All Obituaries

Frank R. Tripicco, 100, passed away peacefully after receiving Last Rites on Monday, April 6, 2026.  He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy in 2023; his parents, Frank and Mary Tripicco; his sisters, Elizabeth (Betty) & Joseph Konnick and Romaine & Charles Fisher; and his brother, Joseph. He is survived by his three sons and their spouses, Dennis & Marylee, Francis & Patti and David & Marci; six grandchildren and their spouses, Michael & Jessica, Evan & ...

Rita Talkiewicz, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Vestal Park. She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Talkiewicz; and her mother, Josephine Spencer. She is survived by her children, Paula & Michael Gelunas, Bill & Becky Talkiewicz, Tom Talkiewicz & Natalie Keefer, Marie & Michael Howland; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Rita had a deep love for reading and greatly enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and her ...

Michael J. Uveges, 79 went to be with the Lord at his home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 after a long illness.  He was predeceased by his parents, Josephine & Michael Uveges.  He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Mary Ellen (Toth) Uveges; a sister and brother-in-law, Sandra & Geno Dellario; a niece, Jennifer and a nephew, Steven;  and Mary Ellen's son, Edward Parsons and her daughter and son-in-law, Teresa & Bryan Millage. Mike was a member of St. James' ...

Melody Fissel, 62, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.  She was predeceased by her mother, Sally Fissel.  She is survived by her father, Jacob Fissel; cousin, Joseph Hektor and Tammy Bailey; her boyfriend, Jon Cotter; close neighbor, Nancy Stephens; and her two fur babies, Zelda and Remy.  Melody was a kind hearted person who was always willing to help others and she loved gardening on the family farm.  Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangments by ...

Catherine J. Wigal, 90, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 at the NYS Veterans Home Oxford.  She was predeceased by her son, Thomas D. Scalise; her parents, Nick and Helen Dellapenta; her brother, Eugene; and sister-in-law, Irene Dellapenta; and stepson, Matt Wigal.  Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Gary L. Wigal; her two devoted children, Marcia Ehret and James Scalise (Deborah); five loving grandchildren, Maxwell Ehret (Kara Geller), Marcella ...

  In the early morning hours of January 29, 2026, Lois Jean Chojnacki surrendered her breath, unlocking her spirit from her body to ascend to the cosmos. Lois is loved and remembered by her adopted children Selene Rojas and the late Selfick Ng-Simancas, brother Leon Chojnacki, nephews Joseph and Andrew Chojnacki, niece Phaedra Chojnacki, and cousin Jane Williams. Lois Jean Chojnacki entered this world a beautiful baby girl in 1948, at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York, born to ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bruce Banas, 90, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Bruce is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Barbara (Kocik) Banas; two sons, Patrick Banas (Sara Kasson and Brooklyn Kasson) of Binghamton and Greg Banas, of Ohio; former daughter-in-law, Shelley Banas; and a sister, Barbara Sperski. He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Church.  Bruce worked for the railroad in his early years and later retired from NYSEG.  He kept busy ...

Elaine Frances (Zyskowski) Woods, 75, passed from this life on January 14, 2026.  With the comfort of care provided by Susquehanna Nursing Home, her prolonged journey with Alzheimer’s came to a peaceful end.  She was predeceased by her parents, Rose and Edward Zyskowski, her brother-in-law, Joseph Mollen III and her beloved husband, David L. Woods. Elaine was born in 1950.  Her father’s military transfers lead the family to settle in Binghamton, NY.  Elaine ...

Dolores (Orzell) Visocky went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her father William Orzell, her mother Anna (Kochis) Orzell, her husband Joseph Visocky, her daughter Teresa Visocky, her brother William (Mary) Orzell and many truly loved friends. She is survived by her devoted daughter Laura Blais, son in law Marc Blais, granddaughter Nicole (Justin) Orrick, grandson Michael (Kellsey) Donovan, great-granddaughters Eden Orrick, Sophie and Josie ...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Cecilia "Ceil" Ravas. Cecilia was born on November 21st, 1930, and left us peacefully on January 1st, 2026. Cecilia is survived by her devoted daughters, Diana and Graham Tait, Kathryn and Dan Casey, Linda and Tom Carney, Elaine Madigan, and Barbara Ravas / John McDonald; her loving grandchildren, Ryann and Pat Hughes, Jessica and Mike Lohin, Allison and Justin Reese, Meaghan and Jon Klenovic, Sarah and Thomas O'Connell, Erin ...