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.
Rose Bonventre
May 26, 2014
Rose (Signorelli) Bonventre, lifelong resident of Endicott, passed away, Monday, May 26,2014, joining in heaven her beloved husband Jerry, parents John and Angelina Signorelli, brothers Ralph, Anthony and Cosimo, and son in law Tom Shannon. Surviving Rose are her two daughters and son in law Antoinette Shannon, Angela and Bill Tyson, grandsons Brian Shannon and Adam Tyson; devoted sisters...
Dianne Zeigler
May 25, 2014
Dianne Lynne Zeigler (Hodack), 47, of Vestal, New York passed away at home Sunday, May 25, 2014 comforted by her loving husband and surrounded by her family. Dianne is survived by her husband, David E. Zeigler; grandmother, Virginia Barrows; mother, Carol Hodack; father and step-mother, Daniel and Kathleen Hodack; siblings, Daniel Hodack, Denise and Jeff Medlar, Donald Hodack, David...
Jeanette Lott
May 23, 2014
Jeanette (Potter) Lott, 76, of Vestal, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband James Lott, Jr.; a grandson Shawn Michael Kelly; parents Marvin (Malcolm) and Elizabeth (Lil) Potter; brothers Eugene; Richard and Warren Potter; an aunt Esther Jenkins and in laws David and Katherine Foley. She is survived by three daughters Patricia Kelly(John Morgan),...
John Knapp
May 20, 2014
John H. Knapp, 88, of Apalachin, went to the loving Arms of his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years Patricia in 2011 and an infant daughter Barbara. He is survived by four sons and daughters in law Dale and Sheryl Knapp, Indian Harbour Beach, FL; John C. Knapp,...
Helen Macan
May 18, 2014
Helen (Julia Spisak) Macan, of Endicott, passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Absolut of Endicott Nursing Center. She was predeceased by her parents John and Julia Spisak; sister Berneda; brothers John, Jr. and Robert; husband William, Sr. and sons William, Jr, and Michael. She is survived by her son Ronald (Lynn), Cobleskill; daughters Danielle and Juliane, Endicott; many...
Theodosia “Tessie” Drobny
May 16, 2014
Tessie Drobny, 93 went to be with the Lord, Friday, May 16, 2014 after a long and enjoyable life. She passed away peacefully and comfortably surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband John Drobny on Jan. 27, 2006, her brother Michael Demetry of Colorado Springs, CO on May 11, 1996 and her parents Eugene and...
Robert “Bob” Ayers
May 13, 2014
Robert C. Ayers of Endicott, NY passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital. Bobby was predeceased by his parents, Bob and Iva; his daughters, Roberta and Laska; and siblings, David, Ricky, Laska, Bonnie Ayers, Beverly Hill and Darla Grover. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Elawanda; his brothers, Harlan (Sue) and Doug Ayers; sisters, Sharon Manarky,...
Harry Nuss
May 13, 2014
Harry Charles Edwin Nuss, 88 of Endwell passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He is predeceased by his parents, Lucy and Charles Nuss, his wife, Gladys Y. Nuss and his sister Marjorie Heimbach. He is survived by his daughters Debbie and Will Kimbell of Midlothian, TX, Cathy and Don DeCicco of Denver, CO and Tammy and Jim Kocak...
Frances Haus
May 13, 2014
Frances (Holecek) Haus, 88, passed away Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Willow Point Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Haus Sr.; her parents Frank and Karoline Holecek; sisters Ann Liburdi and Gerri Kubeli; three brothers Robert; Anthony and Frank Holecek. She is survived by two sons and daughter in laws Don and Vicki Haus; George and...
Georgette Giroux
May 11, 2014
Georgette A. Giroux, 88, of Vestal, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside under Hospice Care at son Michael’s residence in Hubbardston, MA on Sunday May 11, 2014. She was predeceased by husband, Laureat Giroux; parents, Joseph and Louise Parent, Lewiston, ME and brother, Maurice of West Buxton, ME. She is survived by her five children, two daughters,...
David Decker
May 10, 2014
David J. Decker, 73, of Endicott, died Saturday, May 10, 2013, as a result of an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife Judith; two sons Scott and Joel; two sisters Mary (Ken) Lowe and Betty Owens; four brothers James (Betty); Daniel (Lois); Ben Decker and Tim Decker; and a number of nieces; nephews and cousins. He was...
Esther Frayer
May 9, 2014
Esther Dodd Frayer, of, Endwell, born September 27, 1918, New Market, Maryland died Friday May 9, 2014 after a long illness in Pound Ridge, New York. She was married to L. Webster (Web) Frayer until his death in 2000. She is survived by her children, Sharon F. Hyla and her husband James F. Hyla of DeWitt, NY and William...
Frank Petrulis
May 8, 2014
Frank Charles Petrulis, born in 1927, died Wednesday, May 8, 2014 at Emeritus at Woodland, Vestal. Frank was a lifelong learner, cultured and a world traveler. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Theresa (Gobish) Petrulis and his second wife, Dorothy (Meyers) Petrulis. Frank is survived by his wife, Carol C. (Baker) Petrulis and two sons and a...
Carl Houghtalen
May 7, 2014
Carl R. Houghtalen, 85, of Conklin, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Houghtalen Hughes and a son in law, Carl Houghtalen. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Betty J. Houghtalen; three daughters, Joan M. Houghtalen, Binghamton, Jean...
William Conner
May 5, 2014
Master Chief Petty Officer William B. Conner, USN (Retired) died, Sunday May 5, 2014, following a long illness with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Anne Conner. He is survived by his loving wife Dianne, children Michael Conner; Michelle (Brad) Brown; Tamara (Brian) Wojcik; and Amy Lee; his grandchildren Danielle and Ryan Conner and his girlfriend...
Ronald “Regi” Dellapenta
May 5, 2014
Ronald (Regi) DellaPenta, 82, of Endicott, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Monday, May 5, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Louise and a brother Daniel. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary (Incitti) DellaPenta, Endicott; five daughters Roseann DuBrava, Marathon; Suzanne (Francis) Reardon, Endicott; Theresa Ann (Rudy) Weiland, Lisle; Annette (Robert) Bonventre, Endicott and Maria...
Werner Lipman
May 4, 2014
Dr. Werner L. Lipman, MD, 102 of Endwell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends Sunday, May 4, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley A. Lipman; sister, Ingrid (Werner) Heiman; niece, Teri and her two sons, Scott and Daniel; special family James and Karen Reese, Jason and Kristi Reese and their son...
Jon Scott Schramm
May 2, 2014
Jon Scott Schramm, 50, of Apalachin, New York died at his residence after a long illness on Friday, May 2, 2014. He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas; granddaughter, Janelle Swindler; parents, John Schramm and Katherine Messersmith. He is survived by his wife Jill S. Schramm, Apalachin; two sons, Timothy Swindler and Joshua Swindler; two grandchildren, Corbin and Brooke...
Margaret Gall
Apr 30, 2014
Margaret A. Gall, 78, of Binghamton died at her residence Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Toni (Ken) Schaefer, LA.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Leonard, Endwell; special people, David Lott and family, Lisa and Marina and the...
Pamela Steber
Apr 27, 2014
Pamela Brooks Steber, 62, Endwell passed away peacefully surrounded by family early morning Sunday April 27. She was predeceased by her parents Farnaham and Louise Brooks and Beloved Aunt Miriam. She is survived by her husband of 42 Years Robert Sr, and three children Robert Jr, Jeffrey (Vernon Beebe Jr) and Amanda, and adored grandson Austin. Pam is a...


