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.
Benjamin “Ben” Dragon
Feb 27, 2020
Benjamin C. Dragon passed away on February 27, 2020. He fought and beat aggressive lymphoma into 2 remissions with the courage and humor with which he lived his life, before losing his battle to a third relapse. His final weeks were spent at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 62 years old. He is predeceased by his...
John Warren
Feb 21, 2020
John E. Warren, 86, of Endicott was called unexpectly to join his daughter, Kathy Bronson in heaven on February 21, 2020. He was also predeceased by his parents Harold and Madonna Warren, his sister Lucy and her husband Stan Gardner, and his best friend Tom. He is survived and will be missed by his wife of more than 65...
Carol Goon Gregson
Feb 21, 2020
Carol Goon Gregson of Vestal, NY, 81, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020 She was predeceased by her husband, H. David Goon, her parents, Theron and Ruth Page and other beloved family and friends. Carol is survived by her husband, Paul Gregson, brother Theron Leigh (Lee Ann) Page, children David (Julie) Goon, Paul Goon (Karen Woodard) and Becky...
Michael Thayne
Feb 18, 2020
Michael Thayne, 64, of Glen Aubrey, entered into the arms of Jesus and was carried into Heaven on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Joan (Musa) Thayne, an uncle, Ronald Thayne, father in law, Leslie Holden, and a niece, Stacy Anne Morgan. He is survived by his loving...
Ivana Decresce
Feb 16, 2020
Ivana DeCresce, born in Anagni, Italy on January 7, 1941, passed away on February 16, 2020. She was the only child of Joseph and Inez DeCresce. After her parents passed, she emigrated to Endicott, NY to live with her aunt and uncle, the Cerasaro family. She graduated from Union-Endicott High School and was then employed at IBM-Vestal for many...
Ruth Deering
Feb 15, 2020
Ruth Marie Deering, 93 of Endwell, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Wilfred Augusts and Julia Belle (Briggs) Swartout, and a daughter Carin J. McBride. She is survived by her children Randy (Ann Marie) Swartout, Portland, OR; Dorie Mayo (Rick Slicklen), Binghamton and Kent Deering, Endwell; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruth was...
Elise Wade
Feb 10, 2020
Elsie (Lainhardt) Wade, 83, passed away in her home on February 10, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Elsie Lainhardt; brother, John Lainhardt Jr.; sister, Helen Lainhardt; her loving husband, Richard (Dick) Wade; a baby daughter and grandson, Steven Wade. She is survived by her sons, Keith (Nancy) Wade, Bob (Becky) Wade; 9 grandchildren and 14...
Domenico Roberto
Feb 10, 2020
Domenico Roberto, 55 of Endwell passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 10, 2020. He was predeceased by his father Antonio. He is survived by his mother Lucia; brother Giuseppe (Gina) and a niece Marisa (Fiancé Nicholas Girard); uncles and aunts Donato and Antonietta Roberto, Lorenzo and Giovanna Roberto; cousins Donna and Jim Struble; Francesca and Tom Novak; Joseph and Traci...
Patricia “Pat” Eilenberger
Feb 4, 2020
Patricia M. “Pat” Eilenberger, 67, of the Town of Maine, died peacefully Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Bob, who cared for and loved her deeply; two daughters, Jessica and Gary Pullis of Vestal and Erika and Bill Strano of Endwell; 6 amazing grandchildren,...
Gertrude Morgan
Feb 3, 2020
Gertrude Morgan (Burdulis), 85, formerly of Elmira and Apalachin, went to be with her Lord Monday, February 3, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, parents Peter and Gertrude Burdulis, and sister Patricia Lehnen. She is survived by her children, Rob (Karen), Brian (Brenda), Timothy (Stacey), Karen, and Christopher (Stephanie); fourteen grandchildren; brothers Richard and Vincent Burdulis, sisters...
John “Jack” Guittard
Feb 2, 2020
John Joseph (Jack) Guittard, 89, went to his eternal resting place on February 2, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Shirley L. (Edsell) Guittard in 2019. Jack is survived by his two sons, Mark Patrick, Windermere, FL, and John Gerald (Rose), St. Cloud, FL; four grandsons, Andrew David (Vanessa), Sanford, NC, Eric Richard, Rochester, NY,...
Robert “Bobby” Hoyle Jr.
Feb 1, 2020
Bobby Hoyle 57 passed away peacefully February 1, 2020 after he lost the battle with brain cancer. He is predeceased by his Parents Robert and Beverly Hoyle and brother Michael Hoyle. He is survived by his son Robert E. Hoyle III and daughter Autumn Roach (RJ), sister JoAnne (Bill) Muniak, sister Barbara Fernald, brother James (Barb) Hoyle, brother Brian...
Robert “Bob” Purtell
Jan 26, 2020
Robert J. Purtell, 92, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was predeceased by his mother Mary Purtell, father John Purtell, and son David Purtell. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ethel; son Richard (Julie); daughter, Bobbi Clark; daughter, Kathleen; son, Matthew (Marcela), and daughter Carol Dailey; ten grandchildren, Kim Nolan (Sean), Amanda...
David Porter
Jan 25, 2020
On Saturday, January 25th, David Lawrence Porter, loving Brother, Uncle, and Friend, passed away at the age of 57. David was born on May 16th, 1962, in Endicott, NY to Charles A. and Jane C. Porter. He was a member of St. Ambrose Parish and a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus in Msgr. Fries Council No. 1839, Endicott, NY....
Nicholas “Nick” Picciano
Jan 25, 2020
Nicholas A. Picciano, Sr., 76, of Endwell, passed away at Ideal Senior Living Center, Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Assunta and a brother Louis. He is survived by his children Michele (Mike) Carr and Nicholas (Diane) Picciano; their mother Jeanne Howard; grandchildren Michael; Alison; Caitlin and Olivia Carr and Genevieve and Nicholas...
Joseph “Joe” Kilmer
Jan 22, 2020
Joseph E. Kilmer 72, of Endicott, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 22nd 2020, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents; Edward and Alice (Mason) Kilmer, his sister, Catherine Robertson; and In-laws Luigi and Maria Buttino. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Bruna (Buttino) Kilmer; children, Tim and Debbie Kilmer,...
Thomas Iacovelli
Jan 19, 2020
Thomas Vito Iacovelli, 60, of Vestal passed away on January 19, 2020. He is predeceased by his parents Guido Iacovelli and Marie Mastro (George Darpino) Iacovelli and his cousin Toni Lynn Iacovelli. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Angela Iacovelli, son Joseph, daughter Taylor (Mark) Caramore, granddaughters Stella, Ruby, and Charlotte Caramore. He is also survived...
Jennie Neira
Jan 17, 2020
Jennie E. (Zick) Neira, 79, of Montrose, PA, was called to be with the angels after a heroic battle with ALS, surrounded by her family at home on January 17th, 2020. Jennie was born on Feburary 23, 1940 in Kingsley, PA and was the daughter of the late Adolph and Esther Zick. She was predeceased by her brothers and...
Dorothy Gritman
Jan 16, 2020
Dorothy T. Gritman, 88, of Endicott, passed away at Sunnyside Rehab Center, Syracuse, NY, Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband James. She is survived by her daughters Laura Gritman, Citra, FL; Kathy (Jim) Pollastro, Syracuse, NY and Cindy Tadla, Tampa, FL; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a brother Edmund Guy, Endicott. Dorothy was retired...
Robert Roma
Jan 14, 2020
Robert F. Roma, 87, of Endwell, NY, died after a short illness, Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary (Franchini) and John Roma Sr.; sisters, MaryAnn Zavatto, Antoinette Beem, Elaine Troutman, and Marlene Stacconi, and brothers, Sam J. Roma, Joseph A. Roma Sr., Gino D. Roma Sr., John A. Roma Jr. and Eugene A. Roma....
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