Donald Winans

Donald Winans obituary, Binghamton, NY

Donald Winans

Donald Winans Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home on Feb. 6, 2026.
Donald Winans, 67, of Binghamton died February 5, 2026. He is survived by his wife Ellen (Ellie) Mudge; his children, Christopher Winans, Jesse Mudge and Kevin Zuhone; sisters, Karen Tiltz and Terry Knapp.

Don was a dedicated member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 1013 in Binghamton. He worked for many years as a fence installer with Winans Fence Co., and was a retired janitor from Binghamton University. He was also a life member of the Southern Tier Dart League.

At Don's request there will be no services. The family would be grateful for friends to help with Don's funeral expenses by making a donation via the online donation portal in this obituary.

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February 12, 2026

Donald E Birtch posted to the memorial.

February 8, 2026

Linda Still posted to the memorial.

February 6, 2026

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Donald E Birtch

February 12, 2026

We will miss him at the club, being in the kitchen and all the things that he did for everyone.
Alma and Don Birtch

Linda Still

February 8, 2026

May you fly with the angels.

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