All Obituaries

Michael J. Hovancik, 90, of Endwell, (formerly Johnson City), devoted husband, loving father, faithful friend and devout catholic, passed away November 18, 2020. Born and raised in Binghamton’s First Ward, Mike was filled with the love of family, faith, and a very strong work ethic. Mike married the love of his life, Marion Ward, and they celebrated 61 years of marriage, before her passing in 2013. Mike was employed and managed Belknap Lumber for many years. His work family was very...

John F. Donnellon, 86, formerly of Binghamton, passed away Sunday November 15, 2020 following a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his wife Mary Donnellon, his parents John and Rose Donlon, and his sisters Helen Donnellon and Jeanne (Donald) O’Brien.  He is survived by his four children: Karen (John) Wasilenko, Patricia Griesemer, Colleen Formoso and John (Molly Ellen) Donnellon.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and...

Thomas John Dickinson, 67, passed away on November 12, 2020.   Tommy was born on May 12, 1953 in Ticonderoga, NY, son of the late Roy and Catherine Dickinson. He graduated from Ticonderoga High School. Tommy attended Cobleskill College and worked in the Food Service industry.   Tommy is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dawn; son, Roy; daughter, Lisa (Ryan); and the light of his life, grandson, Caleb. He is also survived by his sister, Darlene; brothers Bob (Mindy) and Douglas...

Manfred A. Mayer Vestal- Manfred A. Mayer, 83 passed away at home on Nov 1, 2020. Manfred was predeceased by his father Albert, mother Marta and his twin sister Lisa. He is survived by his beloved wife Monika of 61 years, his children- Sylvia Walker, Peter Mayer (LaVonne), and Susan Petersen (Dave), grandchildren- Jason, Lisa, Brian, Lauren, Andrew, Denis & Steven, great granddaughter Emmy. Manfred was born in Stuttgart Germany where he was known by everyone in his small town of...

Robert A. Kalka, 80, passed away peacefully on November 1.  He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Anna Kalka, and his sister, Carol May.  He is survived by his loving wife  Joan, their sons and spouses, William (Sandra), Vestal, NY, Robert Jr. (Kelly), Georgetown, TX, Timothy (Cathie), Endicott, NY, and Christopher (Julie), Chicago, IL, eight grandchildren, and his brother, Jack Kalka, Caledonia, NY. Bob was employed by Maple-Vail and then retired from Broome-Tioga...

Kenneth J. Bird Of Treadwell, New York Kenneth J. Bird, 67, of Treadwell, NY passed away November 1, 2020 surrounded by his Loving family.   He was predeceased by his first wife Susan J. Olson Bird, His parents Ernest & Anniebell (Casson) Bird, a niece Ieanible Bird and step-son Christopher M Bailey. He is survived by his wife Karen M. (Bailey) Bird, his sons Timothy J. (Sarah), Daniel J. Bird & Andrew J. (Nicole) Bird.  His Brothers Robert (Jean Katherine), Dr....

Roland K “Dutch” Smith Jr. 59 of Johnson City, NY passed away October 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Cindy L Smith, his two sons Cody and Clay and his beloved Piper.  He is remembered by his sisters Cindy (Michael)Balles, Christina(Charles) Snedaker and brother Ritchie(Holly) Smith.  He will be missed by his sister in laws Deborah Leonard, Gail Petrick and brother in law Gary(Anna) Petrick and many nieces, nephews and...

A friend, a mother, a tired soul needing rest; Laura “Lori” Ann Brown left us on Thursday, October 22, 2020 to find peace. Laura showed many the power of determination. She succeeded for many years as a business owner, manager, waitress, and lately a greeter. Some may say Laura was a “Jack of all trades.” She certainly left her mark wherever she went along the way. She enjoyed getting lost in a good book and she could rock out to any Journey song that came on the...

Gerald Knickerbocker Binghamton – Jerry Knickerbocker, 78, of Binghamton, NY passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020 after a recent cardiac illness. Jerry was predeceased by his foster parents, James and Katherine Hurley, in-laws Paul and Helen Kovac, and brother-in-law Greg Kovac. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Gwen, sons Grant (Cindy) and Gavin (Jennifer) and granddaughters Rachel, Jill, Kara and Katrina. He is also survived by sister-in-law Donna...

Cecelia  (Meleski) Barnes 86 of Binghamton passed away on May 28th at Willow Point Nursing home. She was predeceased by her husband Donald , sons Michael , James and parents Walter and Margaret Meleski. She is survived by daughters Kathleen (James) Knight , Kirkwood  and Elizabeth (Keith) Sterowski, Mountain Top PA . 8 Grandchildren, Amy and Andy O'Hara, Jason (Anita) Barnes, Christopher and Joshua Barnes. Emma (Cory) Emms, Lauren and Damon Sterowski. 5 great grandchildren...