All Obituaries

Theresa O. Binkley, 84, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on September 6, 2019. She was born in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of Frank and Mary Olszewski. Theresa graduated from Binghamton Central High School, received a B.S. in Chemistry from RIT and then a Masters in Chemical Engineering from The University of Pittsburgh. While attending RIT, she was part of the Fencing Team and was inducted with her teammates into the RIT Sports Hall of Fame. She was employed as an engineer by IBM in...

Deborah L. Robinson, 71, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, in Johnson City, New York.  She is survived by her husband, Miguel C. Robinson; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery.  Arrangements by Bednarsky Funeral Home, Inc.

Lila P. Burlingame, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 15, 2019.  She was predeceased by her parents, Rose & Peter Gernes.  She is survived by her loving husband, Grayson Burlingame; her daughter, Kimberly Burlingame & Karen Kiriazis, of Ithaca; her son and daughter-in-law, Grayson "Skip" & Jo-Ann Burlingame, of Binghamton; her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia "Patty" & Derek Merrell, of Binghamton; 3 grandchildren, Michael and...

Rosemarie A. Kozen, 84, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019.  There will be no formal funeral services.  

Anthony J. Hojsik, 93, of Binghamton, N.Y. passed away July 8, 2019. He was predeceased by his first wife, Doris; his second wife, Vonnie; son, Raymond; and all six of his siblings. Anthony is survived by his son,  Ronald Hojsik; and daughter, Diane (Glen) Wood; grandchildren Anthony (Jenna) Hojsik, Jessica (Matthew) Benson, Alicia Hojsik, Brian Boncamper and Brandon Boncamper; great-grandchildren, Hanna Hojsik, Brooks Benson and Bryce Benson; and several nieces and nephews. Anthony was...

Helen Anne Kneebis, 96, of Binghamton, went to her eternal rest on Thursday, June 27, 2019.  She was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Anna Kaschak; her husband of 47 years, Augustine T Kneebis; her brothers and sisters, George Kaschak, Peter Kaschak, Paul Kaschak, Michael Kaschak, John Kaschak, Mary (Kaschak) Biga, and Margaret (Kaschak) Connell.  She is survived by her two sons, Thomas P Kneebis of Port Charlotte, FL, and Gerald A Kneebis of Binghamton; her granddaughter,...

Albert A. Vaskovic, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 20, 2019.  He was predeceased by his parents, Andrew & Anna Vaskovic; his brother, Steve Vaskovic; his sisters, Anna Kabanek and Josephine Probyanski.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Mary Lou Vaskovic; Five children, Joseph & Lisa Vaskovic, Tucson, AZ, Annette & John Kozel, Binghamton, Theresa Vaskovic, Cary, NC, Christine Minoia, Endicott, and Marianne Quinn,...

Mary M. Vavra, 91 of Binghamton, passed away June 9, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, William Vavra; four brothers, Arthur, Patrick, Elmer and Robert Murray. She is survived by four children, Ellen (Scott) Cameron, Michael (Karen) Vavra, William P. (Cindy) Vavra, Marie (Eugene) Coleman; four grandchildren, Hugh Cameron, Joseph Vavra, Katherine Coleman, Andrew Coleman; also several nieces, nephews and  cousins. She was a devout catholic and a member to The Church of the Holy...

John Ramutis Mankus passed away on May 25, 2019, following a brief illness.  John is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Grace Mankus; son John V. (Deborah) Mankus; son James K. Mankus; daughter, Mary K. Mankus; cherished grandchildren: Madeline, Bradley, Bailey, Lily and Finian; brothers and sisters-in-law: Joseph and Carole Mankus, and Anthony and Jane Mankus; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Robert and Barbara Moughan, and William and Lila Moughan.  John was predeceased...

Chester B. Kolota, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.  He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Anna Kolota; 2 sisters, Gertrude and Cecilia Kolota; and 2 brothers, Alfred and Edward Kolota.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Katherine; a son, Chester C. Kolota; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann Marie & Paul Ripic; 3 grandchildren, Nathaniel & Joshua Ripic, and Anna Kolota; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph & Steffie Kolota; and several...