All Obituaries

Ruth M. Kocher, 98, of Hillcrest passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019.  She was predeceased by her husband, Glen T. Kocher; son, Paul Kocher; daughter Shirley Little; brothers and sister-in-law, Arthur and Bernice Mann and Edwin Mann. Ruth was a caring and dedicated homemaker during her life. She is survived by her loving family; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and John Fries; son, Randy Kocher and fiancée Cheryl Plahanski; daughter, Wendy Kocher; son-in-law, Jan Little, Sr.;...

Keith D. Griffin, of Binghamton NY, formerly of Newburgh NY, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Laurie; four children, Sean, Chyvonne, Danielle, Theresa Sunderland; four grandchildren; Anthenesha Goodman, Londyn Joseph, Adam Griffin, and Cairo Griffin; a very special nephew, Peraung Burley; his mother, Rosa L, Griffin; brothers, Christopher, Russell, Turnell Mayo, John, the late Kenneth, and sisters Bernadette...

Nancy Jane Thompson of Vestal passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday morning, June 23, 2019 at Good Shepherd Fairview Home where she had been convalescing after a recent fall. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Charlotte (Slocum) Travis of Triangle, NY, and her husband of 62 years, Edward Alfred Thompson. She is survived by her 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Jackie Thompson, Binghamton, James and Sharon Thompson, Endwell, Robert and Sara Thompson, Cary,...

It is a sadden heart that Wayne F. Starkweather peacefully passed away on June 23, 2019.  He is predeceased by his mother, Marajane Finch Starkweather and father, Frank.  He left behind a family that love and will surely miss him; his wife, Julie Starkweather; daughter and her fiancé, Jessica Hammond and Kirby Allen; grandchildren, Savannah Rose and Brently John; siblings, Debra Forbes, James Starkweather and  Janine Shaylor; nieces and nephews, Jessica Sisco, William...

Stella H. (Glinka) Jackson, 85, of Johnson City passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Angela and Anthony Glinka; two sisters, Theresa Gaughan and Rosalie Stuart; and brother, Anthony Glinka. She is survived by husband of 56 years, Charles P. Jackson; son, Ronald Jackson; grandson, Graham Jackson; two sisters, Genevieve Butler and Antoinetta Glinka; sister- in-law, Kathleen Glinka; as well...

Richard “Dickie” A. Ketchum, 76 of Dryden, NY went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Groton Community Health Center.  He was predeceased by his parents, Austin and Myrtle Ketchum; brother, Robert Ketchum and sister, Bonnie (Frederick) Mills.  He is survived by two sisters, Marilyn Seymour and Esther (Robert) McGurrin; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Richard was an avid NY Yankee and Duke Basketball fan.  He will be forever loved...

Roland Duane Ellis, Sr., age 88, of Binghamton passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  He was born on July 29, 1930 to Dana and Mildred Ellis.  Ron was predeceased by his wife Mary, a brother Dana and a sister Barbara.  He is survived by 6 sons and 2 daughters, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  Ron worked for many years at EJ Shoe Factory and retired from Bates Troy Laundry.  He was an avid bowler and...

Lorimer (Ozzie) J. Ward, 88, of Vestal, passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and brothers, Lynn Ward and Edgar Erieg, sons William Eckman and Burt Stasko; daughter Bonnie Eckman; three grandsons. Survivors include his children, Patricia Bradley, Debra Bentley, and Robin Dutcher. In addition, he leaves 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; as well as nieces  Sandra Brown and Marianne...

Joan M. Koralewicz, 82, of Binghamton, NY passed away on May 25, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Ilona Kralovic; husband, George Koralewicz and brother, Donald Kralovic.  She is survived by her children; Katherine (Terry) Phibbs, John Koralewicz and Andrew (Mary) Koralewicz; grandchildren, Kristen Carle, Matthew Carle, James Keller III and Laura Koralewicz; lifelong best friend, Dolores Duke; brother, Bob (Shirley) Kralovic; and several nieces, nephews and...

Francis J. Major Jr., 75, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Sarah and sister, Joyce Slezak.  He is survived by his wife, Martha Major; children, John and Laura Major; grandson, Jordon Major; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Sarah Foley, Beverly and John Cusano, Carol and William Morais; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Francis enjoyed camping, collecting tools and loved polkas. ...