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.

Franklin Polmateer

Franklin Polmateer

Mar 9, 2021

Franklin J. Polmateer, of Endwell, NY, went to be with his Lord and Shepherd on March 9,2021. He was born on September 6, 1938. He is predeceased by his father, Harold Polmateer (Mary), his mother, Frances Sheldon (Gordon), and his sister Sharon Briggs. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Frances, his children David (Ellen) Polmateer,...

Helen “Jane” Harris

Helen “Jane” Harris

Mar 6, 2021

Helen Jane Harris, 88, of Endicott, passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2021 and is now with her beloved Chet. Survived by son Wayne Harris, daughters and son-in-law Melanie and Dean Linscott, LuAnn Harris, dear sister Ellen and Tom Markulin, sister in-law Myrna (Stan) Sprague, brothers-in-law Jerry (Sue) Harris, Gene Thomas and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased...

True Frank Wells

True Frank Wells

Mar 5, 2021

True Franklin Wells, 82, of Endwell, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday March 5 with his loving wife by his side, as always. Frank was predeceased by his parents Priscilla and True Wells, his stepfather Edward Duerstling, grandparents William and Gertrude Browne, brother Robert Pitt, and his beloved daughter Kathleen Erickson. Leaving behind to sorely miss him...

Concetta “Connie” Cali

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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