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.
Margaret A. Pichura
Feb 1, 2013
Peggy Pichura, 76, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, February 1, 2013. She is predeceased by her father William J. Mayers. She is survived by her loving husband Walt of 54 years; her mother Marie Mayers; son, William (Polly) Pichura and their children Carissa (Jon) Borne, Ryan, and Billy; daughter, Susan (Mike) Branca...
Helene Devita
Jan 31, 2013
Helene M. DeVita, 74, of Endwell, went to join her late husband Alfred Anthony DeVita Sr. and her son Joseph DeVita Thursday January 31, 2013. She is survived by her sister Nancy Brooks; children Paul DeVita, Cynthia Giambrone, Carol DeVita and Alfred Anthony DeVita Jr.; 9 grandchildren Angela Giambrone, Jennifer Giambrone, Nunzio Giambrone, Melissa DeVita, Landon DeVita, Vincent DeVita,...
Eugene S. Seese
Jan 30, 2013
Eugene S. Seese, age 79, of Maine, NY died at Lourdes Hospital January 30, 2013. He was predeceased by parents, Simon and Agnes (Brennan) Seese; sisters, Ellen Rita (George) Kestermont, Betty Marie (William) Jerome, Helen Louise, Eileen (Joseph) Zibura; brother, Brennan; infant daughter, Mary; grandchildren, Samuel Guss, Maura Stark and Sean Seese. He is survived by wife of 57...
Bruce A. Beebe
Jan 29, 2013
Bruce A. Beebe, 46, NY ANG ~ S/Sgt, of Endicott passed away at home on Tuesday, 29 January 2013. Bruce was predeceased by his brother, James Ray Beebe, 10, while living in Turkey as an Air Force family; his paternal grandparents, Joe and Helen Beebe, his maternal grandparents, Ted and Bessie Eck. Bruce is survived by his two children,...
Rita C. Mydosh
Jan 29, 2013
Rita Catherine Mydosh (Kaczmarek), 82 went to be with our Lord on January 29, 2013 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is predeceased by her parents John and Veronica (Lokuta) Kaczmarek, of Bayonne, NJ, and a brother John F. Kaczmarek, of Long Beach, CA. Rita is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Frank E....
Kevin A. Reynolds
Jan 22, 2013
Kevin Alan Reynolds, 43, passed away with his family by his bedside, January 22 ,2013. He was predeceased by his devoted brother-in-law Thomas Goff in 2009. Kevin is survived by his two daughters Kathryn and Hanna, his loving mother and father Yvonne and Robert Reynolds of Endicott who were also his caregivers after a car accident in 2001. Kevin...
Elsie D. Richards
Jan 20, 2013
Elsie D. Richards, 80, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013.Elsie was the widow of the late Robert Henry Richards.She is survived by one daughter, Maxine Johnson, Endicott, one son and daughter in law, Orville and Gaye Richards, Spring Valley, NY, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.She is also survived by two sisters, two brothers, one brother in law, and...
Fredrick P. Poklemba
Jan 17, 2013
Mr. Fred P. Poklemba, 86, of Endicott, passed away at his residence, Wednesday January 16, 2013.He was predeceased by his parents George and Julia Poklemba, a brother George Poklemba, and a sister-in-law Joyce Poklemba.He is survived by a daughter Rebecca A. Kilian, Lancaster, PA and a son Christopher Poklemba and his wife Virginia Bristol; three grandchildren Christelle and Theuns...
Irene M. Bucinell
Jan 11, 2013
Irene M. Bucinell, 84, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 11, 2013. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, Felix J. Bucinell; her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Novak; sister, Josephine Bykonich; parents in-law, Felix J and Alice Bucinell; and brothers-in- law, Robert Drum, John Bykonich, Joseph Juracek and Thomas Bucinell. She is survived...
Thomas W. Martin
Jan 11, 2013
Tom Martin, 75, ended his battle with stomach cancer and entered the presence of his Lord on January 11, 2013. Born in New Castle, PA he was predeceased by his father, Joseph Martin; mother, Elizabeth Martin; brother, Joseph Martin Jr. and sister, Dolores Soldo. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Diane; three children, Todd (Angela)...
Jewel G. Springer
Jan 10, 2013
Jewel G. Springer, 90, of Endicott, went to be with her Lord from Wilson Memorial Hospital Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Springer and a son, Charles D. Springer. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Robert Paul, Virginia; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Gail Springer, Endicott and Timothy...
Anthony F. Dekar
Jan 6, 2013
Anthony (Tony) Dekar, Endicott, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, January 6, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years Angie; daughter Valerie; parents; brother Paul; sister Mary Ann and son in law Steve. Tony is survived by his wife Agnes; daughters Cassandra Bowen; Angeline (John) Manze and Amy...
Robert C. Pomeroy
Jan 4, 2013
Robert C. Pomeroy passed away peacefully at UHS Senior Living at Ideal on January 4, 2013. He was born in Endicott to the late Robert H. and Alice Cook Pomeroy. He is predeceased by his sisters, Louise Gaskill and Doris Swindler. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lillian; a daughter, Diane (Alan) Fisher of East Windsor,...
Antoinette Picciano
Jan 1, 2013
Antoinette Picciano, 90, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2013. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 61 years, Louis N Picciano. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Carol Ann and Philip Anthony Cali, her wonderful grandchildren and their spouses, Philip Mark and Klara Cali, and Dorian and Christopher Simmons, and her precious great-grandchildren, Philip...
James G. Murray
Dec 27, 2012
James G. Murray, 58, passed away at his home Thursday, December 27, 2012.He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Betsy Murray,one son and daughter in law, James and Katherine Murray, Columbus, OH, six daughters and sons in law, Elizabeth and Michael Rosh, Sayre, PA, Meghan Murray, Scranton, PA, Anne Murray, Albany, NY,Jacquelyn and Josh Carman, Vestal, and...
Jacinta J. Shaffer
Dec 27, 2012
Jacinta Joy (Doolittle) Shaffer, 53, of Endicott, NY. A joyous reunion in Heaven continues for the Harris family with the passing of Jacinta Joy Shaffer on December 27, 2012. She was predeceased by her mother, Florence (Harris) Doolittle; her grandparents, Henry and Iona Harris; uncles and aunts, Charles and Katherine, Chester and Lawrence Harris, Ellen Miller, Alys and Jerry...
Elias Bernard Rogers
Dec 26, 2012
E. Bernard Rogers (‘Pop’, ‘Bernie’) of Endicott went to sleep and peacefully passed away December 26, 2012, on his 100th birthday.He was predeceased by his wife Mary and son James, both in 1990 in Morrisville, PA.Pop is survived by his son and wife, William and Marianne of Endicott, grandson and wife, Richard and Dana of Paso Robles, CA, granddaughter...
Josephine Maines
Dec 23, 2012
Josephine Maines, 86, of Endwell, died at Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing Home, Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband Howard in 1994. Josephine is survived by a sister and brother in law Marjorie and Don Lainhart, Endwell; also several nieces and nephews. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Endicott. Services will be...
Ada A. Zur
Dec 22, 2012
Throughout her life, Ada Angelina Zur (nee Pezzuti) was devoted to the Blessed Mother. And with her help and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Ada went peacefully to her eternal life on December 22, 2012. Known as Angie, she was born August 2, 1922 to the late Joseph and Anna Pezzuti, in Endicott, New York. She was pre-deceased...
Gregory P. Frazier
Dec 12, 2012
Gregory P. Frazier, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He is survived by three sons and a daughter in law, Geoffrey and Tara Frazier, Albany, NY, Derek Frazier, Nashville, TN and Nicholas Frazier, Salt Lake City, UT; three grandchildren, Cameron, Alec and Briella Frazier. He is also survived by his parents, Graydon and Lucille...


