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Mary Meltzer Obituary
Binghamton - Mary L. Meltzer, age 88, beloved, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend entered peacefully into eternal life on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019, in Binghamton, NY, in her lifelong home. She was born April 30th, 1931, in Oneonta, NY, to Edith and David Lewis. She is survived by her brother, Bill Lewis, daughter, Sara Meltzer, three grandchildren, David C. Meltzer, Jr., Katherine McCarthy and Nolan Meltzer, and her great granddaughter, Amelia Meltzer. Mary grew up in Binghamton, NY, attended Binghamton High and later went up to attend Bates College in Maine. Funeral Services will be held at the Vestal Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 3997 Vestal Rd, Vestal, NY, Friday at 11 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Chastain will officiate. Family, friends, and others, whose lives Mary touched are invited to the Chapel at Vestal Hills Memorial Park Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to reminisce, grieve, support each other.
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Terry Flood
June 24, 2020
Mary was a faithful and generous supporter of Jubilee Jobs in Washington,DC helping many people find urgently needed work for sustenance, dignity and hope. How grateful we are for her love and hopefilled life. Terry Flood, founder, Jubilee Jobs
nelson van atta
May 31, 2019
I have fond memories of Mary as a neighbor and as a friend. My condolences to all in her family.
Tony Williams
May 30, 2019
Sara and family. I'm sorry to hear of your loss.Prayers and Peace.
D B
May 29, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the family for your loss. During this time of grief, may the God of all comfort give you strength to endure. Isaiah 61:1,2.
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