All Obituaries

Nathan Brown, MD,  101, died on Monday May 21, 2018.  Born in Utica, NY, the son of Morris and Katie Brown.  Extraordinary physician for half a century, beloved husband of the late Betty (Flaggman) Brown and dear father of Lawrence (Adela Gondek), Marcia, and Daniel (Sheera). Grandfather of  Madeleine, Tristan, and Jessica. He was a brilliant and consummate physician and teacher who gave outstanding care to all he treated. He loved Judaism, literature, education and...

Maureen P. Szajna (Severo), 89, from Binghamton, NY, went to be with the Lord on May 15th, 2018 at her home after battling a long illness. She was predeceased by her Father, Frank Emil Severo; her Mother, Lucy (Martone) Severo; her brother, James Severo; her husband, John Robert Szajna, Jr.; her son, John Thaddeus Szajna; as well as other relatives. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Rae Szajna, Binghamton, NY; her daughter, Luann Marie Szajna, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and her son,...

Gladys Mae Haskins, Our beloved Gladys went to the big laundromat in the sky on May 9th to be reunited with her father, mother and various other family members that predeceased her. She is survived her only son, Eugene and his wife Meg whom she forged a special bond with. Also her grandchildren; Eugene and his family, Nancy and Dan and their children Ryan and Colin;  Lisa and Ryan and their children, Tatiana, Gracie, Chloe, and expecting son Maverick, drew and Connor. We would like...

Kathleen “Kit” Yvonne White, Gospel Minister, also known as “Sis”, and “Ma”, on May 2nd has gone to spend Eternity in the presence of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, where she will worship Him continually. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Gloria White, as well as her siblings Andrew, Maria, Bruno, and Gary White. She is survived by her siblings: Charles (Eileen) White, Brooklyn, NY, Olga White, Far Rockaway, NY, and Raymond White,...

Ida O. Epstein, 102, passed away April 30, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Mary Oretskin, and her husband, Sidney A. Epstein in 1976; also her brothers Aaron Oretskin and Norman Oretskin, her twin sisters Esther Kater, and Helen Goldstein, and sisters and brothers in law Ruth Oretskin, Marilyn Oretskin, Milton Goldstein and Donald Kater. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Marvin L. and Barbara E. Easton, Naples Florida; her daughter and son-in law Marilyn...

William E. Night   William E. Night, 102, passed away at his home in Binghamton on Monday April 30th.  He was born in Fulton, NY and was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Dewey Night.  He is survived by his daughters:  Sally Bode, her daughter Stephanie and Scott Kuehn, (Grace and Carsten): daughter Martha Night  and Norman D. “Rick” Gebler; their daughters Rebecca and Stephen Miller (Sophie and Jack), Elizabeth and Douglas...

Mark W. Ackerman, 64, of Binghamton, passed away Saturday April 28th, 2018 at his home. Born in Binghamton, NY on December 20, 1953 the son of the Late Barbara L. (Wheeler) and John F. Ackerman, JR. Mark was a graduate of Scranton University, where he earned his degree in Business. Mark owned and operated Casey’s, now the Rustic Tavern in Binghamton. He also was a lifetime member of the Skate Creek Hunting Club. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was very witty. Mark enjoyed...

  Louis Drazen Of Pittson PA. Louis Drazen, 76, passed away Monday April 2rd, 2018. Born October 4, 1941 in Binghamton, NY, the son of the late A. Murphy and Mildred (Adler) Drazen, also his beloved brother Bruce A. Drazen. He is survived by his brother Stanton M. (Carole) Drazen, Boynton Beach, FL. and his significant other of 22 years Tammy Withrow, Pittston, PA. , his longtime friend Fred Burns, of Covington, KY, also survived by his children Danielle Miller, of Miami FL,...

  Mark L. Eisenstadt, 77, died March 13, 2018. The cause was a brain tumor that also erased the Trump presidency from his memory. Mark was a beloved husband, grandfather, father, brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law and friend. He retired from the Union-Endicott School District after 38 years as a teacher. He taught at Jennie F. Snapp Middle School and Charles F. Johnson Elementary School. He also taught at Tioga Center. His joy in life was his family. Mark was born...

Ralph Valashinas   Ralph Valashinas, 68, of Binghamton, passed away February 22. Born January 1950 in Carbondale, PA; son of the Late John and Marguerite (Carbonneau) Valashinas and loving father of the late Brion Valashinas. Ralph was a Tool and Die Maker for Felchar Manufacturing Company and for H&M Tool & Machine Company. He was a graduate of Marywood University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. He was also a tireless advocate for peace and...