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.

Patricia “Pat” Kline

Patricia “Pat” Kline

Feb 25, 2022

Patricia Pearis Kline of Endicott, New York (formerly of Binghamton, New York) died on February 25, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Kline, and her children Wendy (Fred) Budlong, Nancy Kline, and Robert (Dee) Kline, her grandchildren Erik (Prassuna) Budlong, Carl Budlong, Marena Kline, and Ariana Kline, her sister-in-law Justine Pearis, and her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Melvin...

Sandra Koytek

Sandra Koytek

Feb 25, 2022

Sandra M. Koytek, 78 of Endicott, NY, passed away Friday February 25th, 2022 at Wilson Hospital after battling a long illness. She is predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Anna (Petrigala) May; in-laws, Henry and Vera (Olivieri) Koytek. Sandra is survived by her husband, Thomas; son, Nicholas Sr, and precious grandson Nicholas Jr.; sister, Claudia (Richard) Rogers; brother; Joseph...

Dale Peloke

Dale Peloke

Feb 24, 2022

Dale Edward Peloke, 69, of Vestal, entered his Heavenly Home on February 24, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Karen (Keast) Peloke, his cherished daughters, Rachel (Jim) Fenney, Amanda (Kyle) Colunio, and his grandsons, Henley and Knox Colunio. He is also survived by his brother, John Russel (Billie Jo) Peloke, and sister Carole Rewald, and...

William “Denny” Westover

William “Denny” Westover

Feb 21, 2022

It is with great sadness that our beloved husband, father & grandfather, William (Denny) Westover, 75 of Apalachin, NY passed away February 21, 2022. He was predeceased by his father William Westover, mother Lorraine Campbell, & sister Bonnie Llewellyn. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Shirley, son Michael (Sarita) Westover, daughter Tracy (Brant) Signs, grandchildren Korey...

Rosemarie Palmeri

Rosemarie Palmeri

Feb 21, 2022

RoseMarie Theresa Palmeri - 89, a longtime resident of Vestal NY passed away on February 21 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice, Florida. She had been living with her daughter Annette and was surrounded by family as she passed peacefully. RoseMarie was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Gasper Palmeri and her parents Angelo and Rose Divittorio. RoseMarie...

Mary Beth “Betsy” Murray

Mary Beth “Betsy” Murray

Feb 21, 2022

Mary Beth “Betsy” Murray, of Johnson City, joined her husband and best friend of 39 years, Jim, on Monday, February 21, 2022. She passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord in her home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (David) Hochman (Afton NY) and children Annabelle, Colin, Grace and Charlotte Rosh. Son,...

Josephine Reed

Josephine Reed

Feb 20, 2022

With the heaviest of hearts, we mourn the loss of our beloved Josephine Reed. Josephine passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of February 20th, 2022, at the age of 96 years young. Josephine is predeceased by her husband Sam, sisters Anna, Mary, and Dominica, her niece Delores, her nephew Phillip, her daughter in law Joan, and granddaughter...

John Kuzemka

John Kuzemka

Feb 17, 2022

John Kuzemka, 92 of Vestal, NY passed away on February 17, 2022, surrounded by those who loved him. John passed 3 weeks to the day that he lost his wife, Irene. The 17th also would have been their 72nd wedding anniversary. John is survived by his children: Carol McManus, Endwell, NY, Jon Kuzemka (Gail Gaul) Binghamton NY and Joyce...

Frances “Fran” Martin

Frances “Fran” Martin

Feb 15, 2022

Frances A. Martin (Fran), 95, of Kirkwood passed away February 15, 2022, surrounded by family. Fran’s greatest legacy is her family for whom she had boundless love and unwavering support. She is survived by 6 children and their spouses/significant others, 13 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Robert C. Martin Sr. Fran...

Frank Zurla Iv

Frank Zurla Iv

Feb 14, 2022

On February 14th, 2022 Frank A. Zurla IV peacefully passed onto his heavenly home with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family. We have been so blessed by your laugh, your smile, your hugs, and your heart. It will all be missed until we meet again in our Father’s home. Frank was born July 12th, 1986 to Frank...

Francis Magee

Francis Magee

Feb 13, 2022

Francis Xavier Magee, age 87, of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022 in the comfort of Mercy House of the Southern Tier surrounded by the love of his two sons - Mike and Patrick. He now joins his beloved wife and high school sweetheart, Jean F. Magee, whom he married on January 8th, 1955 and had...

Richard “Dick” Smith

Richard “Dick” Smith

Feb 12, 2022

Richard C. Smith (Dick), 68, of Endicott, NY passed away on February 12, 2022 after a long battle with Myelodysplasia. He fought a brave fight for several years. He was predeceased by his parents Don and Jean Smith and his nephew Jim Newlon. Dick is survived by his sister and brother in law Donna and Gary Newlon, Endwell, NY,...

Patricia “Pat” Morgan

Patricia “Pat” Morgan

Feb 11, 2022

Patricia A. (Becker) Morgan,77, of Endwell, N.Y. passed away after an extended illness on 2/11/2022. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Mary Becker; brother, Frederick Becker and sister, Ruth (Becker) Planck. Pat is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Morgan) Williams (Karl) of Endicott, Bekki (Morgan) Diorio (Rich) of Endicott; grandchildren, Aneesa, Anthony (fiancée Claudia), Mason, Kadin, Hailey;brother,...

Kenneth “Ken” Hollenbeck

Kenneth “Ken” Hollenbeck

Feb 8, 2022

Kenneth Hollenbeck, 63, of Johnson City, passed away on February 8, 2022, at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. He was predeceased by his parents, David and Gladys Hollenbeck and his brother David Hollenbeck. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Carol (Borgna) Hollenbeck, son Patrick Hollenbeck( Aubrey) of Hallstead, PA, and four adored grandchildren, Theisen,...

Joyce O’Shea

Joyce O’Shea

Feb 8, 2022

Surrounded by her family, Joyce O’Shea peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Joyce was born on March 16, 1936 in Endicott NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Anna and Nicholas Macuch, her husband of 31 years, James O’Shea, her son-in-law, Steve Stelmak, and infant great-grandson, Zachary Cachilli. Joyce is survived by children; Deborah (Rick) Blodgett-Lachmanski, Karen...

Barry Driggs

Barry Driggs

Feb 8, 2022

Barry Driggs, 87, of Vestal, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on February 8, 2022, after a brief illness. Barry was born in Peoria, Illinois on January 10, 1935. As a child he developed a love of sports. He played baseball for Rice University and was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. He also enjoyed golf and basketball;...

Kenneth “Ken” Starchok

Kenneth “Ken” Starchok

Feb 5, 2022

Kenneth R. Starchok, 64 of Endicott, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents George and Agnes Starchok. Brothers Dean and Jerry Starchok, and a sister-in-law Diana Starchok. Also his mother and father-in-law, John and Alice Hogg. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Barbara Starchok and daughter Bonnie, Endicott. Three brothers,...

Donna Smith

Donna Smith

Feb 3, 2022

Donna Mary Smith, 83, of Endicott, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 3, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Donna was predeceased by her loving husband, James W. Smith, son, Jeffery J. Smith, her parents, Firmin and Margaret Erding, brother, Charles Erding, and brother-in-law, John Wolfe. Donna is survived by her sister, Dianne Wolfe...

Robert “Bob” Carbrey

Robert “Bob” Carbrey

Feb 3, 2022

Robert F. “Bob” Carbrey, 96, of Endwell, NY passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Lula Carbrey, and his sister, Helen Hardy. Bob is survived by the love of his life for almost 75 years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Wall) Carbrey, his son Bob Carbrey (Marie), his daughter Carol Knapp (Mark). He had...

Deanna Badertscher

Deanna Badertscher

Feb 1, 2022

Our Precious Deanna Lynn (Dodge) Badertscher, age 55, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Rev. Nick and Josephine DiVincenzo, Beatrice Dodge, her mother-in-law Brenda Badertscher, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her beloved husband David, her loving sons Adam and Evan, her...

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