All Obituaries

  Roy Christian Fynboe passed away on March 3, 2020, after a long illness. He was 76. Although Roy held a business degree from Broome Technical Community College, his passion was the fire service. He was a volunteer member of the Nimmonsburg and Chenango Fire Companies for over fifty years and head of Link Field’s Crash-Fire-Rescue operations until the late 1990s.   In “retirement” he continued as an active-duty fireman, as well as a part-owner of...

Emilio Velez  of Binghamton Emilio Velez was a loving Husband, father, brother and friend.  He was born on May 24th, 1966 in Brooklyn, NY.  He passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2020 at the age of 53.  He will be remembered for his positive outlook in life despite all challenges.  Always a jokester he brightened every room he was in.  He was an active Elder in the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over 20 years.  In the capacity of...

Obituary for Carol Cecile Spahr Bogdasarian, Dec. 17, 1922-Feb. 17, 2020 Carol was the elder daughter of Dr. Walter E. (PhD. Economics) and Beulah L. Spahr. Her siblings, Kenneth and Jean, passed away a number of years ago. Carol was born in New York City, but her parents moved from there to Bellerose, N.Y. when she was 4 and remained there until their deaths. Carol attended local schools until entering Oberlin College to study music. Not quite 17 when she started, she decided after a...

Helen Regina (McMahon) Gross- Reis 5/9/1934-1/23/2020   Helen was the daughter of Margaret and James McMahon of Binghamton. Sister of Mary Louise (Herb) Corser and brother, Michael McMahon deceased at birth. Helen graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy and attended Broome Tech. in 1958, she married Robert G. Gross of Binghamton raised a family, loved life and shared many adventures for 39 years; which included and retiring at Oquaga Lake. After Robert’s passing, she shared...

John Cady, 90, Binghamton, NY John Cady passed away into Glory on January 18, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife Lyn, daughter Gail (& Bob), grandchildren Luke, Lydia (& Thos.) and Phoebe, and great grandchildren Braeden and Ian.   John loved to be outside walking in the woods or improving the landscaping.  When inside he loved to renovate or build his homes.  He was very loyal to his family and a friend to many.  After being struck with...

Frieda Brill of Binghamton Frieda Kupferman Brill passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020. Frieda was predeceased by her father, Sam, mother, Sarah, sister, Blanche, and her husband, David. She is survived by her children: Sam and daughter in law Lisa, Stephen and daughter in law Sherry, and Howard and daughter in law Barbara. She has five grandchildren: David, Skylar, Rachel, Sarah, and Daniel. Frieda was born on July 6, 1936, in Zlotniki, Poland, now Ukraine. She was a survivor of the...

Dorothy A. Williams Goham “Dot” of Binghamton, Passed away November 20th, 2019, in the comfort of her home with her loving family at her side. Born October 14th, 1945 a lifelong resident of Binghamton.  She was predeceased by her loving parents Harold and Alice Williams, her beloved husband John J. Goham, her favorite aunt Kate, her dogs Lilly, Thor and Bon.  Cats Itsy and Bitsie.  She is survived by Cinder her champion Corgi and Blue her beautiful sassy cat, they...

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...