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.
Jacob “Jake” Dobransky
Sep 4, 2015
Jacob James Dobransky, 23, passed away at his home on Friday, September 4, 2015. Jacob (“Jake”), was born July 9, 1992 in Titusville, FL to the late William Dobransky of Vestal, NY, and Tammy West of Cincinnati, OH. Jake had lived with his paternal aunt and uncle, Ann and William Pralat of Endicott, NY, since relocating from Ohio in...
Gerald Fuller
Sep 2, 2015
Gerald Lee Fuller, 89, of Endicott died after a short illness on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Dorothy M. (Bryski) Fuller; two daughters and sons-in-law Barbara and Paul Weaver, Jeanette and Michael Lemcke. Papa Gerry is survived by eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a...
Mary Beckham
Sep 1, 2015
Mary M. (Demuth) Beckham, 84, of Vestal, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and sons Tuesday September 1, 2015. Mary was born on July 2, 1931 in Nimmonsburg, NY to German Ellis Island immigrants Richard and Martha DeMuth. Mary was the first American born child of their family. She was born into the Great Depression with...
Thomas Nirchi
Sep 1, 2015
Thomas Nirchi passed away Tuesday, September 1,2015, after a short illness. He is survived by his loving mother Patricia Nirchi and her companion Nick Rano. Tom will be joining his father Rocco; his brother Michael; grandparents Francesco and Nicolina Nirchi and Leonard Gentile in Heaven. Also surviving are grandmother Juanita Gentile and Bill Seeley; aunts and uncles Elena and...
Ella Gillis
Aug 31, 2015
Ella R. Gillis, 88, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Ideal Senior Living Center, Endicott where she was a longtime resident. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Carrie Stone; four brothers and five sisters. She is survived by her son Joseph Hurley, Arlington, VA; former daughter in law Nancy Hurley, Alexandria, VA; three grandchildren Brian...
Viola “Vicki” Adams
Aug 27, 2015
Viola (Vicki) Adams, age 91, died peacefully at home in the early hours of Thursday, August 27, 2015, surrounded by love…She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, John J. Adams, her parents, seven siblings, and many dear friends. She is survived by her children, Bill (Joan) Adams, Pittsburgh, PA, Christine Adams, Endicott, NY, Tom Adams, Binghamton,...
Judith “Judy” Clark
Aug 27, 2015
Judith Fuller Clark, age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, and is now free of Parkinson’s Disease. She was born June 21, 1935 in Afton, NY to Harold and Doris (Tupper) Fuller who predeceased her as well as her siblings Harold, Jr.; Janice; Richard; Joyce; her beautiful granddaughter Brittany Karoline Clark; a very special...
Phillip Katzenberger
Aug 26, 2015
Phillip Frederick McCulla Katzenberger, 28 years old of Palm Coast, Florida formally of Endicott, NY died unexpectedly in a tragic car accident on August 26, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. Phillip was predeceased by his mother Sylvia Katzenberger. He is survived by his father Dennis Katzenberger, sisters and brother in-laws Jennifer (Donald) Nezelek , Julie (Jerry) Ruling. Nieces and nephew...
Robert Snover
Aug 25, 2015
Robert J. Snover passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 25, 2015. He was predeceased by his father James V. Snover. Survived by his mother Ruth A. Snover of Endicott, NY, daughters Keirsten of Cheney WA, and Shauna (Kevin Kadish) of East Amherst NY, sons Robert J. Snover Jr. (Traci Rypkema) of Endicott, NY and Andrew Snover of Amherst, NY, grandchildren...
Agnes Mcneal
Aug 23, 2015
Agnes M. McNeal, 93, long-time resident of Apalachin, was reunited with her husband of 67 years, Paul McNeal, on Sunday, August 23, 2015, after an extended illness at Willow Point Nursing Home. Agnes enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping, traveling, music, dancing and having a good time. After retiring from Endicott-Johnson, she and Paul spent their winters...
Jane Nedopytalski
Aug 21, 2015
As the sun rose on August 21, 2015 Jane E. Nedopytalski of Endwell, NY joined her husband Emil, sisters Stephie and Emily, brother Bob, and parents Stephen and Ludmena Jakubek in heaven. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Joyce Cornelius and Marie Didas, her grandchildren Kathryn Cornelius, Ashley Cornelius, Matthew Didas, and Michael Didas, son-in-law Bill Didas, sister-in-law...
Tina Morreall
Aug 20, 2015
Tina Mandarino Morreall, “Yobo”, “Warrior Queen”, 49, of Binghamton, our beautiful and precious warrior woman, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away August 20, 2015 into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father after a courageous 2-year fight with glioblastoma brain cancer. Tina was a true example of Christ-like qualities. A devoted and faithful member of The Church...
Stephen Rent
Aug 19, 2015
Stephen L. Rent, 52, of Endicott died Wednesday, August 19, 2015. He was predeceased by his father Edward F. Rent. He is survived by his children, Brandon and his wife Tasha, Lauren and Nicholas; one granddaughter Savannah and a granddaughter to be born in October Skyler; his mother M. Joan Rent, Endicott; four brothers and sisters in laws, Edward,...
Maxine Farro
Aug 18, 2015
Mom passed away peacefully August 18, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born at Morris Manor Farms, Morris, NY. She is predeceased by her grandparents and parents. She is survived by her two sons and their families: Doug (Patty) and Dana (Shelly). Her grandchildren, Amanda (Garrett) Sweezy, Amy Farro, Michael Farro and Kaleigh Farro, She is also survived...
Roger Rizzi
Aug 18, 2015
Roger Michael Rizzi, 78 of Vestal, passed away at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, Tuesday, August 18, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents Vito and Palmera Rizzi; three sisters Madeline Rizzi; Mary Marino and Ida DeDio and a brother Vito Rizzi. He is survived by his beloved wife Brenda J. Rizzi, Vestal; two daughters Maureen Borek, Florida and Sandra...
Lois Gonzalez
Aug 15, 2015
Lois J. (Welch) Gonzalez, 87, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. She was predeceased by two infant girls and one son; her parents, Merton and Myrtle Welch; four brothers Ed (Helen) Welch; Max (Marion) Welch; Philip (Mildred) Welch and Larry (Margaret) Welch; two sisters Irma LaBarre and Marilyn Galus. Lois is survived by her husband of 59 years Leo...
John “Jack” Lashier
Aug 13, 2015
John (Jack) L. LaShier of Endwell passed away August 13, 2015. Born on July 17, 1919 to Lewis and Edna Leach LaShier he was a 1938 graduate of UE and a Quarter Century Club member of IBM. In W.W.II he proudly served on B-24’s with the Army Air Corps in the Pacific. He is survived by his wife of...
Leo Cornett
Aug 12, 2015
Leo Conley Cornett, age 92, passed away peacefully at home in Union Center, NY Wednesday, August 12, 2015 with his immediate family at his side. He was born on May 1, 1923 in Elizabethton, TN to Onell and Anna (Byers) Cornett. He is survived by his wife Jean Cornett and their children Nancy, Dean, and Scott (Leigh) Cornett. Their...
Dale Layman
Aug 12, 2015
Dale P. Layman, 79, of Endicott passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 12, 2015. He is predeceased by his parents James and Carrie, brothers, Robert, Joseph, William and sister Phyllis. He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline, and children James(Justine), David (Tacama Donahue) and Cathleen. He is also survived by his sister Mary, grandchildren Josten, Sarah(Andrew Kline), Jessica( Adam...
George Erle
Aug 9, 2015
George Thomas Erle (10/11/49 – 8/9/15) passed peacefully after a valiant fight against an infection that overwhelmed his body but not his determined spirit. George’s career began with selling Electrolux vacuum cleaners door-to-door, but soon found his niche in the car business working seven years for Roger Kresge VW. He gained much respect for his leadership qualities during his...


