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.

Donna Wetzel

Donna Wetzel

Feb 5, 2015

Donna M. Wetzel passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2015, after a long illness. She is predeceased by her father George Koffel. She is survived by her husband Chuck of 38 years of wonderful marriage; 2 great children, Matthew and Mary Wetzel; a grandson Derek whom he called “Mei-mei”; her...

Josephine Borrelli

Josephine Borrelli

Feb 4, 2015

Josephine Borrelli, 4-6-22 – 2-4-15. You will be missed by many but many are waiting for you with open arms. Josephine passed into the waiting arms of God on February 4, 2015 at 10:02 am with Frank, Donna and Jake at her side in her home where she wanted to be. She is predeceased by her parents, Frank and...

Robert Russell

Robert Russell

Feb 4, 2015

Robert E. Russell, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 4, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Frances Russell and by his beloved sister, Margaret Ann (Iggy) Bortnick and her husband, Martin Bortnick, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patricia Russell; five daughters, Pamela, Nancy, Ellen, Margaret, and Jodee; and one son, Robert...

Jean Lovell

Jean Lovell

Feb 2, 2015

Jean F. Lovell, 97, of Vestal, passed away peacefully Monday February 2, 2015 at James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home, Johnson City. Jean was predeceased by her husband of 77 years, George, in December 2014; her infant daughter, Sandra Lou; her parents; infant brother, Charles; sister, Anna; brother, Harold and sister-in-law, Linda; and sons-in-law Robert Miner, William Kemmery and...

Robert “Bob” Emerson

Robert “Bob” Emerson

Feb 1, 2015

Robert L. Emerson of Whitney Point, NY passed away peacefully Sunday February 1, 2015 at the Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 85. Bob (also known as Coach) was a teacher, a coach and a sports enthusiast. He dedicated his life to serving others and impacted many lives through his teaching and coaching. Even today, the...

Charles “Red” Howland

Charles “Red” Howland

Jan 29, 2015

Charles S. Howland (aka “Red” to his wife and close family friends), age 92, ended a long satisfying life while at the Ideal Senior Living Center Thursday, January 29, 2015. He is survived by his son Rick, daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Emil Misata, granddaughter Jaclyn and Don Tripp, great granddaughter Lauren Tripp, sister Hazel, and brother Roger, several...

Alan “Tiny” Grannis

Alan “Tiny” Grannis

Jan 29, 2015

Alan “Tiny” H. Grannis, of Kirkwood, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at age 72. He was one of five children and graduated from Vestal High School in 1961, where he distinguished himself as a record-setting running back, earning the nickname “Tiny”. Persistently tough yet nimble of foot, his talented athleticism was reflected in his graceful flair on the...

Patricia Murray

Patricia Murray

Jan 29, 2015

Patricia Ann (Kincel) Murray, Endwell, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus and Mary on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born April 16, 1930 in Scranton, PA, Patricia was predeceased by her parents, Karl and Agnes (Foley) Kincel, brother, Karl, sister Jacquelyn, and her eldest son, James G. Murray. She is survived by...

Catherine Bongiorno

Catherine Bongiorno

Jan 28, 2015

Catherine F. Bongiorno of Endicott was reunited with her husband of 49 years, Jasper F. Bongiorno on January 28, 2015. She passed peacefully in her home with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents, Vito and Angela Milazzo; in-laws, Joseph and Dorothea Bongiorno; brother, John Milazzo; sister, Frances Romano and granddaughter, Sara Renee Bongiorno....

James “Big Jim” Antoniadis

James “Big Jim” Antoniadis

Jan 27, 2015

James (Big Jim) Antoniadis, 93 fell asleep in the Lord on January 27, 2015 in Jacksonville Fl. He was predeceased by his wife Amelia of 999 years. He was the eldest of five children born to George and Artemisia Antoniadis and was predeceased by his parents and all his siblings. He is survived by his son George and his...

Thomas Closser

Thomas Closser

Jan 25, 2015

Thomas G. Closser of Endicott, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2015. He was born on November 9, 1937, in Bradford, PA. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Irene (Coast) Closser, his brother Robert W. Closser, nephew Edward Closser, and brothers-in-law John Barno and Bernard Eck. He is survived by his beloved and...

Marion Lefcheck

Marion Lefcheck

Jan 24, 2015

Marion Lefcheck, 89, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Johnson City. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael, sisters, Wilma, Elizabeth, Kathryn, Rose Ann, and Lucille, a brother, Jacob and a son in law, Jim Cheer. She is survived by her children, David and Mandy Lefcheck, Michelle and Rich Glover and Kathryn...

Sylvia Kohut

Sylvia Kohut

Jan 21, 2015

Sylvia (Brewster, Sechrist) Kohut 84, of Vestal. And God will wipe away every tear from her eyes; There shall be no more death nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. January 21, 2015 Sylvia began her new life and was welcomed by her husband Rudolf Kohut, her brother Arthur...

Geraldine Repchak

Geraldine Repchak

Jan 21, 2015

Geraldine Repchak, age 62, passed away January 21, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. Born October 9, 1952 in Peckville, PA. to Gerald and Leocadia (Louise) Garbett, Gerri grew up with her sister Paula in Olyphant, PA. She graduated from Bishop Hannon High School in Scranton and continued her education at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing where...

Jean Kelley

Jean Kelley

Jan 20, 2015

Jean M. Kelley, 91, of Vestal, peacefully went to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years William E. Kelley, Vestal; four loving children, W. Kevin Kelley and Debbie Heath, Wappingers Falls, NY, Chris and Marilyn Kelley, Wexford, PA, Robin Kelley and Joe Schuster,...

Gertrude Monaco

Gertrude Monaco

Jan 19, 2015

On January 19, 2015, Gertrude S. Monaco headed Home to tend the gardens of our Loving Heavenly Father. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Peter P. Monaco, her parents, Elizabeth and August Wagner, Endicott, her beloved “sister”, Bea Wagner, Vestal, and dear friend, Rev. Glenn Newberry. She is survived by her brother, Fred Wagner, Vestal;...

Alice Rostedt

Alice Rostedt

Jan 18, 2015

Alice (Lamas) Rostedt, 73, of Endwell, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Monday, January 18, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents Jose and Martha Lamas. She is survived by her husband Robert, two sons Robert D. (Leslie), Willington, NC and Steven (Denise), Endwell; two granddaughters Sara and Bryana; her sister Martha Lamas, Brooklyn; also several nieces...

Murray “Mutt” Solomon

Murray “Mutt” Solomon

Jan 15, 2015

Murray “Mutt” Solomon, 84, of Endicott and Monticello, NY, passed away Thursday January 15, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was pre deceased by the love of his life his wife Yaeko in 2010, his parents, two brothers “Whitey” and Jake Solomon, a sister Pauline Furchak and two nephews Edward Furchak Jr. and Scott Solomon. He is...

Frances Sheldon

Frances Sheldon

Jan 11, 2015

Frances Jesionowski Polmateer Sheldon, 96, of Endwell, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon Sheldon; parents Stanislaus and Hedwig Jesionowski; brothers Alfred; Richard; Edmund and infant twins joseph and Leo; sisters Mary; Agnes and Anna. She is survived by her son Franklin (Frances Argento) Polmateer; grandchildren David (Ellen) Polmateer and...

Anna Bowen

Anna Bowen

Jan 10, 2015

Anna J. Bowen, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 9:15 pm at her residence at Elderwood at Waverly Skilled Nursing Facility in Waverly, NY. She was predeceased by her husband John and her three brothers and one sister. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John T. and Jill E. Bowen of...

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