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.
Thomas Diorio
Jan 8, 2015
Thomas R. Diorio, 68, of Owego died unexpectedly Thursday, January 8, 2015. He is predeceased by his father Philip Diorio Sr., mother, Mary (Milazzo) Diorio Stanton, stepfather Robert Stanton Sr., infant son Mitchell, and nephew Tommy Diorio. He is survived by his beloved wife Becky (Owego), son Daric T. Diorio (Endicott), two daughters and sons-in-law, Ivy (Matthew) Levinson (Cornwall,...
Julia “Judy” Tennant
Jan 5, 2015
Julia (Judy) A. Tennant, 88, of Endicott went to be with the Lord Monday, January 5, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Howard P. Tennant and her mother Ann Plankenhorn. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Debora and Jeffrey Balotin, Fairport, NY; three sons and daughters-in-law Robert and Chris Tennant, Raleigh, NC, Phillip and Susan Tennant,...
Mary Valabek
Jan 4, 2015
Mary (Mangino) Valabek, 92, of Endicott, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sunday, January 4, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Dominick; parents Thomas and Rose Mangino and brother in law George Palmisano. She is survived by her sister Nicoletta Palmisano, Endicott; a devoted niece and nephew Roseann Palmisano and Frank (Eileen) Palmisano and a special great nephew Frank...
Thomas Black, Jr.
Jan 4, 2015
Thomas L. Black, Jr., Endicott, died Sunday, January 4, 2015. He was predeceased by his father Thomas, Sr. and his in law Timothy and Josephine Williams. He is survived by his wife Marguerite; daughter Lisa Black; son Thomas III (Anita); two grandchildren Kelsey and Kaylin; his mother Myrtle Black; two sisters Bettye (Jerry) Morrow and Judy (Bill) Weiler; in...
Thomas “Timmy” Gavigan
Jan 4, 2015
Thomas Gavigan “Timmy” went to join the party upstairs on January 4, 2015, lovingly embraced by our parents, Tom and Jan Gavigan, sister, Sharon Duffy, brother, Michael, along with many family and friends who have been waiting to bring him home. He is survived by his sister, Susie (Gary) Lemon and her family, Ryan, Kristin (Aza), Corey, Reilly and...
Edward “Ed” Sautro
Jan 3, 2015
Edward Philip Sautro, 82 of Wake Forest, NC; formerly from Endicott, NY, joined his wife Theresa Rose Sautro on January 3, 2015 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his mother Patricia DiBello, Brother Gabe Sautro, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Frank and Grace Materese, Joseph and Ann Materese, Fred and Fern Materese, Angelo and Louise Materese, Nellie and Jim...
Caroline “Carol” Putrino
Jan 2, 2015
Caroline Putrino (Fratino), 85, of Endwell, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Friday, January 2, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, parents Natale and Mary Fratino, her brothers Louis, Joseph and Eugene. She is survived by two sons and a daughter in law Tony; Natale (Chris) and Ivana Putrino, all of Arizona; a daughter and son in...
Emil Seliga
Dec 31, 2014
Emil Anthony Seliga, 49, of Endicott, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Teresa (Gallese) Seliga, Endicott; sons, Tony, Durham, NC and Stefan, Endicott; parents Emil and Barbara...
Paul Gofran
Dec 30, 2014
Paul J. Gofran of Endicott, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Paul was born in Olean, NY on June 10, 1923. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Sophie R. (Zembek) Gofran on November 13, 2007. He was also predeceased by his parents Anna (Leskow) and John Gofran, his sisters, Martha (Charles) Wenke, Kathryn (John)...
Nicholas Ezzo
Dec 28, 2014
Nicholas D. Ezzo, 62, of Vestal died Sunday, December 28, 2014 at home with family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Schenectady, NY., the son of Michael Ezzo, Sr. and Elizabeth Proper Marx. Nicholas graduated from St. Peter’s Academy. He began his successful restaurant career with Mangino’s on Saratoga Lake and then continued his career...
Dawn Mcpherson
Dec 27, 2014
Dawn S. (Pierce) McPherson, 78, went to be with her Lord Saturday, December 27, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her mother, Catharine Collins; her step-father, Robert E. Collins; and grandson, Adam McPherson. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard (Dick) C. McPherson; her five children, Robert (Lois), Richard M. (Seanne), Scott...
Jeanne Reichley
Dec 27, 2014
Jeanne G. Reichley, 88, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Donald, her daughter and son in law Kris and William Mitchell, and two grandchildren, Scott and Colleen Mitchell whom she deeply loved, all of Reston, VA. Jeanne was predeceased by her first husband, 2nd Lt. George H. Ramer, CMOH USMC, who was killed...
Mary-Eleanor Owen
Dec 25, 2014
Mary-Eleanor (Geoghegan) Owen, 90, of Apalachin, NY, peacefully went home with the Lord on Christmas Day 2014. She was born at home on September 23, 1924, to Eleanor (Baron) and Lawrence J. Geoghegan in Watertown, Massachusetts. Mary-Eleanor was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Marvin C. Owen, and her son Christopher. She is survived by her son and...
Mary Julian
Dec 24, 2014
Mary Julian (94) of Endicott, NY passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Mary was born in Endicott, NY where she grew up and lived all of her life. She was predeceased by her husband Felix (Tickie) Julian, her son John Julian, son-in-law Tiziano Cieri; Parents James and Grace (DeVita) Fiorini; brothers and sisters Dominic (Mary) Florini, Angie (Pep) Cerroni,...
Elizabeth “Bette” Gorman
Dec 24, 2014
Bette Gorman, 92 entered into rest on Christmas Eve 2014 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and William Moriarty; sister, Margaret Sandwick, brothers, William, Thomas and Richard Moriarty, sisters-in-law, Marion Moriarty, Mary Ann Moriarty, Grace Gorman; brothers-in-law, Louis and Joseph Gorman, James Sandwick. Survived by her husband of almost 73 years, John T. Gorman;...
Father Charles Currie
Dec 23, 2014
Father Charles Currie, retired priest in residence at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Endicott, and former Pastor of St. Ambrose Church in Endicott, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 23, 2014. He was 82. Father Currie was ordained a priest in 1958 in the Order of Friars Minor of the Conventual Franciscans, with whom he served until leaving to marry...
Harry Mattimore
Dec 23, 2014
Harry Mattimore, 90, of Vestal, passed peacefully in the arms of the Lord Tuesday December 23, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Mott), sisters Mary Sheehan, Jane Mattimore, Sally Deacon, a brother Jack Mattimore, and a granddaughter, Laura Mattimore. He is survived by his children, Maryanne Donnelly, Joseph (Rhonda) Mattimore, Jane Hashey, John (Maureen) Mattimore, Nancy (William)...
Linda Croft
Dec 21, 2014
Linda Croft, 56 of Endicott, NY, died at St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, VA, Sunday, December 21, 2014. She was predeceased by parents, Harold K. and Vivian M. Vanwinkle; a brother, Michael Vanwinkle; and an uncle, Vincent Vanwinkle. She is survived by her daughters Jennifer Croft and Danielle (Joshua) Bower; brothers Tom, Jim, Steve and Ken Vanwinkle; three grandchildren, a...
Beverly Young
Dec 21, 2014
Beverly (Wheeler) Young, 86, of Endicott, passed away Sunday December 21, 2014 after a brief illness. She was pre deceased by her husband Donald D. Young in 1997. She is survived by her son and daughter in law Donald (Carrie) Young, granddaughter Kaylie Young and her fiancée Sean Green of Texas; her daughter and son in law Cindy (Cary)...
Margaret Romano
Dec 20, 2014
Margaret M. (Costello) Romano went to join her “Honey Bun”, Salvatore Romano on Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born on March 29, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY. Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband Salvatore; parents Joseph Costello and Catherine Sancineto; two infant grandsons Richard and Robert; two sisters Marie McCormack and Irene Clinton; a brother Donald Sancineto and...