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.
Deborah Matsumoto
Jun 22, 2022
Deborah Felten Matsumoto, 84, passed peacefully away at Elizabeth Church Manor June 22, 2022. She was predeceased by: parents Wilbur and Marion Felten, daughter Sarah (Matsumoto) Kobayashi, and sister Joyce Raad Deborah is survived by her daughter Rachel Gehring ( Dr. Lazarus - Owego) with their children Keziah (Alexander) Vandalov, Noah, Hannah, Constantine, Demetrius, Artemius, Cornelius, Mamas and Kypriana,...
Anthony “Tony” Capozzi
Jun 16, 2022
Anthony Capozzi, 87, of Endicott died a devoted and humble servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was predeceased by his devoted and beloved wife Elisa and parents Vincent and Grace. He is survived by his daughters Cara (John) Bernardo, Grace (Mark) Lewis, Elisa (Chris) Putrino, and Adriana (David) Hall; his grandchildren Lisa; Nicholas (Maddie),...
John Sylvester
Jun 15, 2022
John P. Sylvester, 56, of Endicott, passed away in comfort of his own home on 15 June 2022. He was predeceased by his father, John N. Sylvester. John is survived by his loving wife, M. Kathleen Sylvester, two loving sons Joseph T. and Samuel J. Sylvester, four legged buddy Rusty, mother Mildred S. Sylvester, sister Karoline M. Pignatelli (Michael)...
Walter Luberecki
Jun 13, 2022
Walter J. Luberecki, 89, of Endwell, peacefully fell asleep at Wilson Hospital on June 13th, 2022. He was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania to a Polish household, as he would proudly tell people. He is predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Agatha Luberecki, and all his brothers and sisters: Anthony, Rita, Alexander, Edward, Joseph, Florence, Alma, Lorraine, Marian, Alphonse, and...
Erin Babicek
Jun 10, 2022
Erin Babicek, age 37, loving mother of Danielle, and adoring friend to Sam, passed away on June 10th at UHS after a courageous battle with Stiff Person Syndrome which unfortunately became too unbearable for her body to endure. Erin was born in 1985 and grew up in Endicott surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her great grandparents...
Betty Rohan
Jun 9, 2022
Betty J. Rohan (nee Babcock) of Endwell entered into rest on June 9, 2022, eternally reunited with her loving husband of 34 years, John F. (“Bud”) Rohan, Jr. Betty was devoted mother of Barbara (Paul) Crowe, Karen Eckler, and Kelly Rohan (Steven Cooley). She felt especially fortunate to live to see 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, all of...
Patricia “Pat” Coveny
Jun 8, 2022
Patricia Coveny 81 of Endicott, NY passed away at her home with her loving family at her side on June 8, 2022. She is survived by 2 border collies Cash and Robin, her husband John Thompson, Daughter Laura Rizzo, son Danial Rizzo, granddaughter Nicole Rizzo, Jessica Rizzo, and April Rizzo-Wooten. Pat was a retired English teacher, taught English as...
Dolores “Dolly” Nedbalski
Jun 8, 2022
Delores “Dolly” Nedbalski, 89, formerly of Endicott, passed on June 8, 2022 at James G. Johnson Nursing Home Hilltop campus. Dolly was predeceased by her husband Stan, Parents, John and Ruth Fiorenza, Sisters, Annamarie (Joe) Carabba, Eleanor (Bob) Nedbalski, Joan (Jack) Kennedy, Twin brother Ralph Fiorenza, Brother-in-law Bill Bussone, and Grandson John Vavra. She is survived by children Bob...
Martha Colombo
Jun 4, 2022
After a courageous battle with cancer, Martha Mary Micak Colombo peacefully left this world surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2022 at the age of 77. Martha was born on September 7, 1944 to Mary and John Micak in Czechoslovakia. At the age of four Martha emigrated with her family to Manhattan, New York. It was later...
Peter Kotasek
Jun 2, 2022
Peter Kotasek (96) of Endicott, NY passed away surrounded by those he loved on June 2 , 2022 at Lourdes Hospital. Peter was born in Ratiskovice, Czechoslovakia in 1925 and arrived in America in 1928 aboard the SS Hamburg with his mother, Katarina, older brother John and older sister Sophie. He was processed thru Ellis Island where he is...
Roger Holmes
May 25, 2022
Roger H. Holmes – 63 passed on Wednesday May 25, 2022, with his wife by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert & Jean Holmes, brother, Jesse (Jake) Holmes. Mother-in-law Marcella (John) Monico, father-in-law, Gerald Paradysz, brothers-in-law; Edward and Gerald (Jerry) Paradysz and a sister-in-law; Deborah Ingraham. He was also predeceased by three nephews. Roger is survived...
Angelo Roma
May 23, 2022
Angelo Roma, 93, of Endicott, NY, passed away, at home, on May 23, 2022. Angelo was born in Ceccano, Italy on August 18, 1928. He married Maria Fiori on April 26, 1952. Courageously, in 1971, he immigrated with his wife and three children to Endicott. A talented landscaper and devoted member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic church, Angelo...
Gloria Robinson
May 22, 2022
Gloria E. Robinson, born April 10, 1932 passed away on May 22, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph & Susie Stoeckel; 11 siblings and daughters, Lorraine Robinson and Linda Keefe. She is survived by son, Kenneth Robinson, Apalachin NY and son, Larry (Nancy) Robinson, Baldwinsville NY and granddaughter Holly (Ryan) Lamsen, Liverpool NY. She was a retired...
Shirley Sullivan
May 21, 2022
Shirley D. Sullivan, 93, went home to be with her Lord on May 21, 2022, after a good and fulfilling life. She often commented on how fortunate she was to live so long, be healthy enough to enjoy it, and see her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren do so well. She was predeceased by her parents Delbert L. and...
Michelina “Mickey” Stancati
May 19, 2022
On the evening of May 19 our beloved mother Michelina known to all as Mickey passed away peacefully at Wilson Hospital. She was 98 amazing years old. Born April 24, 1924 the 11th of 12 children to Joseph and Filomena Battaglini. Mickey grew up on Oak Hill Avenue surrounded by her loving family and helping out before school in...
Robert “Bob” Peters
May 14, 2022
Robert E. (Bob) Peters, age 82 of Endwell, NY passed on May 14, 2022. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Linda, of 40 years, and daughters, Debi Sheley of Orlando, Florida, Cyndi Leahy of Liverpool, NY, and Jennifer Best of Endicott, NY, and son, Greg (Jill) Peters of Acworth, GA., six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Bob was...
Michael Pignatelli
May 14, 2022
Michael P. Pignatelli, Endwell, 60, passed away peacefully on 05/14/22. He is predeceased by his grandparents Sebastian and Josephine Montone and sister Lisa Pignatelli. Michael is survived by his wife, Karoline and daughter Maria, son Michael V., mother Lucille Pignatelli, sister Nancy Evans (Brian), mother-in-law Millie Sylvester, brother-in-law John Sylvester (Kathy), nephews Joe and Sam, special aunt, Rita Ryczak,...
Jessica Furey
May 3, 2022
Jessica Lynn Furey, Born February 24th 1994, sadly passed away May 3rd, 2022. She is survived by her mother, Angela Furey, her chosen father, Michael Spring, her brother, Joseph Ryan Furey, her aunt, Christina Cooper, and cousins, Gabriella & Christopher Cooper. She is also survived by her paternal aunt & cousins, many extended family members, and friends- who all...
Theresa Morton
May 2, 2022
Theresa Marie (Pragacz) Morton, 1930-2022, was born to Polish immigrants Valenty and Marianna Pragacz. She grew up on Sowden Street in the Town of Dickinson. Following graduation from Johnson City High School, she married Lawrence A. Morton. Together they bought a new E-J home in Endicott, where they raised their three children. Following a stint as a stay-at-home mom,...
Joe Pinto
May 2, 2022
Joe Pinto, 76, of Whitney Point, NY, formerly of Katonah, NY, passed away at UHS Wilson Hospital in Johnson City on Monday, May 2, 2022. Joe is survived by his wife, Linde Pinto; his children, Michelle Pinto and Robert Pinto; his grandchildren, Riley Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Mason Pinto and Ella Pinto; his sister, Gloria Wiesbauer; brother, Robert Pinto (Doris);...