All Obituaries

Helen T. Shust, 90, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2018 peacefully at home.  She predeceased by her son Paul S. Shust.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years Walter; daughters Christine Bedford and Carolyn (Jim) Walker; granddaughters Melissa Wrench and Caitlin Bedford (fiancé John Giblin).  She was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Church in Kirkwood and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society.  She was a devoted wife, mother and...

Walter A. Rickard Jr. 62, of Binghamton, passed away on July 17, 2018. He is predeceased by his father Walter Rickard Sr,; sister Jean Rickard; brother John Rickard; step-father Ross Croop.  He is survived by his mother Barbara Croop; sister Wendy Rickard  (Barry Gardner); sister Julie Rickard; and brother Joseph Rickard. Walter had many hobbies, he loved working on his computer, interested in history, growing house plants, and was a trivia buff. At his request, there will be no...

Joan Frances Barrett, 87, born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, Lived in Cortland and Chenango Bridge New York for over 50 years. With her loving family by her side, Joan went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 11. She is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Lillian Cribar, brothers Craig and Donald and sisters in law Marlene and Lynn, first husband Ken Fletcher and granddaughter MacKenzie Joan Weaver. Lovingly remembered by her husband of sixty years, John Barrett, sons Paul (Michelle),...

John Edward Coddington, 90, died Thursday July 12, 2018 at Wilson Hospital following a brief illness. He is predeceased by his wife Dolores J. Coddington on October 16th, 2016; a sister Mary; brother Joseph, and parents Veronica and Edward Coddington. John leaves behind two sons Timothy Coddington (Laura), Stephen Coddington (Theresa); three grandchildren Todd, Aaron and Christina Coddington; one great-grandson Carter Lynch; two brothers Eugene and Edward; sister Caroline DeFalco as well as...

Francis Michael Fitzgerald, 75, of Newark Valley, NY passed away July 11, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital.  He was predeceased by his parents William & Ann (Cooper)Fitzgerald1; brother William and his sister Shirley and her husband James Crowley; his nephews Scott Fitzgerald, John Lynch and William Adams; nieces Mary Beth Adams and Sandra (Adams) Shuee.  His In-Laws Thomas Benton & (Mary) Margaret (Kelly) Adams; brothers-in-law Thomas Benton & Wife Jayne (McLean)...

Richard H. Potter 76, of Baldwinsville, formerly of Binghamton, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 2, 2018 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. He was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Harold Potter. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Marjorie; sons Jeffrey (Deborah) Potter, David (Deborah) Potter; cherished grandchildren Stephanie, Jason, Jazmine; great-granddaughter Drake; brother in-law Dick (Chris) Scott; sister in-law Diane Scott; as well as several...

Jean E. Matechak, of Conklin, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Lawrence H and Katherine H Creasy. She is survived by her husband William; son Roger; daughters Kathleen (Alan) Cohen, Laura (John) Abbatiello; brother Leroy (Min) Creasy; three grandchildren Kathryn, Drew, and Ryan Cohen.  She enjoyed flowers, reading, watching basketball and golf on television and most of all she loved spending time with her family. A Memorial Service will be...

Angelo D. Stillittano, age 77 of Binghamton, NY passed away on Thursday June 28, 2018 surrounded by his wife and children.  Angelo is survived by his beloved wife Paula of 55 years, daughter Maribeth (Mike) Feinberg of Rhinebeck NY, James (Cathy) Stillittano of Orefield PA and A.J. (Jeanne) Stillittano of Raleigh NC.  The "Best Papa Ever" is also survived by his 8 grandsons Dominic, Tyler, Ben, Garrett, Nicholas, Alex, Jimmy and Paul. Papa had rock star status with his...

Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2018.   She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Normile; daughter Rosemary Cavazos and son Ed Normile.  She is survived by her children Peggy (Mike) Saam, Cissy (Mike) Lanzoni, Joanne (John)  VanVorce, Pete (Kathy) Normile, Mike (Bobbie) Normile, Patty (Barry) Saam, Bridget (Clay) Cook, Eileen Normile; daughter-in-law Cindy Normile; son-in-law Jessie Cavazos; 25...

    Arline Simms 91, of Binghamton, joined her husband and son in heaven on June 22, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband William Simms; son Karl Kruger; as well as brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter Norma Contestable; granddaughter Jessica Swanson (Adam), grandson Matthew Simms; great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephew; special brother in-law Kevin Begeal and wife Teresa; beloved dog Sam. Arline was an active member of the American Legion...