All Obituaries

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...

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,...

Jean Cushner, of Vestal  Jean Cushner, of Vestal passed away Saturday May 21,2022 at the Willow Point Nursing Home. Born January 16, 1928, the daughter of the Late Miriam Goodman and Joseph Brown, and loving wife of the Late Michael Cushner. Jean was predeceased by her sisters Sylvia, Shirley, Beverly, Elaine and her brother Dan. She is survived by her children son, Michael his wife Debra their son Michael his wife Jennifer and their son Julien, Kevin and his Fiancée...

Jillian Crystal Parker was born on October 23, 1964 in Brooklyn NY to her late parents Susan Davis Parker and Noel Parker. Jillian, also called Jill for short, lived in NYC the majority of her life until she relocated to Binghamton NY where her six children also reside. Jill was always known by family and friends to be fun, quick-witted and sassy as she always spoke her mind. She loved and enjoyed life, was the life of the party and kept it real.  More than anything in the world, Jill...

Brianna Joyce Sheppard, 31, of Endicott, New York, passed away suddenly on April 30, 2022. Brianna was born on May 17, 1990, to Amy Feinberg Sheppard and Paul Sheppard, in Binghamton, New York. Along with her brothers, Michael Sheppard and Kyle Sheppard, whom she adored, Brianna grew up in the Town of Maine, and attended Maine-Endwell schools before graduating from Binghamton High School in 2008. An outstanding athlete, Brianna played varsity soccer, basketball and softball for M-E and...

Light, Laurie A.Laurie A. Light, 57, of Vestal, passed away April 24, 2022. She was predeceased by her father, Richard M. Potter; and her brother, James Potter. She is survived by her husband, George; her daughter, Makayla; her mother, Faye Potter; her sister, brother-in-law, and brother, Rebecca and Michael Dunlop and Richard Potter; many nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; innumerable friends; and her dog, Lizzie. Laurie was someone always willing to lend a helping hand,...