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.
Albert Monticello
Feb 14, 2015
Albert Monticello, 89 of Endicott, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10 am from Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 801 Main Street, Vestal, Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY.
Norma Denovellis
Feb 12, 2015
On Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 11:10 am the family of Norma DeNovellis, 86, gathered with peace, grace and dignity as she left this earthly world and entered into another world we know as Heaven. In this regard she is joined once again with her husband Louis. She is also predeceased by her parents Millard and Laura Crist; sister...
Colleen Wright
Feb 10, 2015
Colleen Wright, 61, of Chenango Bridge, New York, passed away at home early Tuesday morning, February 10, 2015. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Caroline and Robert Sabitus. She is survived by her husband, Mark Wright; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Lucy Saunders, North Scituate, R.I.; daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Michael Stefanski, Wallingford, PA; grandchildren, Maria...
George “Bill” Wickizer
Feb 9, 2015
George F. Wickizer (Bill) 92, Binghamton, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Monday, February 9, 2015. He was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Elizabeth. He is survived by his children; son, Brent (Kay) Wickizer, Binghamton; daughter, Lori (Dale) Loomis, Vestal; his five grandchildren, Eric (Hope) Wickizer, Apalachin; David (Kimberly) Lee, Virginia, Mary (Ron) Ford, Nevada, Amy...
Richard “Dick” Bundy
Feb 7, 2015
Richard “Dick” “Skippy” Bundy of Endicott passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 7, 2015. Born on August 25, 1957 in Vestal, NY, he worked as a supervisor at Binghamton University for 29 years in the Plumbing Department. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Deborah Bundy and his daughter, Bryana Jones. Dick is predeceased by...
Marie Bevelacqua
Feb 7, 2015
Marie P. Bevelacqua, 58, of Endicott, NY went to rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father Sunday, February 7, 2016. Marie was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. Marie was predeceased by her grandparents Rose and Joseph Bevelacqua and Lee and Pauline Freace and her brother Edward Bevelacqua. Marie is the daughter of Joseph and...
Beverly Smith
Feb 5, 2015
Beverly J. Smith, 81, our beloved mother, sister and friend went home to her Lord and Savior Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, on January 25, 2014, her parents Joseph (1983) and Rose (1994) Beland, her sister Lena Vandermark and her brother Richard Vandermark. She is survived by her children, Les...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


