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.

Thomas Alton

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

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...

Anthony Ferrara

Anthony Ferrara

Sep 27, 2014

Anthony Ferrara, 90, of Whitney Point, NY, formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away Saturday, September, 27, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Ludwiga Ferrara in May, 2013; a brother, Mark Ferrara and a sister, Mary Ferrara. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Linde (Ferrara) and...

Elizabeth “Betty” Simek

Elizabeth “Betty” Simek

Sep 23, 2014

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Beam) Simek, 80, of Vestal passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 after a second battle against cancer. She beat liver cancer in 2006 thanks to a “miracle” treatment and received eight bonus years. Betty was born May 15, 1934 in Binghamton, NY. She was predeceased by her husband and high school...

Marion Afarian

Marion Afarian

Sep 22, 2014

Marion L. Afarian, 75, of Binghamton, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014, at Ideal Senior Living Center, Endicott. She was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Adda Gillette and a brother, William Gillette. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Joseph Steiner, Vestal, Linda and James Kindlon, W. Sand Lake, NY, and Patricia Connors and William...

Cynthia “Cindy” Wintersteen

Cynthia “Cindy” Wintersteen

Sep 21, 2014

Cynthia (Cindy) Gail Wintersteen, 54, passed away unexpectedly at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, Sunday, September 21, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Carolyn Wintersteen and a sister, Carol Carlin. She is survived by one brother and sister in law Ken and Darlene Wintersteen, Owego, NY; one niece and her husband Stacey and Bill Komar,...

Linda Bernard

Linda Bernard

Sep 19, 2014

Linda (Wood) Bernard, of Endicott, was freed from this world’s shackles and called home by her savior on Friday, September 19, 2014 while in the loving arms of her husband Matthew. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Christine Wood, her brother and sister-in-law Jim and April Bernard and her nephews Nathan, Jesse and Jeff....

Horace Sague, Jr.

Horace Sague, Jr.

Sep 19, 2014

Horace “Ace” Sague, Jr., 73, of Binghamton, died peacefully at Lourdes Hospital Friday, September 19, 2014 after a brief illness. Ace was predeceased by his wife Marsha (Dee Dee) in April of 2001. He is also predeceased by his parents Horace Sr. and Manga Sague, three uncles of the Hurliman family and also a granddaughter Cadence in 2013. He...

Shirley Simon

Shirley Simon

Sep 17, 2014

Shirley Ann Pisano Simon, 72, of Binghamton, NY, deeply cherished wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday evening, September 17, 2014, at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born to the late Fred and Mildred (Parulis) Pisano, on April 23, 1942, in Pittston, PA. She was...

Antonio Lasorte

Antonio Lasorte

Sep 16, 2014

Dr. Antonio LaSorte, 91, of Binghamton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren peacefully at home. He was born the 13th of January 1923. His parents Vitantonio and Rosa LaSorte, and his brother Frank predeceased him. His is survived by his children Tony Jr., Dr. Bradley La...

Bernice Searles

Bernice Searles

Sep 13, 2014

Bernice Searles, 89, of Endicott, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents Emerson and Leonora Rhule and a sister Wanda Baxendale. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her husband Roger; two daughters Linda (Bob) Struble and Sandy (Don) Moran, all of Endicott; her grandchildren Kevin; Erin and Corey; great...

Margaret Direnzo

Margaret Direnzo

Sep 12, 2014

Margaret Rosic Direnzo, 91, of Endicott died Friday, September 12, 2014 at Emeritus at Woodland Place, Vestal. She was born on December 22, 1922, in Binghamton, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Demjian) Rosic. Margaret married Thomas Direnzo November 22, 1945, at St. Michael’s Church in Binghamton. He died July 21, 2014. She attended local schools and...

Susan Zedar

Susan Zedar

Sep 12, 2014

Susan Jane Zedar, born August 3, 1970 in Endicott, New York to Frank R Zedar and Sally J Tewksbury Zedar passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 12, 2014. Susan is survived by daughters Sarah (Steven) Smith of Aurora CO and Alexandra and LeeAnnah Zedar of Endicott NY, her Father Frank (Maritssa) Zedar of Palm Coast FL, her mother Sally Landers...

Paul Adams

Paul Adams

Sep 10, 2014

Paul Adams, 33, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 10, 2014. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Arthur and Lillian Oakley; and an aunt and uncle, Brenda and Clifford Dykeman. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Diana Adams and three sons, Anthony, Zachary and Samuel Adams, all of Johnson City. He is also survived by...

Maureen Boothroyd

Maureen Boothroyd

Sep 7, 2014

Maureen Boothroyd, 55, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton after a courageous battle with cancer. Maureen was a devoted mother and wife, and believed her greatest accomplishment was raising her four children. She studied Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, where she met her husband, Kirk. They married shortly after graduation...

Catherine Adams

Catherine Adams

Sep 5, 2014

Catherine H. Adams, 67, of Vestal died Friday, September 5, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Raynee Henning and brother, Richard. Also by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Byron Glenn Adams and Emma Irene Adams. She is survived by her husband of forty nine years Glenn; daughter, Melissa (Timothy) Skarbek and son, Douglas (Kelly) Adams. Also by...

Winifred Bidwell

Winifred Bidwell

Aug 31, 2014

Winifred Bidwell, 88, of Binghamton, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014. She is survived by her three children, Robert and Marsha Eccleston, Pamela Letts, Partner Mary Jane Letts, Mark Eccleston, Partner Tom Purnell. Three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank all her wonderful Doctors and Nurses at Vestal Nursing Home for their quality care and compassion....

George Corino

George Corino

Aug 31, 2014

George L. (Georgio) Corino, 93, of Endicott, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 31, 2014. He was born September 8, 1921, in Endicott, New York, to the late Annunziata and Fortunato Corino. He was predeceased by his siblings, Cleopatra (Clara) Marino, Helen Ferris, Louise Gance, Mary Anz, Delores (Dolly) Kiral, Phylis Yurman, Arthur B....

Carol Cox

Carol Cox

Aug 31, 2014

Carol (Lawton) Cox passed away Sunday August 31, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was an amazing wife and mother with a generous giving spirit who taught us all unconditional love. Carol was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Rose Lawton, Brother Roland and Laveta Lawton. Carol is survived by her husband Donald Cox of 58 memorable and...

Linda Pelton

Linda Pelton

Aug 30, 2014

Linda S. Pelton, 64, passed away Saturday August 30, 2014, unexpectedly after a brief illness. She was predeceased by Leland and Ann Babcock. She is survived by her fiancée for 18 years Robert (Iggy) Byrum who both raised dogs, her son Brent (Debra) Randall, a grandson Michael, two brothers Jim (Sandy) Harzinski, and Ray Babcock. Linda worked at BSR...

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