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.

Marjorie Cummings

Marjorie Cummings

Jun 3, 2015

Marjorie M. Cummings, 85, passed away at her home Wednesday, June 3, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Harold and Leona McPherson; a brother, Roland McPherson and a sister Esther Huda. She is survived by her husband of 66 years Douglas Cummings; three daughters Jeanine Cummings, Phoenix, AZ; Pamela and William Edwards, Johnson City and Beth and Dan...

Mamie Fiacco

Mamie Fiacco

May 30, 2015

Mamie B. (Ligouri) Fiacco, 91, of Endicott died Saturday, May 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Benny Fiacco; her parents, Louis and Salma Ligouri; sisters and brothers in law, Jennie and Guerino Lozzi, Josephine and Tony Fiacco and Lillian and Albert Fiori; brothers and sisters in law, Ray...

Philip “Phil” Fox

Philip “Phil” Fox

May 30, 2015

Phil Fox III, 58, passed away unexpectedly in the company of his loving partner Maria Colapietro on Saturday, May 30. He was predeceased by his father Phil Fox Jr. He is survived by his mother Jeanne Fox George of Endwell; daughter Kerri Fox (Andrew Bennedum), Binghamton; son Jim (Ashley) Fox Apalachin; granddaughter Emma Fox; sister Maureen (Bob) Sherwood, Cary,...

Doris Minerley

Doris Minerley

May 30, 2015

Doris J. Minerley, 85, of Endwell, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family Saturday, May 30, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Ralph Minerley and three loving sisters. She is survived by two sons, David of Endicott and Jeff of Endwell along with David’s wife Deette. She was a member of Endwell United Methodist Church....

Jerome “Jerry” Keefe

Jerome “Jerry” Keefe

May 30, 2015

Jerry moved on to be with the lord on May 30 2015 He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Anna Keefe, sisters Kathleen Geiger and Patricia Riley, brother James Keefe. Jerry is survived by his wife of 56 years Leora Penewell Keefe; daughter Michelle Keefe Wilson; son and daughter in law Thomas and Michele Keefe; grandchildren Anthony and...

Helen Bezek

Helen Bezek

May 30, 2015

Helen M. Bezek, 88, of Endwell passed away Saturday May 30, 2015, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents William and Anna (Gajdos) Hudanich; brother George Hudanich; daughter Geralyn (Geri) Hall and numerous brother in laws and sister in laws. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years Frank Bezek; son Chris (Ann) Bezek,...

Ronald Guthrie

Ronald Guthrie

May 26, 2015

Ronald L. Guthrie, 88, of Vestal passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Carrie L. Guthrie. He is survived by his loving children Douglas and Donna Guthrie, San Angelo, TX, Susan and Eddie Holman, Sandusky, OH, Rebecca and Andrew Mihalko, Jr., Nanticoke, NY and Craig and Jamee Guthrie,...

Dorothy Bryce

Dorothy Bryce

May 25, 2015

Dorothy A. Bryce , 85, of Vestal died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Monday, May 25, 2015 after a kidney illness. Predeceased by her parents; a daughter Denise Brown and sons Anthony Bryce and Coswald Bryce. She is survived by her husband Dudley Bryce, Vestal, NY; daughters Catherinea Bryce, Endwell, NY, and her daughter Amanda Dorrell, Binghamton, NY,...

Calvin “Cal” Briggs

Calvin “Cal” Briggs

May 24, 2015

The earthly journey of Calvin M. Briggs, 88, came to an end on May 24, 2015. He joins his dear wife and the love of his life, Dorothy Briggs, who pre-deceased him in 2013, shortly after their 62nd wedding anniversary. Born in Binghamton, Cal was pre-deceased by his parents, Ralph M. and Helen B. Briggs. He was also pre-deceased...

Arlton Nichols

Arlton Nichols

May 19, 2015

Arlton Nichols 83, of Vestal, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Tuesday, May 19, 2015. He is survived by his wife Barbara; daughter Alexandra Nichols, Endicott and three grandsons Carter; Bryson and Ian. He received an Associate’s Degree from Farmington College, was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and was a retired IBM Corp. employee. Memorial Services...

Charles “Chuck” Harford

Charles “Chuck” Harford

May 16, 2015

Charles (Chuck) Harford, 66 of Johnson City was called home after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday May 16, 2015. Chuck was predeceased by his father, Thaddeus, mother, Royice, brothers, David, Ronald and Kevin. Surviving are his brother, Thaddeus (Melody) and his sisters, Royice Harford and Joyce Twombly, his children, Tammy (Tim) Barnes, Kathy Harford, Melissa andJessica Gardner...

Keith Beardslee

Keith Beardslee

May 16, 2015

Keith Carl Beardslee of Endwell, NY died Saturday May 16, 2015, at the age of 82. In 2005 he was preceded in death by his best friend and beloved wife of 48 summers, Nancy Dummisk Beardslee. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Coughlin, whom he loved dearly, and by her husband, Dr. Thomas P. Coughlin, of Princeton Junction,...

John Bode

John Bode

May 12, 2015

John Bode, formerly of Vestal, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was predeceased by parents, Lena and Elmer Bode; brothers, Bill Griffith, Charles Griffith and Raymond Bode; sisters, Ida Gross, Anna Banaszewski and Margaret DeSantis and their spouses. Also predeceased by infant son, John F. Jr. and wonderful son Douglas, a cancer victim at age 44. Survived by...

Lannette Pancoast

Lannette Pancoast

May 11, 2015

Lannette “Nana” (Seaver) Pancoast, 56, of Binghamton was taken from this world unexpectedly due to a brief illness on Monday, May 11, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Marjorie Seaver. She was a devoted mother to her children, a daughter Jamie (John) Helstein, Windsor; two sons Steve “Squeaker” (Heather) Pancoast, Binghamton and Lee (Katie) Pancoast, Vestal;...

Edward “Ed” Marthens

Edward “Ed” Marthens

May 11, 2015

Ed, as he was best known, passed away Monday May 11, 2015 at the Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, Florida at the age of 91. Ed leaves behind his high school sweetheart and wife of 72 years Elizabeth Jean Cairns, daughter Lisa and son Todd. William was wounded while serving in the USMC 4th division during W. W. II...

Samuel Stephens

Samuel Stephens

May 11, 2015

Samuel Arthur Stephens, 80, of Binghamton, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Monday, May 11, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents James and Gladys Stephens; brother in law W. Robert (Bob) Wadsworth and a nephew, Richard Wadsworth. He is survived by his sister Caroline Wadsworth; brother and sister in law Ralph and Connie (Bussey) Stephens; nieces and...

Jenna Fanelli

Jenna Fanelli

May 8, 2015

Jena Fanelli, 89, of Endicott passed away Friday, May 8, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Colombia Fanelli and a sister Angeline. Jena is survived by a brother and sister in law Peter and Nancy Fanelli; nieces and nephews Marie and Larry Bates; Peter and Maureen Fanelli and Joe and Jenny Fanelli; also several great nieces...

Jean Gow

Jean Gow

May 7, 2015

Jean Ann Gow, 91, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 7, 2015. Jean was born on January 15, 1924 in Rocky River, Ohio. Jean was one of two daughters of John and Ruth Pierce. She was predeceased by her loving parents, John and Ruth Pierce, and her sister Marge and brother in-law John ‘Jay’ Griffin, her...

William “Bill” Bednar

William “Bill” Bednar

May 6, 2015

William (Bill) Bednar, 52, of Endwell, passed away at his home Wednesday May 6, 2015. He was pre deceased by his father William; maternal grandmother Jennie Hodel; and a paternal grandfather Joseph Bednar. He is survived by his loving wife Maureen, four children Kylie, William, Keishelle (Jeff), and Jori; two grandchildren Autumn, and Irelan. Bill is also survived by...

Wilhelmina “Billie” Palmer

Wilhelmina “Billie” Palmer

May 1, 2015

Wilhelmina (Billie) K. Palmer, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family May 1, 2015 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. A longtime resident of Endwell, Billie and husband Howie have been lovingly cared for in recent years by daughter Betsy and family in Westminster. Billie was a pianist, artist, quilter and fabulous cook. She passionately loved...

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