All Obituaries

ATLANTA - Josef Marks, of Binghamton, NY and Boynton Beach, FL passed away Saturday, February 10th in Atlanta, GA. He was predeceased by his wife and lifelong love, Bonnie Marks, parents, Norman and Shirley Marks and his son-in-law, Robert Weisbrot. He is survived by his children Jeffrey (Judy) Marks of Atlanta, GA and Cheryl Weisbrot of Hardeeville, SC, his granddaughter Sasha Marks of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and his brother, Jonathan Marks. Joe founded and owned the Marks Insurance Agency...

RAPPAPORT, DR. STEVEN S. Dr. Steven S. Rappaport, 70, died January 13, 2024 at his home in Schenectady, New York after battling prostate cancer and complications from COVID. A native of Binghamton, Steven was the son of the late Murray and Esther (Azersky) Rappaport. An only child, he also thrived in the happy chaos of his family of ten cousins, where he landed smack in the middle. Steve achieved his dream of becoming a doctor, graduating from The Universidad Del Noreste, Mexico in 1980...

Sylvia Horowitz, 91, of Binghamton, NY., died unexpectedly after a fall on Sunday, November 26.  Sylvia was born in Kyoto, Japan where her father, Frank Huntley, was a university professor of English.  When she was three years old, her family moved to The United States and settled first in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and then in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where her father taught at the University of Michigan.    Sylvia attended Oberlin College where she met Michael...

Brad Michael Gates, of Endicott Brad Michael Gates, 43, died on October 18, 2023 in Washington Heights, New York City. He was predeceased by his grandparents Kenneth and Gladys Gates, and his Aunt Tai Gates. He is survived by: his sons Gunner, Daxton, and Jase Gates, and their mother Meghann Decker. His siblings Grant and Heather Bolton, niece Bella and nephew Dominic DeLarco. His mother Connie Nugent, his uncle Kenneth and aunt Dalia Gates, his aunt Julie and uncle Edward Brower, his aunt...

Billie D. Anderson, of Binghamton, passed away on July 23rd, 2023, at the age of 91. Mrs. Anderson was a very strong voice for the disenfranchised and marginalized individuals throughout Broome County. She stood for rights, equality, and justice for all. Funeral services will be held August 3rd, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Church 42 Chenango St. Binghamton NY. Viewing will be from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM with the service at 1:00 PM. Please visit parsonsfuneral.com to offer your condolences.

Diane Evelyn Herz has joined her beloved husband Harold in heaven. She was the only child of Max Lipp and Rae Abel Lipp. Diane, was born in Manhattan (in the same hospital as her future husband). She graduated from Mamaroneck High School, Syracuse University (B.A.), and SUNY Binghamton (M.A.). She is survived by three sons: Henry (wife - Julie; and sons Joshua and Harrison), Bill (wife - Christine), and Seth (wife - Laura; and children Max and Kate). The family lived in Mount Vernon and...

Manooshag Seraydarian of Endicott Manooshag Seraydarian was 101 years old when she peacefully passed away on May 25, 2023 at home. She was predeceased by her parents Osgan (he died after surgery as this was prior to the antibiotic era, when she was only 6 years old) and Siranoosh Artzerounian, her husband, Harry of 67 years, her sister and brother-in-law Berjouhi and Robert Studer, daughter- in-law Susan Greaves Seraydarian, many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by two sons and a...

Neil Petrovsky, 71 of Conklin, passed away on March 29 after a prolonged illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Petrovsky and his brother Joe Petrovsky. Neil is survived by his loving sister Paula Turrell (Ron), his son Norm Bergmann (Jessica) and his granddaughter Charlotte.  Neil graduated from North High in 1970 and worked as a mechanic at Eddie's Radiator for many years afterwards. As a younger man he raced stock cars and played softball and pickup football....

Seymour “Sy” Klionsky, 89, a scion of Binghamton, passed away on Thursday January 26th in Raleigh North Carolina, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. His love of life and zest for living was infectious; he always had a twinkle in his eye. He was a showman with a gregarious personality and made friends wherever he went. He was dedicated to his wife Carole, who died in 2018 after her own battle with cancer, his family and his community. He was deeply engaged in the heritage...