All Obituaries

Dorothy Harris Kent, 97, of Otego, died November 23, 2023 at Vestal Park Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughters Margaret (Walter) Kunkler and Jane (Tony) Giammarino; granddaughters Jenness (Doug) Worden and Emily (Iain Penrose) Kunkler. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Kent. A private graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Otego, NY. Services provided by the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, Binghamton. Sign the guestbook at www.HEFUNERALHOME.com

Jeffrey N. Hayslett, 58, of Binghamton, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Binghamton General Hospital.  He was predeceased by his mother, Karen Ann (Baker) Hayslett; his brother David Hayslett; and his loving grandson, Mavrick.  Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Debra Hack; his father, Daryl L. Hayslett; his children, Jeffrey N. (Stefanie) Hayslett, Jr., Amber Hack, and Karen (Jeff) Decker.  He is also survived by his 9 loving grandchildren.  Jeffrey enjoyed all...

Lillian Rodriquez (Rodriguez), 79, of Binghamton died November 21, 2023 at her home. She is survived by her children Michelle, Robert, Eric and Vincent and many grandchildren. Lillian was born in Puerto Rico the daughter of Jose Ayala and Guillermina Graciano Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday November 30 at the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Spring Forest...

Jack C. Thompson, 86, died on November 21, 2023. He is predeceased by his wife Helen Storm Thompson; son Thomas Barnett and brothers Philip Thompson and Gordon Thompson. He is survived by his Children Catherine Boburka, Jack (Lisa) Thompson, Fred (Nancy) Barnett; grandchildren, Chistopher Woodruff, Kacy Boburka, Thomas (Justine) Boburka, Jack Barnett, Brianna (Tyler) Downy and eight great-great grandchildren. Jack worked as a dairy farmer for most of his life, he served 6 years in the Army...

Laura Lea Kittredge-Copp, 78 of Binghamton died unexpectedly November 21, 2023 at her home. An obituary will be published in the near future when provided by the family.

Michael Anthony Bowen Sr., passed away on November 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife April Alexander; children Michael (Dallas) Bowen Jr., James Bowen, Staci (Matt) Alexander, Ryan Alexander, Ashley Erin Deyo; grandchildren, Simon, Lennox, Lainey and Carter; sisters, Susan Chidester, Lori (Mike) McGowan and Jeannie Edwards. Michael is predeceased by his parents, James and Patricia Bowen.  Michael’s passion was spending time with his children and...

It breaks our hearts to announce that Matthew Rice, 30, of Redfield, NY, formerly of Vestal died suddenly November 11, 2023. He is survived by his beloved family; his parents Kevin and Judy Rice; his siblings Shannon Rice and Kyle (Sue Cullen) Rice; his fiancee Shelley along with her children Karen, Sara and Billy and her grandchildren Layla, Amelia, Harper and Beau; Aunts and Uncles Bobby (Danielle) Brown, Ada Rice, Dick Jeffrey, Judy and Pat VanTuyl, Margie Rice, Jimmy and Carol Rice, Mary...

Patricia A. Gesner, of Castle Creek, NY, passed away suddenly after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was 72. Patricia was born in Suffern, NY to Lawrence N. Stilitino and Irene Smith. Patricia is survived by her children, Deborah Gesner of Castle Creek, NY, Michael Gesner and his partner Alison Stroh of Wurtsboro, NY, and Kimberly Gesner Green and her husband James of Vestal, NY. She is also survived by her three adored grandchildren, Madelyn Green, Alexander Green and...

Robert E. LaBore, 64, of Binghamton, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his siblings Frank LaBore Sr. (Binghamton), Winnie LaBore (Binghamton), Bonnie Smith (Norwich), Bruce LaBore (Windsor); several nieces, nephews, cousins; and a really close friend Ray Hanson Jr.  He was predeceased by his parents James Sr. and Louise LaBore; siblings James LaBore Jr., and Sarah LaBore; and a sister-in-law, Kathryn LaBore. There will be no public...

Janet L. Smith (68) of Binghamton, New York passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on November 7, 2023.  She is predeceased by her parents, Richard and Betty Green, her husband, TJ Smith, and her son, Justin Marshall (Aidaly Marshall).   She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Cerutti, son in law Kevin Cerutti, granddaughters Sophia and Luciana Cerutti, siblings Richard and Deborah Green, Cynthia Green, Scott and Carla Green and Stacey Green as well as...