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.
Helen Otocka
Mar 15, 2021
Helen Otocka of Binghamton passed away peacefully on March 15 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her loving Husband John F Otocka, parents Matthew Klimow and Elizabeth Vanek Klimow, brothers Nicholas, Henry, Alexander and Stephen Klimow, sister Rose and sister Anastasia Fontana. She is survived by her children John A Otocka and his wife Charlene, Daughter...
Joyce Edson
Mar 11, 2021
Joyce W. Edson, 97, of Union Center, NY was reunited with her husband Bill on March 11, 2021 at James G. Johnston Nursing Home. She is predeceased by a son-in-law, Thomas Joy and grandson-in-law, Mike Hauck. She is survived by daughters, Vicki (Don) Haus and Terry Joy; grandchildren, Tory Hauck and James (Kristen) Joy; great grandchildren, Ava and Addy...
Paul Bendert
Mar 11, 2021
Paul Bendert, a purple heart awardee of the Vietnam war, and a member and mentor of AA, died unexpectedly on March 11, 2021at his home in Endicott, NY. Paul is survived by his brother Thomas (Virginia), and Edward (Trish) Bendert. Also many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Edward and Lena, his sister Theresa and his...
Concetta “Connie” Salamido
Mar 10, 2021
Concetta (Connie) Marie Salamido, 89, of Endicott, NY, passed away peacefully and went home to the Lord, with her husband Dom by her side, at the home of her son on March 10, 2021 She was predeceased by her parents, Andreas and Jennie Argento, sisters Antoinette (Angelo) and Mary (Trombetta), brothers-in-law Orlando (Ben) Trombetta and Franklin Polmateer. Connie is...
Caroline “Gg” Wadsworth
Mar 9, 2021
Caroline (GG) Jean Wadsworth,89, passed away at JGJ Nursing Center Johnson City, NY on March 09, 2021. She is predeceased by her parents, James and Gladys Stephens; husband, Wilson R. Wadsworth; daughter, Deborah A. Bernardo; son, Richard D. Wadsworth; brothers, Ralph Stephens and Samuel Stephens. She is survived by her children, Pamela S. (Rene M.)VandenBroeck of Wake Forest NC...
Jerold “Jer” Phelps
Mar 9, 2021
Jerold W. Phelps,88, of Endicott, NY, passed away on March 9 at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Jer was born and raised in the Endwell area to the late Nell & Frank Phelps. He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Phelps; brothers, Francis, Robert, John Paul Phelps; sister, Rita O’Brien; stepson, John Lewis and several brothers and sisters-in-law....
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
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
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
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...


