All Obituaries

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we must announce the passing of Philip A. Tierno. He fought a courageous battle against cancer, tragically he won the battle, but not the war, and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on November 19, 2019.  Phil was a selfless, devoted, loving, loyal man, to both family and friends. He is deeply loved and forever missed by: the love of his life, wife and soulmate Christine Tierno; his adoring parents Anthony and Phyllis Tierno his loving children...

Glenna M. Zikuski, after a brief illness peacefully joined her husband, Joseph, grandsons John Oravec and Joseph T. Zikuski III, sisters Ethel Pickering, Melissa Wilmarth and many other family members in eternal rest on November 19, 2019.  Glenna is survived by her 6 loving children Joseph Jr. (Lisa) Zikuski, Tom Zikuski, Michael (Suzy) Zikuski, Elsie Oravek, Raymond (Patty) Ellis, Carol Strano; a very special stepdaughter Sally (Al) Hulin; Glenna was also blessed with many...

 Anthony “Pie” Bragaglia, 81 of Binghamton passed November 16, 2019. Loving and devoted to all his family, he is deeply and forever missed by daughter Celeste Phillips and her husband Mark Phillips and their daughter Stella and son Dean; daughter Candice Whitaker and son Cameron; son John Bragaglia and his sons Tyler and Austin and their mother, Laurie Bragaglia; son Anthony Bragaglia, Jr.; brother Joseph Bragaglia and his late wife Alice and their children, Mary and Nicole;...

Vicky Travis Matson age 53 of Binghamton, N.Y. went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family at her side. Vicky fought a very courageous battle with cancer. Never did she complain or fear the loss of her life to this sickness. She loved her family and looked forward to every visit from whoever came to see her. She would always ask if WE needed anything. She had such a gentle soul and had no mean words for anyone. She enjoyed visits to what once was our family cottage. She loved to shop,...

David passed away peacefully on November 6, 2019.  He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Janice (Brink) Patchen; son Michael Patchen; daughters Christina (Richard) Wagner, Ann Patchen; 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. David was a member of the Conklin Presbyterian Church, he was a member of the DAV, AMVETS and served on the Broome County Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends from 9-10am with a Memorial Service and Military...

Our much beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend passed on November 5, 2019.  There was tremendous joy when Frank "the Tank" (as his friends called him) was born on September 9, 1996 to Tina Knapp (Ryan) and Francis J. Ryan. He was beautiful in so many ways. At 6'8", Frankie stood out in a crowd. But his physical stature paled in comparison to the size of his incredibly loving heart.  Frank was intellectually gifted and achieved many great things during...

Ruby Jean Hastings, 87, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2019.   She was predeceased by her husband Gerald P. Hastings and son Gregory A. Hastings. She is survived by her loving children Patrick J. “Joe” Hastings, Paula Hastings, David (Sherry) Hastings, Anne (Dan) Casella, Theresa Hastings, Jeffery (Alana) Hastings, Eric Hastings, Joel Hastings; brother Howard Morris; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and her special companions...

      Nancy Hayes Jensen passed away peacefully on October 30, 2019.  She was predeceased by her husband Peter and daughter Leslie Karla.  She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Peter (Mary), Erik (Mary Kay) and Kerstan (Robbie); grandchildren Nichole, Peter IV, Meghan, Paul, Keith, Erika; and great grandson Connor.  She was a force to be reckoned with; a loving mother, grandmother and an avid bargain shopper.  She loved children; she...

Richard (Dick) Zipay, 87, of Whitney Point passed away peacefully on October 29th at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital, his wife and daughter at his side. Dick is survived by his wife of 60+ years Mona (Zopp), his daughter Juli, and granddaughters Camille (Clint) Setty and Juliet Malloy. Dick’s first great grandchild is expected in December. He is also survived by his brother Milan’s children, his brother Bob’s children and their families, long time friend Bob Stevens, and next...

Anthony M. Pietrosanti 55, of Binghamton, passed away on October 27, 2019. He is predeceased by his mother Doris Pietrosanti. He is survived his son Dustin Pietrosanti and his three step-daughters; Father Joseph Pietrosanti Sr.; siblings Ann Marie (Ron) Tesar, Joseph Jr. (Patricia) Pietrosanti, Louis (Linda) Pietrosanti, Peter (Laurette) Pietrosanti, Michael Pietrosanti, Genevieve (Steven) Meyer, Suzanne (Scott) Sherman, Louise (Ken) Waters; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,...