OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries in Broome County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Endicott, Broome County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of New York's history and identity.
Michael Gatta
Jul 30, 2015
Michael Salvatore Gatta, aged 90, a long-time resident of Plainview, LI and most recently, a resident of Good Shepherd Village, Endwell, NY, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Village Skilled Nursing Unit, Endwell on Thursday, July 30, 2015 after an extended illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was predeceased by his parents, Victoria and Alfonso Gatta; mother and father-in-law,...
Eleanor Sommers
Jul 29, 2015
Eleanor M. (Boyles) Somers, 84, of Vestal, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Born in Endicott, On August 30, 1930, she is the daughter of Sheldon Boyles and Mary (Moran) Boyles. Ellie is predeceased by her husband, Budd J. Somers, her parents, sister, Patricia (Boyles) Alexander and brother-in-law, Walter Somers. Ellie is survived by her sister, Dolores (Boyles) Bachynski,...
Eugene “Gene” Mccarthy
Jul 28, 2015
Eugene G. McCarthy, 85 of Warren Center, PA and formerly Vestal, NY passed away on July 28, 2015 after a short illness and abundant life. With family and best friend by his side, this loving father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully in his home. He was predeceased by his parents Mabel (Card) McCarthy and Jeremiah McCarthy and brother,...
Dennis Mccormick
Jul 26, 2015
Dennis J. McCormick, passed away Sunday July 26, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Mary McCormick, and his older brother Patrick. Dennis retired from a successful career in life insurance with Prudential and Allstate. He was an avid home remodeler. Dennis’ work ethic and ability to find a solution to any situation was an inspiration to...
Stephen Smas
Jul 26, 2015
Stephen Earley Smas, 72, passed July 26, 2015. Steve was born in Grassmere, NH on December 18, 1942 to Barbara and Stephen Smas. After high school, he joined the U S Air Force where he was an Airman 2nd class repairing jet engines. He married Sue Wargo and they raised three sons, Steven (Jenniffer) Smas, Haverhill NH., Scott (Jodi)...
Anthony Mapp
Jul 25, 2015
Early Saturday morning, July 25, 2015, Anthony Mapp lost his courageous battle with lung cancer. He took his final breath on this earth, with his wife, Joelle, at his side. Anthony was blessed in this life, not only with his beloved wife, Joelle, but also with three amazing sons Ty, Noah, and Aiden of Vestal, NY. It is grace...
John Ruehlman
Jul 24, 2015
John, at age 55, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early Friday at his home from natural causes. He was predeceased by his father, John G. Ruehlman, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Barbara L. Ruehlman (Endwell), his brothers Patrick A. Ruehlman (Endwell) and Eric F. Ruehlman (Port Crane) and his sister Pam Payne (St. Louis, MO). He is...
Lucy Piccirilli
Jul 23, 2015
Lucy Piccirilli, of Endwell, passed away, Thursday, July 23, 2015. She was predeceased by her son Mark. She is survived by her husband Dr. Louis; daughter Breeze Richardson and three grandsons Christopher; Alexander and Oliver. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10 am at Church of the Holy Family, 3600 Phyllis Street, Endwell. Entombment will be in Calvary...
Anne Szczygielski
Jul 20, 2015
Anne Szczygielski, of Endicott, passed away peacefully after a long illness, at the age of 74. She was predeceased by her son, Stephen in 1967. She was the daughter of Richard and Genevieve Fellrath of Farmington Hills, MI. She was a loving wife of 51 years to Tom and devoted mother to her daughters Rebecca and Bernadette. Anne is...
Joseph Koloski
Jul 19, 2015
Joseph Koloski Jr. went to sleep with the angels, July 19, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1931. Joe was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Della also sister Helen and brother Stanley. He is survived by his loving sister in law and companion Doris, also sister Mary Jones and Robert, Timothy Koloski and Dorothy,...
Phyllis Craver
Jul 18, 2015
Phyllis D. Craver, (02/10/1934 – 07/18/2015), 81, of Endicott, passed away peacefully. She was predeceased by her husband Edward W. Craver (09/15/1990) and a son in law Richard Caprio (05/22/1999). She is survived by her children and step children, Janice (Gary) Wahl; Terri Caprio; Paul Rheinheimer; Lisa (John) Grainger; Dawn (Wally) Fye and Jayne (Terry) Tokarchik; eight grandchildren and...
Charles “Chuck” Tubbert
Jul 14, 2015
Charles F. Tubbert passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home on July 14, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born in Auburn, NY, where, at a young age he exhibited a natural talent and fascination with mechanics. In high school he was a quiet student and loyal friend; he was also the drummer in a...
Richard Goulette
Jul 12, 2015
Richard Frank Goulette Sr., 70, of Endwell, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, July 12, 2015. He is predeceased by his father Albert Goulette. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Letitia, two sons Richard Jr., Apalachin and Robert and daughter and son in law Karen and Thomas Zielewicz, all of Endwell; two grandsons...
Evelyn Bianco
Jul 11, 2015
Evelyn (Latini) Bianco, 88, of Endicott, went to be with the Lord from her residence Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph A. Bianco; her parents; and a special cousin, Mary Bianco. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and Barry Roma, Endicott, Linda and James Coffey, Liverpool; five grandchildren, Heather (Jeremy) Tellex,...
Adeline Mancini
Jul 11, 2015
Adeline (Mucilli) Mancini, 83 of Endwell, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph P. in 1990 and her parents Michael and Elvira Mucilli. She is survived by her three sons Ralph (Linda); Paul and Robert; grandchildren Joseph, Katherine (Ryan) Elizabeth (Christopher), Andrea, Matthew, Alexandra; great grandchildren Aubrey and Fiona; a...
Donna Wilcox
Jul 10, 2015
Donna M. Wilcox, 71, of Endicott passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, Friday, July 10, 2015. She is survived by the family she loved so much; her son, Keith Wilcox of Endicott, sister Elizabeth Merwarth, brother in law Harold R. Weber (Esther) and sister in law Linda Wilcox; nieces and nephews, William Merwarth, Jr (Michele), Diane Merwarth, Richard...
Jeano Milano
Jul 7, 2015
Jean Milano, of Endicott died Tuesday, July 7, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Nicholas and Anne Milano; brother, James Milano. She is survived by one sister Amy Zeller, Buffalo; two nephews Scott Zeller, Michael (Rebecca) Zeller; great nieces and nephews Hayden, Tally, Grace and Julia; many cousins. She was loved by countless friends. Jean was member of...
Karl Sears
Jul 6, 2015
Karl Sears, age 60, of Vestal, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and daughters by his side after a valiant fight with brain cancer. Karl is survived by his wife Geralyn “Geri” Sears of Vestal; his daughters, Jennifer (Alan) Gutowski of Philadelphia, PA, and Katherine Sears of Rochester, NY; his parents, William and Christa Sears...
Earl Steenburg
Jul 6, 2015
Earl Dewey Steenburg, 92, of Apalachin, passed away at Riverview Manor Health Care Center in Owego on July 6, 2015. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Betty Jane, his sisters Elsie and Zena and his brother Eugene. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lauretta and Joseph Weller, Auburn, NY; a son and daughter-in-law, Earl David and...
Virginia Slater
Jul 6, 2015
After a long, full and festive life, Virginia Mary Blank Slater passed away on Monday July 6, 2015. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Jay; her son Jay Bill, and her daughter Gloria. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Seitz of Endwell, her daughter and son in law Diane and Tom Williams of St....