Obituary of Irene L. Reese

Irene, 91, passed on Thursday August 23. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Norris, her sister Doris Newman, and her parents Doris Dowe Ketchum & John Dowe. She is survived by her 4 sons and daughter-in-law's, David & Mary, William & Karen, Richard & Amy, Michael & Diane, and her 2 daughters, Nancy and Patty. 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Along with close family friends Michael & Bam Hyatt, her brother-in-law Dr. Martin Newman, and several nieces and many friends. Irene was a loving and caring homemaker. As well as raising her 6 children, she watched many neighborhood children (for over 15+ years) while their parents worked. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, Binghamton. Funeral Services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.