IDA MARION TODD of BinghamtonIda Marion Todd, 99, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully, January 29, 2001. She was predeceased by her husband, Loren H. Todd; parents, Howard and Annabelle Staples; a sister, Helen Merrill; brothers Arthur and Howard Merrill; nephews, Rolland and Peter Merrill. She is survived by a niece, Helen and her husband, Paul Harris; a nephew, Melvin Merrill; 16 great nieces and nephews; 18 great great nieces and nephews. Ida was a great care giver to all her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing Bridge and the piano. She was also a avid lover of roses. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, at 1:30 p.m., at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, with Rev. William Snyder, officiating. Burial will be at Chenango Valley Cemetery.