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.
Norma Wertz
Jan 3, 2023
Norma E. Wertz of Johnson City, NY, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 3, 2023. She was a loving wife to her husband of nearly 67 years, Kenneth Wertz, and dear mother to her children Rebecca, Stephen, and Thomas, daughters-in-law Jeanette Wertz and Kristen Jacobsen, and her cherished granddaughter Rachel. She is also survived by...
Sheryl Matthews
Jan 2, 2023
On January 2nd, 2023 Sheryl Talerico Mathews had passed away in her home. She was predeceased by her loving father Angelo W Talerico and loving brother Angelo W Talerico Jr and survived by her mother Rhoda J Talerico and her children Timothy S Talerico , David J Talerico and Jacquin A Russell ( Andrew). She was also survived by...
Robert “Bob” Woiccak
Dec 31, 2022
Robert “Bob” Woiccak, 82, passed into the loving grace of God after living with Parkinson’s and dementia for 9 years. Friends and family knew Bob as an avid golfer, gardener, stamp collector, handyman and tinkerer, fisherman, stock market watcher, volunteer, and Boston Red Sox fan. Most importantly, he was a loving and generous husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle,...
Christa Corcoran
Dec 28, 2022
Christa M. Corcoran, 75, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Mary Winkler; daughters, Elease Stewart and Maureen Ferro; stepson, Raymond “Danny” Corcoran; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, deeply loved son-in-law and daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and some extraordinarily special friends. Christa...
Edward “Ed” Fauty
Dec 27, 2022
Edward G. Fauty, 82, of Endwell, NY passed away peacefully with his wife Dolores at his side at Mercy House of the Southern Tier on December 27, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores Fauty; his children and their spouses, Paul (Maria) Fauty, Katha Fauty and Scott (Maureen) Fauty; and was blessed with five grandchildren,...
John Tylko
Dec 25, 2022
John Tylko fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday evening, December 25, 2022, at Lourdes Hospital. He was 96 years old. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly fifty years, Elizabeth Tylko, his parents, Anna and Nicholas Tylko, and his sisters, Julia Palso and Olga Tylko. John’s parents immigrated to the US from Ukraine and he was proud...
Albert “Al” Cromie
Dec 22, 2022
Albert R. Cromie, 86, passed away on December 22, 2022 peacefully at Mercy House, after a brief illness. Al was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Elsie. He was a wonderful father to four sons, Daniel (Brenda Baileys), Michael (Loretta), Kevin (Terry) and Timothy (Janine). Al was blessed with 6 grandchildren,...
Joseph “Joe” Greco
Dec 16, 2022
Joseph J. Greco, 68, of Endwell,NY, passed away at Binghamton General Hospital on December 16,2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Jeanne (White) Greco; father-in-law, Sebastian Lenzo; brother, Daniel Greco; sister, Anne (Greco) Davall; brother-in-law, Anthony Lenzo. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Gloria (Lenzo) Greco; sons, Jamie (Shanda)...
Rosanna Keator
Dec 13, 2022
Rosanna M Keator of Vestal, NY, 81 passed away on 12/13/22. She was a loving wife and mother to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, R. Lee Keator and children, Lisa Barrow, Todd Keator and Brian Keator. Also survived by grandchildren Brandon Barrow, Rachel Barrow, Steven Keator, Brian Keator II, Channa Keator Tingley, great grandchildren...
Patricia “Pat” Williams
Dec 12, 2022
Patricia Ann Williams, 68 of Newark Valley, entered eternal rest on December 12, 2022. Pat was the second oldest of the Pero children born to Joseph C. Pero, Sr. and Bonnie M. Pero on January 10, 1954. She was a devoted wife to Harold Williams and loving mother of Amy (Shawn) VerValin and Brett (Susan) Williams; Grandmother to her...
Virginia “Ginny” Mccawley
Dec 10, 2022
Virginia (Ginny) McCawley passed away peacefully December 10th at Mercy House, surrounded by her loving children. Originally from Jersey City, Ginny met her loving husband Jack, while he was working at his family’s Ice Cream Shop, in Carbondale, PA. A retail, sales professional, Ginny’s true passion was interior design and country crafts. Well known for her crafting ability and...
Charles “Charlie” Mansfield
Dec 5, 2022
Charles A. Mansfield 88 of Vestal NY. Charlie was born March 13, 1934 in Rockville Center LI. Son of the late Charles and Katherine Mansfield; he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday December 5, 2022. In addition to his parents Charlie was predeceased by his sister Helen (Bill) Barr. He is survived by his wife of...
Barbara Tobey
Dec 5, 2022
Barbara A. Tobey 82, of Apalachin passed away peacefully in her sleep December 5, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband Kenneth Tobey; sister Shirley Hirst; and brother James Hirst. She is survived by her children Wayne (Melody) Tobey, Diane Obregon; grandchildren Taylor, Sommer, Cassidy, Jordan, Madison, Andrew; sister Linda (Al) Tarbox; sister in-law Penny Hirst; as well as...
Lawrence “Larry” Mckeon
Dec 4, 2022
Lawrence “Larry” R. McKeon 100, of Endicott, NY passed away December 4, 2022 at Elizabeth Church Manor. He is predeceased by his wife Doris in 1994; granddaughter Marcelynn McKeon; son George McKeon; granddaughter-in-law Renee McKeon. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Sandra McKeon; grandchildren Steven (Nadia) McKeon, Lawrence C. McKeon, Scott (Lisa) McKeon, two great-grandchildren; as well as a...
Jayshri Subahu Desai
Nov 27, 2022
On 27th November 2022, Mrs Jayshri Subahu Desai, passed away peacefully at Home after a long battle with cancer. She was 63 years old and was surrounded by her family and friends at the time of her passing. Jayshri loved her family and friends. She travelled 6 continents and numerous countries. She was full of life. She was a...
Philip Groce
Nov 26, 2022
Philip B. Groce, 70, of Endicott, NY passed away at Lourdes Hospital on November 26, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents, Walter and Elizabeth (Davison) Groce; brother, Scott Groce; loving dog, Jersey. Philip is survived by his wife, Nancy (Kownacki) Groce; 2 children, Michael P. Groce of Franklin, TN and Kimberly E. Groce of Mechanicsburg, PA; brother, Robert...
Patricia Zemberi
Nov 25, 2022
Patricia A. Zemberi, 87 of Endicott, passed away at Lourdes Hospital on Friday, November 25, 2022. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Donna and John Fontana, Endicott, son and daughter-in-law Steven and Diane Olson, Endicott, daughter and son-in-law Lori and Daniel Wright, Wake Forest NC, 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren including her very special great grandson Javric...
Gordon Allen
Nov 18, 2022
Gordon Allen, 86, of Vestal, NY, passed away peacefully at Mercy House in Endicott, on Friday, November 18, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Ruth Allen, his brother Keith Allen, and sister Joyce (Lynn) Washburn. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Alice “Bunny” (Frost) Allen, his three children Heidi Allen (Kim Capwell)...
Garth Franklin
Nov 18, 2022
Garth B. Franklin 81, born in McKeesport, PA, passed away on November 18, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents Vernon and Catherine Franklin, two brothers Vernon Jr. and David and sister Ella Mae Gipson and his two brothers-in-law William Gipson and Ray Jones. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Erifilie, two sons and daughter-in-law. Jason...
Gary Eckert
Nov 12, 2022
Gary Bennitt Eckert 76 of Maine, NY passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents Bennitt and Roseanna Eckert, Maine, NY. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Donna, his children Jim (Kathy) Eckert, Jennifer (Rodney) Cogswell, and Steve (Gina) Eckert. Five grandchildren Abby (Tyler) Beckley, Morgan (Kinser) Sherman, Brad (Kelly)...