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.
Helen Carr
Dec 24, 2013
Helen Harris Carr passed into Heaven on December 24, 2013 at Vestal Park Nursing Center. She was greeted in Heaven by her husband Beans Carr, her beloved grandson Michael Jones, her parents, brother Chet and two sisters Mildred and Jane. Helen is survived by her son, William Carr of Glen Aubrey, his children, Brian Carr, Brandi and George Meese;...
Margaret Cooley
Dec 22, 2013
Margaret Cooley, 87 of Vestal, New York passed away on December 22, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Louise Tiffany, her beloved husband Paul, her son William and daughter Barbara Jean. She is survived by her daughter Beverly Sondej, granddaughter Gabrielle Dorman and husband Jonathan, great grandchildren Connor Kelly, Ani Kerjilian and...
Marguerite Sullivan
Dec 21, 2013
Marguerite H. (Casey) Sullivan, formerly of Endwell, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013, following an extended illness. She was predeceased by her parents Laurence and Maria Casey; her husband John J. Sullivan and a son John Sullivan III. She is survived by her children, Marguerite (Fred) Brill; Maria (Dennis) Sheehan; Julia Griffin; Kathleen (Dr. Joseph) Hogan; Patricia (Mike) Magill...
William Powell
Dec 18, 2013
Mr. William J. Powell, 89, of Endwell, passed away early Wednesday morning at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, December 18, 2013, after complications from Alzheimer’s and pneumonia, and is now with our Lord, his beloved wife Betty and son Michael. William, ‘Bill’, was indeed a role model to everyone who knew him and although he will be greatly missed,...
Charles “Chuck” Blodgett
Dec 18, 2013
Charles (Chuck) B. Blodgett, 85, of Apalachin, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Wednesday, December 18, 2013. He was predeceased by his brother Jim. He is survived by his wife Vivian (Jean) Blodgett; two daughters Charlene (Terry) Bish, Brewerton, NY and Darlene (Ken) Wintersteen, Owego; two sons Michael (Ann) Blodgett,...
Victor Cusimano
Dec 17, 2013
Victor A. Cusimano, 85, of Vestal, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, December 17, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents John and Anna and a brother Tony. He is survived by his wife Ethel; two daughters Vickie Cusimano, Vestal and Debra (Michael) Davis, Port Crane; two sons John (Melissa Ryan) Cusimano, Vestal and Donald (Kimberly) Cusimano, Waynesboro, VA;...
Dennis Andrus
Dec 13, 2013
Dennis Andrus, 60, of Vestal, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at his home in the early morning of December 13, 2013. He was predeceased by his sister Patty and his father LeRoy. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Paula, three daughters and two sons-in law, Alicia and Anthony Allen,...
Louis “Lou” Christina
Dec 9, 2013
Louis A. Christina, the last surviving child of Anthony and Rose Christina, died on December 9th, 2013, a few days after a severe heart attack that left him in a coma. The family will receive visitors Thursday afternoon from 3 to 4:45 p.m., followed immediately by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, 306 Odell...
Lucille Frazier
Dec 7, 2013
Lucille S. Frazier, 90, of Forest Lake, PA, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, with her loving husband of 67 years by her side. She was predeceased by a son Gregory in 2012. She is survived by her husband, Graydon “Stub” Frazier, Forest Lake PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and John Black, Endwell, NY; three sons and a...
Doris Gregory
Dec 7, 2013
Doris Gregory, 82, of Johnson City, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Saturday, December 7, 2013 after an extended illness. She was predeceased by Robert, her loving husband of 37 years and a son in law, George Westbrook. She is survived by four daughters, Debbie and Roger Martin, Wake Forest, NC; Cynthia and Robert Wassel, Endicott; Susie...
Patricia “Pat” Kyser
Dec 5, 2013
Patricia (Pat) Hill Kyser passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2013, with her loving family at her bedside. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Leola Hill, brother and sister-in-law Ronald and Sonia Hill, and her beloved maternal grandparents Arthur and Eva Cope. Pat will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 58 years Leslie Kyser;...
Robert Bethje
Nov 29, 2013
Robert Bethje, M.D., age 91, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife, Maria (Vatral) Bethje on November 18, 2002 and by his parents, Robert Paul Bethje and Elisabeth Augusta (Lieder) Bethje. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Leslie Bethje and partner Shannon Michaels and sons, Robert Eric Bethje and Alan Randolph Bethje. Also...
Bernice Jones
Nov 29, 2013
Bernice A. Jones, 89, of Endwell, died at home Friday, November 29, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Donald P. Jones and her daughter, Kathleen E. Jones. She is survived by her son, Rodger L. Jones, Endwell, and two granddaughters, Stacey N. Isles, West Charlton, NY, Aimee Bederka, Endwell. She was a member of Shufflin...
Ralph Mancini
Nov 28, 2013
Ralph E. Mancini, 74, of Endicott, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital Thursday November 28, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Angelo and Italia Mancini; and a brother Anthony Mancini. Ralph is survived by his two children Richard Mancini, and Lydia (Jason) Amodea; three grandchildren Angela Mancini, Allison and Matthew Amodea. He is also survived by a sister...
Thomas Federowicz
Nov 27, 2013
For 83 years this world was blessed with the presence of Dr. Thomas Eugene Federowicz. The only child of a Plymouth, PA coal miner and his wife, he became a beloved father, husband, physician and friend. In 1948, after graduating from Plymouth High School where he was a three-season athlete, he earned a football scholarship to Columbia University where...
Thomas Ackerman
Nov 26, 2013
Thomas E. Ackerman, 87, of Endicott, died on November 26 after a lingering illness. He was the son of Henry and Martha (Fallier) Ackerman of Johnstown, PA. He is predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law George and Wilma Ackerman and his brother-in-law Jerry Stafford. He will be missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Joan Ackerman; his children...
Linda Lou Merritt
Nov 22, 2013
Linda Lou Merritt, of Apalachin, NY, passed away November 22, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, following a short illness. She was predeceased by her father, mother, and brother, Bruce N., Kathleen, and Bruce M. Townsend. Linda is survived by two sisters, Frances Duffek, Lillian Kotasek (Lawrence); and one brother, Norman Townsend (Joanne); also many nieces and...
Jane Reardon
Nov 21, 2013
Jane (Weston) Reardon, 81, of Vestal, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away, Wednesday, November 21, 2013. She was born in Endicott. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Joseph in 2011; mother Althea Weston; grandson Christopher Reardon and twin great granddaughters Ava and Stella James. Jane is survived by a daughter Mary Lackey, Salt Point,...
Carolyn Crane
Nov 20, 2013
Carolyn R. Crane, 67, of Whitney Point, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. She is predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Zilphia Sutton. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, William; sons, James (Shelly) and Jeffrey (Erin); grandson, Mitch; sister, Zilphia Sutton-Furman; brothers, Melvin and Gary...
Constantine “Dino” Gianakouros
Nov 17, 2013
Constantine (Dino) Gianakouros, 89, of Vestal, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Anastasia and a sister Arianthe Pavlis. He is survived by his wife Mary, a daughter Anne (John) Schiro, Cornwall, NY; two sons Fred (Beth), Roanoke, VA and Harry (Katy), Binghamton; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter and several nieces; nephews...