All Obituaries

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...

Thomas M. Lehman, 61, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  He was predeceased by his parents, Martin & Margaret Lehman.  He is survived by his loving wife, Hope Ann Lehman; four stepchildren; thank you, Roxann & Brent, for all of your help during his illness-you had a special place in his heart; his mother-in-law, Linda Heath; many cousins, including Dawn Kozak Moochler, who was very dear to him; and also his close friends, Lou Tokos and Kevin Kunkle. Tom worked...

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 (Vajay) Vlasak, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.  A Memorial Service will be offered at 12:00 noon on Friday, March 26, 2019, at John Hus Presbyterian Church, 47 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton.