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.
Edward “Ed” Shaughnessy
Mar 24, 2014
Edward Michael Shaughnessy, 90, of Vestal, went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 24, 2014. He was predeceased by his daughter Diane “Dee” Shaughnessy; granddaughter Taylor Anna Bodell; parents Edward and Nellie Shaughnessy; brother, James; sisters, Rita and Jean; In-laws Raymond and Goldie Middendorf and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He is survived by his “Darlin” the love...
Gerald Porter
Mar 24, 2014
Gerald F. Porter, 95, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at James G. Johnston Nursing Center, Johnson City on Monday, March 24, 2014. Gerald and his twin sister Geraldine were born on July 12, 1918 to the late Frank J. and Anna L. Porter of Endicott, NY. He was predeceased by his son Kenneth, his sisters Mary (James) Loughren,...
Eleanor Mrva
Mar 23, 2014
Eleanor M. Mrva, 82, of Owego, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home, Johnson City. She was predeceased by her husband John Mrva; sisters Margaret Sullivan and Louise (Charles) Perkins and a brother Thomas Hickey. She is survived by three daughters and sons in law, Nancy and Robert Perkins, Portsmouth, VA; Margaret...
Dorothy Harper
Mar 21, 2014
Dorothy Roberts Harper of Endwell, NY, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. She was pre-deceased by husband, James M. Harper in 1988, sisters, Helen and husband, Donald Logan, Gertrude (Trudy) and Anna Roberts, sisters-in-laws Louise, Grace and Betty. Formerly of Plains, Pennsylvania, her life was enriched by brother–in–law and wife, Harry and Rita Harper, many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces...
Vivian Bechtel
Mar 21, 2014
Vivian H. Bechtel, of Vestal, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Pearl Lindenmuth; her husband of 63 years and love of her life, George “Dutch” Bechtel; her sisters, Betty LaRue, Margaret Hunter, Blanche Zerby; and brother, Paul Lindenmuth. She is survived by her children, Lee (Donna) Bechtel,...
Lloyd Uhler
Mar 17, 2014
Lloyd E. Uhler, 80, of Vestal, died Monday, March 17, 2014. He is survived by one daughter and son in law, Linda and Al Rossie; one son, David M. Shrum and family; one sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Harold Matolka; and one special nephew, William and Gretchen Uhler. Lloyd was a lifelong resident of Vestal and a graduate of...
Angela Mcguinness
Mar 17, 2014
Angela A. McGuinness (Musa), 76, passed away March 17, 2014 at the Elizabeth Church Manor Skilled Nursing Facility. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John J. (“Jack”) McGuinness; children. Timothy (Rebecca), Endicott, Thomas, Deny, NH, and Terrance (Sharon), Endwell; grandchildren, Patrick, Teagan, and Colleen. Angela retired from teaching in the Vestal Central School District after 32...
Sophie Zandy
Mar 16, 2014
Sophie Orzol Zandy, 96, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 16, 2014. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband Levio Zandy, her parents Valentine and Esther Orzol, a son John Zandy, a granddaughter Allison Shayne Zandy, three sisters, Edna Zunic, Helen Wagner and Genevieve Demick and a brother Chester Orzol....
Anne Fusco
Mar 16, 2014
Anne M (Lippolis) Fusco, 88, of Endicott. Anne has gone to join the love of her life, her husband Vincent. She leaves her daughter Velleca, son-in-law Larry Lefferts, her precious grandchildren: Jaime, Jessica, and Daniel, her Great Grandchildren: Emma, Vincent, Marcos, Alena, and Christian, her Sister Frances, and extended family members. Annie had many wonderful memories of vacationing with...
Anastasia “Stasia” Fontana
Mar 15, 2014
Anastasia Fontana, 96, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Fairview Home on Saturday, March 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her first husband, August (Gus) Petras and her second husband, Reginald Fontana, and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-laws: David and Becky Petras of Brewster, MA. and Daniel and Beverly Petras of Punta Gorda, Fl., and...
Betty Perry
Mar 14, 2014
Betty M. Perry, 85, of Maine, NY, passed away, Friday, March 14, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband Richard (Dick) in 2001and her parents Robert and Orealia Piester, (Bob and Real). She is survived by a daughter Doreen (Jim) Treadwell, Harpursville; four sons Michael (Jane) Perry, Canaan, CT; Richard Mark Perry, Jr. (Teresa)Farragut, TN; Christopher (Diane) Perry, Peoria,...
Norman Stewart
Mar 14, 2014
Norman B Stewart, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather died peacefully and with grace at Lourdes Hospital on Friday, March 14, 2014. Norm was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Inez (Gianoncelli); parents, Hiley and Martha Stewart; Brothers, Willard Stewart, William Stewart, and Charles Stewart, Sisters, Letishia Dove, Dorothy Rauer, and Eleanor Bergmann. He is survived by...
Thomas “Tommy” Garren
Mar 12, 2014
Thomas A. Garren, 11.29.57- 3.12.14, passed unexpected. Predeceased by his parents Mary Roma, Donald F. Garren. Survived by daughter Sunni Rose Pompeii, companion Kelly Cone and family; (siblings) Donna, John Wait, Maria, Dick Roach, Cecelia Steenburg, Donald, Mike, Jason Garren and a large extended family. Tommy’s passing is an immense loss to all who knew him. His legacy will...
Janice Mckitrick
Mar 10, 2014
Janice Y. (Corson) McKitrick, 80, was born May 21, 1933 and went to be with the Lord at her home Monday, March 10, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents; Jasper and Anna Corson; brother and sister in law, Kenneth and Hilda Corson; son, Dennis McKitrick and grandson, Seth McKitrick. She is survived...
Franklin Canfield
Mar 9, 2014
Franklin Canfield, 63, of Johnson City passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at home with his children by his side. He is survived by a brother and sister in law Ron (Lisa) Barton; his four children Joseph; Timothy; Michael (Jenn) and Frankie; nine adoring grandchildren Bianca; Kayla; Devin; Adriano; Mason; Jacob; Hannah; Makayla and Sarah; also many dear close...
Imogene “Gene” Wright
Mar 9, 2014
Imogene (Gene) Wright passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Hilltop Nursing Center. She was a kind, gentle soul-a true lady. She was born Imogene Kaufman on November 14, 1919, in Mendota, Illinois and graduated from New Trier High School, Evanston, Illinois. Gene and Gilbert (Bill) Wright married in 1943 and raised four children. They lived in Wilmette, Illinois;...
Ellen Randall
Mar 9, 2014
Ellen (Calvert) Randall, 97, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. She was predeceased by her husbands, Harold Calvert, Michael Rogalavich and Stuart Randall. She is survived by two daughters, Ellen Mack, Johnson City and Barbara Beckham, Bedford, TX; two sons and daughters in law, Richard and Waneta Calvert, Jacksonville, Fl and John Thomas...
Ralph Parsons
Mar 7, 2014
Ralph Elliot Parsons, 70, of Longmont, Colorado passed away early Friday morning, March 7, 2014. Ralph was born June 4, 1943 in Marathon, New York; the youngest son of Howard and Marguerite Parsons. Ralph graduated from of Marathon High School, and then enrolled at Hartwick College where he received a BA in Chemistry. Ralph married and helped raise three...
Raymond Kurtz
Mar 7, 2014
Raymond L. Kurtz 83, of Apalachin, NY passed away Friday March 7, 2014 surrounded by his wife and family after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bessie E. Kurtz; his children, Pamela (Gary- predeceased) Pardee, Michael (Sharon) Kurtz, and son Jamie (Erika) Kurtz; his grandchildren, Sabrina Kurtz, Brandon Kurtz, (fiancée Rena) and...
Joan Toner
Mar 6, 2014
Joan M. Toner, loving wife, mother and sister, adored nana, beloved aunt, devoted friend, and dedicated servant of God, passed peacefully to join the angels and stars in heaven on March 6th after a brief illness. Joanie’s deep faith, caring spirit and enormous sense of fun brought boundless comfort and unending joy to countless lives. She will be fondly...
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