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.
Robert “Bob” Rudin
Jan 3, 2020
Robert (Bob) Rudin, 91, a long time resident of Vestal, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020. He was predeceased by his former wife, Iris and his second wife, Vicki. He is survived by his children whom he loved deeply: his son, Daniel Rudin and wife, Debra, his daughter, Janice Rudin, and son, Mark Rudin and wife, Patricia. He...
Charles “Chuck” Delorenzo
Jan 3, 2020
We mourn the loss of Charles DeLorenzo who passed away on January 3, 2020, just days after his 78th birthday. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and all that he cherished. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 50 years, Theresa; their children, Jason DeLorenzo of Dallas, Texas and Carla DeLorenzo of New York...
Barbara Chesk
Jan 2, 2020
Barbara Chesk, 72, of Endwell, NY, passed away peacefully at Mercy House of the Southern Tier, Endicott on January 2, 2020 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She is predeceased by her father and mother, Edwin and Helen Klimach. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Frank Chesk; son, Keith; daughter, Keri (Robert) Liburdi; grandson, David; sister, Carol...
Donald “Dutch” Neglia
Jan 1, 2020
Donald “Dutch” Neglia (72) passed away unexpectedly at Lourdes Hospital on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. He was predeceased by his in-laws Alto and Yolanda Pacenza and Marcia Pacenza, sons Terrance J. (Mavrik) Smith and Scott C. (Scooter-Bacon) Barren, and his beloved dogs Repo, Baby, and Dale. He is survived by his loving partner of 26 years, Sharon Barren-Shaw and...
Theodore “Ted” Simon
Dec 31, 2019
Theodore (Ted) Simon, 87, of Vestal, NY, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2019. Ted was born in Scranton, PA on July 9, 1932. He was a graduate of Temple University, and spent four years in the U. S. Navy where he proudly served on the USS Quincy (CA-71) and at...
Ruth Hester
Dec 24, 2019
Ruth Hester, 83 of Brackney, PA, passed away quietly on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was predeceased by her brothers, James, George and Joseph Harvilchuck and granddaughter Michelle Welte. Ruth is survived by her beloved husband Richard, her children Cathleen (Robert) Welte, Michael (Tina) Hester, Diane (Michael) Hudock, and her fifteen grandchildren. Special thanks to her caregivers. A Requiem...
Norma Vallequette
Dec 17, 2019
Mary Norma Vallequette, 92, received her angel wings on December 17, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Marie Flynn (Stack) and Louise Stack; brothers, Kenneth Stack, Teddy and Edna Stack, Jimmy Stack, Hank Martinez; father and mother-in-law, Thelma and Lewis Vallequette; sister-in-law, Lois Vallequette. She is survived by her loving and...
Kathleen “Kathy” Blachowiak
Dec 17, 2019
Kathleen M. (Carroll) Blachowiak, 77, of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2019 following a long battle with dementia. She is predeceased by her parents John F. and Edith M. Carroll, brothers John, Robert, Thomas and sister Elizabeth. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard Blachowiak, a daughter Susan (Brad) Naylor, a...
Anna E. Shaughnessy
Dec 8, 2019
Anna Elizabeth Shaughnessy (Middendorf) , 97 ½, of Vestal went to be with her Lord and Blessed Mother Mary on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at St. John’s Home in Rochester, NY. Anna was predeceased by her “Honey” the Love of her life for 69 years, Edward Michael Shaughnessy, Daughter Diane “Dee” Shaughnessy, Granddaughter Taylor Anna Bodell; Parents Raymond and...
George Franklin “Frank” Morenus
Dec 7, 2019
George Franklin Morenus (Frank) 87, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 7, 2019 at Mercy House, Endicott, NY. Frank was born in Sidney Center, NY to Walton and Ada Morenus on September 24, 1932. He was predeceased by five sisters; Mildred, Ruth, Dorothy, Beatrice, Jean; and brother, Ralph (Ike). Frank is survived by his wife...
Richard “Dick” Soovajian
Dec 7, 2019
Richard C. Soovajian, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away on December 7, 2019 at Mercy House after a courageous one-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He will be forever missed by his devoted wife of 54 years, Gloria, his loving daughter Kim (Roger) Lawson, and his granddaughter Amelia, aka Papa’s Sweetheart. He was predeceased by his parents, Catherine and...
John Hayes
Dec 6, 2019
John J. Hayes, 91 joined his loved ones who have gone before him on Friday, December 6, 2019. John graduated from St. Paul’s School Binghamton in 1947, where he met his first love, Anne O’Hare. They built a life together in Kirkwood NY that included 5 children, summer road trips to Florida, BBQs on the back patio listening to...
Thomas “Tom” Tzivanis
Dec 4, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Leonidas Tzivanis, 90, passed away in his sleep with his family by his side on December 4, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of his beloved Village of Endicott born to Stavros Tzivani, a refugee fleeing the Turkish genocide of Christians in 1915, and to his mother Dimitra Thaniotes Tzivani, who emigrated from Magoula, Greece, a small...
Charles “Chuck” Fitch
Dec 3, 2019
The Fitch family announces with great sadness the loss of our beloved father and grandfather, Charles (Chuck), age 83, on December 3, 2019. Our father was a modest, private man and following his wishes, he will be interned beside his beloved wife Mary Lou at Vestal Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in a private ceremony. He is predeceased by his...
Paul Brazill
Dec 3, 2019
Paul J. Brazill of Vestal, NY died peacefully at home, with his family holding vigil, on December 3. A beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Paul is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betsy Dougherty Brazill; two daughters, Christine and Maureen Brazill-Husband (Steve); two sons, Kevin (Erin McGovern) and Bob (Andrea Monico); and six grandchildren, Ethan, Collin, Lilly,...
Phouthone “Muey” Phetphongsy
Nov 30, 2019
Phouthone (Muey) Phetphongsy passed away suddenly on November 30th at the age of 56. He was born in Vientiane Laos, the youngest child of Phet and Boukham Khouphongsy. He liked to think they saved the best for last. Boukham, Phouthone’s mother escaped Laos with her to youngest children Phouthone and Phonekham to seek refuge in Thailand refugee camp in...
Arlene Tribe
Nov 29, 2019
Arlene Edwards Tribe passed away on November 29, 2019 at Elizabeth Church Manor. She was a lifelong resident of Endicott and Endwell and a member of the First Baptist Church in Endicott. She was 99 years old. She is survived by her two children, James Tribe and Shirley Tribe Peck, two Grandsons, Timothy and Andrew and five Great Grandchildren,...
Frank Bezek
Nov 29, 2019
Frank Bezek, 92, of Endwell passed away peacefully Friday November 29, 2019, joining his parents Peter and Julianna (Vanyko) Bezek; loving wife of 64 years Helen (Hudanich) Bezek and daughter Geri Hall who predeceased him. Frank was also predeceased by all eight siblings; Anna (George) Lesso; Peter Bezek; Mike (Theresa) Bezek; John (Jean) Bezek; George (Alta) Bezek; Andy (Rita)...
Catherinea Bryce
Nov 28, 2019
Catherinea A Bryce, 64, of Endwell NY passed away at Upstate Medical Hospital, Thursday November 28th, 2019 after complications from kidney transplant surgery. Cathy was born in Kingston, Jamaica September 16th, 1955, she immigrated to Brooklyn NY in 1970 where she completed high school at Prospect Heights H.S. and settled in the Binghamton area in 1976. She is retired...
Sharon Ayres
Nov 27, 2019
Sharon L. Ayres went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2019. She was 77 years old. Sharon was the daughter of Carlyle and Frances Frantz and the beloved wife of Robert D. Ayres for 57 years. Sharon is survived by a son Jeffrey and wife Theresa Ayres, daughter Michelle and husband Scott Eldred, daughter Melissa Berchtold and...
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