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Paula Travis Obituary
Paula J. Travis
of Binghamton
Paula J. Travis of Binghamton, 63, passed away on November 8, 2007 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved best friend and soul mate, Richard "Trav"; their children and their families, Keith and Lori and Madison, Kris and Paul Gibbore and Tia, Taylor and Hunter, Kevin and Jennifer and Ava, Matt and Penny, Steaven and Jason; her parents, Helen and Lester Gernold; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Larry Konya; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Diane Travis; nephews, Michael and Julie Travis, David and Tonya Obrochta, David Travis, Scott Konya, Brian and Becky Konya; special friends, Sara and Karl Woken. Paula was loved for her quick wit, love of reading, traveling, including her winter trips to Fla., the love she had for her grandchildren, and her new home in Murrells Inlet, S.C. She was a graduate of SUNY Binghamton and was retired as a manager for the NYS Dept. of Labor. The family would like to thank Dr. Ronald Harris and the staff ST5 for their special care.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at the Wm. R. Chase & Sun Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, N.Y. 13901. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. Sunday until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ronald McDonald House, 1027 E. Genessee Street, Syracuse, N.Y. 13210.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paula Travis
Carolyn Hale
November 14, 2007
Dear Richard and family,
Paula was my co-worker, supervisor, and manager at the Department of Labor, but most of all she was my friend. Although we have not seen one another recently, we shared many fun times together. My best memories of Paula are when she and 2 others from the Dept. of Labor came to visit me for two weeks when I lived outside of London. We had many laughs and stories to tell each night when we came home for dinner. The adventures ranged from Paula sharing dinner with the pub cat and dog at the Seven Stars (the Brits do allow cats and dogs in the pub), to Paula and Sara being asked to "mind" the store on a shopping trip to Windsor, plus all of our adventures around the British countryside. Paula has now gone on to another adventure. She is at peace with our Lord.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sara Andros
November 13, 2007
Paula was my supervisor for several years when I worked for the Department of Labor, and I always used her as the model for what a good supervisor should be: she had a great sense of humor, always supported her staff, and never took herself too seriously. The world is a much better place because she was here. My heart- felt condolences go out to all of you.
Henry Doll
November 13, 2007
Dear Keith, Lori, ...and Madison; and the entire Travis family.
No words can really express the loss of such a loved member of the family. May your days ahead be filled with your fondest memories of Paula.
...I can't help but think of this past year and how your mom and Madison had time together.
We will continue to cover all of you in prayer....
Affectionate Regards,
Henry
Daneille Skrabalak
November 12, 2007
Dear Kevin and Jennifer and the Travis family: we were so sorry to hear of the great loss of your mother. We understand that she was a really wonderful lady.
Our sincere condolences,
Bob and Daneille Skrabalak
Larry Bidwell
November 11, 2007
Dick,
I am sorry to see of your tragic loss. I wish there was some way that it was possible to ease the pain that you are going through.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Conlon
November 11, 2007
I had the pleasure of working for and with Paula at the DOL. You couldn't ask for a better boss or a better person. She saw the good in people! She will be missed.
Wanda Kucera-Eksteen
November 11, 2007
Dick, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. What a shock when I read the Binghamton Paper online this morning and read about Paula's death. I will always remember the good times..especially the last one when you two and the Wokans visited me in Ft. Myers and Karl played the accordion and we all did the Chicken Dance!
Debra Morello
November 11, 2007
I had the opportunity of working with Paula for several years. She was a wonderful woman. I know you will miss her very much.
With sincere sympathy,
Debbie Morello
Edward Banks
November 11, 2007
Coach,
Very sorry to read about your loss. Our most sincere sympathy to you and your family. Carol and I are in Conn. and won't be able to attend the Sunday service. Our very best.
ed and carol banks
Mike Hughes
November 11, 2007
Coach,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please accept my deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Joe and Dolores Hauptfleisch
November 10, 2007
Dick,
We were deeply saddened to read of Paula's passing. May you and your family be comforted in this great time of sorrow.
Joe and Dolores Hauptfleisch
Alicia Adams
November 10, 2007
Matt
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother my thoughts are with u always and i am always here for u
Kathi Bailey
November 10, 2007
To the entire family, My sympathy to all of you in this time of loss. I worked with Paula back in the early 80's at the DOL.
Heather GT Fettinger
November 10, 2007
Kris, Tia & Family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Lisa Weber
November 10, 2007
Keith & Lori
We are very sorry for your loss. If you need anything please call us.
Lisa & Jon
Beverly Elksnis
November 10, 2007
Dick,
I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. My thoughts are with you.
Beverly (Betz) Elksnis
Tony Cullen
November 10, 2007
It was with great sorrow that I read of Paula's passing. I have very fond memories of our days as neighbors on Parkway place. Sue always considered Paula one of her best friends. I wish you and your family peace at this very difficult time.
Joe & Jody Micilcavage
November 10, 2007
Dick~
We were saddened to hear about Paula, our deepest condolences go out to you and your family. Paula was a special person who will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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