All Obituaries

Bill Yonkoski, 71, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at his home.  He was predeceased by his father, John Yonkoski; and a sister, Shirley Krizinofski.  He is survived by his wife, Rossane Yonkoski; two children, Ashley Yonkoski and Michael Yonkoski; his mother, Florence Yonkoski; 2 brothers, John (Sonny) and Christopher Yonkoski; and many nieces and nephews.  Bill was an avid car enthusiast and collector. He was a loving husband and father and will be deeply...

Thomas J. Stashko, 88, passed away at Good Shepherd Village on April 9, 2019.  He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Stella (nee Nawojczyk); children, Monica (Steve) Morris; Vicki (Pete) Moschak and Jennifer (David) Adams; grandchildren; Pete (Katie) Moschak, Thomas Moschak, Julie Adams, Sam Adams, Adam Teach, Stella Teach, Nicholas Adams, and great- granddaughter, Stella Riley Moschak. He is also survived by his sisters Loretta Crescente and Helen Kilmer; and many nieces and...

Donald H. Elliott, 74, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 29, 2019.  He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence (Howdy) Elliott & Frances Scott; and his 2 brothers.  He is survived by his wife, Rose (Kadlecik); 3 children, Suzette (Robert) Vandeburg, Philip (Sarah) Elliott, and Daniel (Alexandra) Elliott; 4 grandchildren, Kyle, Taylor, Brycen and Madeline Sue; his sister, Margaret Heier; and many nieces and nephews.  Don was a formidable race car driver at local...

Robert B. Cleveland, 53, beloved brother, passed away on March 19, 2019. He was predeceased by his mother, Patricia Cleveland, in 2012, his brother Daniel Cleveland, in 2015, and his father, Albert Cleveland, in 2016. He is survived by his brother Mark (Diane) Cleveland; three sisters, Mary (Tom) Whitbeck, Rebecca Shattuck, and Joanne (George) Banko. Robert is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a 1983 graduate of Johnson City High School and a Senior Airman for the...

Binghamton – Reverend Alfred J. Bebel, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at UHS Wilson Medical Center. Father Bebel was born in Owego, NY to Helen (Lipka) and William Bebel.  He graduated from Johnson City High School in 1950 and received his B.A. from Niagara University in 1954.  He studied Theology for four years at Our Lady of Angels Seminary, Niagara University. He was ordained into the Catholic priesthood at the Cathedral of...

Mary Lottie Vlasak (née Vajay), passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.  She was predeceased by her husband of 75 years, Anthony H. Vlasak.  Mary is survived by her daughter, Arlene J. Joiner (Boyd), and son, Anthony John, (Cynthia).  She was also blessed with 6 grandchildren, 2 step-granddaughters, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandsons.  She was an active member of John Hus Church. Mary was...

Steven T. Brusil, 87, passed on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  He was predeceased by his wife, Rita Brusil; and his parents, Steven & Mary Brusil.  He is survived by his 3 daughters, Marlene Hodgson (Don), Darlene Chechatka and Charlene Brusil;  3 grandchildren, Gerald Cleary, David "Bubba" Chechatka (Angel) and Lisa Adams (John); and one great-granddaughter, Makenna Adams.  Also survived by his friend and hunting partner, Dave Csejtey.  Steve spent all...

Dolores M. (Horvatt) Zeleznik, 89, left this life as she knew it at Ideal Senior Living Center, Endicott, NY, on Sunday February 17th 2019, after years of declining health.  Dolores was a constant reminder of faith in motion by putting her life in God's hands having survived a liver transplant in 1998, lymphoma in the 1980's and most recently the onset of dementia. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Edward J. Zeleznik in 2012.  She is survived by her children;...

Dale Reckhow, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019, after a long struggle with MS.  He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene; two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie & Rick Coggins, and Susan Reckhow & Thomas Chaddock; one son, John D. Reckhow; and two grandchildren, Thomas H. and Evan Chaddock, the lights of Dale's life.  He is also survived by 3 sisters, Bonnie Lindsay, Linda Thomson (and husband George) and Starr Anderson (and husband George); 5...

Joyce (Ondrako) Pavlik, 88, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, after a short illness.  She was predeceased by her husband, John Pavlik; her parents, Anthony & Rose Ondrako; and her sister, Virginia Jurik.  She is survived by her loving nieces, nephews,  great-nieces, and great-nephews, who she held as her children and grandchildren; Jessica & Paul Petrick, Dr. John & Nancy Jurik, and Jeffrey & Denise Jurik; PJ & Kendra Petrick, Michael & Colleen...