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.
Anthony Pelino
Aug 19, 2014
Anthony Pelino, 66, of Binghamton, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Stella Pelino-Scelsi; step-father, Joel Scelsi and brother-in-law, Ben Casella. He is survived by sisters, Anita Casella, Theresa (Charles) DeLorenzo, Diane Dwyer, Suzanne (Scott) Aldridge and Sylvana (Rick) Dodd; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held at the convenience of...
James Mason
Aug 18, 2014
James E. Mason, (1919-2014) of Lisle, NY passed away at Willow Point Nursing Home Sunday August 18, 2014. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ebba of sixty eight years. He is survived by two daughters, Karen Potter and Kristen (Mike) Mason Gottlieb; his grandchildren, Kara Mason, Denise (Dan) Moyer and James Potter; ten great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren....
Irwin Rosenberg
Aug 17, 2014
Irwin J. “Doc” Rosenberg, M.D., 79, of Endwell and Sarasota, FL passed away suddenly on August 17, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Freida Rosenberg. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara Rosenberg and his pride and joy children, Lynne (Greg) Calvey, Donna Corbin, Julie Rosenberg all of Vestal, and Sheri Rosenberg...
Stephen “Tibby” Brinsko
Aug 16, 2014
Stephen “Tibby” Brinsko, 87, of Endwell, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Patricia (Beatty) Brinsko; two daughters Diane (Paul) Iannon and Gail (Lee) Springer; three sons David (Bernadette) Brinsko; Richard (Jeanette) Brinsko and Daniel (Lara) Brinsko; eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was a member of Church of...
George Silvestri
Aug 15, 2014
George Silvestri, 88, of Endicott, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Friday, August 15, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents Lorenzo and Guglielma; brother and sister in law Sam and Serita; father in law and mother in law Ettore and Carmella Fiacco; brother in law and sister in law Dario and Natalina Fiacco and nephew John Fiacco. He is...
Lillian Lena Roma
Aug 12, 2014
Lillian Lena Roma (D’Amigo) of Endicott, 90, crossed over into heaven to meet the Lord on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband Nicholas; parents, Rocco and Rosaria D’Amigo; brother and sisters, Nunzio D’Amigo, Mary Steno, Jeanette Volpe, Michelina Kosick, Minnie D’Amigo and Sue Frederick. She is survived by her loving family, a son and daughter-in-law,...
Eleanor Mcclellan-Mead
Aug 11, 2014
Eleanor McClellan-Mead, Vestal, 85, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Monday, August 11, 2014, surrounded by her family. Eleanor was born in Amsterdam, NY on April 27, 1929, the daughter of George and Maria Koziol. She was predeceased by her first husband Jack McClellan in 1993 and her second husband Warren Mead in 2008. She is survived...
John Padula
Aug 11, 2014
John A. Padula (90) of Endicott, NY passed into eternal life on August 11, 2014. John was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Mary C. (Rotunno) Padula and his longtime partner, Martje Baldini. He was also predeceased by his best friend and partner-in-crime Joey Wagner. He is survived by four daughters and one son: Ann (Mike) Osborne, Janice...
Marie Rita
Aug 9, 2014
Marie F. Rita, 80, left this world peacefully for eternal life on August 9, 2014. She was surrounded by her family. Marie was predeceased by her husband, Alex J. Rita and sisters, Lena DiRusso, Virginia Normile and Jennie Goydich. She is survived by her son, Joseph Rita and daughter in-law, Joy Rita, Endicott; her son, Alex Rita and daughter...
George Hoeflein
Aug 5, 2014
George J. Hoeflein, Jr., 84, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, George Sr. and Helen Hoeflein; brothers in law, Bernard Flederbach; Frederick Flederbach; Robert Hendery and Lawrence Bridge; sisters in law, Patricia Flederbach and Phyliss Flederbach. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Madeline...
Ellwyn Vanvorce
Aug 3, 2014
Ellwyn VanVorce, 76, formerly of Hawleyton, NY, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 in Little Rock, AR. He was born January 14, 1938 to the late Louise and Lowell VanVorce. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marie VanVorce, and three children and their families: daughter, Linda (Chuck) Huggins, daughter, Sue (Dan) Gilliam, and son Kevin...
Beatrice Hooks
Aug 3, 2014
Beatrice E. Hooks, 90, of Endicott, NY, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 3, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband William, her parents Bernard and Louise Jurczyk, a brother Eugene, a sister Dorothy Fecteau, and a son in law Glen Merten. Beatrice is survived by two daughters, Mary Lu Merten and Judith...
Dorothy Place
Aug 1, 2014
Dorothy E. Place, 101, of Endicott, went to be with her Lord from Wilson Memorial Hospital Friday, August 1, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur, a son and daughter in law, Robert and Joan Place, son in law James Rollo and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by one daughter Shirley C. Rollo, Endicott; seven grandchildren,...
Mary Gale
Aug 1, 2014
Mary E. Gale, 90, of Endwell, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family Friday August 1, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband Hollis S. Gale. She is survived by her children, Hollis (Joe) (Debbie) Gale; Cathy (George) Hummer; Tim (Ann) Gale; Sue (Bob) Brennan; ten grandchildren, Pamela (Joe) Dorini; Kellie (Steve) Staples; Bill (Christina) Balzer;...
Raymond Hickey
Jul 31, 2014
Raymond P. Hickey, 86, of Endicott, NY passed away following a lengthy illness Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Ideal Skilled Nursing Facility, Endicott, NY. Ray was born March 26, 1928 to Marie (Neville) and James Hickey of Little Meadows, PA. he was predeceased by his parents, and siblings, Joseph and Marion Hickey, Rosemary and Mark Middendorf, Walter Hickey, Lawrence...
Raymond Hallett
Jul 28, 2014
Raymond Hallett left his earthly body and took on his heavenly body Monday July, 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Althea; two son’s, Raymond (Special friend Naomi) and Richard (Teresa); four grandchildren who were the apples of his eye, Andrew, Cameron, Derek and Justin; two special in laws, Alice and Don Morey; brothers and...
Joseph Bianco
Jul 26, 2014
Joseph A. Bianco, 92, of Endicott, born in Watkins Glen, NY went to be with the Lord from Willow Point Nursing Center, Saturday, July 26, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Evelyn (Latini) Bianco, Endicott; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and Barry Roma, Endicott...
Lucille Sterns
Jul 24, 2014
Lucille V. Sterns, 85, of Endicott, passed away peacefully at Ideal Senior Living Center Thursday, July 24, 2014. She is reunited with Jim, her husband of 58 years, grandson, Alex and son-in-law, Rob George. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Moleski, Cortland and Jackie George, Vestal; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Michelle Sterns, Washington, PA and Doug...
Helen Nardo
Jul 23, 2014
Helen Marie Nardo passed away peacefully Wednesday July 23, 2014 at Good Shepard Village at Endwell. She was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Mary Wasileski and her husband Joseph A. Nardo. Surviving Helen are her children Joseph Nardo Jr, Nancy Fargnoli, and Lou Sbarra, Elaine and Peter Gorton, her grandchildren Derek and Leah Starchok, Desiree and Paul zu...
Doris Hlavac
Jul 23, 2014
Doris Hlavac of Endicott passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the home of her daughter and son-in law, Diane and Bill Buckly of Northport, FL. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Elizabeth Buckley, her husband Jerry Hlavac and son John Hlavac. She is survived by her daughter, Diane and her husband, Bill Buckley; her son,...