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 preceded in death by; her son, Keith Richard Lynch; her parents and her brother John (Jack) Rifenbury. She is survived by; her children, Robert Lynch Jr. (Sandra) of North Carolina, Christopher Lynch of Georgia, Richard Lynch who lived and took care of his mom; her 6 grandchildren, Christina, Brendon, Austin, Brandon, Gabriel, Emmalei and many great grandchildren; her sister Gwen Rifenbury, her brother Orville Rifenbury Jr. Carmel graduated from Susquehanna Valley High School, later in life she became a Truck Driver for 10+ years (Blue Bambi). A very special thank you to Betty Webster, thank you for always being there for our mom for so many years.
Funeral Services will be private, Carmel's family will welcome friends from 3:30 to 5pm Friday September 4, 2026 at SAVAGE-DeMarco Funeral Service 338-344 Conklin Ave Binghamton, NY 13903. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SavageFS.com. Arrangements entrusted to SAVAGE‑DeMarco Funeral Service, Binghamton, NY. Full obituary also found at www.TiersNews.com.
