All Obituaries

Dorothy A. Drahos, 93, of Johnson City passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018.  She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen R. Drahos.  She is survived by her five daughters; Marianne (Jerry) Picca of Arlington, TX, Jeanne (Scott) Jones of Naples, FL, Patricia (Chuck) Berdine of Endwell, NY, Michelle (Stephen) Schmidt of Raleigh, NC, Kathleen (Tim Merritt) Drahos of Port Crane, NY; nine grandchildren, Anne Allen, AJ Picca, Mark (Crystal) Picca, Stephen Costigan, Daniel Costigan,...

Kenneth J. Mireider, 56, of Johnson City, passed unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018. He is predeceased by grandparents, Phyllis and James Rush, and Clara and Rudy Mireider. Kenneth is survived by his only daughter, Jayme Mireider; mother, Janet Rush; father, Robert Mireider, Sr.; two brothers, Robert Mireider, Jr., Keith (Mary) Mireider; sister, Lori (John) Fisher; nieces and nephews, Raymond (Christy) Mireider, Kelly (Jason) Stevens, Robert Mireider III, Daniel Foy, Zachary...

Paul J. Donnelly, 65, of Johnson City, passed away July 28, 2018 with Patti, his beloved wife of 23 years by his side.  Paul was predeceased by his parents, Joan and John Donnelly, his sister Margaret, and his brother Mark.  He is survived by his wife Patricia, stepsons Larry, Christopher, Steven Pease, grandchildren, Tara and Michael Pease, Madalyn Pease, and Josiah Coelho, and great granddaughter Maelin Pease, sister, Mary Haggerty (Andrew) of Vestal, brothers Steven Donnelly...

Stephen M. Patrick, 59 of Conklin, passed away on August 2, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his parents, Stephen L. and Mary (Kurbanick) Patrick.  He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Bill Strbo.  Steve was a long- time employee of Cook Foam Products, currently the plant engineer.  We would like to thank Leon and Pat Cook, and Tony and Diane Nicholas for their help and support.  As per Steve’s wishes, funeral...

Edwin Jay Kreidler, 81, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018.  He was predeceased by his sister, Lee Benson and daughter-in-law, Jocelyn Guevarra Kreidler.  He is survived by his wife, Katherine; four children, Kevin, Wendy, Scott (Diana) and Jay; 9 grandchildren; two great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Jay was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was a lifetime member of the American Legion.  He enjoyed...

Emil F. Misata, 78, passed away peacefully July 8, 2018, after a short illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Emil S. and Anne Misata  and a sister, Marie Marino. Emil is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Sandy; his daughter and son-in-law Jaclyn and Donald Tripp; cherished granddaughter Lauren; brothers William (Joan) Misata and Robert (Peggi) Misata; brother-in-law Rick Howland; several nieces and nephews and many, many dear friends.  Emil was a prominent insurance...

On June 27th 2018, Nicholas Joseph Mastry III passed away after a courageous battle with ALS.   Nick was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 11, 1947.   His parents moved their young son to Syracuse, NY in 1951.  Nick attended St. John the Baptist High School and graduated from Syracuse University.  Nick enjoyed a long successful career as an Insurance Professional which included President of Home Mutual Insurance Co. of Binghamton, NY from 1986 to 1997.  While...

Mr. Jack L. Parker died peacefully with his family by side on Wednesday, July 4, in Johnson City, New York, at the age of 86.  Jack is survived by his three sons, David Parker of Georgia, Thomas Parker of North Carolina and Scott Parker also of Georgia. He has five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Rosenthal Parker, and most recently his last remaining sibling, Helen Parker Hamill.  Jack was born on April...

Mary Jane Vanderlip, age 93, passed-away at Elizabeth Church Manor, Binghamton, NY on Sunday July 1, 2018.  Born April 18, 1925 in Johnson City, NY she lived most of her life in Endwell, NY. She graduated from Johnson City High School and then worked at IBM in accounting until her retirement.  Mary Jane was a member of the Primitive Methodist Church and active in the Broome County Democratic Organization. Survivors include: Nephews, George  R. Henderson, John R. Malenich Jr....

Robert S. Dorko, Sr., 86 of Johnson City passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.  He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Julia (Helen) Dorko; granddaughter, Cristin Hulbert (Bronson); great granddaughter, Rylie Hulbert and brother, Richard (Elizabeth) Dorko.  Robert is survived by his loving family; his wife of 60 years, Concetta (Connie) Dorko; three children, Robert (Eileen) Dorko, Cynthia (Edwin) Bronson, Michael (Patricia) Dorko; six grandchildren, Stephanie...