All Obituaries

Born 10/31/1958 in Binghamton, NY Died 12/2/2023 in a Group Home Vestal, NY. He was preceded in death by: Cecilia M Volley(mother) and Ralph L Volley (father), aunts and uncles. He is survived by numerous cousins and friends.  Eddie will always be remembered for his warm smile, love of coffee and obsession with “The Price is Right”!  Our family would like to thank all his care givers over the decades from Broome Developmental Center, Tracey Creek, and most recently...

Frances G. (Fendick) Chier, 98 of Binghamton, N.Y. peacefully passed away on Friday, November 24,2023 at Vestal Park Nursing Center. Frances was born on June 7, 1925 in Binghamton.  She was one of 13 children of John and Mary (Albrechta) Fendick.  She was predeceased by her husband Gerald Chier, her sisters Margaret Fetcho, Dorothy Rittenburg and brothers Robert, Edward, James, Leo and Alfred.  She is survived by her six children, Sandra DiSanto (Joe), Donald (Nancy), Linda...

Dr. Vahe (Gary) Garabedian, 98, of Endwell, formerly Binghamton, NY died peacefully on October 25, 2023.  Vahe was born on March 9, 1925, to Armenian immigrants Avedis (Harry) and Makruhi (Margaret) Garabedian. He grew up on Binghamton’s South Side and was a lifelong member of St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church. He graduated from Binghamton Central in January 1943 and enrolled in a pre-med program at the University of Michigan.  While there, he was called for duty in the...

Lillian Frances (O’Connor) Boulter, aged 95, of Johnson City, passed away on November 1,2023. She was born to Alfred and Hazel (Fox) O’Connor on November 27, 1927. Lillian was predeceased by her beloved siblings: Ruth (O’Connor) Squires, Raymond, Alfred, and Cora (O’Connor) Brown. Lillian was a graduate of Johnson City High School and went on to become an activities director for seniors at Wilson Hospital, where she touched the lives of many. She leaves behind a...

Danny R. Planavsky, 75 passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born to Milan and Helen Planavsky on January 27th 1948. Danny was survived by his family Richard, Marion, Michelle, Heather, David, Jerry, Kevin, Janice, Helen, Scott, Carol  many special cousins and 10 Perfect grandchildren Regan, Lexia, Reece, Kyle, Mikayla, Madison, Evan, Eva, Austin , Ethan.  Danny was a local business owner that was known by his many and very important people in his life including...

It is with profound sadness that our family is announcing the passing of Martin (Marty) J Amorese, 76, on Friday October 27, 2023 at Wilson Hospital.  He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Grace Amorese, brother-in-law Dennis Dewey. Martin was the loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, brother, and friend to his wife of 53 years Darlene (Apalovich) Amorese, son and daughter in law Stephen (Danielle) Amorese and daughter and son in law Kimberly...

Edith Faatz, 98, of Binghamton passed away on October 16, 2023 at Wilson Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents Marvin and Florence Hickok; husband Walter Faatz; brothers Leon and Donald Hickok; sisters Martha Orlosky, Adia Fedore, Mildred Diorio. She is survived by her nephew Nicholas Diorio; nieces Joyce Lott, Donna Oliver. Edye was employed by the E.J. Corp and Maple Vail-Ballou Press. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11am at the J. F. Rice Funeral Home 150 Main Street...

Virginia J. Sosenko, 101, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 15, 2023.  Virginia was predeceased by her husband of 70+ years, John F. Sosenko and a beloved grandson, David James Sosenko. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jack D. and Kathy Sosenko, a daughter and son-in-law, Ginna and Roger Trendowski; beloved grandchildren Jackie Laman, Jody “Burger” and Chris Joyce, Bill Sosenko, Justin Sosenko, Jennifer and Jeff Layton, Carissa and Larry...

After battling various cancers for the past 22 years, God called Julia “Judy” Edith Covert home while surrounded by her family on Monday October 9, 2023. Judy joins her parents George and Loretta Dutton, her siblings John and Richard Dutton, Jeanette Keenan, Betty and Louise, her husband and father of her children Robert Snyder Sr. and her son Robert Snyder Jr. in God’s kingdom. Judy is survived by her sisters Dawn(Stan) Jones of Winterhaven Fl., Joyce Hulander of Owego NY...