All Obituaries

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...

Bonnie Bogdasarian, 75, passed away on December 14, 2022. She is survived by her son, Peter Bogdasarian and his wife, Valerie Mirko, of Washington DC and her daughter Laura Jansen and her husband Michael, of Glen Rock, Pa. Bonnie was born in NYC and attended Cornell University before serving in the Peace Corps in Columbia. She returned to New York City where she spent the early part of her career as a nurse epidemiologist at Columbia Presbyterian. She was a valued member of the team and...

Ferne Gloria Brown Weintraub was born June 29th, 1935, to Isador and Elizabeth Brown in Brooklyn NY. She attended the University of Alabama for two years. She met her loving husband Robert in Binghamton while attending a party with her cousins. They got married in August of 1955 and were blessed with three children: Rosalyn, David, and Todd. Together, Ferne and Bob helped found Hillel Academy of Broome County while she was pregnant with her youngest son Todd. Ferne was involved in Girl...

Elinor “Honey” Esserman Elinor “Honey” Esserman passed away on September 25. She was predeceased by her parents, Ida and Joseph Lachman; her siblings, Naomi Wimmer and Edwin Lachman; her husband, Edward Esserman; and the light of her life, her son, Lawrence “Larry” Esserman. She is survived by her remaining children, Richard Esserman (Rhona Bluestein) and Rabbi Rachel Esserman. She was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School and Syracuse University. She...

James Cafferty 64, of Brackney Pa. passed away September 9 ,2022. Arrangements with E.H. Parsons Funeral Home.

Beckee L. Knight of Binghamton, N.Y. passed away on September 13, 2022. Beckee was the daughter of Margaret and Ralph Westgate of Bainbridge, N.Y. Beckee’s passing Followed the death of her husband, Jerry Knight in 2020.   Beckee’s family wishes to thank the staff at Bridgewater Center in Binghamton for their loving care for Beckee during her time in their Nursing Facility. The tender poem that is attached from Emily Dickinson is in memory of Beckee:   This is my...

Haroutune Krikor Kerjilian, of Binghamton, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. Born in September 1941 in Aman, Jordan, “Pa” was a beloved grandfather, father, father-in-law, husband, brother, cousin, and son, and a loving friend to all he encountered. Haritoune was predeceased by his parents, Krikor and Vartanoush Kerjilian. He is survived by his brother, Ghazaros, his wife, Catherine, their 4 children, 4 grandchildren, several cousins, nieces & nephews....

Steven Roger Bergman 05-23-1954— 06-25-2022 Steven Roger Bergman, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep, Saturday June 25th at his home. He was born May 23, 1954 the son of the Late Janice Barbara Manger and Harold Sylvester Bergman. He was a loving father and mentor. Surviving Steven are his son Jake Michael Woodruff, his brother Edward Earl Bergman, sisters Audrey Rose Bergman, and Phyllis Josephine Wayman. Steven graduated from Binghamton North High School. He worked...