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.
Jeanne Rusnak
Apr 13, 2020
Jeanne Stone Rusnak passed into God’s hands on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 84. Jeanne was a classy lady with style and elegance. She was one of the most generous souls a friend could have, never missing an opportunity to lend a helping hand. She had a delightful sense of humor, laughing was her way of...
Heather Lynn Erle
Apr 11, 2020
My best friend, my lovely bride Heather Lynn Davison (Erle by marriage). We met at seventeen and had 36 God blessed years together. Thirty of those years married. We have two smart, handsome sons (Jacob and Mason). Her family was what meant most to Heather. Those fortunate enough to know her were drawn in by her ability to listen...
Werdina Hamil
Apr 10, 2020
On April 10, Werdina Hamil,95, was called home by her father in Heaven. She passed peacefully at Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany, NY. Werdina was born in West Virginia on March 27, 1925. Her family settled in Endicott, New York, proudly embracing and continuing the Italian traditions and community of the North Side. Werdina is predeceased by her...
Lily Kashou
Apr 4, 2020
Lily Kashou, of Binghamton, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family the morning of Saturday, April 4th, 2020. Lily was predeceased by her dear husband Emile Kashou, passing in 1995. Lily is also predeceased by her siblings George, Michael, Violet, Marie, and her twin brother Elie. Lily is survived by her sister Salwa Saade, living in Lebanon, as...
Larry Last
Mar 31, 2020
Larry R. Last, 85 of Vestal, passed away at home, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He is survived by wife Carol, son Mike, his wife Brenda, two grandchildren, Taylor and Carlee, and a brother Jay and his wife Debbie. Larry was born in Butler PA on August 18, 1934. He worked at Armco Steel inside the mill. Graduated with a...
Vera Tatusko
Mar 23, 2020
Vera Shiptenko Tatusko, 97, formerly of Endwell, was reunited with her husband of 68 years, Philip A. Tatusko, on March 23, 2020. She was born in Simpson, PA and graduated from Binghamton Central High School. She was predeceased by her parents Elias and Pauline Shiptenko; brothers Nick (Rita), and John (Leona) Shiptenko; sister Nadia Gottschall, as well as many...
Howard “Howdy” Jones
Mar 23, 2020
Howard “Howdy” Benjamin Jones, Sr., 89, of Lakeland, Florida, entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2020, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on September 3, 1930, in Endicott, New York, and was raised on a farm in Warren Center, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by parents, Morgan and Helen, brothers, Douglas and Morgan Jr., and sisters,...
Cathy Peters
Mar 22, 2020
On March 22nd Cathy L Peters age 63 passed into the loving arms of our lord and savior Jesus Christ after a long courageous battle with cancer. Cathy is predeceased by her father Victor Slate and Mother Erma Lord.Father and mother in law Clifton and Evelyn Peters, eight brothers Bob Slate, Bill Slate,Jerry Slate,Charlie Slate, Richard Slate, Bruce And...
Earl “Bill” Beach
Mar 21, 2020
Earl W. Beach, Jr. (Bill), 81, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, the 21′ of March, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Huldah and Earl Beach, Sr.; brother, Richard and other family members and friends. Bill is survived by his family, wife Katherine; daughters, Adrienne and Renee’; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and...
Robert “Bob” Ryczak
Mar 20, 2020
On March 20, 2020 Robert Stanley Ryczak of Endicott, age 80, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dickson City, PA, to parents Josephine and Stanley Ryczak, Bob graduated from Broome Community College and worked for IBM Owego for more than 30 years. He was married to Rita M. Montone on May 23,1964 in Binghamton,...
Esther Zimmerman
Mar 19, 2020
Esther H Zimmerman Age 93 of Endwell, NY passed away on March 19, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Lois and Hiram Hoyt of Farmington, Maine, her husband of 58 years William A. Zimmerman, her son Carl R. Zimmerman and her sister Ruth M. Hughes. She was a graduate of Boston University, Sargent College of Physical Education and...
Mary Emma Lashier
Mar 14, 2020
Mary Emma LaShier, 95, of Endwell passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 at United Methodist Homes’ James G. Johnston Nursing Facility. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Jack, and is survived by her children John (Kathy) LaShier, Jane LaShier-Singer (Edgar) and grandchildren Jonathan (Erin) Singer and Elizabeth (Djamel) Singer. She especially enjoyed her great granddaughters...
Stefy Mayers
Mar 10, 2020
Stefy A. Mayers of Endicott, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, peacefully at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Mayers, Endicott, N.Y.; her sisters Margaret (Larry) Welch, and Helen (John) Saraceno. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Richard Pason, Buffalo, N.Y.; one son, Jeffrey Mayers, Endicott, N.Y.; one grandson, Alexander Pason, Cambridge, U.K.; one...
Norma Tagliaferro
Mar 7, 2020
Norma Tagliaferro, 88, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter Toni, on March 7,2020 after a long illness. She was predeceased by her sons Dana and Eric and is now joined with them in Heaven. She is survived by her children, Lori (Bob) Pipher, Endicott, NY, Niki (Shorty) Bowen, Endicott, NY, Toni (Mark) Turner,Continental RV Gypsies, Steve...
Maryann Neira
Mar 6, 2020
MaryAnn (Flora) Neira passed away on March 6th, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Betty (Borick) Flora. Survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Roland “Butch”, her children Anthony (Sue), Gina (Scott), and Bobby, 8 grandchildren, siblings Artie (Jackie), Betty Jean (Frank), Linda, John (Tammy), Angela (Fred), brother in law, Bob and sister in law,...
Gerald “Jerry” Paradysz
Mar 5, 2020
Gerald J. Paradysz, 59 of Endwell, NY passed away in his home on March 5, 2020. He is predeceased by his father, Gerald Paradysz; God Mother, Carol Cuda; siblings, Deborah Ingraham and Edward Paradysz; nephews Brett Shepardson, Douglas Shepardson and Joseph McAfee. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Tina Paradysz; his children, Alisha (Scott) Kinsley,...
Charlene Reardon
Mar 4, 2020
Charlene A. Reardon passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Chuck and Jean Reardon. She is survived by her four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Tim and Peggy Reardon of Port St. Lucie, Fl, Fran and Suzanne Reardon, and Pat Reardon of Endicott, NY, and John Reardon of Fulton, NY. To family and friends, Charlene...
Eileen Vieyra
Mar 1, 2020
Eileen Marie Vieyra, 77, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, with her loving husband of 59 years, Robin Vieyra, at her side. She leaves two daughters, Kimberly Vieyra Hauptman, and Kristine Vultaggio (George) and son Robert Vieyra Jr (Lisa) as well as seven Grandchildren: Ryan Hauptman (Buki), James Hauptman, Nick Vultaggio, Vinny...
Beverly Simmons
Feb 29, 2020
Beverly Jean Simmons, 85, of Apalachin, NY died peacefully Saturday, February 29, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Donald (Jerry) Simmons; her parents, George Wylam and Eunice Mittan; her cousin, Thomas Brierley and her Aunt Beatrice and Uncle Mowry Park. She is survived by her children, Darcy and Lawrence Wills, Damon...
Gaetano “Guy” Ciancio
Feb 28, 2020
Gaetano (Guy) Ciancio, 89 of Endicott, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Anna Ciancio; his sisters, Rose Felice, Mary Slater, Angelina Fisk, Carmela Cocopoti and Josephine Hermann. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Nancy; his children Debra (Bill) Matts, Lori Wahila, Guy A....


