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.
Ruth Ferrari
Nov 9, 2022
Ruth E. Ferrari, 82 of Vestal, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, and into the welcoming arms of her Lord and Savior, Wednesday November 9, 2022. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Richard and Julia White; her husband, George Ferrari; her brother, Richard A. White; sister-in-law, Janet White; her daughter-in-law, Katie Bliss; her former husband, Bruce...
Marylou Knopick
Nov 5, 2022
Marylou Knopick passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Worth, Florida on November 5, 2022. She leaves behind her husband, Bob, to whom she was married for seventy~one years, and her son, Rob, who was her love of life, and his wife, Susan. Marylou lost her daughter, Sandra, again, whom she adored, and was always in her memory....
Stanley “Stashu” Wintergrass
Nov 3, 2022
Stanley J. “Stashu” Wintergrass, 95, of Endicott, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife Madeline, son Tommy, and brother Joseph. Survived by daughter Cel (Jim) Howe, son John (Elaine) Wintergrass, grandchildren Justin and Jessica Wintergrass. Also survived by his brother Matt (Joan), sister-in-law Arleen. Nieces and nephews David (Andrea), Cindy (Chip),...
Joyce Wilson
Nov 1, 2022
Angels came November 1, 2022, for Joyce Wilson, 93, of Union Center, New York, reuniting her with her husband of 55 years. Joyce was predeceased by her parents Harry and Margaret Houghton, Husband Jerome Wilson and grandson Kevin VanKuren. She is survived by her sons Steven Wilson (Beth) of Avon, Connecticut; Glenn Wilson, Gerard Wilson and daughter Shelene VanKuren...
Albert “Al” Deluca
Oct 29, 2022
Albert Vincent DeLuca beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died on October 29, 2022. Born on March 31, 1949 to Dr. Paul and Dorothy DeLuca in Albany, New York. Al was the third of seven children, and he brought joy and laughter to his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister JoAnn DeLuca...
William “Bill” Dorn
Oct 26, 2022
William A “Bill” Dorn, 82, went quietly into the arms of God our Father on Wednesday October 26th after a long and hard fought battle with Myasthenia Gravis. He was welcomed into Heaven by his parents Alfred Dorn and Martha J. (Zaluski) Dorn, his precious little sister Linda Dorn Wiggall and his lifelong best friend James J (Jimmy) Aquino....
Michael Fitzgerald
Oct 25, 2022
Michael J. Fitzgerald , 90. Uncle Mike left us peacefully on October 25, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Maurice and Kathleen; three brothers Richard, Maurice and Frank. He is survived by his sister Anne Herman and family, John (Runa), Tom (Debbie), Carl (Jessica); sister-in-law Pat Fitzgerald, daughter Barb Lanza (John) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike...
Dolores Brown
Oct 24, 2022
Dolores M. (Battaglini) Brown, 94, of Vestal and formerly of Owego, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. She was born in Endicott on July 1, 1928, to Joseph and Lena Battaglini. Dolores graduated in 1946 from Union-Endicott High School, where she was involved in numerous school activities. While at U-E, she met the love of her life, Richard...
Richard Noyes
Oct 24, 2022
Richard Philip Noyes of Binghamton, NY went to eternal rest on 10/24/2022. He is survived by his daughter Kristan Tomaka (Noyes), son-in-law Robert Tomaka, grandsons Joshua and Nicholas Tomaka, brother Thomas Noyes, sister-in-law Cynthia Noyes; and nephews Todd Noyes and Michael Cerra, niece Andrea Noyes and their families; as well as other family and friends. He is predeceased by...
Carole Pollack
Oct 23, 2022
Carole Anita Pollack of Endicott NY passed away on Sunday October 23rd, 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by family. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Dr James A Pollack, and her parents, Aage and Louise Nymann. Carole is survived by her children Kristen Dorta (and son-in-law Nelson Dorta), Michael Pollack, Jeffrey Pollack and Rebecca Pollack; her dearest...
Gene Kovarick
Oct 22, 2022
Gene Kovarick lived 94 years on this Earth and enjoyed a beautiful marriage with and is survived by Bobbi (Barbara Dobrovocky), his bride of 63 years. He passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022 of natural causes. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Millie Kovarick and brother Bud Kovarick. Besides his wife he is survived by loving...
Leroy Youngs
Oct 19, 2022
LeRoy J. Youngs, 84, recently of United Methodist Homes, Johnson City, NY, and formerly of Nanticoke, NY, passed away peacefully on 19 October 2022. Roy was predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years Barbara (Buono) Youngs in 2018. He was also predeceased by his parents James B. and Anna (Durfee) Youngs. Roy is survived by his devoted children...
Horatio Denson
Oct 18, 2022
Horatio Denson, departed this life into eternity on Tuesday, October 18, 2022; he leaves to celebrate his life a loving mother, Florene Denson, Pickens; Sisters Doristeen Washington, Jackson, MS; Kim Daniels (Carl), Hempstead, NY; a brother, Alex Johnson (Monique), Silver Springs, MD; a devoted uncle, C.L. Denson, Endicott, NY; two Aunts, Gladys Taylor, Louisville, MS; Vera Johnson, Jackson, MS...
Nicholas “Nicko” Sousouris
Oct 17, 2022
Nicholas “Nicko” Sousouris, 63 of Binghamton N.Y. died peacefully on Oct 17 2022 after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his father Peter, brother Anestis, brother-in-law Jerry, and infant son Jamie. He is survived by his mother Stella, daughter Nicole (Charles) Bowers, sons Athan Sousouris, Michael (Robyn) Sousouris, Nicholas Sousouris Jr., grandchildren, Alyssia Bowers, Jaedin Bowers, Samantha Sousouris,...
Lois Jones-Brocious
Oct 16, 2022
Lois R. Jones-Brocious, 89, passed away October 16, 2022 at her home. She is predeceased by her husband Norman, parents Harry and Marion Jones, brothers, Alfred and Lee. She is survived by her children LeeAnn Pooler, Mark Pooler (Bonnie), David (Carol) Pooler, Roy (Teresa) Pooler, her grandchildren Amy (Mike), Tony, Scott (Crystal), Michelle (Dylan), great grandchildren Max, Lexi, Aniyah,...
Evelyn O’Hara
Oct 16, 2022
Evelyn M. O’Hara, 91, of Endicott, New York passed away peacefully at Ideal Skilled Nursing Facility on October 16, 2022. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 72 years, James A. O’Hara; her mother and father, Marguerite and Louis Dellapenta, and infant sister, Mary Dellapenta. She is survived by her son, James L. (Carol A.) O’Hara; grandchildren, Devon...
Elizabeth “Betty” Baker
Oct 15, 2022
Elizabeth (Betty) Baker, of Maine, NY passed away on Saturday, October 15th at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. She is predeceased by her parents, Peter and Stella Zwirek and sister, Priscilla Zwirek. Betty is survived by her children, Renee McGinnis and Robert Baker; grandchildren, Julian McGinnis, Nathan (Amanda) McGinnis, Rachel (Jordan) Mancini, Vanessa (Josh) Boyd and April McGinnis;...
Jay Wilber
Oct 14, 2022
Jay L. Wilber, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2022. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Wilber, paternal grandparents, Donald and Josephine Wilber, maternal grandparents, William and Wilma Mackie, aunt and uncle, Sanford & Janet Tanenhaus, in laws, Bonnie and Gerald Dukerich. He is survived by his loving wife, Denise, and son Jeremy, mother Patricia Wilber,...
Blair “Butch” Taladay
Oct 14, 2022
Blair (Butch) E Taladay Jr, 79, was greeted at Heaven’s gate by his brother Tim Taladay and parents, Rebecca (Bailey) and Blair Taladay, Sr. on October 14, 2022, after a brief illness at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY He is survived by his daughters, Jeanie (Robert) Baldwin, and Janice (Jimmy) Orlando, his grandchildren Gabriella Orlando (great grandchild Tino Shuba),...
Steve Anastos
Oct 14, 2022
Steve Anastos, of Endwell, NY- Born Eustratios Anastasakos in 1938, in Dafnion, Greece a small village outside of Sparti. Steve passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 15th,2022. Steve first immigrated to Ottawa, Canada, then to New York City, in search of the American Dream. Steve worked as a waiter and a cook before...