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.
Americo Valeriani
Oct 29, 2014
Americo Valeriani, 70 of Endicott, passed away, Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Vestal Nursing Center at Willow Point Nursing Home. Orphaned as a child in Italy, he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Dominica and Peter Ciacelli of Endicott. As an adult, he was employed by Endicott Johnson Shoe Company and was known as an expert in diagnosing...
Donald Avery
Oct 29, 2014
Donald R. Avery, 88, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Don was born on May 21, 1926. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Carrie and George Avery, his mother, Violet Avery, his wife, Gladys Jane Rockwell Avery and his youngest son, Russell Claire Avery. He is survived by his three children, Kenneth J. and Susan...
William “Buzz” Collingwood
Oct 28, 2014
Buzz (William) Collingwood, of Endicott, died after a long battle with cancer on October 28, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Maureen; his father, William; and his mother, Irene (Billie). He is survived by his three children, Colleen (Mark) Musa, Brock (Diane) Collingwood, and Travis (Renee) Collingwood. He had six grandchildren,...
Francis Laszewski
Oct 28, 2014
Francis R. Laszewski, 101, of Endicott, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Francis was predeceased by his Polish immigrant parents, Casmir and Julia (Stetts) Laszewski, brothers and sisters-in-law, George (Jessie), Stanley (Mary), Lewis (Mary), Thomas (Stephanie), Leo (Mary Elizabeth), and Harold; sisters, Esther (Stanley) Zalenski, Helen (Neal) Bunnell and sister-in-law Peggy (Raymond). Francis was born...
Andrew Korba, Jr.
Oct 27, 2014
Andrew Korba Jr., 89 of Endwell, died peacefully at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home on Monday, October 27, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Korba; his parents Andrew Jr. and Mary Korba; brothers Peter, Nicholas and George and a sister Mary. He is survived by three daughters and sons in law Jane and Ron Sprague, Endicott;...
David Black
Oct 27, 2014
David Black of Endwell, NY, passed away quietly in his sleep this week. David lived in the Endwell area most of his life and was most currently dividing his time between Endwell and Sunset Harbor, NC. Dave was a founding member of the Southern Tier Skysurfers, a Harley rider, an avid golfer and member of Maple Hill golf club...
Rosemary Mott
Oct 25, 2014
Rosemary C. (Cody) Mott, age 90, passed away at Binghamton General Hospital aturday, October 25, 2014. She was a lifetime resident of Binghamton and Vestal. She was predeceased by her husband John E. (Jack) Mott in 1976, and by her parents, M. Edward and Florence M. Cody. Rosemary is survived by a daughter, Suzanne M. (Nelson) Lewis of McAllen,...
Frances Lang
Oct 24, 2014
Frances Lang, 81, of Endicott, died Friday, October 24, 2014. She was predeceased by a son Danny March. She was a loving wife, mother grandmother and sister to her family, her husband Roger; daughters Linda (Travis) Kendall, Texas; Robin Kordecki, California and Nancy Dockery, Endicott; twelve grandchildren; twenty eight great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren and two sisters Bessie...
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,...


