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.
Jeremy Martin
Jan 11, 2020
Jeremy L Martin, age 48, suddenly passed away January 11, 2020 due to a short illness. He was predeceased by his father. He was survived by his wife Lisa Martin, his daughter Kasey (Dominick Fenton) and his grandson Carter Fenton, his mother Kaye Farr and mother-in-law Andrea Tennant, sisters Ashley, Tracy, Rusty, Lisa Martin, and his brothers Todd and...
John “Jack” Kolbenschlag
Jan 9, 2020
John “Jack” Kolbenschlag, 85, of Endwell, passed away, Thursday, January 9th 2020 unexpectedly at home. He was predeceased by his parents John and Lynette Kolbenschlag; brother Donald Kolbenschlag and sister in law Joan, brother in law Ted Tippy; granddaughter Angela Kolbenschlag and great grandson Kolten Kilgore. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Mary, one sister Carol...
Patsy Potter
Jan 8, 2020
Patsy Ann Potter, 71, passed away on January 8, 2020 at the West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville, Tennessee after a yearlong battle with cancer. She moved to be closer to family and she came to know the Lord during her short time in Tennessee and will now take her place in heaven alongside her parents, Clifford...
Mildred Ellis
Jan 7, 2020
Mildred Ellis, age 96, of Aiken, SC, loving wife for 70 years to the late Edward Ellis and daughter of the late John and Mary Gribik, “graduated” to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Soltis. She is survived by her only son Craig Ellis and his wife...
Amkhone Chanthavongsa
Jan 4, 2020
Amkhone “Amy” Chanthavongsa of Endicott, NY, was surrounded by family as she passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of January 4, 2020 at the age of 76. She is predeceased by her parents, Phet and Bouakham Khouphongsy; brothers: Oudarone Phetphongsy, Phouthone Phetphongsy, Daovone Phetphongsy. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Khamhune Chanthavongsa;...
James “Jimmy” Kylor
Jan 4, 2020
James C. Kylor, 36 passed away on Saturday January 4, 2020. He is now in the hands of our Lord. He is predeceased by his Great Grandparents James and Elda Sebastianelli, Uncle Butchie Sebastianelli, Grandparents Martin and Jane Kylor. James is survived by his Grandparents Carl and Barbara Jones, parents Carolyn Kylor, James (Lori) Kylor and his siblings Christopher...
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...
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