All Obituaries

It’s with our deepest sorrow, we announce that our loving mother, Geraldine Vail of Endicott NY, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on September 23, 2020. She was 83 years old. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Helen Kowalchik, her husband Edward Vail and her sister, Mary Ann Joseph. She is survived by her loving daughter, Rita Hillis, son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Becky Hillis and son, Jim Hillis, as well as her stepchildren, Michael Vail, Vince Vail, Robin Vail...

It is with great sorrow and joy that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Aunt and friend after her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Rachel graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1947. She became a Registered Nurse after graduating from Charles S. Wilson School of Nursing in 1950. Her career included working at Wilson Hospital, EJ Medical, private duty, and in various doctors’ offices.  She was a loving mother to three children: Kathleen (Bell)...

passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Ideal Senior Living Center.  He was predeceased by his parents Guy and Eleanor Askew; sister Joan and grandson Dakota.  He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Mary; children Beth Nikolich; Todd Askew; Patrick Askew and his fiancé Kelly Caruso; Melissa Frederick and David Rutkowski; grandchildren Zeke, Gussie, Kristina, Theresa and Gabrielle; great granddaughter Emilia; brothers Gene and Ken Askew.  Clair was a veteran...

Jeanette Elizabeth (Davies) Kofahl, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday morning, September 13, 2020 at the Hilltop Campus of United Methodist Homes, Johnson City, NY.  Jeanette lived a full life as a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ. She was born March 31, 1932 in Cuba, NY and grew up on the Davies family farm outside of Rushford, NY. She was the daughter of the deceased David Davies, Jr and Helen (Gilbert) Davies. On November 10, 1951 she married...

Maria A Ligas was surrounded by her loving family when she was called by the Lord on Saturday 9/12/2020 only 10 months after losing her loving husband Milford, of 70 years.  She lived a life of unwavering faith and embraced her love of God for her entire 93 yrs.  She is predeceased by her beautiful granddaughter Andria and son-in-law Bob. Maria is survived by her 7 children, Diane (Tom) Maloney,  David, Mark (Janet), Debra (John) Kelley, Lawrence (Barbara), Joan Portorsnok,...

78, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 6, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his loving wife Kathy Sollitto in June 2020; parents Frank and Minnie Sollitto; brother Jimmy Sollitto.  He is survived by his 2 daughters Alissa and Andrea Sollitto; brother Joe Sollitto; special friends Bill and Norma Webb; Terry Livingston; Lester Livermore.  Francis graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1960 and Broome Tech in 1962.  He served in the...

Michael (Bruce) McDaniel, 64, of Binghamton passed away on September 1, 2020 at Wilson Hospital. He was predeceased by his brothers Brian, Bradley, Billy, Brett.  He is survived by his mother Lillian Foster; sisters Melissa Lowman, Leilani Lowman; brothers  J.J. Lowman, George Lowman. He was a veteran of the Marines. He was a Truck Driver for over  17 years and most recently worked at Binghamton General Hospital. He enjoyed being outdoors, walking and had a passion for...

Carlton Gaffney,95, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020.  He was predeceased by his wife Roberta Gaffney; parents John and Josephine Gaffney; brother and sister in law Donald and Lillian Gaffney.   He is survived by his sons Patrick Gaffney, Timothy and Mercy Gaffney, Kevin Gaffney, Jonathan and Jennifer Gaffney; adored grandchildren Glenn, Andrew and Grace; sister Patricia Beckwith; several nieces and nephews.  Carlton was a graduate of Ithaca College and Colgate...

Alison was born October 16, 1981 and was tragically taken from us on August 7, 2020. Alison is predeceased by her uncle, David Butts Sr, cousin, Heather Butts and many close friends. Alison leaves behind her mother Tina Torto(Matt Snow), Her siblings Nicole Salisbury(Lisa Raymond), Ryan Salisbury(Tristen Wagner), Kevin Salisbury and Ashley Salisbury(Travis Sager). Her maternal grandmother, Violet Gordon, Aunt Tracy Butts and a close family member, Kelly McElligott. Alison also leaves behind...

Janet M. Chadwick, age 93 of Binghamton went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2020. Janet was pre-deceased by her husband George Chadwick in  2018 to whom she was married 69 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her faith, family and friends were extremely important to her. She loved spending time with her children, and was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Janet also loved music, especially hymns, and she played the marimba....