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.
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...
Joseph Purdy Jr.
Nov 22, 2019
Joseph L. Purdy, Jr., 72, of Apalachin, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 and is now at peace after a long illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Jean Purdy and his brother, Richard. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of nearly 52 years, Allyson; his sons, Keith (Miriam), Michael (Julie), and Jason...
Douglas “Dougie” Geiser
Nov 22, 2019
Douglas George Geiser, Jr. November 22, 2019. Dougie was born with challenging health issues and later diagnosed with cerebral palsy. In a different time and different place there would have been few options to seek help for him. But he was born into a society that valued him and a family that cherished him. He was especially loved by...
Shirley Griffith
Nov 22, 2019
Shirley T. Griffith, 82, of Vestal, passed away unexpectedly at her home Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born on February 6th, 1937, in Vineland, NJ. To her many long-time friends, neighbors and fellow community volunteers, Shirley was a constant source of energy and enthusiasm, hope and happiness, kindness and compassion. To her entire extended family – children, grand/great...
Oudarone “Ron” Phetphongsy
Nov 21, 2019
Oudarone “Ron” Phetphongsy passed away tragically on November 21, 2019 at age 69. Born and raised in Vientiane, Laos, he was one of nine children born to Phet and Bouakham Khouphongsy. As a freshman at the National University of Laos, he was recruited to play professional soccer and played for several teams, including on the Laos National Soccer team....
Narciso “Jay” Perez Jr.
Nov 20, 2019
Narciso “Jay” Perez, Jr., 53, transitioned from this life on Wednesday November 20, 2019. He was predeceased by his father Narciso Perez. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Ada Perez; children, Kaitlin Perez, Isaiah (Kaitlyn) Robinson, Matthew Perez and Cooper; siblings, Wanda (Gary) Forte, Marie (Mike) Dominik and Rosa, Frances, and Melanie; Mother, Maria Diaz;...
Doris Miner
Nov 17, 2019
Doris L. Miner, 89, of Endwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Doris was predeceased by her husband, John Miner. She is survived by her two sons, Mark Miner, Las Vegas, NV, and Todd (Julie) Miner, Binghamton, a brother, Paul Messemer, Vestal, and a sister, Jan Boyce, Florida. She is also survived by grandchildren, Katelyn (Jason) Aurelio,...
Jennifer Samit
Nov 17, 2019
Jennifer Irene (Ripic) Samit 56, passed away to her eternal life on November 17, 2019 due to complications of a brain tumor. She was predeceased by her father James in 2002. Bestowed upon her are her three beautiful children Claudia, Joshua and Matthew Samit. She is survived by her mother Lettie, brothers James, Jeffrey (Beckie) and Jason, her niece...
Adienne Bennett
Nov 16, 2019
Adrienne Sue Bennett, 92, of Binghamton, NY, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Alva Lesser, and her brother, Stanley Lesser. Adrienne is survived by her daughter, Ricki Sara Bennett; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark Bennett and Patricia Ohara; her granddaughter, Sidney Rae Kohls; her sister-in-law, Myra Lesser; nephew, David Lesser; niece,...
Theresa Nestoryak
Nov 16, 2019
Theresa M. Nestoryak (Menard), 87, of Endicott passed on to her next life peacefully at Mercy House surrounded by her family on November 16, 2019. The family was past members of Saint Casimir Church. Predeceased by her husband, Joe; infant son, Edward; parents; three brothers and a sister. Survived by her daughter, Linda Frederick of Virginia Beach; sons, Joseph...
Ann Mancini
Nov 16, 2019
Ann M. Mancini, 88, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents August and Italia Mancini; brother, Americo Mancini; and sister, Adriana Sansky. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 55 years John Mancini; her son, David (Katrina) Mancini; her daughters, Denise (Steven) Rostedt, and Darlene Mancini; her grandchildren, Hope Mancini, Sara Rostedt, Libby...
Virginia Spry
Nov 15, 2019
Virginia K. Spry, 92, peacefully joined her husband, Wallace and family on November 15. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Noel) Barnes, Christine (Steve) Atwater, Carole Mangino, Cyndie (Michael) Lemmon, Charles Spry; sister, Grace Bystricky; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends. She was a talented seamstress who designed and sewed her daughters’ wedding dresses...
David Brown
Nov 14, 2019
David M Brown, 69, of Vestal, NY, passed away unexpectedly at Wilson Memorial Hospital on November 14, 2019. David he was predeceased by his father Harry S. Brown. Survived by his mother Barbara A. Brown, wife Kimberly Jones; his children David M Brown Jr. (Jill) and Emily Beam (Tim) and his wife’s children Joel Bush (Carly), Allison Orland (Josh),...
Christopher “Chris” Flanders
Nov 14, 2019
Christopher Sean Flanders, 42, of Endwell NY, died Thursday November 14, 2019 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Chris was born on Thursday April 7, 1977 in Rome, NY, a son of Robert A. and Kathleen (Kehoe) Flanders. Chris was a graduate of Vestal High School, class of 1995. He received his bachelor’s degree in sports management at...
Rita Battaglini
Nov 12, 2019
Rita J. Battaglini, 87, of Endicott died peacefully at her home early in the morning, November 12, 2019. She passed away on her own terms and with no pain. She was predeceased by her former husband Robert Battaglini Sr. her parents, Kenneth and Ethma Sherwood, a brother Herbert Sherwood and two sisters Doris Mitchell and Joyce Davis. She is...
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