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.
Caroline Sacco
Aug 28, 2021
Caroline Rose Sacco born in Endicott on December 27, 1934 to Domenico and Frances Ciccarelli passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2021. Caroline was predeceased by her loving husband Orlando Sacco and her blessed children, Christine and Matthew. She is survived by her daughters Karen (Mark) Dixon, and Lisa (Mike) Demyan, sister Rosie ,several loving sister and brother in...
Wayne Maston
Aug 27, 2021
Wayne Stanley Maston, 73, of Little Meadows PA, passed away at his home on August 27th. He was born on July 21st, 1948, in Johnson City, New York and was the son of the late Frank and Marion Maston. He is predeceased by his brother Roy Maston. He is survived by his wife, Susan L Maston of 37 years....
James “Jim” O’Hara
Aug 22, 2021
James A. O’Hara, 91, of Endicott, passed away at IDEAL Senior Living Center (Skilled Nursing) on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was predeceased by his Father James O’Hara Sr., his mother Zita O’Hara (Smith), his step father Stan Smith, his sister Zita Kadlecik, and his step brothers, James Smith and Hubert Smith. Jim is survived by his wife, Evelyn...
Rita Martinek
Aug 19, 2021
Rita (Moulton) Martinek, 91 of Vestal NY passed away on August 19; Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and sadly left us all. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Martinek and Son Frankie Martinek, her parents Floyd and Marion Moulton and several loved Aunts, Uncles and cousins, whom...
Darlene Hicks
Aug 14, 2021
Darlene (Warfield) Hicks, 71 of Endicott NY passed away on Saturday August 14th, 2021. She was predeceased by her son Jay Lucia and father Richard Warfield. Darlene is survived by her loving Son, Ed (Vicki) Lucia and two granddaughters Hali and Alexa Lucia. Her Mother Jean Warfield, Sisters; Donna (Ken) Ambra Valerie Warfield and Brother Rick (Kathy) Warfield. Her...
Margaret Vanek
Aug 13, 2021
Margaret I. Vanek, 95 of Vestal passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. She is survived by a son Steven (Janet) Vanek; daughter Elizabeth Avery; one grandson; four great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; one brother Dean Hibbs; two sisters Betty Jennings and Evelyn Phillips; sisters in law Mary Vanek and Jennie Sarnicki. She had work at Woolworth’s and retired...
Margaret Vanek
Aug 13, 2021
Margaret I. Vanek, 95 of Vestal passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. She is survived by a son Steven (Janet) Vanek; daughter Elizabeth Avery; one grandson; four great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; one brother Dean Hibbs; two sisters Betty Jennings and Evelyn Phillips; sisters in law Mary Vanek and Jennie Sarnicki. She had work at Woolworth’s and...
Roger Thorp
Aug 10, 2021
Roger L. Thorp of Endwell passed away Tuesday, August 10th at Wilson Hospital following a cardiac arrest. He was 80 years old. Roger was born April, 10th, 1941 in Jamestown, NY to Sophie (Biruk) and Clifton Thorp. After high school, he graduated with an advanced degree in Chemistry. The majority of his career was spent teaching in the Vestal...
Thomas “Tom” Dunn
Aug 8, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Richard Dunn. Surrounded by his family at Lake Ontario, he passed peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was predeceased by his son, Jason Dunn, in 2005, his father Richard in 2018, and his brother Paul in 1956. Tom was born March 11, 1948 in Utica, NY to Richard and...
James “Jim” Welch
Aug 8, 2021
James “Jim” Byron Welch, age 87, went to be with the Lord and the love of his life, his bride of 63 years, Lorraine. Jim passed away from a broken heart on August 8, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital. Jim was pre-deceased by his wife Lorraine Mydlo Welch 79, and son James B. Welch II, 28. Jim is survived by...
Bert Karlson Ii
Aug 8, 2021
On August 8th, 2021, Bert passed away with his wife, son and sister by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Bert & Greata Karlson; brother-in-law, John Krzyzewski. Bert was employed in Facilities Maintenance Management at Broome County Arena/Forum, and Maine’s Food. His most famous job was playing Poppa to his grandsons for nine years, including fishing, and...
Fenton Mcvannan
Aug 5, 2021
Fenton D. McVannan, 93, of West Endicott peacefully left this world to be with his Lord on August 5th 2021. Fenton was preceded by his loving wife, Phyllis McVannan, their infant son William Wesley, and his parents Helen (Card) and William McVannan. He is survived by his children, daughter Vickie McVannan Potochniak Weiner and her husband Robert, son Jamie...
Mary Lou Horn
Aug 3, 2021
Mary Lou Horn, 88, of Ocala, FL, and formerly of Endwell, NY, died peacefully in her sleep with her daughter at her side on August 3, 2021. Born in Williamsport, PA to the late Herbert and Edna McNeil, she graduated from Athens, PA schools. She held several jobs over the years, all involving banking and bookkeeping, and was a...
Bobby Holley
Jul 31, 2021
Bobby Holley of Endwell, NY, crossed over in the comfort of his home on Saturday July 31, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 23, 1947. The day after his high school graduation, he began service with the Marine Corp in Vietnam. Bobby was an accomplished lead guitarist, playing in bands since his high school years,...
Patricia Leighton
Jul 24, 2021
Patricia A. Leighton, 72, passed away with her family by her side on July 24, 2021, after a few struggling years with dementia. She is predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Anne Coyle; brothers, Kenneth Coyle and Raymond Coyle. Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Gary of 49 years; her children, James Leighton and Karen Leighton-Smith (Kenneth); grandchildren,...
Jeffrey “Jeff” Bump
Jul 23, 2021
Jeffrey P. Bump, 67, residing in Kirkwood, NY, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021. Jeff was predeceased by his loving parents, Dennis and Rachel Bump and brother-in-law, James VanTyle. He is survived by his son, JB (Brooke) Bump; daughter, Jessica Bump; grandchildren, Addison and Carter Bump; siblings, Cindy VanTyle, David (Diane) Bump, Rick (Judy) Bump, Joan (Eben) Dennis;...
Richard C. Berry
Jul 23, 2021
Richard (Dick) Curtis Berry, 90, of Sarasota, FL and Vestal, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his daughters by his side on July 23rd. He was predeceased by his first wife, Betty; his parents, Cecil R. and Lena B. Berry; brothers, Cecil R. Jr. and Douglas Berry. Dick is survived by his daughters, Beth Berry (Annapolis, MD), and...
Graydon “Stub” Frazier
Jul 14, 2021
Graydon (Stub) Leroy Frazier of Endicott, NY passed peacefully at 95 years old in Mercy House of the Southern Tier, Endicott, NY on July 14, 2021, of natural causes. Stub was born in Endicott, NY January 28, 1926, to Paul T. Frazier and Hattie Frazier (Pierce). He was raised in Apalachin, NY. He graduated Union-Endicott High School in 1943...
Betty “Carol” Miller
Jul 14, 2021
Betty “Carol” Miller, 90, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021. Carol was pre-deceased by her husband, Warren Miller, her parents, Robert and Ethel Kjelgaard, her son, James Tillotson, and her sister, Joyce Edson. She is survived by her sons, John Tillotson (Dorn Black), Michael Tillotson (Karen George), and Scott Tillotson (Donna), 10 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, and 5...
Mary (Donatelli) Putrino
Jul 12, 2021
Mary (Donatelli) Putrino, 97, of Endicott, NY, passed away on July 12, 2021, just shy of her 98th birthday. She was predeceased by her parents, Antonio and Antoinette Donatelli; husband Dominick; her infant son Anthony; and sons Carmen and Michael Putrino; her sister Anna Aleccia; and brother Nicholas Donatelli. She is survived by her children Josephine (Gary) Woodruff and...


