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.
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...
Carol Rogers
Oct 9, 2022
Carol Ann Rogers from Owego died, Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 62 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her parents Herbert L. and Antoinette P. Rogers. She is survived by her loving sister, roommate and friend Lynn Rogers and loving sister Debra Farthing (Tim Burke) and loving brother Herbert (Kathy)...
Hilda Pettinato
Oct 6, 2022
Hilda T. Pettinato, 90, Endwell, NY, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022. Born in Eynon, PA, daughter of the late Oreste and Lillian (Bianchi) Paoletti, she was a devoted wife to Tony, a mother to Barbara, Anthony, and Gerard, and a grandmother, and great-grandmother to a family that she cherished dearly. Hilda always put her family first, and...
Virginia Ulsh
Oct 5, 2022
Virginia Tyson Ulsh (91) of Endwell, NY passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 after a long illness. She was born in Pottstown, Pa on November 7, 1930 and grew up on a farm. She attended Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa where she met her love of her life, husband Holmes Ulsh. Virginia believed in travel and...
Kathryn Gibbs
Oct 2, 2022
Kathryn Jane Carpenter Gibbs, peacefully joined her husband in eternal life on October 2, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband Lawrence (Larry) in 1998 and son, Robert Michael in 1982. She is also predeceased by her parents Lela A. Dillenback and Gordon J. Carpenter, Sr., brother Gordon J. Carpenter, Jr., sister Beverly M. Christman, brother in-law Stanley Oakley,...
Howard Gehring
Oct 1, 2022
Admiral Howard B. Gehring, USCG, 81, reposed peacefully at home in the arms of his family on October 1, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents Frederick and Ruby Gehring and his siblings Marlene (Cunningham), Douglas, and Roger. He is survived by his loving wife Jean Gehring and his son, Lazarus and his wife, Rachel,and their children: Keziah, Noah,...
Francesca “Fran” Grassi Zimmer
Oct 1, 2022
Francesca (Fran) Grassi Zimmer 91 died peacefully on October 1, 2022. Born Francesca Giovanna Liberatore to Giovanni and Clarina Liberatore, she spent her childhood on Robble Avenue on the North Side of Endicott, where she made many wonderful memories, and life long friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands Angelo F. Grassi and Richard...
Kenneth Robinson
Oct 1, 2022
Kenneth F. Robinson, 59 of Apalachin, passed away October 1, 2022 after a long illness. He is survived by his brother Larry (Nancy) Robinson, Baldwinsville NY and niece Holly (Ryan) Lamsen, Liverpool NY. He is predeceased by his father James Robinson, mother Gloria Robinson, and sisters Lorraine Robinson and Linda Keefe. The family wishes to thank the staff at...
James “Jim” Walker
Sep 25, 2022
James (Jim) L. Walker, 73 of Maine, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2022 surrounded by his family, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy (Walker) Winans; and father, Richard Walker. He is survived by his sons, Dan (Jamie) Walker, Ed Walker, and Jim Walker; stepchildren, Joann (Chris)...
Carol Ryan
Sep 24, 2022
On September 24, 2022, Carol was called home to be with our Lord and reunited with her daughter, Jenny who preceded her in death in 2019. Carol is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Ryan. Her children Steven (Terri) Mitchell, grandchildren, Cody, Alexander and Samantha. Carol also leaves behind many other family members and friends. She will...
Wesley Miga
Sep 23, 2022
Wesley Miga of Endicott, NY, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the age of 63. Although his passing was much too soon, his family is comforted by the fact that he died peacefully in his sleep, at the family’s summer home in Cedar Lake, NY—a place that Wesley had loved dearly since he was a child, and...
Marjorie Doughan
Sep 22, 2022
After a long struggle with dementia Marjorie Moore Doughan, beloved mother of three, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday September 22. She was eighty-six. Born to Marie and Dr. Frank Guy Moore, Marjorie graduated from Union Endicott High School where she was proud to have represented the UE Tigers as a cheerleader. Subsequently she earned a Bachelor...
Audrey Peters
Sep 22, 2022
Audrey Marie Peters 89, of Apalachin, New York passed away on September 22, 2022 after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her parents Hans and Edna Hinrichsen, husband Ward, daughter Becky Gaynor; son-in-law Scott Schramm; grandson Tim Swindler, and great granddaughter Janelle Swindler. She is survived by daughters Jill Schramm and Shari (Robert) Gaynor, son-in-law Bill Gaynor, grandchildren...
Earl Mcbride
Sep 20, 2022
Earl W. McBride, 74, of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Grace (Grassi) McBride, sister Marie Ann Lewis, and brother Joseph L. McBride Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa McBride and Gina Arici, grandchildren, Tyler Clark, Sarah Pretre (Brandon),...
Richard “Dick” Selby
Sep 18, 2022
Richard “Dick” Selby, 83, of Endicott, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was predeceased by a son Todd and parents Robert and Minerva Selby. He is survived by his beloved wife Angela Koutsaris; sons Douglas and Mark Selby; five grandchildren; a brother Robert (Ruth) Selby brother in law and sister in law Harry and Peggy Athanasiou and cousins...
Jack Williams Sr.
Sep 15, 2022
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather, and Grandpa-Grandpa – Jack Louis Williams Sr. of Endicott. Jack passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 15th at the age of 89 after a brief courageous battle with cancer, as did his wife and high school sweetheart, Jennie,...


