All Obituaries

Melody Fissel, 62, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.  She was predeceased by her mother, Sally Fissel.  She is survived by her father, Jacob Fissel; cousin, Joseph Hektor and Tammy Bailey; her boyfriend, Jon Cotter; close neighbor, Nancy Stephens; and her two fur babies, Zelda and Remy.  Melody was a kind hearted person who was always willing to help others and she loved gardening on the family farm.  Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangments by ...

Catherine J. Wigal, 90, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 at the NYS Veterans Home Oxford.  She was predeceased by her son, Thomas D. Scalise; her parents, Nick and Helen Dellapenta; her brother, Eugene; and sister-in-law, Irene Dellapenta; and stepson, Matt Wigal.  Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Gary L. Wigal; her two devoted children, Marcia Ehret and James Scalise (Deborah); five loving grandchildren, Maxwell Ehret (Kara Geller), Marcella ...

  In the early morning hours of January 29, 2026, Lois Jean Chojnacki surrendered her breath, unlocking her spirit from her body to ascend to the cosmos. Lois is loved and remembered by her adopted children Selene Rojas and the late Selfick Ng-Simancas, brother Leon Chojnacki, nephews Joseph and Andrew Chojnacki, niece Phaedra Chojnacki, and cousin Jane Williams. Lois Jean Chojnacki entered this world a beautiful baby girl in 1948, at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York, born to ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bruce Banas, 90, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Bruce is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Barbara (Kocik) Banas; two sons, Patrick Banas (Sara Kasson and Brooklyn Kasson) of Binghamton and Greg Banas, of Ohio; former daughter-in-law, Shelley Banas; and a sister, Barbara Sperski. He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Church.  Bruce worked for the railroad in his early years and later retired from NYSEG.  He kept busy ...

Elaine Frances (Zyskowski) Woods, 75, passed from this life on January 14, 2026.  With the comfort of care provided by Susquehanna Nursing Home, her prolonged journey with Alzheimer’s came to a peaceful end.  She was predeceased by her parents, Rose and Edward Zyskowski, her brother-in-law, Joseph Mollen III and her beloved husband, David L. Woods. Elaine was born in 1950.  Her father’s military transfers lead the family to settle in Binghamton, NY.  Elaine ...

Dolores (Orzell) Visocky went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her father William Orzell, her mother Anna (Kochis) Orzell, her husband Joseph Visocky, her daughter Teresa Visocky, her brother William (Mary) Orzell and many truly loved friends. She is survived by her devoted daughter Laura Blais, son in law Marc Blais, granddaughter Nicole (Justin) Orrick, grandson Michael (Kellsey) Donovan, great-granddaughters Eden Orrick, Sophie and Josie ...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Cecilia "Ceil" Ravas. Cecilia was born on November 21st, 1930, and left us peacefully on January 1st, 2026. Cecilia is survived by her devoted daughters, Diana and Graham Tait, Kathryn and Dan Casey, Linda and Tom Carney, Elaine Madigan, and Barbara Ravas / John McDonald; her loving grandchildren, Ryann and Pat Hughes, Jessica and Mike Lohin, Allison and Justin Reese, Meaghan and Jon Klenovic, Sarah and Thomas O'Connell, Erin ...

James E. Laughren, 84, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.  He was predeceased by his parents, Eduard and Hilda Laughren.  He is survived by his wife, Jean (Harvilla) Laughren; two daughters, Cynthia Laughren, Tucson, AZ. and Deborah and Joseph Pitha, MI; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Charlene Harvilla; a niece, Carrie Harvilla; and a nephew, Philip Harvilla.  Jim was a devoted husband.  He was a model train enthusiast, enjoyed train travel and was ...

Stephen H. Kresge, 70, died peacefully December 1, 2025, following a period of declining health. He was predeceased by his parents, Roger and Mary Kresge; and his brother, Mark Kresge. He is survived by the love of his life, Barbara; his siblings Marcia Kresge, Carol Kresge, Thom Kresge and Bizzy Jenkins; several nieces, a nephew, all the Kresge cousins and his beloved cat, Chai. He often spoke of the many fond memories of his childhood, so thanks to all who shared those good times with ...

Seymour Fekler, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025.  He was predeceased by his parents, Max and Anna Fekler; two sisters, Trudy Staler and Betty Doyle; and his former wife, Teri Fekler.  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Lisa Fekler; stepdaughter, Valerie Lee; and a cousin, Lorraine Schwartz.  Seymour held a law degree from NYU and was a retired employee of H.L. Unger & Rosenberg Associates in New York City.  A graveside ...