Allan S. Jackson
Vestal - Allan S. Jackson, 85, of Vestal, NY passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, August 4. 2019, at Willow Point Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his parents, Edith and Lloyd R. Jackson and his in-laws, Ann and John Como. Allan is survived by his wife Angela, son Alexander, former daughter-in-law Aryeal and grandsons Aluciano and Atlas.
Allan was a dedicated theatre professor at Binghamton University for nearly 40 years. His interests included music, the arts, education, cats and trains. Several national model railroad magazines published articles of Allan's layouts. He designed and built the first layout for the Roberson Christmas Forest. Also, Allan was part-owner and conductor of the Tioga Central Railroad for several years.
A special "thank you" goes to the wonderful staff on North 1 of Willow Point for their excellent care of Allan and great kindness and compassion to the family.
Family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, 511 East Main Street, Endicott, NY on Thursday, August 8th from 12 PM- 2PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Allan's memory to your favorite animal shelter or the Binghamton University Theatre Department.
(Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2019)
Want to donate to the department in Allan's honor? Here's how:
- Online: In the special instructions, specify that it is for the Theater Department and in Allan's memory below in another field. You will get a confirmation and a tax letter.
- Print and mail the form: Under the field "other", write Theater Department.
Mail to
Binghamton University Foundation
PO Box 6005
Binghamton, NY 13902-6005 - Send a check to "Binghamton University Foundation acct. 10754", with Allan Jackson
in the memo and mail to:
Theater Department
Binghamton University
PO Box 6000
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
L. Annette Short
Johnson City - L. Annette Short, 71, of Johnson City, passed peacefully Sunday, May 19th, at Susquehanna Nursing Home. She valued learning and the arts above all. Her life's passion was creating fabric masterpieces: 30 years of costumes for BU Theater, plus quilts, purses, and dolls. Her other passions included her faithful show dogs, cooking, and books. Lots of books!
Annette never lost her spirit or humor In her final battle, and will be missed by
many who knew her well. Per her request, there will be no memorial service - instead,
she would prefer that those who crossed her path in this life take a moment to celebrate
the things she loved, and support a local theatrical event, dog show, cooking class,
or an art venue in her memory. Or buy a book! It is the spirit in which she would
best like to be remembered.
Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on May 25, 2019
