All Obituaries

  Kevin E Ciza passed away on September 14th, in his 54th year, after a battle with covid, pneumonia, and strep. He was predeceased by his father, Edward Ciza. He is survived by his mother, Irene Ciza; his wife of 30 years, Christine Ciza; his brother, Edward Ciza; his sister, Karol Potts; and his children, Nicholas and Sarah Ciza.   Kevin grew up in Johnson City and was a graduate in the class of ‘84. He furthered his education at SUNY Broome, where he...

  Kevin E Ciza passed away on September 14th, in his 54th year, after a battle with covid, pneumonia, and strep. He was predeceased by his father, Edward Ciza. He is survived by his mother, Irene Ciza; his wife of 30 years, Christine Ciza; his brother, Edward Ciza; his sister, Karol Potts; and his children, Nicholas and Sarah Ciza.   Kevin grew up in Johnson City and was a graduate in the class of ‘84. He furthered his education at SUNY Broome, where he...

It is with deep sadness that we share that Sheryl Anne Corser O’Brien of Binghamton NY passed away on August 2, 2021 . She was surrounded by her loving family at home. Sheryl was predeceased by her father, Herbert Corser; her infant grandson, Jake Haynes; her brother-in-law, David Mann: and many treasured Aunts and Uncles.  Sheryl is survived by her dear mother, Mary Louise Corser; her beloved children,  Kelly (Jason) Riegel, Kerry (Rick Haynes) and Kevin O'Brien (Teresa Brett);...

  Gail Elise Schmick died peacefully in her sleep July 4, in her 78th year, after a five month struggle with pancreatic cancer.  She was predeceased by her parents George and Gladys Schmick, and her sister Kay Hinkley. She is survived by her spouse of over 40 years, Ronald Clupper; her children, Mark Husted and Elaine Husted; her step children, Marc(o) Clupper and Amy Greiner; granddaughters Olivia Husted and Isabelle Husted; and step-grandchildren Patrick Greiner and Rachel...

Jeffrey (Jeff) Kahn, 59, passed away on June 13, after a short, untimely illness.  Jeff is survived by Rebecca, his devoted wife of nearly 15 years, and his son Gabriel, 29. He is predeceased by his parents Frances and David Kahn.  Jeff was known for his sardonic humor, brilliant intellect, astute political commentary, authenticity, loyalty and integrity. Jeff is one of the few who can say he lived out his dream. He devoted 21 years as owner of Cyber Café West. Cyber was far...

Teofilo Bawas of Binghamton, NY was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 1, 2021 at age 97. He was born in Sison, Pangasinan Province, Philippines on December 25, 1923. As a policeman and then also a minister for the United Methodist Church; Teofilo met his first wife of 46 years, Regina. Together, they had 4 children: Tito, Rebecca, Remegia, and Teofilo Jr. Teofilo is also survived by his loving wife Delia Bawas, and children...

Dr. Richard H. Fischer, of Apalachin, Richard Fischer was born in 1932 to Mildred and Albert Fischer.  Raised in the Bronx, NYC, he attended DeWitt Clinton High School, NYU and the Philadelphia School of Optometry.  He practiced optometry in Binghamton, NY for 63 years.  He is survived by a son, Bradley Fischer, daughter Lori Fischer, three grandchildren and a great grandchild.  He is also survived by Constance Fischer of Dallas Center, Iowa, as well as his dear good...

  Marie H. Caffrey, 87, of Endicott, New York passed away Tuesday morning, 11 days shy of her 88th birthday, comfortably in her own home surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on May 29th, 1933, in Peckville, PA to Alex and Pauline Poplarchick. Marie is predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Paul, her brothers, Edward, and Thomas, as well as her sister, Alice. Marie is survived by her daughters, MaryAnn (Joseph) Fritsch and Joyce (Leonard) Mantei, granddaughters, Sarah...

Obituary of Clarence “Hocky” Hotchkiss Clarence Francis “Hocky” Hotchkiss III passed away 4/24/21 at the age of 92. His family was everything, his love, unconditional! He is predeceased by: his parents, Clarence F. Hotchkiss Jr. and Alice Ballard Hotchkiss, his lovely wife of 67 years, Edna May Crane Hotchkiss, his son, Scott Hotchkiss, his sister and brother-in-law, Sally and Warren “Rock” Rockwell, and two Nephews, Benjamin Raugh and Roderick...

Hazel (Ginger) Lasher-Smith, 81, of Endicott, passed away on March 24, 2021. She was met at the gates by her son Robert Williams, Jr. her beloved father Ervin K. Lasher and her brother Richard E. Lasher. She is survived by her children; Michelle Lovblom (TX), Kimberly Molyneaux (C0), Kathryn (Clint) Muggeo-Densmore (Endicott), Tonya McNeese (MS0, Tammy Kendrick (MS), and Keith Smith (GA), also 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was proud of all her children and their...