All Obituaries

Sandra Anne Friends, 68 of Binghamton NY went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17th, 2021. Sandra was born in Philadelphia PA, raised in Newport News VA, daughter of predeceased mother, Magaline Felders of Newport News VA, wife of predeceased husband Scott J. Friends of Binghamton NY and sister of predeceased Alice Williams and great nephew Michael Robinson of Newport News VA.  Sandra is survived by son and daughter in law, Olamni and Rebecca Porter, brothers Daniel Coleman...

Mary Michelle (DiLella) Lanuti, age 68, of Endwell NY, passed away peacefully in the arms of our Lord on September 14, 2021 and reunited with her parents Dominick and Mary DiLella and beloved in-laws Carl and Frances Lanuti.  She was where she wanted to be, at her home surrounded by her husband, children, sisters and grandchildren. Mary fought a courageous battle which started with her first cancer diagnosis 21 years ago and faced each new challenge with...

 Lawrence Kenneth Knapp passed away on September 13, 2021.  He is the beloved son of Roy and Adrienne Knapp. Larry joins his brother Winfield Knapp and his sister Jeanné Knapp in heaven.  Larry is survived by his siblings; Daniel Knapp, Rory Knapp, Timothy Knapp, Loretta Blakeslee and Wendell Knapp. Larry is also survived by his long time partner Megan Bettencourt. He will be missed dearly by his many nieces and nephews.  Larry's kind, loving...

Mary M. Leonard 80 of Johnson City, New York passed away at home, with family by her side on September 12, 2021. Mary was born in Binghamton NY to Marguerite and William DiCerchio. She is survived by her husband and love of her life James R. Leonard, Daughters Lisa McDonald (John), Lori Zigata (Stacy) and Grandchildren Shannon Rothemeyer, Trina Zigata, Andrew and Kelsey McDonald (Craig),  Cousins Roseann and Willy Vermillya, Mary Louise and Nick Taylor.  Nancy and Bob Rogers, Doris...

William James Gilmore 85 passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 with his family by his side.  He was predeceased by his parents William and Beatrice Gilmore; his loving wife of 52 years Nancy and his daughter Susan Behnke.  He is survived by his children Kimberly (Richard) Wheeler and William James Jr. (Corina) Gilmore; grandchildren , Ryan Behnke, Katie and Chelsea Wheeler, Molly Benack and Analese Gilmore; great grandchildren Lincoln, Tenley, Hudson, Emma and Lucas. Also...

David J. Armstrong, 38 went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021.  He leaves behind his wife Marcheta Rayanne Armstrong.  He is predeceased by his grandparents Ginny and Robert Chipper; uncles Stephen and David Armstrong, Robert Dickerson and Robert Sanderson Sr.  He is survived by his parents Renny (Curt) Zanker, Harry (Hope) Armstrong; brother Christopher Kiekel; grandparents Estella and Daniel Armstrong; his children Stephen and Johnathan Armstrong and Avamae;...

Kirk William Steinbrecher, 52, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday September 6. He is survived by his partner and love of his life, Michele Gibson, his children Colten, NYC, Carter, Candra and Corbin, Jacksonville , Florida.  Also surviving are his mother, Marcia Steinbrecher and his brothers Earl Steinbrecher (Catherine Konopelky) and Eric Steinbrecher.  Kirk was predeceased by his father Earl Steinbrecher.  Kirk enjoyed many activities including hunting, fishing,...

Dr. Leslie Franklin Major, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend joined our Lord on September 5, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a man of values, honor and integrity. He loved and served his country as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy. He married his soul mate, Ann Marie (LaMarca) and they shared 38 happy years together. He was the cherished father of Nicole Wood (David), Anton Major (Kerri), Nathan Major (Christine) and Nicholas...

Gail Ann O’Neil (Svenson), 65 of Binghamton, NY.  With her loving family by her side and on her own terms, as she did most things in life, Gail passed away on Monday, August 30th.  The world lost a very loved, special and one-of-a-kind person that afternoon.  Gail is described by friends as generous and charitable, tough as nails, both hysterical and terrifying, an amazing friend and co-worker, a second mother to many, someone who told it like it was yet always made...

Charles (Charlie) W. Herrle, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021 with his loving wife by his side at the age of 71.  He was predeceased by his mother Betty Slate and step-father Richard Slate, Father, Michael Herrle and step-mother Florence Herrle and Brother Joseph Herrilka. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Rosetta (Rossi) Herrle and his son Charles (Chuck) Herrle.  He is also survived by a sister,...