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.
Beatrice “Bea” Wright
May 1, 2022
Beatrice A. Wright, 90, went home to be with the Lord on May 1st, 2022, at Cortland Memorial Hospital. She was pre-deceased by her husband Richard, parents Herman and Virgil Hackbart, and sister Betty Samsow. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Linda and Dave Opie, David and Heather Wright, Chris and Therese Wright, her Grandchildren,...
Mary Vieczorek
Apr 26, 2022
Mary M. (Charsky) Vieczorek passed peacefully on April 26, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband, Isadore Chuck Charsky. Mary is survived by daughter Sharon Piatt and daughter and son-in-law, Linda M. and Dr. Dale S. Skrabalak. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Dr. Heather L. Gifford (AJ) and Nickolas A. Skrabalak (Lauren), as well as her cherished...
Eddie Sosa
Apr 25, 2022
Eddie Sosa of Binghamton, NY passed away peacefully on 4/25/22. Eddie is predeceased by his parents Francisco & Eneida Martinez, his siblings Jose A. Sosa and Martin Sosa. He is survived by his children Maria Griswold and Eddie Cancel, his grandchildren Alexander & Christian Maldonado, Arianna Sanchez, great grandson Alexander Joel Maldonado, siblings Marilyn Matos, Jose M. Sosa, Israel...
Shirley Woodward
Apr 24, 2022
Shirley Long Woodward, 93, died April 24, 2022. Shirley was born in Gainesville, FL, grew up in Auburn, NY, graduated from Auburn East High School in 1947 and then attended Cornel University where she met Gordon Woodward. They married September 11, 1949 and lived in the town of Maine, NY until they retired to Sun City, AZ in 1988....
Upinder Singh Dhillon
Apr 23, 2022
Upinder Singh Dhillon, 71, passed away on April 23, 2022, after a brief but heroic battle with cancer. He spent 35 years serving the community at Binghamton University, including a 21-year tenure as Dean of the School of Management. During that time, he had an immeasurable impact on students, staff, alumni, faculty and friends of the University. He was...
Nathan Cook
Apr 22, 2022
Nathan Lawrence Cook, 17, unexpectedly passed away on April 22, 2022. Nate came into the world on April 21, 2005, just how he lived it: brimming with energy and larger than life. (As the family always joked, his mom’s bump was big enough for 2!) Since the beginning, his smile was contagious and his laugh infectious. Nate traveled through...
Regina Neild
Apr 21, 2022
On April 21, 2022, I, Regina E. Holdren-Neild, 88, went to glory and thanked God for the family waiting for me: my beloved husband Virgil, parents Scott and Elizabeth Holdren, my brother Clarence, and my loving dogs, birds, and cats I lived with throughout my life. I was blessed with three children Cindy Neild-Rounds (Gary), Lindsey Neild (Audrey), Wendy...
John “Jay” Zunic Ii
Apr 17, 2022
John M. Zunic II (Jay), 50, of Maine, NY, peacefully passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph T. Zunic; maternal grandparents Robert J. and Betty J. Touhey, Endwell, NY; paternal grandparents, Stephen F. and Edna T. Zunic; Endwell, NY; in-laws Robert L. and Sylvia C. Emerson, Whitney Point, NY; aunts, Michele A. Enfield,...
James “Jim” Flynn
Apr 16, 2022
James (Jim) Flynn 63, of Apalachin NY passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on Saturday April 16th. Jim was predeceased by his father James Flynn. He is survived by his Mother Ann Flynn, and five siblings; Michael Flynn (Tammy), Bonnie Forconi, Patricia Flynn, Timothy Flynn (Kathy), Ann Marie Mclean (James); and several nieces and nephews. He loved...
Alfredo “Al” Paniccia
Apr 14, 2022
Alfredo Paniccia (“Al”) passed away in his sleep, at home, April 14, 2022. He was born August 15, 1931 in Torrice, Italy to Enrico Paniccia and Elvira Scaccia. He later moved a short distance to Frosinone, Italy. At age 20, he decided that his next move would be to the U.S., despite the fact that he was uninvited. When...
James “Jim” Ernst
Apr 14, 2022
James Charles Ernst of Apalachin, NY passed away 4/14/2022 after a long and brave battle. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Marie (Wynn) Ernst. He is survived by his soulmate and wife, Susan, his beloved children, Kyra Ernst, and Andre and Anton Angeline, his sister Helen O’Brien, his nephews Jeffrey (Mana) O’Brien, and Timothy (Nancy) O’ Brien,...
Mary Elizabeth “Sue” Hemstreet
Apr 14, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Hemstreet of Vestal, NY (known as Sue to many) passed away at Lourdes Hospital after a long illness on April 14, 2022. This was just 5 days shy of her 75th birthday. Mary was predeceased by her parents James A. Hemstreet and Mary R. Hemstreet, as well as her brother, James A. Hemstreet II, and a nephew,...
Elizabeth “Bette” Turk
Apr 13, 2022
Elizabeth (Bette) C. Turk, 100, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. On Wednesday April 13, 2022 Betted passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord in her home with her family around her. Bette was predeceased by her husband of 48 years Louis Turk, her parents Roy and Florence Bunzey, sisters May, Fay and Rhoda, sister-in-laws Beverly and...
Arline Shea
Apr 9, 2022
Arline Knapp Shea passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022, at home atthe age of 96 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Arline was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Madeline Knapp and husband Gerald Shea. She is survived by her children; Lori-Jo Shea-Samyn (Tom), Margaret Dickerman (Tom), Kevin Shea, Tom Shea, Tina Shea (CJ) and Madeline Shea...
Kimi Lavo
Apr 9, 2022
Kimi (Hoshiya) Lavo passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022, at home at the age of 95 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Kimi was predeceased by her parents, Kamezo and Moto Hoshiya, husband Carl Lavo, sisters, and brothers-in-law; Mary Lavo, Annie & Anthony Santacrose and Raymond & Dorothy Lavo. She is survived by her sister Sumie Ikematsu...
John Black
Apr 6, 2022
John A. Black, born January 21, 1944, in Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on April 6, 2022. A graduate of Scarsdale High School, Lafayette College, and Dickinson School of Law, he settled in Endwell with his family in 1972. He served his community as an attorney, a Rotarian (President and an awardee of the Paul Harris Fellow for service), an...
Dana Potter
Apr 1, 2022
Dana Potter from Binghamton, NY passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor, and compassion for others. Dana was devoted to family and loved his friends but most especially he cherished his grandchildren. He is survived by his children Joel Potter, Justin Potter, and...
Joseph “Joe” Yurko
Mar 31, 2022
Joseph P. Yurko, 88, of Endicott, went to be with the Lord peacefully at Ideal Living on March 31,2022. He is predeceased 1/28/2022 by his wife, Anna Regina Yurko, to whom he was married for 67 years, his mother Margaret Yurko and his aunt Julia Yurko. He will be deeply missed by his children; Dr. Joe (Mary Anne), Jeff...
Michael Stack
Mar 30, 2022
Michael Stack, 63, of Conklin NY passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.He is survived by his loving wife Rose of 38 years.His two sons Theodore (Nicole) and Patrick(Caitlyn). His four grandchildren Faith, Brennan Olivia and Elliot. A sister Debbie Amundson. Three nieces Meling (Dan) Guinan, Caitlin, and Carlie. One great niece Sydnie. He...
Edward “Ed” Abdallah
Mar 29, 2022
Ed Abdallah passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2022 at University Hospital, Syracuse surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 23, 1954 at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY. He was predeceased by his mother Ethel and father K. Edward Abdallah. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra and daughter Emily, sister Merry Jones...
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