All Obituaries

Stanley R. Emerson, 89, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2019.  He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Bonnie Emerson; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He proudly served the US Marine Corps for 21 years.  Burial with Military Honors will be held at a later date.

Joseph Stenta, 79, entered into eternal life on September 12, 2019.  He was predeceased by his parents Corradino and Arianella Stenta and his infant sister, Lucia Stenta. Also gone before him, was his father and mother-in-law, John and Marion Mastronardi and his brother-in-laws, Elvio Capozzi and Antonio Cipolla, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Maryanna Stenta and his two daughters, Teresa and Dana Stockton and Alicia...

Salvato, Louis Joseph, 91, born and raised in Susquehanna, PA went to be with his deceased family and friends on September 11, 2019 after a short illness.   Louis is predeceased by his parents Aniello and Rose Salvato; Alice Henehan Salvato, Wife of 55 years; infant son Dennis; daughter Deborah Wilson and grandson Benjamin Wilson. Siblings Elizabeth Turnbull Whitney, Genevieve Sassani and Anna Salvato.  Louis is survived by his wonderful daughters Denise Salvato and Rosanne...

James R. Lancaster 82, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents Alvin and Jennie Lancaster; brothers Chuck, William, and Jake Lancaster. He is survived by his daughter Carolyn Bowers (Hamed) ; son Thomas Lancaster; son Fred Fraley; daughter Amy (Dale) Knebel; son James (Liz) Lancaster; wife Brenda Lancaster; sister Betty Smith; grandchildren Anna, Amanda, Stanley, Bruce Bowers, Noah Beauparlant, Katie Wilbert (Nick)  as well as many...

Marie Ann Grannan 86, of Chenango Bridge passed away peacefully on September 7, 2019 at Elizabeth Church Manor. She was predeceased by her parents William B. And Madeline (Massenkeil) Grannan; and her sister Helen M. Grannan; one Aunt Alberta Massenkeil of Clark Summit; and several cousins. Marie was a graduate of Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1953, Western Reserve University in 1966, and the University of Hawaii in 1972. She practiced as a RN in various positions until...

Elizabeth “Marie” Baer, 85 of Conklin, NY peacefully joined her husband and love of her life, Luther (Lou) Baer on September 7, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband Lou, her parents Ralph and Dorothy Weeks, in laws Ted & Anna (Betty) Baer, sister Fronia & Stan Mulcahy, brother Ralph Weeks Jr., sister & brother in law Sue & Red Birtch, brother in laws Ted Baer and  Ed Sullivan, & her beloved cat Dixie. She is survived by her son Glenn & Cindy Baer,...

Ruth Lynn Manning Fiato, 48, left this world unexpectedly on September 5, 2019 due to a pulmonary embolism.  She is predeceased by father Raymond K. Manning; grandparents Ralph and Ruth Fisher; in-laws Paul and Joanne Fiato.   She is survived by her loving husband of 19 years Michael M. Fiato; mother Norma R. Manning; siblings Lowell (Becky) Manning, Ralph Manning, Keith (Amy) Manning, Todd (Jodie) Manning, Raymond S. Manning and Richie Manning: sisters- in-law Stephanie...

Raymond L. Van Marter 93, of New Port Richey, Fl passed away on September 3, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents Lewis and Floy (Sterling) Van Marter; loving sister Betty Buck; son in-law Teddy DuBrava. He is survived by his wife Irene (Belancsik) Van Marter; children Catherine (William) Rothganger, Deborah (Thomas) Flynn, Mary Lee (James) Sarpolis, Raymond Jr. (Patricia) Van Marter, Patty DuBrava, Kevin Van Marter, John (Jane) Van Marter; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3...

Rita Rolison of Binghamton passed away on August 29, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband Wilson Rolison; parents John and Mary Nesbitt; 5 sisters and 1 brother; and granddaughter Jennifer Smith. She is survived by her daughter Sandra (David) Smith; Roxanne (Gary) Duncan; son Brian (Rebecca) Rolison; grandchildren Patrick (Colleen) Smith, Dacyl (Brian) Heath, Gavin Duncan, Ryan (Jessica) Duncan; nephew Lucas Rolison; 5 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rita was...

Our mom, Bertha, fell into the loving arms of her husband and best friend, William, in the early morning hours of August 23rd.    Also welcoming her into heaven is her son,  Bill Jr.,  who predeceased her three short weeks ago. Born and raised in Binghamton, Mom grew up in the Italian enclave on Henry St, in the apartment above her dad’s restaurant, Dan Celeste’s Tavern. We enjoyed countless stories of the old neighborhood; the families and the many aunts,...