All Obituaries

Kenneth C Lamb formerly of Lisle and Marathon, NY passed away July 18, 2020 at the age of 68. Ken spent his life in service to his family, church, community and country.  While working and supporting his family Ken earned his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. In service and membership he was an Usher, Youth Leader, Financial Secretary and Deacon at First Baptist Church Marathon, NY, worked and served...

Linda Patia Spear, PhD Obituary   Linda Spear (née Patia), age 70, of Whitney Point, transitioned to eternity on October 13, 2020 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Originally from Springfield, Illinois, Linda moved to Vestal in 1975 to work as a Psychology Professor at Binghamton University. There she met the love of her life, Norman “Skip” Spear, and the two remained inseparable in work and play until her passing. Theirs was a beautiful romance and love story,...

Jeanne M. Briggs 59 of Whitney Point gained her angel wings with her family by her side on Thursday October 8, 2020. She was predeceased by her father Stanley Decker and her infant child Chris Lee Scott.    She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Duane C. Briggs and her five children, Sean J. Scott Sr., Terri-Lynn (Michael)  Langton, Jennifer M Briggs, Julie M Briggs and Katrina L Briggs. She loved her nine grandchildren very much. Nicholas Langton, Makayla (Joe)...

Jennifer Gleis, 48, of Binghamton died peacefully at home after a long struggle with her health.  She is pre-deceased by her mother, Cecile Gleis, and sister, Beth Gleis.  She is survived by her children Francis Riso,  with his girlfriend Brittany Passariello, Kay Petroro, and Eddie Petroro; her father and step-mother, David Gleis and MaryLou Kost; her brothers and their spouses, David and Lauren Gleis, Jason and Brett Gleis; and her sister and her spouse, Stephanie and Mark...

Shelby J. Ballard, 82, of Lisle, NY passed away on Friday September 18, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband Douglas A. Ballard and parents Corbett and Goldie Cotcamp, sisters Sylvia, Elnore, Rosa and brother Marion. She is survived by; five sisters, Delia Seeley, Brenda (Robert) Hatala, Barbara Moore, Patricia Kolar, Dawn Ronk; 2 brothers, William and Hugh Cotcamp, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held Thursday September 24, 2020 at 2 pm observing COVID-19...

Joyce A. Hoag, 84, of Whitney Point, NY went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 15, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Hoag, Jr. children; Timothy Harding, Brenda Edsall, Robert Harding, step- children, Deb Hoag, Robert K. Hoag, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, Victor Jenks, Gary Jenks, sister, Sherry Butts, many  nieces, nephews and cousins. She was an employee at Endicott Johnson, Inc.  The family will receive friends at Sunset Memorial...

Philip M. Cicciarelli, 61, of Endicott passed away on Monday September 14, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, John (June) Cicciarelli and father-in-law James Meisel. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, brother, John (Maria) Cicciarelli, sister, Pamela (Jeffrey) Wike; nieces and nephews, Colter Wike, Joshua (Molly) Wike, Nicolette (Scott) Osman, Bianca Cicciarelli, mother-in-law, Cherie Meisel several cousins, aunts and uncles. Philip worked for several electrical outfits throughout the...

Howard J. Dennison, 75, of Cortland formerly of Marathon passed away on Wednesday September 9, 2020. He is predeceased by his son Howard J. Dennison II and his sister Kathleen LaValla Grande. He was born to Marian Lawler Rehm and Jerome Dennison. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 40 years Kathy; his children, Steven (Jennifer) Dennison, Suzanne Dennison, Adam (Meghan) Dennison, A precious brand new grand-daughter, Maeve Grace-Anne Dennison, stepfather, William Rehm; sisters and...

Judah A. Harris, 26, of Whitney Point passed unexpectedly on September 3, 2020.  He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey & Susan Harris, 2 brothers, Jordan, Canaan, 1 sister, Bethany (Nate) Thompson, 4 nephews, Jonah, Ezra, Samson, Asher, 1 niece, Talitha.  Also, survived by Grandfather, Clarence (Sherry) Harris, many aunts, uncles, cousins.  Judah was predeceased by his grandparents, Elma June Harris and Frank & Mary Samson.   Judah loved hunting, fishing,...