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.
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...
Rebecca “Becky” Raphel
Nov 16, 2013
We celebrate the life of Rebecca Rose Raphel. Becky passed away peacefully early Saturday morning in her home in Binghamton. Becky lived her life to the fullest. She marched to the beat of her own drum and her heartbeat was even louder. Her smile and kindness would light up a room and she brought joy to everyone that she...
Ping Pei Yen
Nov 15, 2013
Ping Pei Yen, 93, formerly of Vestal, passed away November 15, 2013, at Rush Oak Park Hospital. A longtime resident of Vestal, Ping had moved to Oak Park, Illinois to be near her son, David, after the death of her husband of 63 years Chih-Min (Jim) Yen in 2010. Ping was born in Taiyuan. Shanxi Province, China. She was...
Marjorie White
Nov 15, 2013
Marjorie M. White, 68, passed away after a long illness Friday, November 15, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred S. (Bud) White, her parents, George and Carmella, a sister, Carol and a brother, George. She is survived by her four daughters, Lori C. Crooks (Kevin Buchler), Micki L. Williams, Kelli J. Gallegos, and Terri A. White; two...
Aldo Ferraccioli
Nov 13, 2013
Aldo Ferraccioli, 84, of Endicott, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Antonino and Maria; grandparents Cecelia and Domenico Cocco and in laws Sam and Vincy Rossi. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Libra (Rossi) Ferraccioli; daughter and son in law Karen and Robert Taluba (caretaker); a son and daughter...
Margaret Neubauer
Nov 13, 2013
Margaret Neubauer, 84, of Vestal, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Antal Neubauer. She is survived by her children, Tony and Bobbie Neubauer, Vestal; Elizabeth and David Proulx, Apex, NC and Les Neubauer, Vestal; five grandchildren David, Jr. and Kristen Proulx; Chrissy Proulx and fiancé John Santoro; Michelle...
Marguerite Fourness
Nov 12, 2013
Marguerite Fourness, 90, of Vestal, passed away peacefully in her home on November 12th. She was the wife of the late Wayne Fourness who passed away in 1998. She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Cheryl and Ken Maines of Liverpool, NY; two grandchildren, Heath and Kim Severn of Cicero, NY and Jodie and Brian Gleason of...
Frank T. Miller
Nov 10, 2013
Frank T. Miller, 92, of Endwell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife Ellen in 2005 and a brother Alvin. Frank was a loving father and grandfather to his family, two daughters Janice (Mark) Coleman, Poughkeepsie, NY and Cindy Miller (James Moriarty), East Hampton, MA; two sons Frank D....
Harold Billings
Nov 9, 2013
Harold Travis Billings, 95, of Vestal, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Lourdes Hospital. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Thelma J. Billings and nephew, Maurice A. (Rob) Robbins, III. He is survived by his sister, Anne Marcy of Kingsley, PA and her three children; sister, Shirley (Irv)...
Peggy Lou Bismark
Nov 9, 2013
Peggy Lou (Miller) Bismark, 83, of Endwell, went to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Saturday, November 9, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Paul, Sr. in 1988. Peggy Lou is survived by two daughters Karen (Paul) Goodstein, Shirley, Long Island and Kathryn (Gary) Lohse, Ivyland, PA; two sons Paul, Jr. (Malinda), Endicott and Kurt Bismark,...
Evelyn Mlynarczyk
Nov 8, 2013
Evelyn (St. Amand) Mlynarczyk, 90, of Endicott, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 7, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Nick Mlynarczyk; her first husband, Arthur St. Amand; mother, Marie Van Kuren; father, Fred Troup and step brother, Lawrence (Bud) Van Kuren; also several nieces and nephews. Evelyn was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Endicott...


