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.
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...
Gloria Bender Andreas
Dec 19, 2014
Gloria Bender Andreas, age 60 passed away on December 19, 2014 peacefully in her sleep at home. Gloria was predeceased by her parents Edward and Ada Bender of Endicott and her nephew Scott Bender. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Chuck Andreas; only daughter, who was the light of her life, Alecia Bender; and daughter-in-law, Heather...
Alice Spawn
Dec 18, 2014
Alice M. (McArdle) Spawn, 92 of Newark Valley, NY passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2014 at Wilson Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Robert Sr.; son, Robert Jr., grandson, Nicholas; two sons-in-law, Larry Conklin and Tim Keller; also one sister, Peggy McClure; and a brother, Jack McArdle. Survivors include children, Alice Conklin and Dave...
Marlea Marlea Gasparovic
Dec 17, 2014
Marlea M. (Homa) Gasparovic, 81, of Endwell, passed away at home Wednesday, December 17, 2014. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary, Ann, Helen, George, Jr., Walter and John Homa and Margaret Sanders; and her nephew, John C. Sanders. Marlea was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School, Class of 1951, and a student at Harpur College. She was a...
Lino Roma
Dec 15, 2014
Lino Roma, 85, of Endicott, passed away surrounded by his family, Monday, December 15, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents Antonio and Maria; brothers Carmelo and Pippo; twin sister Adelina and brother in law Antonio Paniccia. He was a devoted husband, father and “Nonno” to his family, his wife Angela (Paniccia) Roma; daughter and son in law Maria...
Blanche Baldwin
Dec 14, 2014
Blanche J. Baldwin, 98, of Endicott, passed away December 14, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, James; infant son, James; sister and brother in law, Marcella and George Skillman; sister in law, Betty Preston; son in law, Dick Potter. She is survived by her daughters and sons in law, Faye and Bob Lafferty, Betsy and Ron Alig, her...
Antonio “Tony” Valentino
Dec 9, 2014
Antonio “Tony” G. Valentino, 84, formerly of Endicott, died at Colonial Park Care Center in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Nicola and Maria Rosa Valentino; a sister Lucia Valentino Caticchio, a brother-in-law Paolo Caticchio, and brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony and Elvira Sbarra and Tony and Marianna Pittarelli. He is survived by...
George Lovell
Dec 8, 2014
George S. Lovell, 99, of Vestal passed away peacefully December 8, 2014 at James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home, Johnson City. George was predeceased by his parents and an infant daughter, five siblings and sons-in-law, Robert Miner, William Kemmery and Ray Hallock. George is survived by his loving wife of 77 years, Jean; daughters, Anna Miner, Linda (Al) Demarest...
Douglas Koban
Dec 7, 2014
Douglas R. Koban, 75 of Endicott went to be with his Lord Sunday, December 7, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth (Cyzuskas) Koban. He is survived by his four children and their spouses, Doug (Sherry) Koban, South Carolina, David (Kari) Koban, Florida, Joseph (Heidi) Koban, Endicott, Ann (Paul) Daniels, Endicott; eight grandchildren, Ryan Koban, Michelle and Danielle...
Patricia “Patti” Panella
Dec 5, 2014
Patricia A. (Olivieri) Panella, age 73, born April 14, 1941, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent, her parents Victor and Rose Olivieri, her in-laws Anthony and Josephine Panella, her brother Robert Olivieri, her brothers in-law John Diorio Jr. and Keith Underwood, and nephew David Panella. She is survived by her...
John Roma
Dec 3, 2014
John L. Roma of Endicott died at his residence surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Edith (Dellapenta) Roma; his niece Monica Borders Schwarz; parents Angelo and Faustina Roma; sisters and brothers-in-law, Filomena (Mana) Battaglini, Angelina and Victor Angotta, Paula and Fred Pezzulla and brother and sister-in-law...
Rosemary Carlson
Dec 2, 2014
Rosemary M. Carlson, 72, died at Elizabeth Church Manor December 2, 2014 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Donald J. Carlson of Endicott, New York. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Johnson of Kissimmee Florida; son, Jeffrey Jones and daughter-in-law, Lynne Jones of Endicott, New York; sister, Sharon Drewitt and...


