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.
Peter D. Greci
Feb 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter D. Greci Jr., who passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on March 25, 1939, Peter lived a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to his family and community. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Shirley...
Robert Francis Osbahr
Feb 8, 2025
Robert Francis Osbahr, 80, of Vestal NY passed away peacefully at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City NY on February 8th 2025. He was pre-deceased by his parents Theodore W. Osbahr Jr. and Mary Agnes (Weaver) Osbahr and his brothers Rev Theodore W. Osbahr III and John Michael Osbahr. Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years,...
Birte S. Patterson
Feb 8, 2025
Birte Solvej Patterson passed away Saturday, February 09 at Wilson Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Ronald L Patterson for 34 years, (she was widowed in 1999). She was a mother to her son and daughter in law Randall and DeDe Patterson (residing in Endicott, New York), and her daughter Kimberly (Patterson) Giannetti (residing in Fort Worth, Texas)....
Virginia A. Freedman
Feb 2, 2025
Virginia Anne Freedman, "Ginny", passed into eternal salvation with our Eucharistic Lord, Sunday, February 2, 2025, The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. She was 87 years old. She is predeceased by her husband, Raymond J. Freedman, her parents, James & Irene Lonergan, 3 brothers and their wives, Bill & Evelyn, Bob & Jean, and...
Donna A. Yesensky
Jan 31, 2025
Donna A. Yesensky, 68 of Endicott, born November 20th, 1956, passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 31st, 2025 after a courageous fight with cancer. Reunited with her parents Leonard and Freida Burkle, as well as her older brother David. She was born in Syracuse, NY, and was the middle child of her late parents. She leaves behind her younger...
Gerald W. Ovens
Jan 29, 2025
Gerald Ovens known by most as Jerry, was a resident of Endicott, New York. He just turned 74 five days before his untimely death on January 29, 2025 at Lourdes Hospital. Jerry was predeceased by his spouse Susan (Rockwell) Ovens, his son William (J.J.) Ovens, his brother Roger Ovens, his parents William and Elizabeth Ovens, his nephew Keegan Ovens. He...
Marylou E. Stirpe
Jan 28, 2025
Marylou (Masciarelli) Stirpe, 91 (affectionately known as “Mina” by her grandsons) of Binghamton, NY passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at Mercy House. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Louis in 2015; her sisters Rosie, Angie and Pauline; and niece Claire. She is survived by her beloved son, Joseph and his wife Courtney, whom she...
Sandra K. Hall
Jan 25, 2025
Sandra Kay (Justice) Hall, 76, passed away on January 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 15, 1948, in Logansport Indiana, she was the firstborn child of Benjamin and Patricia (Guckien) Justice and was one of three children (Michael Justice and Jill Langford). On August 1, 1970, Sandra married Harold, her high school sweetheart,...
Amelia Buran
Jan 22, 2025
Amelia Buran, 95, of Endicott, NY, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. She lived life to the fullest. Amelia was predeceased by her father Joseph Buran and mother Pauline Siska; brothers Joseph Buran Jr. (Helen), Frank (Bunzo) Buran (Leda), Milton (Milo) Buran (Alice), Michael Buran; sister Mary Buran (Matt); niece Sandy Mosso; and nephews Bill (Zach) Buran and...
Cheryl Ann Kratochvil
Jan 21, 2025
Cheryl Kratochvil, 69, of West Corners, NY, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. She was the beloved daughter of John and the late Elizabeth “Betty” Kratochvil, and is also survived by her brother, Michael (Deb), along with several cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A proud graduate of Union-Endicott High...
Francis T. Sheredy
Jan 21, 2025
With sad and heavy hearts, the family and best friend of Francis T. “Fran” Sheredy mourn the loss of our beloved husband, dad, brother, brother-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, and sidekick. After a year-and-a-half-long struggle with lung cancer, Fran passed away on January 21st. He resided with his wife Cathy in Endicott and Binghamton for many years. They moved to Lisle,...
Jerial A. Knight-Helton
Jan 20, 2025
Jerial Knight-Helton of Endicott, NY, 51, passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest on Monday, January 20. Born in Memphis, TN, Jerial’s family moved to the Binghamton, NY area in 1983. Jerial spent 20 years in Houston, TX before returning to the Southern Tier. He is survived by his husband, Gregory Helton-Knight of Endicott, NY; his mother and stepfather, Janice...
Bonnie S. Cornick
Jan 17, 2025
It is with a sad and heavy heart that we have lost a mom, sister, aunt, cousin and friend on Friday, January 17, 2025. Bonnie worked at Binghamton University since 1972 and she loved every minute of her job. She was a Village of Endicott Trustee, was on the Endicott Republican Party, a committee person, former President of the...
Carl G. Janis
Jan 15, 2025
Carl George Janis, 92, of Vestal New York died January 15th in Vestal. He was born in 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Bernice and William Janis. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Europe during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and worked at Western Electric...
Louis G. Ramia
Jan 13, 2025
Elie “Louis” Ramia passed away peacefully Monday January 13th at Binghamton General Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, siblings and many family members in Lebanon as well as his brother Tanios of Binghamton. He is survived by his Son George and his “Gift from God” daughter in law Terri-Jo. The lights of his life, grandchildren Elijah and Elissar Ramia....
Chiara M. Liburdi
Jan 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Chiara Maria Liburdi, 46, on January 11, 2025. She was predeceased by her grandparents Allan Small, and Mario and Assunta Liburdi. She is survived by her grandmother Gloria Small; her mother Debra Liburdi; sister Erica Liburdi; nephews and niece Caleb, Cruz, and Khloe; aunts Denise (James) Hadamik, Dawn...
Judith Ann Marie Vetrano
Jan 10, 2025
Judy Vetrano, 88, passed away at her daughter Beth’s home on January 10, 2025. She was born March 14, 1936 in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania to the late Margaret and George Gavigan, and she grew up in the area. Judy was predeceased by her second husband Vincent P. Vetrano, by her first husband Ronald Calvey, by her son Mark Calvey, and...
Gloria A Salamida
Jan 10, 2025
Gloria A. Salamida, 97, passed away Friday, January 10th,2025 at Ideal Senior Living Center. She was predeceased by her spouse, Domenic P. Salamida, parents, Concetta, and Faust Graziani, two sisters, Clemy (Carmen) Bassano, and Mary (Corrado) Torrico. She is survived by daughters, Dawn (Thomas) Wilson, Rosanne Salamida, and Diane (Timothy) Traver, 6 grandchildren, Thomas (Anna) Adria, Kori (Jason) Steven...
Dorothy F. Erney
Jan 6, 2025
Dorothy F. Erney, of Endwell, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 6, 2025, at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Stanley L. Erney in 2022, grandson Eli Thomas Gregory and brothers-in-law Marvin Mueller, Dale (Betty) Erney, and Terrance Erney. She is survived by her children Dr. Trent (Sally) Erney,...
Nancy J. Brigham
Jan 6, 2025
Nancy J. Brigham, 92, passed away peacefully at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox MA, on January 6, 2025. Nancy was born on March 3, 1932, in Endicott, NY to Dorothy and Robert Martin. In 1950, she graduated from Vestal Central High School, in Vestal NY. Upon graduation, Nancy went to work for IBM in Endicott NY and...