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.
Richard “Rick” Wellburn
Oct 22, 2014
Richard (Rick) 58 died unexpectedly Wednesday October 22, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents Hank and Lillian Wellburn and is survived by his good friend Jennifer Howard, sisters Judith Wellburn, Pamela Lavker (Al Lavker), Deborah Arscott, one nephew Brett Demetros and three nieces Laura Robinson, Samantha Pecora and Sarah Arscott. Born in Johnson City, NY, he was a...
Robert Davern
Oct 21, 2014
Robert has passed on to his heavenly home October 21 after reaching his goal of 100 years of age. He died peacefully at Ideal Senior Living Center after three years of residing there. Robert (Bob) was born June 3, 1914 to Edward and Lena (Barrows) Davern. He was the sixth of seven children. He was predeceased by his son,...
Richard Gaskill
Oct 21, 2014
Richard Walter Gaskill Jr., 80 of Vestal, New York left the arms but not heart of his wife on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. He is predeceased by his parents Richard Gaskill Sr., Mary Louise Gaskill (Pomeroy); his first wife Doralyn Gaskill, sister in law Debbie Gaskill, brothers in law Art Loupert and William Schultz. He is survived by his...
Roswell Patterson
Oct 19, 2014
Roswell Scudder Patterson, 93, of Endwell, New York and Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his home on October 19, 2014. He was born on May 11, 1921 at home in Scranton, PA; the youngest of five children and the only son of the late Roswell H. and Emma Scudder Patterson. He attended Keystone Academy and graduated from...
Marcia Pacenza
Oct 18, 2014
Marcia L. Pacenza, 62, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Alto J. and Yolanda A. Pacenza and her grandmother, Arinee Roe. She is survived by Lynne Hunt, kitties, Zach, Zane, Wyatt and Abby, a sister and brother in law, Sharon and Donald Neglia, Endwell, nieces...
John Freundorfer
Oct 17, 2014
John L. Freundorfer, 95, of Endicott died at Wilson Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 17, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents John and Alice Freundorfer; his brother Kenneth Freundorfer and two sisters Theresa Freundorfer and Kathryn Cox. He is survived by two nephews John and Chris Branson and their families. He was a retired Endicott-Johnson employee. Johns was...
Michael Dailey
Oct 15, 2014
Michael Joseph Dailey, 51, of Endicott, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Michael is survived by his wife, Lori Dailey, his daughter, Alyssa Dailey, his step-son, Nicholas (Jessica) Politi of Endicott, NY, and his grandchildren, Karmen Miller and Emma Grace Politi. Also surviving Michael are his parents, Edward and Teresa Dailey of Brackney, PA, his brother, Dr. Edward...
Joseph “Joe” Marion
Oct 13, 2014
Joseph John Marion, 79, went to our Lord, Monday, October 13, 2014. Born in Archbald, PA December 21, 1937, he is predeceased by his parents Ambrose and Mary (nee Simon). While stationed overseas he met and married Rosaleen Eithné Rafter in Dublin, Ireland, 1957. Brother to Francis, Jack, Ambrose, Harold, Anna, Alice, and Rosemary. Father to Joseph (Susan), Brian,...
James “Whitey” Wortman
Oct 13, 2014
James L. Wortman, (Whitey), 81, of Endwell entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 13, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents Willard and Catherine Wortman and his brother Paul Wortman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Dolores M. Wortman, Endwell; his children, Linda and Jim Cerra, Apalachin, Carol Wortman,...
Mary Saraceno
Oct 12, 2014
Mary L. Saraceno, 78, of Endicott entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents Leonard and Maria Saraceno and two brothers Anthony and I. Thomas Saraceno. She is survived by a brother Joseph Saraceno, Wyoming, PA; nieces and nephews Mary Saraceno-Wright; Anthony Saraceno; Dorothea Atherholt; Joseph Saraceno; Mary Olsen; Anne Oakley; Vicki LoBue;...
Mary Jones
Oct 12, 2014
Mary Jones, formerly Mary Neil, went home Sunday Morning, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Mary is survived by her loving husband Raymond Jones, 2 daughters; Christine Hales and Kathy Sullivan, a step-daughter Kelly Ingersoll, 4 grandchildren; Matthew Hales, Lauren Hales, Brooke Sullivan and Parker Sullivan, and 4...
Shirley “Dawn” Shook
Oct 11, 2014
Shirley Dawn (Shaver) Shook 67, of Endicott, passed away at home on Saturday, October 11, 2014 after an extended battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Beatrice Shaver; Lou Shaver, Donna Manzer and Kenny Shaver. She is survived by two sons, Frank Bello, Johnson City and Joseph (Linda) Bello, Southhaven, MS; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,...
Douglas “Doug” Pierce
Oct 11, 2014
Douglas O. (Doug) Pierce, 64, of Johnson City passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 with his loving wife by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Orvel and Doris Pierce; brother, Gerald Pierce; and infant brother, Thomas Pierce. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Kathy (Griffin) Pierce and his treasured companion “Kessa” Johnson City;...
Catherine Carrington
Oct 11, 2014
Catherine A. Carrington, 82, loving wife, mother, and Nana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, James, in 1997, and her four older sisters, Dorothy Valin, Janet Valin, Betty LaPatra, and Carol Valin. She is survived by her three children Anne Duffy, James and Suzanne Carrington, and Amy Sullivan,...
Barbara Taggart
Oct 10, 2014
Barbara Jane Hollenbeck Taggart, 88, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John M. Taggart. Barbara is survived by a large family that will miss her dearly including her sister, Susan Phillips; four daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Fred Konhaus, Linda and Don Boardman, Joanne and Ray Thetga and Janet...
Ettore Tomassi
Oct 10, 2014
Ettore Tomassi (the barber), 90, of Endicott formerly of Strangolagalli, Italy died peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, October10, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife Louise (Sementelli) Tomassi; parents, Vincenzo and Stella Tomassi and a brother Carlo Tomassi. He is survived by his two daughters Vivian and Wayne Tidick and Teresa and Edward Slavetsky; three grandsons Kyle Slavetsky,...
Guy Chaplin
Oct 9, 2014
Guy Chaplin, of Vestal, passed unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family at Lourdes Hospital. He is predeceased by his parents Henry and Amanda Chaplin, mother in law Estrella Rodriquez and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 plus years, Eva Chaplin; his daughters, Marilyn Gale and Gloria Bishop of Vestal, NY, Star Chaplin...
Charles Mclaughlin
Oct 6, 2014
Charles E. McLaughlin of Kirkwood, NY, age 73, passed away peacefully October 6, 2014 at Binghamton General Hospital from an extended illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Judith J. McLaughlin; parents, Carl McLaughlin and Marjorie Blaisure. Survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Claudia McLaughlin, Spencer, NY; daughter and boyfriend, Colleen McLaughlin and Dennis Goga Jr. Kirkwood,...
Thomas Alton
Oct 5, 2014
Thomas J. Alton, 88 of Endicott, died unexpectedly at Wilson Hospital Sunday, October 5, 2014. He was born in Bryn Mawr, PA on July 8, 1926. He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas Raymond and Mary (Henzy) Alton; sister, Marie (Arthur) Miller; brother, William (Lillian) Alton; and daughter, Teresa. He is survived by wife, Jean (Hobbs) Alton; brother, Roger...
Viola Ryan
Oct 1, 2014
Viola Mary Ryan 91, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 1, 2014. She went to be with the Lord and dance the Tarantella with her predeceased family; who were waiting for her with open arms. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years Richard Ryan, her parents Nick and Maria DeFrancesco, brother Marsh, sister Adeline Nacco and husband...