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.
Francis Middendorf
Jan 13, 2014
Francis E. Middendorf, 87, of Vestal, went to the Lord on January 13, 2014, after a long battle with stroke and dementia. He passed on peacefully at an Emeritus memory care facility in San Antonio, TX. Frank was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Velma, in 1993, daughter Charlotte “Chicky” Rogers in 2011, and grandson David Henninger...
Elvin “Al” Bowen
Jan 11, 2014
Elvin D. “Al” Bowen, 88, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Rosemary in 2009. He is survived by three daughters and sons in law, Jane K. and Clyde Pierce, Riverview, FL; Carol Jankuv, Boca Raton, FL; Susan and Rick Bongiorno, Endicott; granddaughters, Jennifer Ferro, Orlando, FL and Vanessa Bongiorno, Endicott;...
Francis “Frank” Olson
Jan 10, 2014
Francis (Frank) W. Olson, age 93, passed away Friday January 10, 2014 in Johnson City, NY after a short illness. Rome, He was predeceased by his loving wife Alma, his partner in life for 55 years, three brothers Elven, Orville, Sydney and three sisters Elinor, Eleanore and Lorraine, and his beloved son-in-law Chris Neiley; survived by three daughters Suzanne...
Suzan Eiche
Jan 6, 2014
On the evening of January 6, 2014, God decided it was time for our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Suzan Eiche, to come home to rest in everlasting peace, with Jesus Christ, Suzan’s Lord and Savior. Suzan was born in Lakeside, MI on January 25, 1931, and married her high school sweetheart, Phillip Eiche, to whom she was married...
Robert Guilfoyle
Jan 1, 2014
Robert Thomas Guilfoyle, 78, of Endicott, died at Ideal Senior Living Center Wednesday, January 1, 2014 after a long illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Ward Francis Guilfoyle and Catherine Mary Reardon Guilfoyle; sister-in-law, Bonnie Guilfoyle, two brothers-in-law, James Gibbs and Bobby Brown. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Catherine Brown Guilfoyle; daughters, Kathleen (Kevin) Wood...
Marian Sbarra
Jan 1, 2014
Marian A. Sbarra, 91, of Endicott, died at Ideal Senior Living Center, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents Louis and Rose Sbarra and brothers and sisters in law Anthony (Esther) Sbarra; Americo (Mary) Sbarra and Joseph and Emil Sbarra. She is survived by a sister in law Maryann Sbarra, Endicott; nieces and nephews Patty (John)...
Marjorie Clark
Dec 30, 2013
Marjorie Grace (Barnes) Clark, 89, born June 14, 1924 passed away on December 30, 2013. She left this world surrounded by love. Marjorie was predeceased by her husband Burt, whom she was married to for nearly 60 years, and a brother, Leonard. She is survived by six children, Alan Clark, Arline Clark, Meryl Kovac, Shirley Crotsley, Karen Wells and...
Chester “Chet” Dudek
Dec 30, 2013
Chester Dudek, 89 of Endicott, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Monday, December 30, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents; siblings and a daughter Cheryl. He is survived by his wife Sharon; daughter Linda (Dave) Schultz. Largo, FL; step daughter Tricia (Bruce) Fuller, Massachusetts; grandchildren Scott (Karey) Russo; Mark Russo and Tristen Fuller; two great grandchildren Amber...
Lucy Longo
Dec 28, 2013
Lucy Longo, 78, entered heaven on December 28, 2013, after a lifetime of loving unconditionally. She was predeceased by her daughter, Maryann. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Deacon Frank Longo; their children, Michael (Karen); Frank (Donna); John (Sharon); and Christa; her grandchildren, Melissa; Andrea; Amber; Danny; Vito; Matthew; Leah and Jacob; her great-grandchildren, Kaylee;...
Catherine Hundiak
Dec 27, 2013
Catherine F. Hundiak, 79, of Vestal, NY, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 27, 2013. Catherine was predeceased by her parents Thomas E. and Nora H. Golden, and her brothers James F. Golden and Lawrence M. Golden. Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Stephen Hundiak; and their children, Catherine A....
Mildred Caverly
Dec 27, 2013
Mildred M. Caverly, 98, on Friday, December 27, 2013 in Arlington, VA (formerly of Endicott). She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick R. Caverly; son Frederick B. Caverly. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla and Michael Wiener, Alexandria, VA and grandson, Christian F. Caverly, Dunmore, PA. A Funeral Mass will held Friday 10 am at Our...
Jean Jackson
Dec 27, 2013
Jean E. Jackson RN, BSN, 60, of Johnson City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 26, 2013. She is predeceased by her father, J. Richard Jackson, brother, David Jackson and brother-in-law, Phillip George. She is survived by her sons, Robert Jackson Wescott, William Jackson Wescott and their brother, TR Wescott; mother, Jean P. Jackson; brothers and sisters, Linda J....
Nanette Bender
Dec 25, 2013
Nanette A. Bender, 75, passed away at her home Wednesday, December 25, 2013 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Lela Redner; two brothers, Richard and Willis Redner and two sisters, Norma Gerlach and Ruth McManus. Nanette is survived by her husband of 54 years, John Bender; two daughters and a son in law,...
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,...


