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Exeter, New Hampshire Ruth Riley Wendell 1924 — 2024 Ruth Riley Wendell passed away on August 27, 2024, just a few months shy of her goal of making it to 100. Ruth was known for her love of travel, dogs, current events, and the color purple. She left an impression wherever she went and those who met her usually came away with a Ruth story. Ruth grew up primarily in Utica, New York, graduating from Utica Free Academy. Ruth earned a BA from Middlebury College and later a Master's in Education from Cornell. Following her college graduation, she worked in New York City, then moved to Binghamton, New York, where she met Roy Wendell, her husband of 43 years. Ruth called Binghamton home for over 6 decades. Throughout her working career, she worked as...

Baldwinsville, New York Tonya A. (Leonard) LaDue 1952 — 2024 Tonya A. (Leonard) LaDue, 71, of Baldwinsville, NY and formerly of Vestal, NY passed away on Monday. Born in Johnson City, NY, she was raised in Vestal and has resided in the Binghamton area most of her life. Tonya was a talented Tattoo Artist in her younger years. She loved to draw, watch scary movies, murder mysteries and cute animal videos. Tonya got a kick out of watching people's reactions when she would tell stories about her life experiences, crazier the better! Most of all she loved spending time with her friends and family, whether on the phone for hours or an occasional visit. Tonya's contagious laugh and sassy self will truly be missed, but our hearts will be full of memories. Go...

Lexington, South Carolina Theodore "Ted" M. Winnie, III 1955 — 2024 Theodore "Ted" M. Winnie, III, age 68, of Lexington, South Carolina, and formerly of Great Bend, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1955 in Binghamton, New York to Carol Cornelius and Theodore M. Winnie, Jr. Ted worked and volunteered in fire service at Great Bend Hose Company for over 30 years and was a fire chief for 14 years. He also worked for Anitec Image for 24 years and SC DJJ for 15 years. He loved spending time with his family and was a devoted Papa. He enjoyed doing yardwork, especially tending to his roses. Ted valued his time spent at the softball field with his granddaughter and was an avid outdoorsman. He was proud of his grandson,...

Georgetown, Delaware David Arthur Forrest 1944 — 2024 David Forrest of Georgetown, DE; formerly of Buchanan, TN and Greene, NY, passed away at his home on March 27, 2024, after a brief battle with bone marrow cancer. He was 79 years old. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Doreen; 2 children, Mark Forrest, and Rindy (Andy) Cummings; 2 grandsons, Tanner & Landon Cummings; his sister, Judy (John) Lotsman; 2 brothers, Glenn Forrest and Wayne (Brenda) Forrest and several nieces and nephews. David was a proud veteran of the Navy. He served aboard the USS Charles S Sperry from 1964-68, which provided gunfire support in Da Nang Harbor during the Vietnam War. He never missed an opportunity to thank a veteran for their service. After his...

Portland, Connecticut Judith E Johnson-Siebold 1947 — 2024 Judith Eloise Johnson-Siebold (1947-2024) The Rev. Dr. Judith Johnson-Siebold, age 76, of Portland, CT died at home on Saturday March 23, 2024, while under hospice care. Judith was born November 16, 1947 in Worcester, MA to the late Vera Eloise Mudge and the late G.Louis Johnson. She married the Rev. E. Allen Siebold on August 17, 1968, at Syracuse University's Hendricks Chapel. They were married for 56 years. She was the proud mother of Jennifer Ann (Chris), Rebecca Leigh, Amanda Jo (Mark) and Dashanna Lou, as well as her grandchildren Caitlyn Eloise, David Edmond, Elizabeth Johannah, Alannah Leigh, and Miriam Aliyah. She is also survived by her sister Jacqueline (Ralph) and a brother...

Savannah, Georgia Edward R. Bilik 1935 — 2024 Edward Bilik passed away March 17, 2024, from heart related issues at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was 88 years old. Ed was the youngest of seven children born to Joseph and Ernestine Bilik of Endicott, NY. He was predeceased by his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 53 years, Geraldine Schmidt Bilik, son Darrin Scott Bilik, his wife Melissa, and grandson Wesley Robert Bilik. He attended Union Endicott High School in Endicott, NY and received his BS (1957) and MS (1962) in Physical Education from Springfield College (the Birthplace of Basketball), and his Doctorate in Education from the University of Oregon in 1966. During his...

Cary, NC, North Carolina Harold J. Totten 1942 — 2024 Harold J. Totten passed away on March 12, 2024. He was born in Endicott, NY on May 6, 1942. Jim attended Vestal Central High School and Rochester Institute of Technology graduating with a degree in business. There he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity and was selected for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1965-1966. Married to Margo Totten for 57 years; Jim was the family historian keeping dates and memories alive for all of us. He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed, including nieces and nephews from each of his siblings. His presence is truly missed by all. He is survived by his wife Margo Totten (Harvey) of Cary, NC; his daughter Molly Beth of...

Conway, New Hampshire Carole Ann Litchko 1943 — 2024 Carole Ann (Laga) Litchko passed away following a very long and courageous battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Parkinson's Disease. Carole Ann has joined her husband Donald Litchko in heaven, and is survived by four children, their spouses, and eight grandchildren: Brian Litchko (Tiffany); grandsons Jackson and Aidan of Mansfield, Texas. Johanna Barnes (Brian); grandchildren Kara, Meghan and Kyle of Arlington, Texas. Laura Hash (Richard); grandchildren Joshua, Zachary and Benjamin of Mansfield Texas. And son Lucas of Conway, New Hampshire. She is further survived by the families of two sisters and a brother: Diana Yow and husband David, Sandra Lee and husband Jim, and David Laga and...

Durango, Colorado Charlene Joy Illg 1935 — 2024 Charlene Joy "Grammy" Illg passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, in Durango. She was 88 years old. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at Hood Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery. Charlene was born March 7, 1935, to David Austin Turner and Caroline Amelia Russell in Johnson City, New York. She grew up in Vestal, NY and attended schools there. Early jobs included Lyric Theater and IBM in Endicott, NY. She met and later married her husband, Arthur, on November 2, 1958 in Johnson City. Arthur was a partner with his parents at Elks Bake Shop in Endicott and Charlene assisted with tasks at the shop. The family business was successful...

Rochester, New Hampshire Marjorie Ames Neely 1935 — 2024 Rochester NH-Marjorie Ames Neely passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2024 in the comfort of her home where she lived independently, surrounded by the memories and warmth she created throughout her life. Born on October 19, 1935, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, she was the daughter of W. Hayward Ames and Edna (Graham) Ames. Marjorie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rochester NH, and a former longtime member of the First Baptist Church, in Owego, NY. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mary Torr Chapter, Rochester, NH. She resided in Tara Estates and participated in community activities fully. She was a devoted educator by profession,...

Carlisle, Pennsylvania John Joseph Mangan, III 1972 — 2024 John Joseph Mangan, III, 52, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at home. He was born on January 20, 1972, in Binghamton, NY and is the son of John J. Mangan, Jr. of Binghamton and Janice E. (Rounds) Mangan of Apalachin, NY. John graduated from Owego Free Academy in Owego, NY, earned his Bachelor's degree from Colgate University and then his law degree from Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA. John was a practicing lawyer in Carlisle. His intellect, curious nature, and adventurous spirit invoked friendly and fun encounters wherever he went. This curiosity also led him to a passion for the outdoors, enjoying many activities such as hiking, biking, and rock collecting....

Port St Lucie, Florida Robert A. Hansen 1947 — 2024 Robert "Robin" or "Bob" Andrew Hansen passed away on January 28, 2024. He was born in Port Jefferson, NY on February 12, 1942, to Robert S. and Irene M. Hansen. During high school in Patchogue, NY on Long Island he met his future wife Marian, who spent summered in the town. After graduation, Bob attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he graduated with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Immediately upon his graduation, on June 7, 1969 he married Marian and move to St. Louis, MO. In March of 1972, he joined the USAF. During his time in the Air Force, they were stationed in California, where son Christopher was born in 1972 and Delaware, where daughter Alison was born in 1975. Once...

Gainesville, Florida Shirley Patricia "Pat" Crowley 1927 — 2024 To a life well-lived, we raise a glass (preferably champagne) in celebration of Patricia Crowley, an amazing woman, wife, mother, aunt, and friend, who died on January 20th of natural causes with family by her side. Pat was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Eugene F. Crowley and is survived by her children and their life partners, Patricia Crowley Bish (Bennie Bish) and Paula Crowley (Kathleen Williams), several nieces and nephews, 2 grand dogs and 1 grand cat. Pat always went by her middle name because she grew up in the Shirley Temple era and frankly, didn't want to be called "curly Shirley". Hence-forth, she was known as S. Patricia or Pat. Pat was born on October 6th,...

Franklin, Tennessee Gloria A Silvernail 1940 — 2024 On January, 10, 2024, Gloria A. Silvernail (83), surrounded by family, lost her long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was pre deceased by her devoted husband, John (Jack) Silvernail; her parents, Janice and Thomas Sander; and her dear aunt and uncle, Dr. Charles and Eva Lawler; and her son Robert Silvernail. She is survived by her children; David (Jacquie) Scoff of Endwell, Ellen (Buz) Midden of Tennessee, Steve (Cheryl) Silvernail of North Carolina, and Gary (Wendy) Silvernail of Florida; eight grandchildren, Jay, Ryan, Matthew, Jeffrey, Micah, Caleb, Marisa and Faith; five great grandchildren, Jeremy, Lydia, Ava, Brynn, Abel; and one great great grandchild, Jeremiah. She...

Frederick, Maryland Carl William Molter, Jr. 1922 — 2024 Carl William Molter, Jr., 101 years old, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Silverado Frederick Memory Care Community in Frederick surrounded by family. Born on May 5, 1922, in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Carl William Molter Sr. and Minnie May (Schreifer) Molter. He was drafted into the United States Army Nov. 1942. He served as a staff sergeant platoon leader combat medic with Company C 103rd Medical Battalion in WWII. He served in all five campaigns: Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Central Europe, Normandy, Middle Eastern, Rhineland, and Northern France. Carl and Betty married when he returned from boot camp on June 13, 1943. He...

Liverpool, New York Douglas K. Cole 1927 — 2023 Douglas King Cole, age 96, was born on February 26, 1927 in Athens, PA. He passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023. Mr. Cole was well loved and respected by all for his strength, integrity, strong work ethic and family values and love. Douglas was a veteran of the United States Navy. He honorably served on the USS Gainard 706 in the Pacific during WorId War II. He was the last surviving plank owner of the now decommissioned destroyer. He worked from age 18, until retirement as a sheet metal welder at IBM in Endicott, NY. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Endicott, NY. In 1949 Douglas married Priscilla Albright and together they raised their 3 children in the...

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Robert E. Ferris 1946 — 2023 Robert E Ferris, 76, of Chambersburg, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. Born December 31, 1946 in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Algernon and Edith Lander Ferris. After Robert proudly served 2 tours as a Navy Seabee during the Vietnam war, he went to work for Columbia Gas. He was very active in many community organizations and retired from NYSEG in 2003 as a Communities Project Manager. Bob was an active member of Antrim BIC church and in his spare time he enjoyed bicycling and was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy L. Gutheil Ferris, 2 children Joette Paugh...

Staunton, Virginia Maureen C. White 1947 — 2023 Maureen Cole White was born on March 8, 1947, in Johnson City, NY. She passed away at Brightview Baldwin Park on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Staunton, VA. She is survived by her husband of twenty-six years, Harrison E. White; her brothers, Brian D. Cole, of Orrtana, PA and Scott P. Cole (Marilyn) of Venore TN; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; a stepbrother, Thomas Mott (Molly); and a stepsister, Amanda Rogers (Joseph). She was predeceased by her father, Douglas R. Cole; her mother, Mary Cole Mott; and her stepfather, William B. Mott. She graduated from Binghamton (NY) Central High School, received an A.S. in Business from Broome Community College, and a B.A. and M.A. in Social...

Frederick, Maryland James (Jim) Steven Porter 1960 — 2023 James Steven Porter (Jim), 63, of Frederick, MD passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 from cancer. Jim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara (Molter) Porter, son Brian Carr and daughter Brandi (George) Meese; grandchildren Zachary Carr and Lorelie Bridgham; siblings Lynda (John) Nugent, Charles (Kathleen) Porter, Kathleen Sillick, Carol (Robert) Berman, and Timothy Porter as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends who Jim considered family. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Charles A. and Jane C. Porter, and brother David Lawrence Porter. Jim and Barbara's journey together began in upstate New York with their courtship and marriage in 1990. Through their happy marriage they...

Charlotte, North Carolina William Henry Jones 1931 — 2023 William Henry Jones 92 Bill passed peacefully while surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Henry Jones and Esther Gonzales Jones on April 3, 1931, in Scranton PA. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Lucy Claudia, his children Christopher (Sarah), Claudia (Frank) Goppold and Kevin (Kathy) Grandchildren Walter (Theresa) Putnam, Mary Putnam, Will (Haley) Putnam, Jacque Jones, Alex Jones, Isaac Jones, Silvia Jones, and Larry Jones. Great Grandchildren Jones Woodie, Trey, Carmen, and Greyson Putnam. Bill is also survived by his brother Douglas (Barbara} Jones, sister-in-law Ruth Jones, and several nieces and nephews, predeceased by sisters Evelyn (Russell) Lloyd, Mary...

Sarasota, Florida Nancy Carol Nobs 1942 — 2023 Heaven gained another angel as Nancy Carol Nobs (German), 81, passed suddenly after a brief illness on September 20, 2023, in Sarasota, FL. She is predeceased by her parents Dennis and Fannie German, beloved daughter Jacqueline Dellacorino (1972) and granddaughter Jovanha Dellacorino (2001), sisters Margaret Herrin (CA), Betty Cannon (OK), and brothers Dennis German (PA), William German and Robert German (NY). She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years Charles Nobs (Bradenton, FL), her son Michael Dellacorino (Endicott, NY), her beloved granddaughter Jessica Friedah and her husband Eric, and great-granddaughters Jovanha and Starla (Johnson City, NY), her sisters Jacqueline Lobevero...

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