All Obituaries

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...

Isabelle (Kumpan) Ferenczi, 103, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, sister Lillian May, her brothers, and their wives: Joseph Kumpan (Evelyn), Damian Kumpan (Alice), and Ludwig Kumpan, her nieces Sandra Nanni and Theresa Davey, her nephews Robert May and Charles Dean, and several other family members. She is survived by sister-in-law Madeline Ferenczi and many more nieces and nephews. Isabelle became a member of the Main Street Baptist...

Raymond R. Stover, age 78, of Binghamton, NY passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022.  Raymond was born on October 1, 1943.  He was a US Army Veteran.    

Mary Louise (McMahon) Corser   12/22/1931 – 06/04/2022 On June 4, 2022, our Mother transcended peacefully into the arms of our dear Lord, with her family by her side. Mom is now reunited with loved ones who have passed before her, rejoicing with our Dad as they continue their journey of love and commitment for eternity.  Mary Louise was predeceased by her parents, James and Margaret McMahon; her husband of 67 years, Herbert Charles Corser; infant son, Joseph; daughter,...