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.
Arlene M. Weyer
Jun 13, 2013
Arlene M. Weyer, 74, of Endwell, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph H. Weyer and her parents, Anthony and Florence Madalena. She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Madalena, Rochester; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Stephen Wertz, Endwell and Kristen and Sammy Baker, Richmond, VA;...
Mary A. Spencer
Jun 8, 2013
Mary Amelia Spencer of Endicott, NY died 2013. She was born in1908 in Allegany, NY,daughter of Henry and Frances Geringer Martiny. Mary graduated from Allegany High School June, 1925, President of the Senior Class, and from Buffalo State College in June, 1929, with a degree in Home Economics. Activities in college included Secretary of Alpha Sigma Alpha in her...
Elizabeth P. Goodwin
Jun 6, 2013
Elizabeth “Betty” Goodwin, of Endicott, passed away Thursday June 6, 2013 after a brief illness.She was pre deceased by her son Terry, and five brothers and sisters.She is survived by her husband of 72 years Lawrence “Larry ” F. Goodwin, whom she was was a dedicated, and loving caregiver to since 1976.Betty is also survived by a daughter in...
Lorraine H. Naro
Jun 2, 2013
Lorraine Naro passed away peacefully at home in Endwell, Sunday, June 2, 2013. She was born January 1, 1930 in Scranton, PA to the late William and Helen Sovitch. She is predeceased by her husband of 36 years, George Naro, in 1989. She is survived by her seven children: Jim and Zee Naro, Rick and Mayumi Naro, Bill and...
John E. Billet
Jun 2, 2013
John E. ” Jack” Billet, 83, a long time resident of Apalachin, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. He is predeceased by his parents, Earl and Elizabeth (Sissenstein) Billet; his wife, Joan; his son, Mark Stephen; his son and daughter-in-law, Keith Gerard and Mary Billet of Elmira; and his great granddaughter, Brianna. He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline...
Gerald E. Hoover
May 30, 2013
Gerald Hoover, Jr. (Pete), 55, of West Windsor, passed away May 30, 2013 from complications from a massive heart attack. He was predeceased by his parents, Gerald Sr. and Nancy Ann Hoover; a brother, Ricky Hoover and grandmother, Ann Kingdon. Pete is survived by his faithful dog, Nina; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Fred Smith; nephew, Nathan Smith, Port...
Steve Ricciardi
May 30, 2013
Steve Ricciardi, 91, of Endicott, NY, passed away May 30, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born December 25, 1921 in Endicott, NY, the son of Cosmo and Leonarda Ricciardi. He was predeceased by his wifeof fifty-four years, Anne Ricciardi. He was also predeceased by his brothers and sisters-in-law Matthew and FlorenceRicciardi,Andrew and CatherineRicciardi, AngeloRicciardi,Genesio “Gondo” Ricciardiand John...
Maureen A. Toner
May 27, 2013
Maureen Ann Toner, 56 passed gracefully from this world into the next on May 27, 2013, leaving behind a legacy of love, service and joy. Maureen will be greatly missed by her family, including her mother Joan Toner, siblings Mary Ellen Cook; James Toner; Kathy Toner and Wendy Wheeler; Susan and Todd Hylton; Patricia Goudarzi;Thomas Toner and Marshall Pearson;...
Isabelle M. Lipka
May 24, 2013
Isabelle M. (Springer) Lipka, 84, of Endicott, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 24, 2013. She is pre deceased by her husband, Felix; brothers, Charles and Gene; sister in law, Jewel Springer. She is survived by her sons, Victor, Rochester, NY and Lewis (Deborah), Buffalo, NY; two grandchildren, Joshua and Zachary; nieces and nephews, Lee (Gail) Springer,...
Mae E. Willis
May 23, 2013
Mae E. Willis, 90, of Endicott, passed away Thursday May 23, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Harry J. (Red) Willis, and a sister Peg Ranft. She is survived by four daughters, Sandra (Thomas) McAvoy, Kirkwood; Bonnie (Stanley) Baker, TN; Darlene (Merle) Eldred, Saugerties; and Jacqueline (Vince) Fabiano, Endicott. Mae was affectionately known as “Little Ma” to her...
Howard B. Woodward
May 21, 2013
Howard Brooker Woodward lived in Union Center, NY for most of his life. He met and married Dorothy L. Baker in Cotton Plant, Arkansas in 1944, and they were married for 62 years. He lived happily in Union Center, NY, wintered for many years in Venice, FL, and for the last 10 years lived at Willow Valley Retirement Center...
Elizabeth A. Greene
May 20, 2013
Elizabeth (Betty) Greene, 82 of Sandy Pond, NY, formerly of Endwell, passed away on May 20, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. She was predeceased by her husband Alton Greene, her daughter Kimberly Greene and her parents Celia (Root) Bryant and George Root. She is survived by her daughter Zandra (Burke) Molinaro and her husband Alan Zalbowitzof Naples,...
Robert T. Hotaling
May 20, 2013
Robert Hotaling of Endicott, 83 years of life, passed away on May 20th 2013 peacefully after a period of declining health. He is survived by his wife Joyce andtheir children Randy Pierce, Jeff and Terry Pierce (Dawn, Greg, Tara, Kyle), Alain Jacon (Helen and John), Brenda and Scott Costello (Caitlin and Allison), Steven and Lisa Hotaling (Nicholas), Pam and...
Robert P. Brooks
May 20, 2013
Robert P. Brooks, Jr.,67, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 20, 2013 at his home. He is pre deceased by his parents, Robert P. Brooks, Sr. and Alice C. Brooks. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, David and Patricia Brooks, Berkshire, NY and his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Tom Ellerson, Whitney Point, NY.He is also survived by...
Michael L. Cook
May 16, 2013
Michael Louis Cook, 61, of Endwell, NY passed gracefully from this world into the next on May 16, 2013 leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 22 years, Mary Ellen, his loving and adored son Zachary and his sweet and very special daughter Sarah. Michael was predeceased byhis...
Sandra L. Leuci
May 15, 2013
Sandy Leuci, 67, passed away peacefully after a brief illness Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton.She was predeceased by her husband, Leonardo Leuci and her parents, Vernon and Patrice Scanlon.She is survived by two sons, Derrick Leuci and Amanda Lane and Dr. Domenico and Jessica Leuci; a daughter Francesca Leuci; seven grandchildren, Erin Mahar;...
Paul E. Franks
May 13, 2013
Paul died peacefully at home with his family after a long illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Mary Franks; his first wife, Dolores Drost Franks and their son Richard; sister Dolores Krey and brother Raymond Franks. Paul is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lois Wilson Franks and their children, Andrew Franks (wife Lesa) and...
Robert P. Schuerch
May 12, 2013
Robert P. “Bob” Schuerch, 56, passed away peacefully Sunday morning May 12, 2013 at his home. Bob had a very brief battle with cancer. He was born in Quincy, MA, on September 28, 1956. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Patricia W. Schuerch, his three sons, Robert G. Schuerch and Joy L. Westby, James N....
Grace C. Hanley
May 8, 2013
Grace Martiny Hanley, 103, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the James G. Johnston Nursing Center in the presence of her loving family. Her husband, Loftus L. Hanley in 1978, her son John Patrick and eight of her nine siblings predecease her. Born March 16, 1910 in Allegany, NY, Grace was raised on...


