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.
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...
Charles “Charlie” Barrett
Mar 28, 2022
Charles W. Barrett, 94, of Endwell, NY went to be with the Lord on Monday March 28, 2022. He died peacefully at Mercy House of the Southern Tier following a brief illness. He leaves his wife, Kathryn (Buzako) Barrett after 71 happy years of marriage. He is predeceased by his parents Edward and Mary (Dorsey) Barrett of Towanda PA;...
Richard “Dick” Curley
Mar 28, 2022
Richard Charles Curley (Dick), 93 (The Homesteads, Apalachin, NY), peacefully went to be with his Lord on March 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dick was born August 8, 1928, to Francis and Bridget (McInerney) Curley in Middletown Township, PA. He was raised on his family’s farm on Irish Hill, near Friendsville, PA, and was a graduate of Rush...
Joyce Rinaldi
Mar 27, 2022
Joyce A. Rinaldi, loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away on Sunday, March 27th, with her three daughters by her side. Originally from Scranton, PA, Joyce received her nursing degree and began her career at Community Medical Center, Scranton. She and her husband, Vince Rinaldi, moved to Endwell in December 1977, where they quickly found a community of friends...
Richard “Bud” Stever Iii
Mar 19, 2022
Our community sadly lost Richard L. Stever III, 23, of Endwell on March 19, 2022, in a tragic one car accident. Rick was known as Bud to his close friends and family. He graduated from Maine-Endwell in 2016. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, but mainly hanging out with his friends at a bonfire. He spent almost 5 great years...
Rose Price
Mar 17, 2022
Rose Price of Johnson City, New York died. Rose moved to New York in 2005 from Bargaintown, New Jersey to be closer to her daughter. Rose was born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1933. She was 89 years old. Rose died on 3/17/2022 on the Feast of Saint Patrick Rose was predeceased by her first husband,...
Leatrice “Lea” Shanley
Mar 16, 2022
Leatrice A. (Lea) Whitmore Shanley, 97, of Bradenton, Florida and Rochester, New York died in Rochester on March 16, 2022 in the trusting care of her daughter Kristine, special friends Katie Armstrong and Gina Wilson, and the comfort of her most loving family. Her adoring husband Michael Shanley Sr. predeceased her in 2004. During the final months of her...
Anthony “Tony” Veruto
Mar 10, 2022
Anthony P. (“Tony”) Veruto of Vestal, New York, age 94, peacefully and quietly began his journey back to the Lord at home on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Tony was predeceased by his parents, John and Emily (DeFelice) Veruto, his brother Rudy Veruto and his sister Ruth Baleno. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his children Patricia (James) Hover,...
Reese Jones
Mar 10, 2022
Reese Jones, 91 of Apalachin, NY took his final breath at Mercy House, on March 10, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born on Oct 23rd, 1930 to the late Reese and Maureen Jones of Vestal, NY. He was predeceased by his sister Sabre Hamlin and his wife Shirley (Nelson) who passed away in 2011. To carry on...
William “Bill” Mcmanus
Mar 9, 2022
William (Bill) Joseph McManus, 87 of Vestal, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Cancer. Bill is predeceased by his parents Edwin and Doris McManus, his brothers Matthew McManus, Joseph McManus, Jerome McManus, Donald McManus and David McManus, sisters Sharon Mang and Marcella Fiorelli, brothers-in-laws Michael Fiorelli,...
Dean Willson
Mar 8, 2022
Dean Willson age 63 passed away unexpectedly at Wilson Memorial Hospital on 3/8/22 with his family by his side. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Dorothy Willson Survived by Marge Nelson, David and Jean Willson, Ron and Diane Zunic, Darrell and Debbie Willson, Donnie Willson, Doris and Ron Deman. Several nieces and nephews, Scott, Shawn, Keri, Nick, Rose, Kyle,...
Manuel “Manny” Parente
Mar 2, 2022
Manuel Parente, 67, of Long Branch, NJ formally of Endicott, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022. He was predeceased by his mother, Hortensia Parente. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, MaryAnn Parente; his daughters, Marissa Parente (fiancé Adam Moldavan), Alexandria, VA and Michelle Parente of Astoria, NY.; his...
Joseph “Joe” Thornton
Feb 27, 2022
Joseph W. Thornton passed away on 2/27/2022 surrounded by his adoring family. Joe was predeceased by his parents, John F. & Mary B. (Crane) Thornton, his cherished wife & mother of his children, Betty, his eldest son Joe and his 2nd wife, Joan. Also predeceasing him were his siblings & their spouses Jack Thornton, Warren & Jeanne Jennings and...
George Koutsaris
Feb 26, 2022
George J. Koutsaris of Endicott, NY passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the age of 85 with his loving family by his side. George was born in Tripi (Sparti) Greece and immigrated to New York in 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Helen Koutsaris and his brother Nicholas Koutsaris. He is survived...


