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.
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);...
Nickos Papachristos
May 2, 2022
Preceded in death by his parents Christos and Savoula, brothers George and Spiros, and nephew Jimmy. He is survived by his wife Vaso, children Christos (Akis), Panayota, and George (wife Christine), grandson Nicholas, sister Vasiliki (Betty), nieces, nephews, godchildren, grandnieces and nephews. Nickos, or Nick, was born in a small village in Greece called Katafigion. Even though this village...
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...
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