Peter Hulin Bridge (1933 - 2012)

Peter Hulin Bridge, 78, of Town of Binghamton, fell asleep in the Lord on January 24, 2012 after a year long valiant battle with cancer. Born December 23, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, only child of Morton Levi Bridge and Evelyn Grace Hulin; all other blood relatives have predeceased him; he is survived by his beloved friends Archpriest Alexey Y. Karlgut, Matushka Anastasia Karlgut, and companion of 45 years, Terry C. Peet, as well as many friends from churches and former colleagues in both the Triple Cities and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Peter attended Oriental Institute of University of Chicago when 12-14 years old studying Middle Egyptian grammar and hieroglyphics; was graduate of Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1952; of Harvard College with A.B., in 1956 in Greek and Latin classics; of Columbia University in 1960 with M.L.S.; ROTC, Harvard and served six months active duty in U.S. Army and eight years in reserve attaining rank of captain; entered library internship program at the Library of Congress in 1960 and retired from the Library in January 1998 after holding a variety of scholarly and mid-management positions; pianist, composer of classical music, train and railroad enthusiast. Peter traveled widely both here and abroad, especially after his retirement; his entire corpus of music compositions, papers and manuscripts is archived in the Library of Congress' Performing Arts Division; was member of SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Endicott and sang in its choir; diagnosed in early March 2011 with cancer and commenced treatments at Upstate University Medical Hospital, Syracuse, we are grateful to the care he received from various health care professionals including Dr. Ajeet Gajra, Dr. Madhuri Yalamanchili, Dr. Rashid Haq, Dr. Jack Hsu, Deborah Schaffer, Danielle Pitcher and several cousins and friends who assisted in his care while confined to home: George Shea, Nancy Crescente, Patricia Shea, Sylvia Kumpon, Jeanne Ford, Nellie Straight and Jack Braunstein and especially to Richard Gremer and Michael Florez for countless acts of kindness towards both Peter and his caregiver, and to a multitude of wonderful parishioners at SS. Peter and Paul for their solicitude and prayers, especially David Dranchak for his practical, emotional and spiritual support after having gone through a similar experience with his brother, Daniel of blessed memory, in 2010. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 210 Hill Avenue, Endicott, NY with Fr. Alexey Karlgut officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the church from 6-8 pm with the parastas at 7:00 pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, NY. In lieu of flowers, expression of sympathy may be in the form of a donation to the SS. Peter and Paul Sunday School and Elevator Fund.

Mary Ann Wartonick

Mary Ann Wartonick fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday evening, November 29, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents; Andrew and Helen Malenich, brother, George, and sisters Dorothy and Margaret. She is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-five years; Robert T. Wartonick, two daughters; Susanne (Steven) Harris of Holly Springs, NC, and Cathy (Marvin) Deane of Barboursville, VA, three grandchildren; Jenna and Christian Pokerwinski and Andrew Harris, a brother-in-law; Nicholas (Sonja) Wartonick, nieces, nephew and her faithful companion, her shih-tzu, Max. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church of Endicott. She loved her family and will be dearly missed. A Funeral Service will be offered by the Very Rev. Alexey Karlgut on Monday at 9:30am at SS Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 210 Hill Avenue, Endicott. Burial will be in St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home, 326 Prospect Street, Binghamton where a Panakhida (prayer service) will be conducted by Rev. Karlgut at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider contributing in Mary Ann's memory to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY 13850, or SS Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church's Building Fund. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Drs. Readling and Harris and staff at Broome Oncology for their compassionate care given to Mary Ann during her illness.

George Boras

Each day is a gift from God. George Boras, born April 14, 1927, fell asleep in the Lord on December 1, 2011, at his winter home in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. By God's grace, at the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife, Lydia, his children, and his son-in-law. George was 84. George lived a long and fruitful life rooted in the Orthodox Church, and lived out in family, occupation, and hobby. He was a life-long member of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Endicott, NY, where, in addition to many other acts of service, he was a board member and choir member. George was predeceased by his parents, John Boras and Mary Komanowski Boras, his sister, Anna, and his brothers, Michael and John. He is survived by loving family, extended family, and god-children: His devoted wife of 61 years, Lydia; his three beloved children and their families: a son David Boras, his wife Patricia, and their children Gregory and Alyssa; a daughter, Karen Boras; and a daughter, Dr. Lynn Uber, and her husband Dr. Walt Uber; a sister-in-law, Helen Boras; a brother-in-law, Alex Fedones, Jr. and his wife Nadine; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and several godchildren, all of whom he was extremely proud. George was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School, and a Navy WWII Veteran, having served aboard the USS Tarawa. He served as a career-long cost control engineer for IBM in Endicott, and with his 30 years of service was a member of the Quarter Century Club. As a singer, he sang bass, not only at Saints Peter and Paul, but also in Hussar Male Chorus and Russian Moods Chorus. George was also known for his enthusiasm and love for golf, a passion which he shared with his son and son-in-law, in addition to other family, friends, and co-workers. He was affectionately known by his grandchildren as "Papa George" and by friends in South Carolina as "Chief". Family and friends will be received at Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 210 Hill Ave., Endicott, NY from 5 to 8 PM on Monday evening, December 5, 2011. A memorial service will be sung during that time, at 7PM. The Funeral Service will also be sung at Saints Peter and Paul, on Tuesday, December 6, at noon, with burial to follow, in the parish cemetery. The family wishes to thank: Fr. John Parker, Fr. John Breck and Dn. Mark Barna for their frequent visits and prayers; his aides for their compassionate care, especially his daytime aides, Wanda and Sylvia; and his wonderful medical team: Dr. Van Bakel and Dr. Garg and their nurses at the Medical University of South Carolina. A very special thank you to Lynn and Walter from Mom, David, and Karen, for the loving care you gave dad over the last 11 months. He loved you so very much, and we do too. We will miss George very much. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to: The Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery, 144 Bert Washburn Road, Otego, NY 13825-2265; Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, PO Box 1228, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465; Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Elevator Fund, 210 Hill Avenue, Endicott, NY 13761. May God grant the servant of God, George, newly-departed, His Kingdom, and may his memory be eternal! Arrangement are by the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home in Endicott.

Leda Buran

Leda (Pizur) Buran (1922 - 2011) . Buran, Leda (Pizur) August 19, 1922 - October 13, 2011 . It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear and wonderful mother, Leda (Pizur) Buran, at Good Shepherd Village with family and friends by her side. Born on August 19, 1922 in Endicott, New York, she lived every day to the fullest with love and happiness for all around her. Leda graduated from Syracuse University and lived for many years both in Endicott and Vestal where she raised five children. She is survived by her children, Andrea, Vancouver, B.C., Nancy (Tom), Seattle, WA, Scott (Ann), Carlisle, PA, Frank (Whitney), Denver, CO; as well as her nine grandchildren, Julie, Jennifer, Bill, Bob, Sam, Eli, Anna, Tess and Thea, all of whom she loved deeply and who brought much joy and happiness into her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank (Bunzo) Buran; her son, Bill (Zack); and her siblings, Vera (Pizur) Cibulsky, her brother, Anthony Pizur; and her parents, Eli and Arlene Pizur. A special thank you to her longtime friend, Ernestine Kunkle for always being there, her friend, Sue Eberly and Bob and Diane Cibulsky. Her journey through life touched the hearts of many other people she met along the way and she will always be fondly remembered. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Good Shepherd Village of Endwell for the loving care and compassion that was shown to Leda during her stay with them. Leda loved this Native American Prayer and wanted to share it upon her passing: : "I will give this one thought to keep, I am with you still, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone, I am with you still in each new dawn." : Funeral services will be held Monday 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 210 Hill Ave., Endicott. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. The family will receive friends at Sts. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Alexey Karlgut will hold a Panachida Service Sunday 7:45 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Leda Buran may be made to St. Tikhon's Monastery. Arrangements are by the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc., 1905 Watson Blvd., Endicott, NY 13760.

Subdeacon Philip A. Tatusko

Tatusko, Philip A. Subdeacon Philip A. Tatusko, 89, passed away peacefully at Wilson Memorial Hospital after a recent illness Sunday July 31, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Tekla and Augustus Tatusko, and step-mother, Mary Goida Tatusko. He was the last surviving of 12 brothers and sisters, 6 step brothers, 1 step-sister, and one half-sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Vera (Shiptenko), one son, Philip V. (Joanne) Tatusko, one daughter, Paula (Chuck) Norton, three beloved grandchildren, Nicole (Andy) Ewing, Timothy (fiancee Hayley) Norton, and Adam Tatusko. He is also survived by two beloved great-grandchildren, Liam and Sofie Ewing. He is additionally survived by several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Phil was a Navy Veteran of WWII serving as an engineering interpreter liaison between the US and Soviet Navy. He worked for over 40 years at IBM rising to the level of senior engineer and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. After retiring he became a consultant with assignments in the United States and in Korea. Phil was a devoted member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church where he served as a subdeacon for many years. He headed many church beautification projects and designed the cross in the parish cemetery. Phil was an avid golfer enjoying golfing with his wife Vera and friends at hundreds of courses worldwide. He loved traveling, and especially enjoyed his times on the road in his motor home. He took great pride and joy sharing these excursions with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Disney World became the most popular destination. His unique ability to "tell a story" and tell what is lovingly referred to as "Papa jokes" will be greatly missed.

Helen Pasternak

This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it! - Psalm 118:24< On March 7, 2011, Helen entered into the arms of her Heavenly Father. She shared her life together with her classmate and husband of 56 years, Edward; her children: daughter, Melanie Mastanduno (Michael), New Hampshire; son, Edward Paul Pasternak (Susan), Seoul, South Korea; and grandchildren, Michael Anthony Mastanduno, Maria Faith Mastanduno and Edward Joseph Pasternak. She is also survived by two sisters, Ann Groner (Maryland) and Catherine Mikuluk (Maryland); and two brothers, Michael Elinski (Hawaii) and Emil Elinsky (Maryland); and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Helen was a longtime member of the Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, where she sang in the choir. She considered it an honor and privilege to be able to attend the various services with her husband, to be a reader, and especially to attend services during the Lenten period and for the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Pascha. Nursing was her specialty. She retired from Lourdes Hospital after thirty-five years of dedicated service. She then worked for several more years as a volunteer. Helen sang with the Downtown Singers for over ten years, and also served as a member of the Arts Corps at Binghamton University. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Apolonia Elinski; her husband's parents, Thomas and Anna Pasternak; sisters, Mary Hazilla, Julia Elinski, Olga Hartmann; and brother, John Elinski, a US WWII Veteran; brothers-in-law, Luke Hazilla, James Groner, Col. (ret.) John Mikuluk, Robert Hartmann, Nick Havrilak; sister-in-law, Jean Pasternak; niece, Deborah Hartmann; and nephew, Michael Hazilla.

Terrence C. Berge

Berge, Terrence (Terry) C. of Berkshire: Terrence (Terry) C. Berge of Berkshire, NY passed away March 1st, 2011, following an admirable fight with brain cancer. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Alexander Koval, and paternal grandparents Sylvia and Christopher Berge. He is survived by his devoted wife Marika (Donenko), and his beloved children Brandon and Ashley; he is also survived by his mother Saundra and Carl Wall, and his father Charles and Fredi Berge; his loving sister Alexandra Berge Grisanti ; his paternal grandmother Anne Koval; Uncle Craig (Louise) Koval; cousin Rebecca. Terry also is survived by his father and mother in-Iaw George and Kathy Donenko and son Alex Donenko; mother and father in-law Linda Smith and Keith Maker. Terry was known as a hard worker, through the years he drove motor coaches for several area firms, was a school bus driver for the Whitney Point School District, worked for the Binghamton Country Club, and most recently was an owner/operator for a Freihofer's and related bakery products. Terry was always willing to help those in need. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church all of his life. The family wishes to thank the Newark Valley Class of 1990, the Zooney Fest organizers, and the members of Sts. Peter and Paul church for their love and support throughout his illness. The family will receive family and friends on Thursday at Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, on 210 Hill Ave, Endicott NY, from 5pm until 8pm with the Panikhida being served at 7pm. The funeral will be held at 11am on Friday also at Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Terry's memory can be sent to: Marika Berge at 486 Tubbs Hill Rd, Berkshire NY, 13736 to be held in trust for his children Brandon and Ashley. Arrangements have been made by the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home. Marika (Donenko), and his beloved children Brandon and Ashley; he is also survived by his mother Saundra and Carl Wall, and his father Charles and Fredi Berge; his loving sister Alexandra Berge Grisanti ; his paternal grandmother Anne Koval; Uncle Craig (Louise) Koval; cousin Rebecca. Terry also is survived by his father and mother in-Iaw George and Kathy Donenko and son Alex Donenko; mother and father in-law Linda Smith and Keith Maker. Terry was known as a hard worker, through the years he drove motor coaches for several area firms, was a school bus driver for the Whitney Point School District, worked for the Binghamton Country Club, and most recently was an owner/operator for a Freihofer's and related bakery products. Terry was always willing to help those in need. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church all of his life. The family wishes to thank the Newark Valley Class of 1990, the Zooney Fest organizers, and the members of Sts. Peter and Paul church for their love and support throughout his illness.

Daniel E. Dranchak

Daniel E. Dranchak    |    Daniel E. Dranchak, 50, of Endwell, NY, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital, and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ following an 8-month battle with cancer. He was predeceased by both pairs of grandparents and is survived by his parents, William and Nadine; and his brother and best friend, David, all of whom he dearly loved more than anything in this world. He is also survived by aunts and uncles, including Olga and Mary Kulasza and John Maliwacki; and cousins, including John M. Maliwacki, Marty and Danny Sullivan, Marie and David Williams, Sydney Bouton, and Cathy Stevens. Dan was a lifelong parishioner of SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Endicott, NY. He graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1978 and Rochester Institute of Technology in 1983, and worked for IBM in Endicott and Poughkeepsie as a software engineer for the past 27 years. Dan's hobbies included golfing, gardening, cooking, travel, and rooting for the Yankees. Dan's family wishes to offer special thanks to Dr. Steven Malkin and nurses, Cyndi and Eve, Drs. Jonathan Wright and Ajeet Gajra and staff including Ann and Arlene, Drs. Dennis Kraus and Babak Mehrara and the nurses on the 17th floor of Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dr. Chung Chung, Dr. Francine Rainone, the Lourdes Infusion staff, and Jennifer Satterlee, a therapist and angel who brought a measure of joy, peace and calm to Dan when it seemed that no one else could reach him. Dan's family also wishes to offer heartfelt thanks to special friends and neighbors, the Kocenkos, the Crolls, the Hitchkos, the Essermans, the Andersons, the Java Team, and Terry Peet and Tatiana Lechtman, who through their own life experiences helped to give Dan hope and strength. We are forever grateful to the SS. Peter and Paul Church family for their unwavering love and support and to everyone for all of the outpouring of love, prayers, and cards received throughout his illness. The hope, support, and comfort they provided are beyond measure.

Helen Murphy

Helen Murphy of Endwell Helen (Krisko) Murphy, 85, passed away Sunday August 22, 2010, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of over 58 years, Charles F. Murphy, Jr., of Endwell, her sister Mary Sinicki of Florida, several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Helen was predeceased by her brother Edward Krisko and three sisters Agnes Sipko, Dorothy Kiegler and Irene Vincenec. Helen led a very active life playing softball and basketball as a youth and both bowling and golfing throughout her adult life. She even went parasailing at the age of 80. On November 10, 1951, she married Charles F. Murphy, Jr. Helen retired from IBM, after 38 years of service and was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club. She enjoyed cruises on the Caribbean Sea, the North Sea, the South Pacific and the Erie Canal, as well as travels throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, South America and to Fiji. Helen was a devoted parishioner of SS Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church in Endicott. She was also a member of Otseningo Chapter #14 O.E.S. and Daughters of the Nile Zuleika Temple in Endicott. Helen will always be remembered for her friendly and gracious manner and delicious baked goods