pressconnects.com FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 9A James F. 70 Binghamton 08-Mar Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home Luella 79 Endicott 11-Mar AllenMemorial Home Fuller, KathleenA. 70 Binghamton 12-Mar Hopler Eschbach Funeral Home Julia Farris 90 Conklin 12-Mar Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service CoryR. 39 Endicott 11-Mar ColemanandDaniels Funeral Home JeanG.
87 Walton 12-Mar Courtney Funeral Home Domenica 84 Endicott 12-Mar AllenMemorial Home Henry (Hank) J. 96 Endwell 12-Mar LeonPucedoFuneral Home Bohdan (Bud) 77 Endicott 11-Mar AllenMemorial Home Lou 84 JohnsonCity 10-Mar Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home Jacqueline (Jackie) 72 Conklin 12-Mar Aegis Services PeggyA. 47 Binghamton 12-Mar Wm.R. Home AlanPhilip 72 Endicott 12-Mar Hopler Eschbach Funeral Home Additional information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at www.legacy.com/obituaries/PressConnects OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES Name Age Town, State Death Date Arrangements CONKLIN Myrl Julia Farris McDonald, age 90, of Conklin, NY, went to be with Jesus on March 11, 2019.
Myrl lived a long and faithful life, instilling a strong love for God in each of her four daughters, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. After graduating from Gardner Webb College, she met Wil- liam (Bill) McDonald, and they married August 21, 1954, and made their home in Greenville, SC, where Bill taught music at Bob Jones University. All four daughters were born during this time. Bill was killed in an automobile accident in 1991 and Myrl remained in the Seattle-Tacoma area for several years with her daughter Katherine and family before moving to Binghamton to be near her daughter Elizabeth and family. Some of the things that Myrl loved the most included her Savior, her family, the hymns of the faith, playing piano and organ, gardening, watching birds, sewing, playing with her grandchildren, and the coloring books that brought her much pleasure in her final years.
Myrl is survived by her four daughters, Elizabeth (Dave) Mayner of Con- klin, NY; Rebekah McDonald of Dallas, TX; Katherine (Andy) Mooren of Saranac, MI; and Mary (Ron) Mundy of Toledo, OH. Myrl was loved by her eight grandchildren: Michael (Michelle) Mundy, Nicole (Travis) DeVol, Holly Mooren, Daniel Mayner, Nathan Mundy, Emalie (Drew) Hiler, Joshua Mayner, and Karalyn Mooren. She also has three adorable great-grandchil- dren: Hailey, Noah, and Emma Mundy. Myrl was preceded in death by her husband, William McDonald, her parents Robert and Ellen Martin Farris, her sister Lois Farris Kale, and two sisters who did not survive infancy. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.
at The Little White Church, 1049 Conklin Rd, Conklin, NY. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Arrangements entrusted to Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service 1605 Witherill St. Endicott, NY 13760.
Condolences may be expressed at www.SavageFS.com. Please consider memorial contributions to any of these ministries that Myrl sup- ported: International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Our Daily Bread Ministries, Purse. Myrl Julia Farris McDonald ENDWELL Henry (Hank) J. Pochily, 96, passed away on March 12, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton, New York. He was the son of Blazej and Agnes Pochily.
Hank was predeceased by his brother Ber- nard and sisters Margaret, Theresa and Mary (Quin- nan), as well as many beloved cousins and in-laws. Hank grew up in Binghamton and graduated from Binghamton Central High School. Upon graduation he began a career at New York State Electric Gas Corporation (NYSEG). In 1943 he took leave of NYSEG to join the United States Army Air Corps. Hank piloted a P-47 Thunderbolt, flying eighty one missions in France and Germany near the end of WW II.
Upon returning home from the war, Hank rejoined NYSEG and met the love of his life, Mary Ann Behil. They were married in 1948 and their marriage spanned seventy years until Mary Ann passed away last year. Hank is survived by his three children Robert (Marnee) Pochily, David (Barbara) Pochily and Deborah (Richard) Deschamps. Hank took pride in his seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Hank especially enjoyed Mary large family of brothers and sisters and had many good times at holiday gatherings, summer picnics, dinners and card games.
Hank was proud of his Slovak heritage and catholic faith and was a long- time member of St. Cyril Methodious Slovak Church in Binghamton until moving to Endwell when he joined St. Church. After many years at St. Church he became a member of Holy Family Parish in Endwell.
He was active in The First Catholic Slovak Union (Jednota). Hank gained great satisfaction during his 46 years at NYSEG, principally working in engineering operations. During this time, he held various posi- tions, retiring as the Binghamton Operations Manager. Hank took great pleasure spending time in the garden, his workshop and the golf course. He was proud of the home he built in Endwell with the assistance of family members and friends.
Hank lived a long, loving, courageous and successful life. The family would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the staff at St. Louise Manor and Elizabeth Church Manor for their dedication, compassion and support. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Church of the Holy Family at 3600 Phyllis Street in Endwell on Friday March 15th at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 am until 10:45 am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gary Sinise Foundation (www.garysinisefoundation.org) which serves our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. Henry (Hank) J. Pochily BINGHAMTON Peggy A. Sindoni, 47, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019. She was predeceased by her father James Pittsley, daughter Anisa David- son and sister Katherine Williams.
She is survived by her children Erin Sin- doni, Matthew Sin- doni, Nicholas Sindoni, Christopher Alexander and Kyra and Felecia Davidson; her mother and step-father Pam Dan Hrechko; siblings Duane Dee Briggs, James Pittsley III and Susan, Joseph Tammy Pittsley; her longtime partner Spencer Da- vidson. We would like to send a special thank you to Uncle Dennis. At request there will be no funeral services. Peggy A. Sindoni BINGHAMTON James F.
Collins 70, of Binghamton, NY passed away after a brief ill- ness with his family by his side on March 9, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents Edward D. and Alice C. Collins. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Reva Collins; Heather (Greg) Horton; Daniel (Kiley) McAvoy; 5 grandchildren Cameron, Cade, and Kieran Horton, Nathan Dirig and Dawson McAvoy; sister Patricia A.
Collins; brother Edward M. (Susan) Collins and their children Maura and Brendan Collins DO; Thomas (Mary) Collins and their children Devin (Sarah), Caitlin (Matt) Mc- Mahon, Megan (Tom) Munson; as well as several great nieces and nephews that he dearly loved. Rodney graduated from North High School in 1966. One of the most cherished times of his life was being the sole-proprietor of Tavern on East Side where he built many lifelong friends. Rodney was known by so many as a generous and loyal friend.
Rod- ney began as an electrician in 1973 and became a Master Electrician for the IBEW Local where he retired in 2010 at age 62 after 8 years as Business Manager. He returned to work 2 months later at Lourdes Hospital where he thoroughly enjoyed working and socializing in traffic control until January of 2019. He was a board member of the School-to-Careers partnership through BOCES. Rodney loved going to Myrtle Beach and golfing, making friends everywhere he went. He loved sports and was especially proud of his trip to a Notre Dame Football game a few years ago.
Nothing was more important than his family and friends, especially his 5 grandsons who he was extremely proud of and loved following their interests and endeavors. Rodney was an extremely selfless man, who will be dearly missed by all. Visitation will be held on Friday at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home Inc. 137 Robinson St.
Binghamton, NY 13904 from 4 until 7pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at on Saturday at St. Church in Binghamton, NY. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Retired Professional Firefighters Cancer Fund 4 Loretta Drive Binghamton, NY 13905.
James F. Collins ENDICOTT Bohdan (Bud) went to be with his Lord March 11, 2019 after a long ill- ness. He was predeceased by his daughter son-in- law, Mariann and John Jardine; granddaughter, Michelle Ashley and fa- vorite brother-in-law, Mike (Cannibal) Can- navino. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane (Cannavino); daughter and son-in-law, Michele Jerry Hotaling; grand- daughter, Alyssa and many nieces and nephews. Bud was a man of many artistic creative abilities who loved customizing, building and creating wild paint jobs on his Harleys and hotrods.
Bud was the neighborhood go-to guy, helping whoever needed him. Bud was born in 1941 and reborn into the kingdom of God in 1977. He responded to the call of Jesus who said who believes in me, though he may die, he shall Funeral Services for Bud will be held on Sunday at 2 PM at the Allen Me- morial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, with Pastor George Youket officiating. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, Sunday from 12 PM until Service time at 2 PM. Bohdan (Bud) Pyrih ENDICOTT Cory R.
Mills, Endicott NY, 39 passed away unex- pectedly on March 11, 2019 with his family by his side. Predeceased by his father Edward Mills grandparents Stephen and Doris Vanderpool, Steven and Gladys Mills and Uncle Terry Vander- pool. Survived by his mother Shari Mills (Michael Short), wife Jennifer Sanchez-Mills, children Ethan, Gavin and Ariana, brothers Todd and Ryan Mills and Joseph Mills, Uncle Steven and Aunt Teri Vanderpool, Aunt Elaine Vanderpool and cousins Shannon Babco*ck, Bill and Josh Vanderpool. He also had many friends he cherished. Cory graduated from UE High School in 1998.
He loved spending time with family and friends. He cherished time spent with his children and valued being a good father. Memorial service to be held at 2:00 pm at Com- munity Church of the Nazarene Rt 26N Endicott NY with Pastor Keith Hardy officiating. Calling from 1-2 pm. In lieu of flowers you may donate to the Community Church of the Nazarene.
Cory R. Mills Obituaries Birth and death; we all move between these two unknowns. Bryant H.McGill.
