richard Lane, Owego;...

Bernard "Bernie" Decker

Bernard "Bernie" Decker

Jan 21, 2011

Bernard (Bernie) Decker of Johnson City   Bernard W. Decker, 85, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearl Pembridge Decker, parents, Garth and Harriet Decker and sister, Lillian Braind. Bernie is survived by his children, Russell and Pat Decker, San Antonio, Tx., Colette and Art Siegel, Killingworth, Ct., Eric Decker, Binghamton, Kent Decker, DeFuniak...

Thomas James Bowers

Thomas James Bowers

Jan 21, 2011

Thomas James Bowers Thomas James Bowers, 67, died suddenly at his home on January 21.  Tom was predeceased by his mother, Mary and his father, Harry, and maternal grandparents Michael and Katherine who he joins in heaven.  He is survived by his loving wife, June (Mead) and daughter Katherine (Katie); two sons, Peter and Sean; daughter-in-law, Rebecca (Becky); two...

Rhoda Angell Wolf

Rhoda Angell Wolf

Jan 19, 2011

Rhoda Angell Wolf of Johnson City   Rhoda Angell Wolf, 91, born in South Otselic, NY passed away January19th, 2011, with her son, Ted Wolf and Pastor Lea Harding at her side. Rhoda resided at Hilltop for the past 7 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles and her son, Bill. She is survived by her daughter, Angela (Nick)...

Linda June Nethaway

Linda June Nethaway

Jan 17, 2011

Linda June Nethaway of Binghamton Linda June Nethaway, 54, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. She is survived by her fiancé, Kenneth Benninger, Binghamton, sister, Evelyn and Leon Welch, Casselberry, Florida, brother Richard Rolison and Nancy O’Dell, Oneonta and several nieces and nephews. At Linda’s request there will be no services. Memorial contributions in Linda’s name may be made to...

Flora B. Cosler

Flora B. Cosler

Jan 17, 2011

Flora B. Cosler of Binghamton   Flora B. Cosler passed away on January 17th, 2011 at her home.  She is predeceased by her husband, Clifford G. Cosler; her parents, Carlton and Fannie Tanner; three sisters, Dorothy, Frances, Betty; one brother, Vern; and grandson, Kevin Munley and her special companion, Bandit.   She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law,...

Michele Tambeau

Michele Tambeau

Jan 16, 2011

Michele Ann Tambeau of Binghamton   Our beloved mother, Michele Ann Tambeau, 55, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 16, 2011. Michele was a wonderful Mother, she cared deeply for others especially her family. She was intelligent and loved unconditionally. She was predeceased by her husband, John and parents, Robert and Annabelle Johnson. Michele is survived by her children; Randy and...

Eleanor (Lobley)  Pierson

Eleanor (Lobley) Pierson

Dec 25, 2010

Eleanor (Lobley) Pierson, 92, formerly of Binghamton, passed away Saturday December 25th, 2010. Born July 14th, 1918 in Scranton PA. the daughter of the Late Herbert and Mary Lobley. Eleanor married Eugene Pierson and they had celebrated their 69th anniversary this year. She and Eugene moved from Scranton to Binghamton (Conklin) in 1964. Eleanor was a talented seamstress and worked...