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Press Sun-Bulletin Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Obituaries Obituaries are posted daily at pressconnects.com and archived into a searchable database. Betty J. Steiner of Maine, N.Y. Betty J. Steiner, 81, of Maine, N.Y., went to be with her Lord with her family by her side, Tuesday, July 18, 2006.

Predeceased by her husband, Robert D. Steiner, a daughter, Barbara Yeager; and her parents, Dwight and Edith Penfield; and a brother, Jack Penfield. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Mary Ellen Steiner, Endwell; one daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and Michael Giannicchi, Endwell; six grandchildren, Lori (Lewis) VanAmberg, Shannon Steiner, Michael (Christie) Steiner, Bobby Steiner, Kelly (Jason) Goodspeed, and Kari Stockel; one step granddaughter, Stephanie Steiner; nine great-grandchildren, Dayton, Jacob, Gavin, Devon, Casey, Noah, Skyler, Rocco, and Hailie; one brother and sister-in-law, Dwight and Marilyn Penfield, Chenango Bridge; several nieces and nephews. She was a former employee of Maine Memorial School, a member of the America Legion Post 1390 Women's Auxiliary of Maine for over 30 years. Betty enjoyed golf, reading, and needlework, and was an avid New York Yankee fan, but most of all, she enjoyed her home, children and grandchildren, and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services are pending at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Endicott. Burial will be in Maine Cemetery, Maine, N.Y. The family will receive friends at the memorial home Thursday evening, 6 to 9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Betty's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 59 Court Binghamton, N.Y. 13901, or to the Maine Volunteer Emergency Squad, PO Box 157, Maine, N.

Y. 13802. Joyce E. Tennant of Berkshire Joyce E. Tennant, 77, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family and was reunited with her dad Monday evening, July 17, 2006.

Born on Sept. 25, 1928 in Maine, N.Y., Joyce was a daughter of the late Wesley and Clara Rozelle. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Evelyn Rozelle Payne; her sisters, Anna and Rayola; and her son-in-law, Larry "Bubby" Baker. Joyce is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Omar Tennant; her loving children, Marlene (Gary) Fairlie, Annie Baker, Brenda (Robert) L'Amoreaux, Thomas Tennant, all of Berkshire, Martha Baker, Richford, Christine (Frank) Clark and Joe (Sherry) Tennant, Newark Valley. Also surviving are her cherished 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; her brother, William (Lee) Rozelle; and sisters, Wilma Williams and Wahnita (Steve) Kizale; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Although her vision has been impaired for many years, Joyce has remained an independent and fun loving person. Her life has been centered around her family. She 'saw' with her heart and prepared meals as no one else could. Listening to her scanner helped to keep her in touch with the community. Her family will receive their friends on Thursday from 6-9 p.m.

and on Friday from 10- 11 a.m. at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley. A funeral service and celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday the MacPherson Funeral Home. Rev.

James T. Willard will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Berkshire. Kindly consider directing expressions sympathy to the Berkshire 1390-Emergency Squad in loving memory of Joyce E. Tennant.

Frances "Beanie" Balmer of Endicott, N.Y. Frances Balmer, 91, of Endicott, N.Y., formerly of Susquehanna, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006, at the Waters Nursing Home in Endicott, N.Y. She was born in Lanesboro, the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Maxwell) Saam. She was predeceased by her husband, Lester Balmer; stepmother, Jeannette Saam; one son, Gerald Balmer; one brother, Jack Saam; one grandson, Maeland Balmer; one great-grandson, Paul Chamberlain. Frances is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Angela Balmer, Endicott, N.Y.; one sister-in-law, Mazie Saam; six grandchildren, Jeff and Michelle Balmer, Danny and Patty Balmer, Kristen and fiance, Vince Colapietro, Catherine and William Chamberlain, Kelly Balmer and fiance, Jason Heeman, Nicole and Michael Sellitto; 12 greatgrandchildren, Brianna Marie Balmer, Kaylee Rose Balmer, Joshua Allen Balmer, Kyle Maeland Balmer, Megan Christine Balmer, Shannon Gorton, Debra Chamberlain, Deirdre Philpott, Lexus Heeman, Matthew Chamberlain, Roger Francis May, Paytyn Sellitto; four great-greatgrandchildren, Amber Gorton, Samuel Phillips, Derik Gorton, Dezden Gunn.

Frances was a member of the Black Kettle Hunting Club, and the St. John's Church of Susquehanna. Before her retirement she was employed at Matis's Manufacturing in Susquehanna, Pa. She was a well known seamstress and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. A Memorial Mass will be held at the St.

John's Catholic Church in Susquehanna, Pa. on Thursday, July 20, 2006, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Simon officiating. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Waters Nursing Home, especially John.

Mary B. Kane Montrose, Pa. B. Kane, 91, of Montrose, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2006, at Ann Hart's Personal Care Home, Montrose, after an extended illness. She was born in Montrose, Pa.

to the late John J. and Agnes E. (O'Malley) Birney. Mary was a member of Holy Name of Mary Church, its Altar and Rosary Society, and over 50 club. She was also a member of TOPS.

Mary enjoyed making candy, cooking, crocheting, and sewing. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by a daughter and special friend, Jean Marie Kane and Jeff Fink, Binghamton, N.Y.; two sons and daughters-in-law, J. Robert and Diana Kane, Montrose, Richard A. and Le' Kane, Harrisburg, N.C.; three grandchildren, Sarah Kane and Kevin Chubbuck, Maureen Kane and Burke Neely, Cameron Kane; sisterin-law, Eugenia Kane, Montrose, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mary was predeceased by her. husband of 42 years, John M. Kane; three brothers, James, Robert, and Gerard Birney; and a sister, Pauline Birney. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday evening at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, with a Prayer Vigil beginning at 8:30 p.m.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2006, at the Holy Name of Mary Church, with Father Gerard F. Safko celebrating the Mass. Interment will be at the Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Montrose, Pa. Donations in Mary's name can be made to the Holy Name of Mary Church, 60 S.

Main Montrose, Pa. 18801, or to the Susquehanna County Library, 2 Monument Square, Montrose, Pa. 18801. Peter R. Porcino of Binghamton Peter R.

Porcino, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his first wife, Beverly Martin Porcino; and his second wife, Mary Tobin Porcino; and his parents, Victoria and Peter Porcino; brothers, Frank and Santi Porcino; and sisters, Agatha Giardina and Catherine Cihlar; and his mother-inlaw, Veronica Martin. He is survived by his children, Martin and Carol Porcino, Johnson City, Victoria and Tom Douglas, Binghamton, Matthew Porcino, Deerfield Beach, Florida, Bernadette and Brian O'Hara, Ridgewood, N.J., Maria and Michael Rappazzo, Westwood, N.J.; four grandchildren, Matthew Porcino, Johnson City, Caitlyn and Connor O'Hara, Ridgewood, N.J., Peter Rappazzo, Westwood, N.J.; one brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Jane Porcino, also sisters-in-law, Vera Burke, Troy, Ohio, Kathleen and Bill Fitzgerald, Vestal; sisters-in-law and brothersin-law, Biddy and Paddy Flynn, John Walsh, John Tobin, and Paddy Tobin, all of Waterford, Ireland; also several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Jean Jeavons, Endicott. He was one of five siblings who served in WWII and Peter was an Army veteran. He attended Yale, Cornell and Harvard Universities and graduated from Hamilton College, where he received his Ph.D.

in Physics. He was a retired employee of IBM with over 29 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Peter had: a wonderful love for the Irish heritage and showed it with his annual St.

Patrick's Day parties and was at the present time taking Gaelic lessons. Peter will be remembered for his computer skills and for helping the people at Hilltop Retirement Center with their computers. He was also an avid New York Ranger fan. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Friday, July 21, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. in St.

Mary of the Assumption Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be at the James V. DeMarco Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, N.Y. on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions in Pete'smemory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 356 Midler Syracuse, N.Y. 13206, or to the American Heart Association, 59 Court Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901. HONORED PROVIDER Dignity James V. DeMarco Son Funeral Home 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, NY 722-3074 Sara B.

Boughton of Binghamton "Absent from the body, present with the Sara passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Elizabeth Church Manor at the age of 107. She is survived by three nieces, Emily Evans, Ann Owens and Jane Abbey; also several other great-nieces and greatnephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 12 Noon at the Wm. R. Chase Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, with the Rev.

David Murphy, Pastor of Valleyview Alliance Church, officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Galilee, Pa. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Radio Station WPEL, P.O.

Box 248, Montrose, Pa. 18801-0248. HONORED PROVIDER Dignity Wm. R. Chase Son Funeral Home 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, NY 13901 772-0320 William McGuire of Binghamton Obits Funeral Notices 001 Ann M.

Renda Sigler of Binghamton Funeral services for Ann M. Renda Sigler will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Robert Amrhein, O.F.M.

Conv. will officiate. Burial will be i in Chenango Valley Cemetery, Hillcrest. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 1:30 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Ann may be made to the Alzheimer's Association-Southern Tier, 1406 Monroe Endicott, N. Y. 13760. Fannie M. Jeavons of Binghamton Fannie M.

Jeavons, 91, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 17, 2006. She was predeceased by her husband, William D. Jeavons, Sr. in 1949; her parents, Mary and James Stanziola; sisters, Theresa and Mary; brothers, Nicholas and James. She is survived 1 by her loving children, Jeannette (Bruce) Hayes, William (- Nancy) Jeavons and Gloria (- Richard) Soovajian; grandchildren, Barbara (Richard) Day, Brenda (Edward) Dziadzio, Kimberly (Mark) Veal, Michael Jeavons, Christa Jeavons and Liz Norko; great-grandchildren, Chad and Wilson Day, Savannah and Will Dziadzio, and Amelia Veal; sister-in-law, Jean Jeavons; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a member of St. Paul's Church, former member of St. Catherine's Rosary Society, past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, serving at two state conventions and a former member of the Broome County Women's Democratic Society. She will be remembered for her strength, courage and faith while raising her three children on her own. Dear mother, rest in peace.

We would like to thank Drs. Solis, Payne and Quasem and the staff on Memorial 3 at Binghamton General Hospital and Fr. Putano for their kind care during mother's illness. A prayer service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2006, at 9:15 a.m. from the Wm.

R. Chase Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, NY. with a Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, Binghamton, NY.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-8 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorial contributions to St. Paul's Church, 15 Doubleday Street, Binghamton, Our Lady of Sorrows, 157 Clarke Street, Vestal, or a charity of one's choice. HONORED PROVIDER Dignity Wm. R.

Chase Son Funeral Home 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, NY James Michael Roma of Endicott James Michael Roma, 76, of Endicott, died at his residence, surrounded by his family, Sunday, July 16, 2006. He was born April 19, 1930 at Ideal Hospital, to the late Carlo and Anna (Greco) Roma. Jim was also predeceased by a brother, Robert; and sisters, Philomena Roma, Marie Shea and Lorraine Coughlin. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Constance (Williams) Roma; two daughters and a son-in-law, Yvonne and John DelVecchio, Cortland, and Cynthia Roma, Endicott; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Amy Roma and James, Jr. and Michelle Roma, all of Endicott; eight grandchildren, John Ardin, Jameson, C.J.

(Carl James), Camille, Christopher, Corey, James Michael III (Mikey) and Meredith; a sister and brothers-in-law, Carol and Tom Zayac, and Terry Coughlin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Vincent Hugh and Peggy Williams, Lois Williams, and Theresa and John Glowa; also special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. He graduated from Union-Endicott High School, Class of 1948, and played CYO Basketball. Jim owned and operated the Northside Sweet Shop on Oak Hill Avenue, Endicott. In 1948, at the age of 18, together with his father he started a bakery, which is known today as Jim Roma's Bakery and Roma Distributors Beverage Center. Some of his memberships included the BPOE Elks Lodge the Independent Mutual Aid Association and the Duca Degli Abruzzi Lodge Order Sons of Italy in America, all of Endicott.

Jim was also honored as an Outstanding Member of the Community by the State of New York. The Broome County Executive honored him with a "Jim Roma Day" on April 27, 1990 and he was awarded for his service to the community by the Alhambra Sidona Caravan the Vestal Rotary Club and the Daughters of Columbus Endicott. Jim hosted his annual "Prosciutto Party," which was his thanks to all family, friends and associates. On his 60th birthday, his friends gave him an honorary party, with over 400 in attendance, where he donated all his gifts to an annual CYO scholarship fund in his name. His favorite pastimes included sports, horseracing and casinos, but most of all he was a devoted family man who enjoyed and loved his family, especially his eight grandchildren, and hosting many gatherings for family and friends at his home.

Jim was known for his honesty, hard work, generosity and kindness and will be greatly missed. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of 'Padua Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

The family will at receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home Wednesday from 2-4 and evening 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the of Jim Roma CYO Scholarship Fund, CYO Office, 86 Walnut Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905. William McGuire experienced that reality on July 14, 2006, when at the age of 101 years, he passed from this into eternity, a man "justified by faith" in the finished work of Christ. The eldest son of William A.

McGuire and Bessie (Kinney) McGuire, William Ambrose McGuire Jr. was born of Irish roots in Smithflats, N.J. on May 14, 1905. Most of his years were vital and productive. He was a life-long student, analyzing everything.

He particularly loved his Bible, teaching adult Sunday school classes for many years, into his 90's. He was a servant of God. He held various offices at his church of membership, Grace Baptist, Binghamton, N.Y., including Sunday school superintendent. Together with his wife, Amy, William cared deeply about his family, offering home and help to family and friends. Bill loved the challenge of figuring out how to "fix" almost anything, even, on one occasion, helping his grandson exchange the Ford engine in a "jalopy" for Chevy engine, creating parts as needed.

Dad was a Chevy man! As a young man he built the home he shared with his family for over 65 years. Bill was predeceased by his Amy (Leonard) on July 6, 2000 after 71 years of marriage (July 3, 1929); his brothers, Thomas (Rose, Mary), James (Evelyn), Kenneth (Laura), and David; sister, Sister M. Euphemia, RSM (Elizabeth Anne McGuire); nephew, Martin Brock Leonard, USN, lost sea in 1955. He is survived by his daughter, Clara Gene McGuire Siefka and her husband Gordon, who faithfully cared for his father-in-law many years after Bill lost his ability to walk. Also surviving are grandsons, Martin Jon Siefka (Nancy) and Eric Robert William Siefka (Pattie); great-granddaughters, Leah Siefka Paillard (Sylvain) of Switzerland, and Allison McGuire Siefka Cleveland, Ohio; as well several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will held Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 12:00 Noon at the Grace Baptist Church, 33 Howard Avenue, Binghamton, N.Y. 13904 with Rev. Edward Button officiating and Rev. Russell Smith -officiating. Burial will take place in Chenango Valley Cemetery.

Friends may call at church from 11 a.m. until time of service. HONORED PROVIDER Dignity Wm. R. Chase Son Funeral Home 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, NY 139 772-0320 John Francis Cook of Endicott John Francis Cook went 1390-peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 15th, at his home in the presence of his loving family.

A Memorial Service for John, a Korean War veteran, will be held at The West Corners Baptist Church, 302 Duke Street, Endicott, Thursday, July 20th, at 6 p.m. John requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The West Corners Baptist Church and it's mission there. Stanley R. Mulcahy of Windsor Funeral services for Stanley R. Mulcahy will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m.

at the Wm. R. Chase Son Funeral Home, 88 Chapel Windsor, with Frank Phillips and Hadan Creagh officiating. Burial will be in Knox Cemetery, Ouaquaga. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.

and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. HONORED Dignity PROVIDER Wm. R. Chase Son Funeral Home 88 Chapel Windsor, NY 13865 655-1234 Continued on page.