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.
Maryann Meade
Sep 23, 2020
Maryann B. Meade of Apalachin and Vestal, N.Y., passed away on September 23 at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was 85 years old. Maryann is dearly missed by her family. She adored her family’s trips to Cape Cod, watching her sons’ soccer games, and teaching her grandson to properly crimp the crust on her delicious apple pie....
Kathleen Knapp
Sep 23, 2020
Kathleen A. Knapp, 65, of Owego, went to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Patricia Knapp. She is survived by her loving brothers and sister-in-laws, John Knapp, Waynesburg, PA, Thomas and Kathryn Knapp, Saint Cloud, FL, Gary and Karen Knapp, Apalachin, NY, Dale and Sheryl...
Marilyn Roosa
Sep 22, 2020
Marilyn Kathleen Roosa, 80, of Endicott passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Marilyn was predeceased by her father and mother, Byron and Isabella Roosa, brother and sister-in law David and Audrey Roosa, friend and ex-husband Kenneth Sutliff. She is survived by her loving children Ellen and Ronald Fisher of Sandy Pond,...
Sheryl Holland
Sep 18, 2020
Sheryl A. (Davis) Holland, 69, of 109 Bradley Drive, Olean, NY, passed away peacefully Friday (September 18, 2020) at Cuba Memorial Hospital. Born September 28, 1950 in Johnson City, she was the daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth Balles Davis. On June 5, 1971 in Endicott, she married Gregory Holland who survives. Sheryl was a graduate of Vestal High School...
Dorothy Shear
Sep 16, 2020
In the evening of September 16, 2020 this world lost a beautiful person. It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Dorothy Shear announces our loss and heaven’s gain. Born on August 26, 1924 Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, William W. Shear, her mother and father, Nancy and Eugene Spawn, mother and father-in-law Lillian and William H....
Serafino “Nino” Amorese
Sep 14, 2020
On September 14th, 2020, we lost our beloved Nino. He is remembered by all those who knew and loved him; especially by his wife, Beth Amorese; his Son, Matthew Solomon-Amorese; his brother and sister-in-law, Mario and Susan Amorese; his nephew and niece Marc and Elizabeth Amorese; and his two very special great nieces, Corinne and Madelyn. He is also...
Voula Ardell
Sep 10, 2020
Voula A Ardell, (given name Paraskevoula Andres Vasilakopolous), 95 of Endwell, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Edna Vassos and a brother Peter. She is survived by husband Allan, daughters Holly and Kristin, grandchildren Andrew, Daniel, Nicole, Matthew, Meghan and Mikala, a great granddaughter Emilia. Voula attended Binghamton High School, she...
Lucille Giles
Sep 6, 2020
Lucille Grace Giles (88) of Vestal, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 6th, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband Norman G. Giles, her parents Calvin and Zana Derrick; her siblings Ruth Linberg, Ethel Friedrich, William Derrick, Elsie Gardner, Dorothy Richardson, Ralph Derrick, Lloyd Derrick, and Robert Derrick; niece Pam Mosey,...
Harold Clifford
Sep 5, 2020
Harold J. Clifford 84 of Vestal passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was pre-deceased by wife Patricia H. Clifford, parents Harold J. Clifford Sr. and Mary E. Clifford He is survived by a son Michael J. Clifford, daughter Diane M. Clifford, and significant friend Patricia A. DeRisio. He attended North High School, graduated from Hartwick College and Binghamton...
Gasper Palmeri
Sep 4, 2020
Gasper Palmeri, 87 of Vestal, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Phillip and Cosima Palmeri, siblings Anthony Palmeri, Joanne Alari and Anthony Palmeri, Gasper is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Rose Marie (DiVittorio) Palmeri, children Phillip (Mary) Palmeri, North Carolina, David (Michele) Palmeri, Vestal and Annette (Ruben) Figueroa, Florida; his...
Victor Basile Jr.
Sep 3, 2020
Victor E. Basile Jr., 78 of Endicott, died on September 3rd with his family by his side at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. His body was just too weak to fight his battle with Leukemia any longer. He is predeceased by his loving wife Charlene who passed away in January of 2019 and his beloved dog, Ruby who...
John Edward Anderson
Sep 1, 2020
John Edward Anderson of Vestal, N.Y. (formerly of Watervliet, N.Y.) passed from this life early in the morning of September 1, 2020. Born in Troy, N.Y., as the only child to Ralph and Mary (Dwyer) Anderson, he was a graduate of LaSalle Institute of North Greenbush, N.Y., and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy, N.Y., with intermediary service in the...
Marie Rotondi
Sep 1, 2020
Marie Rotondi, 84, of Endicott, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Nicola and Filomena; brother Michael and a sister Amelia Incitti. She is survived by her brother in law Lorenzo (Beanzo) Incitti and a sister in law Concetta Rotondi; also several nieces and nephews who thought of her as a second mother. Marie...
Richard “Dick” Wrobleski
Aug 29, 2020
Richard Joseph Wrobleski, 81, of Endwell, New York went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born in Plains, Pennsylvania to Charles Stanley and Mary (Bogdon) Wrobleski. Dick graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Plains, PA, and then enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He received training in aviation electronics, earning recognition...
James “Jim” Repp
Aug 29, 2020
James Joseph Repp of Apalachin, NY passed away on August 29th, 2020 at age 76. Jim was predeceased by his loving wife Helen (Dougher), parents Alexander (Joe) and Anna Repp, brothers David and Ed, and beloved grandson Alexander Repp. He is survived by his children, Joseph and Michelle Repp of Minnetrista, MN, John Repp and fiancée Robyn Gilg of...
Bunny Janis
Aug 26, 2020
Bunny T. Janis, age 86, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning, August 26, 2020. She fought a long and courageous battle against cancer. She was predeceased by her mother and father “Dup Dup” and Wilbur Tatusek. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Carl, her sister Penny MacFarlane, her children William Karafiat (Julia), Robert Janis (Sally),...
William “Frank” Shanley
Aug 22, 2020
William Francis Patrick Shanley aka “Frank”, 76 of Owego, NY, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2020, with his loving wife by his side. Frank is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol, his two sons, Richard Niles (Michele Gatliff), and Jeffery Niles, and his 3 grandchildren, Jacob, Taylor and Justin Niles. He was a Vietnam Veteran who...
Gabriel “Gabe” Cicciarelli
Aug 21, 2020
Gabe Cicciarelli, 91 of Endicott, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. August 21, 2020. He was predeceased by: his Mother Giovanna and Father Archangelo Cicciarelli He is survived by his wife Mary Jean. Sons, daughter and daughter in laws - Richard and Marlene, Michael, Len and Karen, Maria and Michele (Perkins), Grandchildren, Ricky and...
Patricia “Pat” Duffek
Aug 19, 2020
Patricia (Pat) Duffek, 82, of Owego, NY passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Matthew and Marie Makowski, and her sister, MaryAnn Pitkin. Pat is survived by her husband of 60 years, Stephen, her daughters, Tamara (Dennis) Walsh and Deborah Duffek, her grandchildren, Stephen (Erin) Walsh and Elizabeth (Elliott)...
Jennie Johnson
Aug 19, 2020
Jennie A. Johnson, Endicott, NY, 84 years old passed away at home with her children by her side on August 19, 2020. Jennie was predeceased by her parents – Michael & Mary Felo; brothers – Oscar, Louis (Rose), Joseph (Alice) and William; sisters – Amelia (Marty) Minnich, Helen (Teddy)Herman, Rosemary FeDora and her former spouse – Lee (Bud) R....