Press Sun-Bulletin Sunday, February 1, 2009 Deaths Louis D. Barton, age 75, of Greene Ethel M. Bliss, age 78, of Binghamton William Paul Clatworthy, age 54, formerly of Endicott Rosalind J. Forse, age 60, of New York, N.Y. John Jones, age 48, of Endicott George Klein, of Vestal Barbara "Bobbie" Laird, age 94, of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Randall S. Porter, age 44, of Binghamton William A. Rozelle, age 68, of Maine, N.Y. Alfred Charles Lavine Shea, age 91, formerly of Auburn Roger T. Wilson, formerly of Binghamton Robert (Woody) Wood, age 66, of Endicott The list of area deaths that appears above is provided free of charge.
The obituaries, memoriams and cards of thanks elsewhere on this page are a paid announcements. Obituary Department: 798-1104 Fax: 607-798-0261 HOURS Weekday Saturday Sunday Obits Funeral Notices 001 Ralph C. Mociun of Windsor Ralph C. Mociun, 86, of Windsor, died Wednesday, 28 January, 2009. Born in Plains, September 5, 1922.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mary, his brothers Rev. Casmir, Stanley, Thomas, Raymond, and a sister, Alfreda. He is survived by sisters and their husbands, Bernadine and Robert Travelstead, Florence and Joseph Borkowski, and Ann and Jack Harrity. His wife of 61 years, Margret, their children, Thomas, his son, Thomas; Virginia and Lloyd Wetherbee, their daughters Emily, Sadie and husband, James Osborn; Marian and Robert Russell, son Ryan; Annette and Peter Goughary; James and Vonda Mociun, children Morgan and Harrison Tate; Elisa and Michael Chrzan; Andrea and Scott Hatch. Ralph an Army veteran of WWII, serving with the 893rd Tank Destroyers in Europe.
After high school, he graduated and from Roberts Wyoming School Seminary, Barbering, Buffalo. He was employed until retiring at Ansco-GAF. In the community he coached Little League and a Boy Scout Leader. He was member of St. Mary's Church, Kirkwood, Knights of Columbus, and the VFW.
He took pride in his immediate family and maintained ties to his Polish heritage. Ralph found pleasure in photography, painting, church, travel to Europe and within the US especially Maine, golf, nature, and his farm cottage in Pa. Ralph will be remembered as a gentle man, with a sense of humor and winning smile. But most of all he will be remembered for the example he set in living and the affection he shared with others. Funeral Services will be held at the Thomas J.
Shea Funeral Home, 137 Robinson Binghamton, N.Y. on Monday at 9:15 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church of Kirkwood, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in St.
Joseph's Cemetery, Scott Township, Pa. The family will receive friends at the Shea Funeral Home, Sunday from 1 4 p.m. Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries• Obits Funeral Notices 001 Delina Madormo Gaul of Binghamton Delina Madormo Gaul, 87, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, January 30, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents, Pasquale and Mary Rose Madormo; her loving husband of 52 years, Henry L. Gaul; sister, brother-in-law and nephew, Mary and Earle Rogers and Earle Rogers brothers and sisters-in-law, Anthony and Rose Madormo, and Dominic and Marie Madormo; and nephew, Dominic Madormo Jr.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jean Gaul; her daughter and son-in-law, Rosemarie Yezzi and Eric Eaton. Her grandsons, Jonah and Alexander Yezzi; her grandchildren, Patience, Justin, and Jack Williams, Hope and Ryan Eaton, Robert and Rachel Titus, and Shayne Dugan. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Arlene Madormo, Cassidy and Alexis Hummel, Delina Trent, Suzanne Smith, Patrick, Michael, Christopher and Anthony Madormo; and great-nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by the "Golden Girl and many close friends. She had a special place in her heart for Fran Giannuzzi, Michael and Jan Scarinzi, Cary Dunlay and Marge Mangan.
Delina was a graduate of Hartwick College and taught in the Binghamton City School District for 20 years. She was a member of St. Mary of The Assumption Church. She volunteered at local hospitals and at St. Mary's soup kitchen.
She was a teacher and mentor to many people. Delina was wise and thoughtful and her home was always open to all. She will be dearly missed. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Michelle Boyle, Mary Ann Clayton, Cindy Katen, and The Lourdes Hospice staff for their loving care.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Monday, February 2, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of The Assumption Church. Calling hours will be at St. Mary's Church on Monday from 9 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Delina's memory to St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, 37, Fayette Binghamton, N.Y. 13901. Arrangements are by the James V. DeMarco and Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, N.Y.
HONORED (Dignity) PROVIDER James V. DeMarco Son Funeral Home 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, NY 13901 722-3074 Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries Obits Funeral Notices 001 Phyllis S. Mrozeka of Apalachin Phyllis S. Mrozcka, 54, passed away unexpectedly at home on Long Creek Road, Apalachin, New. York on Wednesday, January 28, 2009.
She was born Phyllis Scarlato on February 24th, 1954 in Bridgehampton, Long Island. She was predeceased by her parents, Phillip and Eleanor Scarlato. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, James (Jesse); and her two beautiful daughters, Megan and Kaitlyn; and her brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Marty; and her sister, Eleanor; and her nephew, Benjamin. She was a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. She worked as a psychiatric nurse with the Greater Binghamton Health Center.
Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She was a proud celebrant of the anniversary of her 29th birthday annually. She enjoyed camping, hiking, kayaking, skiing, photography, electronic crossword games, and was a Girl Scout Leader for several years. She appreciated many different kinds of music. She was an accomplished quilter and her quilts were full of bright colors and filled with love.
Phyllis was the undisputed leader of the Mrozcka family. Her level head allowed her to face many of life's challenges with calm in the middle of chaos. She will be loved forever and missed by James, Kaitlyn, and Megan, and numerous family and friends. Viewing hours will be on Monday, February 2nd, 9. a.m.
11 a.m. at Apalachin United Methodist Church to be followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at Apalachin United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin, New York 13732. Funeral arrangements are by the Cole-: man Daniels Funeral Home, St.
Rt. 434, Apalachin. Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries Randall S. Porter of Binghamton Randall S. Porter, 44, of Binghamton, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2009, at his home.
Randy was born in Ithaca, N.Y. on May 1, 1964, a son of Raymond and Hermione Capron Porter. He was a 1982 graduate of Whitney Point High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters, Amber, Katie, and Nikita; brothers, Robert Porter and Jason (Nina) Porter; two nieces and one nephew. In keeping with the wishes of the family, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.
A graveside service will be held at Lisle Cemetery in the spring of the year. Those wishing to remember Randy are asked to consider the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y. 13320. Arrangements have been entrusted to the K.L.
Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, N. Y. Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries DIGITAL United Health Services Breast Center MAMMOGRAPHY Obits Funeral Notices 001 Roger T. Wilson formerly of Binghamton rit. A celebration of life will be held at the home for family and friends from 1 p.m.
3 p.m. on Sunday, February 1. Contributions should be directed to the American Cancer Society. Please sign the guest book at Roger T. Wilson passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
He was born February 13, 1922, in Binghamton, N.Y. He is survived by. of Moya, his beloved wife 51 years; and three children, Roger and Shelley, Binghamton, and Bruce, Denver, Colo. He is also survived by a brother, Bruce Wilson, Baltimore, a nephew, Thomas A. Wilson Ill; and two grandchildren, Zackary and Mallory Wilson.
Roger graduated from Exeter Academy, Class of '41 and Princeton University, Class of '45, where he was a member of The Ivy Club. Roger served in the U.S. military from 1943-1946 in England, France, Belgium and Germany. He worked in marketing for Chesapeake Corp. for 40 years and was director of Wilson Bros.
Insurance, Director of United Transparencies, and President of Tomannex Timber Co. He was also a member of the Binghamton Country Club and the City Club. Roger and Moya retired to Green Valley in 1993, where he was a member of the American Legion. Roger lifted the hearts of everyone he touched with his ever present smile and joyful spi- Ethel M. Bliss of Binghamton Ethel M.
Bliss, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, January 29, 2009, at Lourdes Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon and her husband Daniel Dobey, East Aurora, N.Y., and Sylvia and her husband Wayne Kerber, Binghamton; two sons, James Raimondi, Tulsa, and Alexander Raimondi his wife Andi, Boca Raton, eight grandchildren, Cynthia (Jason) Gowan, W. Joseph Kerber, James and John Raimondi, Emily Raimondi (Anthony Brunelli), Kristine Raimondi, Abbey and Sarah Dobey; several greatgrandchildren; her sister, Margaret (Eugene) Davis; two brothers, Reese (Kathy) Munro' and James (B.J.) Munro; many nieces and nephews; and her special friends, Fran and Kelly Heatherman and daughters. She will miss her family and bingo. The family will receive family and friends on Saturday, February 7th, from 2-4 p.m.
at her daughter Sylvia's home at 103 Court Street, Binghamton. The family would like to thank Dr. McCarville and the nurses and staff of Lourdes Hospital and the Hospice Unit for their compassionate care. Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries Obits Funeral Notices 001 George is now having quality time with his Lord, after a long and well-lived life here with us. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marilla; as well as children, Peg (Gary) Blackman, Bob (Faith) Klein, and Patty (Doug) Farro; and his beloved grandchildren, Val, Matt, Steve and Angie Blackman, Amanda and Amy Farro.
He is also survived by his brother, Bob, and his family. Dad's canine companion, Penny, predeceased him by four weeks. For those of you who knew him, you will understand the brevity of this announcement; he brought frugality to new heights. Those who were lucky enough to know him, know his life history. He was the best-ever husband, father, grandfather, coworker, friend, softball coach, financial advisor, and supervisor of family work parties.
He was happiest with family and friends, especially at his cottage, or working at Farro's Tree Farm with his fellow grandpa, Doug Farro, Sr. We wish him well, and wonder if angels wear paint-splattered robes. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main Endicott, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m.
at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Expressions of sympathy in George's memory may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Vestal N.Y. 13850; or to American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, 13 Beech Johnson City, N.Y.
13790. Allen Memorial Home, Inc. Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries Robert (Woody) Wood of Endicott George Klein of Vestal 1926 2009 Robert F. Wood, 66, of Endicott, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Erma Wood; his brother-in-law, Louis Petrilli; his close friend, Fay Adams.
He is survived by his daughter, Regina (Patrick) Ryan, Endicott; his son, Rob Wood, Endwell; three grandchildren, Alexandra and Sydney Mengioz, Peter Ryan; two sisters, Barbara Petrilli, Vickie (Ralph) Cordilione; his former wife, Mary Rose Cross, all of Endicott; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was an avid NY Yankee and NY Giants fan. He will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at The Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, 1905 Watson Endicott, with The Rev.
James P. Serowik, Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church, officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Cemetery in the Spring. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory can be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, 322 Security Mutual Binghamton, N.Y. 13905. Lucedo FUNERAL HOME Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries Obits Funeral Notices 001 Rosalind J. Forse of New York, N.Y. Rosalind J.
Forse, 60, passed away on November 19th, 2008 at home in hospice care, surrounded by family and friends. Born and raised in Johnson City, she moved to Buffalo, where she received a bachelor's degree in business administration at SUNY Buffalo. At the age of 40 she realized her dream of moving to New York City and soon after, fell in love with France when her daughter moved there. She was predeceased by her father, Donald; and brother, Bernard. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Buronfosse (Marc); and her grandchildren, Margaux and Ulysse of France; by her mother, Lucille Forse; sisters, Cynthia (Fred) Lane, Lorraine (William) Fissler, Roberta (Timothy) Truman; brothers, Donald (Billie) Forse, Vince (Sandi Sharpe) Forse; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; as well as her dear companion, Harri Taranto.
She was a strong and independent person, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and companion. Her memory will remain and she will be missed by all who knew her. A private memorial celebration was held in November at Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries Alfred Charles Lavine Shea formerly of Auburn Alfred Charles Lavine Shea, 91, formerly of N. Fulton Auburn, passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, January 26, 2009.
The son of Jeremiah and Nora Lavine Shea, Alfred was born in Groton, N.Y., the third of eight children. As a youth, Alfred served in the Civilian Conservation Corps work program, working in National Parks throughout the country. He then went to serve in the US Army with the 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Group during WWII. He served in Europe from D-Day until the end of the war, fighting in all the major battles, including the Battle of the. Bulge.
When the fighting ended, he stayed on in the military police for the stabilization of West Germany. Upon returning to Auburn, he remained active in the Civil Defense and worked at ALCO Engine Co. for more than 40 years. Alfred was predeceased by his loving wife, Rose, in January 2006. They had been married for 64 years.
He is survived by their four sons, Thomas, Texas, James P. (Caroline), California, and Timothy and Patrick (Kathy), Auburn; nine eight greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held from 4 6 p.m. on Monday at the Nicpon Funeral Home, 235 State followed by a Funeral Service at 6 p.m. Interment will be in St.
Anthony's Cemetery, Groton, N.Y., in the spring. Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries More obituaries on page.
