All Obituaries

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...

Nancy Sperl Decker, 88, passed away January 8, 2020, at Good Shepherd Village of Endwell, N.Y. She was born November 19, 1931, in Altoona, Pa., a daughter of the late Walter F. and Daisy Manspeaker Sperl. Nancy’s grandson David Buck also preceded her in death. Surviving her is her devoted husband of 67 years, Robert M. Decker, and three daughters, Lorin (Eugene) Buck, Reston, Va., Sharon (Bradley) Peck, Canandaigua, N.Y., and Carol (Jeffrey) Shields, Dallas, Pa.; seven grandchildren,...

Jeanette Boughton Hickox Courtright of Binghamton, NY went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2020.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Burton Hickox in December 1977, and her second husband, Donald Courtright in August 2014.  Jeanette is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Joe De Angelo, grandchildren, Thomas De Angelo, Michael (Jacqueline) De Angelo, Laura (Anthony) Melville, and great-grandchildren Olivia, Marcus and Emma Melville. She is also survived by...

91, went to join his Heavenly Father on January 4, 2020.  He was born April 18, 1928 in Binghamton, NY to the late Eugene and Ruth (Cook) Gregory and lived all of his adult life in Vestal.  George was predeceased by his granddaughter Kerry Ann Jones and his siblings Lawrence, Marion, Earl, Helen, Ben and Betty.  He is survived by his loving wife Gayle of 65 years and children Cheryl (David) Jones, Elaine, Lance (Vivian), and Daniel; seven grandchildren; 11 great...

passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Wilson Hospital.  He was predeceased by his parents William and Vivian Nurse.  He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Barbara; sons John (Leah), Karl (Jennifer); daughter Sonya (Pete Rundell); 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brothers Richard (Sue), Scott (Frances); several nieces and nephews.  Bill served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked for IBM for 40 years before retiring.  Bill had a passion...

Perry William Baumlin, son of Mabel Perry Baumlin and William E. Baumlin, born in Perth Amboy, NJ on June 2, 1920, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His heavenly home, that house not made with hands, on Saturday, December 28, 2019.  Perry was predeceased by his parents; brother John C. Baumlin; first wife of 52 years J. Clarice Baumlin; second wife of 12 years Jean M. Ball Baumlin; great granddaughter Patyn Nowak and brother in law Robert O. Fiedler.  He is...

went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home.  He was predeceased by his brothers Samuel and William; sister Edith and grandson Jeffrey.  He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years Joyce Hill; sons Thomas and Gwen Hill, Doug and Nancy Hill; daughter Sharon and Dwayne Christensen; 17 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Doug was an Army Veteran serving in World War II before returning to...

63, of Johnson City died on Tuesday December 17, 2019 at Lourdes Hospital.  She was predeceased by her parents Donald and Joan Decker.  She is survived by her sons Jeremy West and Christopher Hill; daughter Michele Hill; sister Doreen Gilbert; grandchildren Jeremy, Tyler, Cody, Josh, Ashley, Camille, Anthony, Michael, Nathan; one great granddaughter , a niece Angie Finalyson. She was a Developmental Aide at Broome Developmental Center and CB Lord School where she was loved by...

passed away on December 12, 2019 after a brief illness.  Kathie was predeceased by her mother Jean Coolbaugh.  Kathie is survived by her father Leslie Coolbaugh; sister Linda Coolbaugh; brother Raymond (Cheryl) Coolbaugh; two nephews Jason (Angela) Coolbaugh, Randy (Mary) Coolbaugh; two great nephews Bryce and Bennett Coolbaugh; cousins Julie and Trish; housemates Donna, Shirley, Patti, Donnie and Kenny; special friends Rachel and Amber and dog Cookie.   The family thanks...