Ella (Kozak) Paden of Binghamton, 89, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, John E. Paden. She is survived by her son, John Michael Paden; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Mary M. and Gerald Kane; special caregivers, Jim and Theresa Couglin; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a parishioner of St. Francis and St. Christopher. She retired from IBM after 15 years of service. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Louise Manor and Elizabeth Church Manor for their care. A funeral mass will be offered on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10:30 am at St. Francis Church. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until the time of service at church. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Hancock, NY. Donations can be made in Ella's memory to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1031 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.