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.
Concetta “Connie” Cali
Feb 26, 2021
Concetta (Connie) A Cali, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021. She is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Philip Anthony and Carol Ann Cali, her wonderful grandchildren and their spouses, Philip Mark and Klara Cali and Dorian and Christopher Simmons, her precious great- grandchildren, Philip Thomas, Aneta, Alicia, and Francesca, and her loving nieces and...
Cathleen Barber
Feb 24, 2021
Cathleen Cahill Barber, 84, our loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, died of natural causes in Chicago on February 24, 2021. Cathy was born in Endicott, NY, but lived the majority of her life in Chicago. She graduated cum laude from the College of New Rochelle, and for more than fifty years remained devoted to the school and to...
Anthony “Tony” Fiacco
Feb 21, 2021
Anthony J. (Tony) Fiacco, 91, passed away peacefully at Wilson Memorial Hospital on February 21, 2021. Tony was predeceased by his parents John and Domenica Fiacco, his first wife, Rose (Gallo) Fiacco and his second wife, Irene Kushner-Fiacco. He was also predeceased by three siblings Paul Fiacco, Rose Fiacco and John Fiacco, his in-laws Frank and Mary Gallo and...
Lukas Klees
Feb 21, 2021
Lukas Matthew Klees: 35, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 21st, 2021, from cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Lukas earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Binghamton University. He was very proud of his contributions to medical research seeking cures for Alzheimer’s Disease and Cancer. He was an avid board gamer and loved spending...
Patricia “Pat” Berube
Feb 20, 2021
The love of my life and Tony’s biggest fan passed away at Lourdes Hospital on Saturday, February 20, 2021 after a courageous 16 month battle with cancer. Pat was 69 years old. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Irene and Joseph Carosella and her special friend Rob George. Pat is survived by her husband of 45 years, Joe; son,...
Ethel “Lee” Harris
Feb 17, 2021
Ethel Lee (Hyatt) Harris of Endwell went to be with her Lord on February 17, 2021. Loving wife of John; dearest mother of Vicki (Steven) Pritko and Lori (Richard) Geisler; grandmother of Andrew Pritko, Daniel Pritko, Nicholas Geisler, and Eric Geisler. She is also survived by brothers Frank (Ruth) Hyatt and John (June) Hyatt, sister Terri (David) Marshall, nieces,...
Douglas Pellett
Feb 17, 2021
Douglas Pellett left this life on Wednesday, February 17th at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Marion and son, Charles Pellett. Also his brothers Richard and Robert Shaw, Winton Pellett, and sister Gladys Richards. He is survived by his children; Richard and Linda Pellett, Saratoga Springs, NY, Robert and Lorraine...
Josephine Brew
Feb 16, 2021
Josephine Brew, 101, of Endicott passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband Ray, parents Anthony and Maria Dellapenta; brothers Michael (Thelma), Louis (Margaret), Pasquale (Helen) and Nicholas (Helen) Dellapenta and sisters Theresa (Emilio) Bottino, Fannie (Morris) Mastroianni and Emily (Walter) McNulty. She is survived by her son Gary (Joyce) Brew, grandson Christopher (Thomasina) Brew,...
John “Jack” Gasparovic
Feb 14, 2021
John T. “Jack” Gasparovic, 86, of Vestal, NY passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Catherine (Marcinkevich) Gasparovic, his wife, Shirley J. Gasparovic, a brother, Thomas, a son, Joseph T., and his former wife, Marlea M. (Homa) Gasparovic. He is survived by his daughter, JoAnn Quattro of Morristown, NJ; a son,...
Zenon Janowski
Feb 11, 2021
Zenon J. Janowski, 88, of Endwell passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Tekla; brothers Andrew and Emil, and a sister Mother Mary Viterbia. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Mary Alice, sister in law Helen Rega, nephews and nieces Andrew (Iren) Dyka, Daniel (Patricia) Rega, Michael (Ann)...
Sara King
Feb 10, 2021
Sara S. King, 88, resident of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021. Sara was predeceased by her father Col. Forrest C. Shaffer (Army), her mother Edith C. Shaffer, her sister Esther Stoddard Graves, and her brother Forrest Shaffer. Sara is survived by her husband John H. King, Jr. of Camillus, NY, her children Russell and Mary...
Randy Pierce
Feb 8, 2021
Randy L. Pierce, age 67, passed away unexpectedly February 8, 2021. Randy is predeceased by his beloved mother and step father Joyce and Robert Hotaling. He is survived by his devoted sister and brother in law Brenda and Scott Costello, nieces Caitlin (Michael) DelVillano and their children Annabelle and Mark; and Allison Costello (Angelo Carosella) and his furry, faithful...
Ethel Estep
Feb 8, 2021
Ethel Clare Estep, 86, of Vestal, died on February 8, 2021 when she was ready to go home to her Lord and Savior. In her final days she was comforted by her loving family as she prepared to join those who have gone before her. She is predeceased by her husband of 57 years Robert L. Estep, parents John...
Harry Dougherty
Feb 8, 2021
Harry Andrew Dougherty 97, of Endicott, NY, son of Louis B. and Clara McHale Dougherty of Pittston, PA passed away on February 8, 2021. He was predeceased in death by his parents, 4 siblings: Gene, Billy, Louis and Ann Marie; son-in-law, George Callender, daughter-in-law, Lucille Tammetta Dougherty, and his wife who was his high school sweetheart, Mary. Harry &...
Mary Dellapenta
Feb 5, 2021
Mary C (Incitti) DellaPenta, 87 years young, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 5, 2021. Mary is predeceased by her husband, Ron (Regi) DellaPenta, her parents, Andrew and Antonia (Guidici) Incitti, brother Lorenzo (Beanzo )Incitti , sister Pauline (Incitti) Vovchick, and grandson Michael Weiland. Survived by her 6 children, Roseann (Tom) Sculley, Suzanne (Fran) Reardon, Theresa...
Wade Shatara
Feb 5, 2021
Wade P. Shatara, 53 of Endicott, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 unexpectedly. He is survived by his parents Ted and Mary, brother and sisters Matthew, Eileen and Christine Shatara, aunts and uncle Nancy Shatara and Donna and John Jones. Wade graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Environmental Science. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 11...
James Westfall, Jr.
Feb 1, 2021
James H. Westfall, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital at the age of 90 following a three week battle with Covid-19. Born June 6, 1930 to the late James H. and Margaret Rodeffer Westfall, he was predeceased by the love of his life, Nancy Rounds Westfall, in 2004. James (Jim) is...
Louise Shaffer
Jan 29, 2021
Louise F. (Velie) Shaffer is now at peace after succumbing to a long illness. She passed away on January 29 at 80 years of age. She is predeceased by her husband (Donald), her parents (Elizabeth & Charles), her grandson (Kyle), and her beloved dog (Nikki). Louise is survived by her two sons: Edward (Linda) of Endicott and James (Karen)...
Thorne Whalen
Jan 28, 2021
Thorne Aurora Maria Whalen (Canton) b. 7/12/1955 beloved wife of James Whalen passed on at their home On January 28th, 2021 after years of battling severe health concerns. She is predeceased by her parents Susan H. Canton and Joaquin (Jack) J Canton, of the Bronx, New York Survived by: Husband James Whalen, “ Fur babies”: Ginger, Turbo, Junior, Bridgette,...
Michael Post
Jan 27, 2021
Michael Post, born 1/6/66, passed unexpectedly after a tragic accident. Mike was an avid bowler, hunter, and fisherman. In his younger years, he boxed for the LNP Boys club, and wrestled for Union Endicott High School. More recently, you could find him in the garage with his boys, tinkering with their latest projects and enjoying a cold beverage. Mike...