All Obituaries

Real Life Angel Faith Irene Thogode went to be with God on February 8, 2020.  She was born on July 8, 1972.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 29th at 2pm, at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main St, Johnson City.   

“Without our traditions our lives would be as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.” Frederick Delos Brown, 64, passed away unexpectedly in Okeechobee, FL on January 31, 2020.  Fred was born in Penn Yan, NY, where he was the oldest of five children, in a family that prided itself on traditions like family dinners and Sunday church. He moved with his family to Binghamton, where he attended Chenango Forks HS. He joined the Upstagers Theater group, and was cast in lead roles in many...

Mrs. Flora I. Greening, passed away peacefully on Friday February 14, 2020 in Binghamton, NY.   She was born June 19, 1922, in Johnson City, NY, and thrived 97 years. She was the daughter of Berton Ira and Lavinia Rose Boice.  In 1945, Flora married Everett Greening Jr. and they were married over 60 years.  Together they raised 3 sons.  They are: Gary Greening, Carlsbad, CA; James Greening, Vienna, VA; Daniel Greening, Leesburg, VA.  Raising the three sons was...

Leslie (Les) N. Coolbaugh  10/23/1935 formerly of Endwell passed on February 14, 2020 after a long illness.  Leslie was predeceased by his wife Jean and daughter Kathie.  He is survived by daughter Linda and son Raymond (Cheryl), two grandsons Jason (Angela) and Randy(Mary) and two great grandsons Bryce and Bennett and dog Cookie.  Leslie joined the Army after high school and served in the US Army Reserves until February 1964.  Leslie became a carpenter and worked on...

Gary John Thompson courageously lived and left this earth on February 5, 2020 after a long struggle with lung disease. Known for his incredible kindness, generosity and sense of humor, he will be greatly missed.  Gary is survived by his wife of almost 29 years, Virginia (Ginny). In addition he leaves behind children Laurie Thompson, Timothy Thompson (Kirsten), Troy Thompson (Laurel), Terry Thompson (Erin) and Lynne. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and 5 great...

80, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020.  She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Alice Komrowski; son Timothy Burch and daughter Beth Ann Hodge.  She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Ronald; daughter Susan (Robert) Pratt; grandchildren Christopher (Tasha) Pratt, Alyssa Pratt, Brett Burch and Timothy Burch; 3 great grandchildren Skylar, Gabriella and Elijah; brother Kenneth Komrowski; several nieces and nephews.  A Memorial Service will be held on...

Matthew J Murphy (94) passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home. He was predeceased by parents, siblings, his wife Regina and daughter Kathleen Murphy, as well as step son Kenneth Travis. He is survived by his wife Karen Murphy; five children; Regina Watrous, Matthew II (Maria) Murphy, Michael Murphy, Marty Murphy, and Alexandra Murphy and five step sons; Jiggs (Debbie) Travis, Joseph (Bonne) Travis, Richard (Mary Jo) Travis, Jay (Lori) Travis, and Toby...

76, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Lourdes Hospital.  She was predeceased by her parents Millard and Lulu Kibbler; sister Joan Strong and brother Bruce Kibbler.  She is survived by her sister Loretta Peterman; brother in law George Strong; her Achieve and Helen Street IRA family; very special friend Freddie; several nieces and nephews.  Sandra loved arts and crafts, sending cards to everyone and dancing.  She participated in the Special Olympics.  Sandra...

Lanona (Lanny) Blenco, 94 peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2020 in Port Orange, Florida. She was born on December 26, 1925 in Johnson City. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, David E. Blenco Sr.. She worked more than 40 years at Endicott Johnson where she made many life-long friends. She is survived by her two sons and daughters in law, David Jr. and MaryKay and Donald and Julie. Lanny always cherished spending time with her grandchildren, Cheri Esteban, Tim...

Kenneth R. Gibson (Ken), age 84 of Vestal passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, January 17, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Helen and Harold Bachert, nephew David Zuber and son-in-law Kip Kettle. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Jean Gibson; his children Michelle Kettle, Lisa VanEpps/Christopher, Ken Gibson, Holly Finch/Corey Bond. His grandchildren Rachel Harris/Rowdy, Tyler Kettle/fiancé Rita, Lauren Smith/Timmy, Victoria Duquella/Jamie, Adam...