All Obituaries

Edna Crane Hotchkiss passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019, just after celebrating her 69th wedding anniversary with her loving husband Clarence (Hocky) Hotchkiss.  Edna was predeceased by her son Scott (Hotchkiss). She is survived by her three children: Kim Hotchkiss Hewitt, Mark Hotchkiss, Fred Hotchkiss, and her daughter in law Ellen Hotchkiss, as well as 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Edna was born on May 15, 1932, and graduated from Binghamton Central High...

Edna Crane Hotchkiss passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019, just after celebrating her 69th wedding anniversary with her loving husband Clarence (Hocky) Hotchkiss.  Edna was predeceased by her son Scott (Hotchkiss). She is survived by her three children: Kim Hotchkiss Hewitt, Mark Hotchkiss, Fred Hotchkiss, and her daughter in law Ellen Hotchkiss, as well as 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Edna was born on May 15, 1932, and graduated from Binghamton Central High...

 SUSAN MACINKA (Formerly of Binghamton, New York) Susan Macinka, 89, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 8, 2019, in Loris, South Carolina. Susan was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Cyril, in 2003. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Michael Urda, Myrtle Beach, SC, and by her son and daughter-in-law, Cyril and Kathy Macinka, Myrtle Beach, SC., and by four grandchildren who she loved dearly, Robert Urda, Myrtle Beach SC, Lisa and (Ryan)...

  Cellist Stephen Timothy Stalker, 76, passed away on the evening of September 6th at home, with family by his side. Stephen was born on May 18, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City and was passionate about music performance and education throughout his life. He taught at the Interlochen Center for the Arts then was principal cellist of the Oklahoma Symphony before moving to Binghamton in the mid-1970s to join the string...

Windsor -  Donald W. Holton, 70, of Windsor, NY, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Grace (Kellum) Holton, his children Jennifer Holton, Patrick Holton, Caitlin Holton and Jesse Holton, his grandson Eli Holton, and his sister Connie Ackley. He will also be remembered fondly by his numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, in-laws and friends. Donald grew up in Vestal, the son of late Ralph and Reba...

Lillian Zodikoff, of Vestal, passed away peacefully Saturday August 10, 2019 at the James G. Johnston Nursing Facility after a short illness. Born May 31, 1926 in Binghamton NY, the daughter of the late Ellen (Meier) and Jacob Zodikoff, and loving sister of the late David Zodikoff. Lillian was a devoted Aunt to her many nieces and nephews and friend to many. She was an extensive traveler. Lillian volunteered for many different groups and charities, including LYCEUM, Sisterhood of Temple Beth...

Giovanni (Johnny) Antonio DeMarco, 50, of Kirkwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2nd while doing what he loved: mountain biking. Born in Houston, TX to Ellen Sipple and the late John DeMarco Sr., Johnny was a kind, humble and compassionate man, who prioritized helping those he loved. Highly intelligent, forward thinking with a quick wit and insatiable quest for adventure and knowledge, Johnny lived a fully engaged, passionate life. He was known in our community for videography,...

Jack Budd Jack Carl Budd, age 93, formerly of Johnson City passed away July 24th at Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville Maryland after a brief illness.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and sense of humor.  He was always in a good mood and his favorite saying was it’s better to laugh than cry.  He is predeceased by his, wife Martha Hammond Budd of Johnson City and a sister Betty Johnson of Brandon,...

Rebecca J. Kilmer-Daye Rebecca J. Kilmer-Daye of Binghamton passed away Wednesday June 26, 2019. Born September 28, 1960 in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of the late Kathryn (Foster) and John Kilmer. Rebecca graduated from Susquehanna Valley High School and enjoyed a twenty year plus career working at Lexis-Nexis. She was a loving wife to her husband Dan Daye, and loving mother to her children. Rebecca was a beautiful woman with an even more beautiful soul and spirit. She had a...

  Anna Nicholas of Binghamton Anna Nicholas, 88, of Binghamton, passed away Sunday June 2, 2019, with her family at her side. Born June 4, 1930 in Annapolis, Maryland, the daughter of Greek Immigrants, the late Despina (Koti) and Constantine Agapitos and loving wife of the late Steve Nicholas. Anna along with Steve were owner/operators of five area McDonalds’s Restaurants. Anna volunteered at the Binghamton General Coffee House for over twenty years. Music was a major part...