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Robert J. Seidel, of Binghamton, NY / Clearwater, FL

On September 28, 2026, Robert J. Seidel, 84, of Binghamton, was welcomed into Heaven by loved ones. He is survived by; his five children, Robert Seidel, Lori Cron, Lisa Schwartz, Jennifer …

James Michael "Mike" Fleming of Whitney Point

James Michael "Mike" Fleming , passed away on Friday September 11, 2026 after his battle with cancer.He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene Fleming Sr. and Mary …

Sally R. Eldred of Vestal

Sally R. Eldred, 89, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 31, 2026, after a brief stay in palliative care. Sally was the middle of “the Rose girls,” born to the late Everitte and …

Natalie S. Marongelli of Binghamton Obituary

Natalie S. Marongelli, 92, of Binghamton, New York, went to be with the Lord peacefully on 31 August, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, and friend, and she …

Carmel Lynch Obituary Conklin, NY

Carmel Lydia Lynch, 76, of Conklin, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on August 27, 2026. Born December 13, 1949, in Kirkwood, NY to the late Orville and Vivian Rifenbury. She was …

Susan Kathryn Hugunine (Kilmer) of Town of Binghamton Obituary

Susan Kathryn Hugunine (Kilmer) 2/7/55-8/11/26, 71, passed away on Tuesday August 11, 2026 at home. She was the daughter of predeceased parents Kathryn and Robert Kilmer. Predeceased by her sisters …

Colegrove obituary James & Arlene of Endwell, NY

James & Arlene Colegrove, of Endwell, New York, James, 86, passed away at Oxford VA Home August 1, 2026 and joined his beloved wife of over 40 years, Arlene, 83, who died at Mercy House April 2, …

Scott Simon of Binghamton obituary

Scott Simon , 65, passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2026. Born on September 20th, 1960 to Robert and Sandra, Scott lived a life defined by his love for family, friendship, and the simple …

Randal Helms of Kirkwood Obituary

Randal Helms,69, of Kirkwood was born July 30th 1956. He went on to his resting place on July 19th, 2026. He grew up in Vestal NY with his father Ivan Helms, and his …

Rediscover the lost secrets of history, one mystery at a time

(BPT) - Where is Alexander the Great really buried? What led to the disappearance of the dodo? And how much do we truly know about the Neolithic cultures that shaped the earliest chapters of human …

5 Meaningful Holiday Gifts That Give Back All Year

(BPT) - The holidays are approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about what you'll give your loved ones. This year, go beyond traditional presents and give your friends and family a …

How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot

(BPT) - It's that time of year again: Temperatures are dropping, kids are heading back to school — and cold and flu season isn't far behind. To help you and your family stay healthier this fall …

5 Insurance Company Tactics That Could Shrink Your Injury Claim

(NewsUSA) - After a car crash, dealing with injuries, medical appointments and vehicle repairs can be overwhelming enough. Then comes another challenge: dealing with insurance companies.While …

Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?

Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.

9 reasons your prescription may not be filled, and what to do about it

GoodRx reports nine reasons a pharmacist may not fill a prescription, including missing information, drug shortages, and insurance issues, along with solutions to prevent delays.

Sequoia Grove Winery’s playbook for elevating game day entertaining

(BPT) - For decades, hosting a football game meant the same thing: buffalo wings, a bowl of dip and a cooler of canned beer. But as the sport has evolved over the past 30 years, your Sunday spreads …

Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy

(NewsUSA) - Analysis of more than 44 billion emails and 83 million text messages uncovers surprising patterns in when holiday shoppers buy, and what brings them backBlack Friday and Cyber Monday …