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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Carol Brown
Jan 9, 2015
Carol R. Brown, 91, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 9, 2015. She was predeceased by a son, Gary A. Brown; her parents, Daniel and Caroline (Kirch) Murphy; a brother, Robert D. Murphy. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, George W. (Bud) Brown, Jr.; one daughter and son in law, Susan and Scott...
Gloria Bauman
Jan 9, 2015
Gloria P. Bauman, 89, of Endwell passed away Friday, January 9, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Alvin and son Robert L. Bauman. She is survived by her sister Dolores Mavian of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, daughter and son-in-law Susan and Michael Kopcik of Endwell, NY, granddaughters Carey Clark and husband Brice Clark of Syracuse, NY, Kelly Kopcik...
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...


