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 (Wiercinski) Colwell

Ruth (Wiercinski) Colwell

Feb 13, 2023

Ruth Mary (Wiercinski) Colwell, 93, of Apalachin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2023. She was born on July 4, 1929 in Little Meadows, PA. Ruth was predeceased by her former husband, Joseph Wiercinski, her loving husband Edwin Colwell, her parents, five brothers and one sister. Ruth is survived by her children, Michael (Leslie) Wiercinski...

Robert “Bob” Hess

Robert “Bob” Hess

Feb 13, 2023

Robert Maurice Hess, age 91, passed away Monday, February 13, after a short illness at Geisinger Medical Center in Scranton, PA. He was predeceased by his dear wife of 58 years, Constance Orris Hess; his parents, Maurice and Emily Hess; brother Lauren Hess; nephew Lauren Hess, Jr. and his two best Navy pals, Eugene Lynch and Jack Trout. He...

Steven Owens

Steven Owens

Feb 11, 2023

Steven E. Owens fell asleep in the Lord on February 11, 2023. He was surrounded by family and reposed at his home in Port Crane. Steven was born on November 28, 1955, at St. Mary’ Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing and took classes at Marshall University. He worked as a Registered...

Carol Jean Roma Zayac

Carol Jean Roma Zayac

Feb 10, 2023

Carol Jean Roma Zayac, 82, of Endicott, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was born August 26, 1940 at Ideal Hospital, to the late Carlo and Anna (Greco) Roma. Carol was also predeceased by her infant son, Thomas Stephen; her brothers, James and Robert; and sisters, Philomena, Marie and Lorraine. She is survived by her husband of...

Esther Kenien

Esther Kenien

Feb 8, 2023

Esther Kenien, 92, of Johnson City, NY was received into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, George, who she joins in joy and love and light. She was also predeceased by her parents Mary and Elias Ferris, six brothers and one sister. She is survived by her loving...

Daniel Reed

Daniel Reed

Feb 6, 2023

Daniel Richard Reed, of Vestal, NY, aged 96 years, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023. Dad was predeceased by his wife, Ann Reed. He is survived by his children Daniel P. Reed (Arlington, VA) and Diana Arras (George, Toronto, ON) and his grandchildren Michelle Arras (Los Angeles, CA), David Arras (Vancouver, BC), and James Arras (Toronto, ON). Dad...

Helen Cargill

Helen Cargill

Feb 2, 2023

Helen Louise Cargill of Endwell, N.Y. passed away on February 2, 2023 at the age of 85. Helen was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on November 16, 1937. She was predeceased by her father Harold Smith, mother Rita (Leonard) Smith, sisters, Rita Wiggins and Myrtle Peles and brother, Harry Smith. Helen is survived by her 2 children Jerrold (Kim) Cargill...

David Meyermann

David Meyermann

Feb 1, 2023

David William Meyermann, 73, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023, at home in Owego, NY with his wife, Gabriela Meyermann, at his side. David was born in Waverly, NY and grew up on the family farm in Owego. He honorably served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. David is survived by his wife Gabriela, his three...

Pamela “Pam” Watkins

Pamela “Pam” Watkins

Jan 31, 2023

Pamela A. Watkins, 54, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, after an extended battle with cancer. Pam is survived by her devoted husband, Peter, and loving daughter, Victoria. She is also survived by four siblings, Thelma (Thomas) Williams, Gerri (Lynn) Harrison, Daniel (Robyn - deceased) McManus, and Cindi (Jeffrey) Holtzman along with 15 nieces and nephews and several great...

Thomas “Tom” Rando

Thomas “Tom” Rando

Jan 29, 2023

Thomas Nicholas Rando, 79, of Endicott, NY died at Mercy House on January 29, 2023 after a three- year battle with advanced lung cancer. Tom was predeceased by his parents: Victoria Picciano and Anthony DiFulvio; step father: Joseph Rando; brother: Michael Rando; and infant granddaughter: Christiane Paloma Rando. A few years after his father’s untimely death at age 35,...

Thomas “Tom” Bendert

Thomas “Tom” Bendert

Jan 28, 2023

Thomas E. Bendert, 88, of Endicott, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Lena, a sister Theresa and brothers Joseph and Paul. He is survived by his beloved wife Ginny and a brother Edward (Trish) Bendert; sons Thomas (Cathy), Michael (Nico Nitto) and David (MaryBeth) Bendert; daughters Katherine Bendert Mieczkowski, Anne (Junie)...

Marieta Mcmillen

Marieta Mcmillen

Jan 26, 2023

Marieta L. McMillen passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, worked at Hallmark Cards for 5 years and then attended and graduated from Kansas University with a Masters in Education. She taught multiple grade levels, was the mother of two, one grandson, Grant and had twenty three foster children in Kansas. She...

Dolores Lupole

Dolores Lupole

Jan 23, 2023

Dolores A. Lupole, 90 of Lisle, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Vestal Park Nursing Center. She was predeceased by Clarence and Wilma Babcock, Ervin and Joyce Babcock. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Keith Lupole, children, Gary Lupole (LouAnn Rogers) of Friendsville, PA, Shellie Burns of Whitney Point, Vicky (Ricki) Stanton of Lisle, 9...

William “Billy” Dwyer Jr.

William “Billy” Dwyer Jr.

Jan 21, 2023

William J. Dwyer, Jr. (lovingly referred to as “Dooley,” “Billy,” or “Bill”), 63, of Endicott, NY, passed peacefully alongside his wife Carolyn and son William on January 21st, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents William and Irene Dwyer. He is survived by his loving and adoring wife, Carolyn, daughter Jessica Fletcher (her husband Josh Fletcher), son William J....

Shirley Reardon

Shirley Reardon

Jan 20, 2023

Shirley A. Reardon, 88, of Endicott, passed away peacefully at UHS Skilled Nursing at Ideal, on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mary Reardon, and her siblings and in-laws, Marge (Paul) Shaughnessy, Joyce (Norm) England, and Bill Reardon. She is survived by her twelve nieces and nephews from the Shaughnessy, England, and Reardon...

Roger Faling

Roger Faling

Jan 18, 2023

On Tuesday, January 18, Roger Faling passed away quietly and painlessly in his sleep. Roger was born in Hancock NY on July 11, 1936. He moved to Endicott in 1960 after getting out of the US Navy. Roger worked at IBW Owego in the Federal systems division as an Electrical Engineer for 35 years. It was there he met...

Sandra “Sandi” Ciacelli

Sandra “Sandi” Ciacelli

Jan 18, 2023

Sandra Lee Ergott Ciacelli, Endicott, New York. May 26, 1955 - January 18, 2023. We lost our beautiful light, Sandi, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, due to post-surgical complications. Sandi was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Letty (Sylvis) Ergott. She is survived, and will be greatly missed by, Husband, Mark Ciacelli; Son, Jason Morean and his wife, Nickolle...

Karen Crooks

Karen Crooks

Jan 14, 2023

Karen M. Crooks, 68, of Johnson City, New York, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2023. A longtime resident of Endicott, NY, Karen spent many years working at BAE Systems and after went back to school to become a licensed massage therapist. Family was everything to her and she was happiest when surrounded by her siblings, kids, and grandkids....

George Koudounis

George Koudounis

Jan 12, 2023

My beloved brother George Koudounis left us on January 12, 2023. Born in Sparta Greece in 1953, he immigrated to the United States in 1969 with his family. He is survived by his sister Jane Lazaros; and brother Konstantinos Koudounis. He also leaves behind his nephews Nick (Dominique) Lazaros and their son Alex; Peter (Konstantina) Lazaros and their children...

Padhma Gopalan

Padhma Gopalan

Jan 11, 2023

Mrs. Padhma Gopalan, 1944 - 2023 A beloved mother, grandmother, Mrs. Padhma Gopalan, wife of (Late) S. Gopalan, went on her eternal journey peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on the morning of Wednesday January 11th, 2023 in Vestal, NY. She was always very proud of her 3 children; a brave lady who always strove for the...

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