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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Isabelle Kowalski
Aug 25, 2014
Isabelle H. Kowalski of Vestal, NY, went home to the Lord on August 25, 2014, just two days before her 87th birthday. She passed away in Lourdes Hospital Comfort Care. Isabelle grew up in Dickson City, PA, where she met and married her husband of 67 years, Stanley E. Kowalski. She attended secretarial school, became a homemaker and later...
Kelley Potter
Aug 23, 2014
Kelley (McManus) Potter, 54, of Endicott, died Saturday, August 23, 2014. She was predeceased by her mother Patricia McManus. She is survived by her beloved husband Fran; a daughter Sydney Mei Potter; stepchildren Michael (Marisa) Potter and Jamie (Jeremy) Benninger; grandchildren Garrett; Nyasia; Alyssa and Ethan; her father William McManus; three sisters Marybeth (John) Perrino; Colleen (David) Collison and...
Beverly Gober
Aug 21, 2014
Beverly J. Gober (Cole-Swain), 68, of Clayton, NY, (formerly of Vestal, NY) passed away suddenly on August 21, 2014 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center. She was born on August 23, 1945 in Binghamton, NY, to Walter and Melba Cole. She graduated from Vestal High School in 1963 where she was an active cheerleader. She then went to work for...
Virginia Graffius
Aug 21, 2014
Virginia E. Graffius, 93, of Vestal, passed away peacefully with her loving daughters at her side, Thursday August 21, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband, John C. Graffius; parents, John W. and Bertha Evans; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her three daughters, Nancy V. Gage, Patricia A. (Larry) Card, Deborah G. (Jerry) Kabat; eight...
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...


