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.
Geraldine “Gerri” Painter
Nov 10, 2019
Gerri Painter (Geraldine), 59, of Vestal, NY, died November 10, 2019 at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. Gerri was born in Montrose, PA, in 1960. After the family moved to Vestal, she attended Vestal schools and graduated Class of ’78. She earned her Associate degree at SUNY Broome, and a Baccalaureate at Binghamton University’s Watson School of Engineering....
Gerald “Jerry” Schutt
Nov 8, 2019
Gerald L. Schutt (Jerry) of Apalachin, NY, 79, passed away peacefully at Wilson Memorial Hospital on November 8, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents Rollin and Althea Schutt. He is survived by his devoted wife Alice of 59 years and their two sons Jeff (wife Jackie) of Mobile, AL. and Kevin (wife Kerri) of Vestal, NY. Also surviving...
Stephen Humphry
Nov 6, 2019
Stephen Mark Humphry, 72 of Binghamton, passed away peacefully in his home November 6th, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Mary Humphry. Siblings John Humphry and Elizabeth Humphry. Stephen is survived by his wife Carolyn Ruth Humphry, his children Kelly Humphry, Luke Humphry, and Seth Humphry. By his twin sister Debbie (David) Nunemaker. Sister Sylvia Hurst....
Barbara Rafalko
Nov 6, 2019
It is with great sadness that we let family and friends know that Barbara Ann Rafalko has passed from this world on November 6, 2019, just a few days shy of her 80th birthday. Daughter of the late Henry and Mary Balon, of Scranton, PA, sister to deceased brothers Thomas and Joseph Balon, and wife of the late John...
Nancy Croft
Nov 6, 2019
Our utmost beloved wife, mother, best friend, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on November 6th, 2019. Nancy was the ultimate wife, mother, and grandmother in so very many ways. “Berta” and her soulmate, husband Don, have owned and operated Croft’s Trailers and Hitches for over 51 years...
Patricia “Pat” M. Purdy
Nov 4, 2019
Patricia M. Purdy age 77 of Vestal, NY, passed away surrounded by her family on November 4, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Jay and Marjorie Purdy, and her brother-in-law Charles Briggs. She is survived by her sons Thomas Barvinchak (Tanya Hasbrouck) and David Barvinchak (Cathy), her grandchildren, LeeAnn, Nicholas, Micaela and Melody, four great grandchildren, her siblings...
Jeff Huda
Nov 3, 2019
Jeff Huda, Endwell, 55, passed away suddenly on November 3, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Esther Huda. Jeff is survived by his sister, Pati Collins and nephew Eric Collins of Endwell; his brother, Michael Huda; nieces, Kim Huda Santana and Heidi HudaKoz; great nephews, Kevin, Troy, Kyle; and great niece Kelly all of Florida. Jeff...
Irma Forbidussi
Oct 31, 2019
Irma Forbidussi, 98, of Maine, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She is survived by two daughters and nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Her loving husband, Louis, her son, Theodore, and great grandchild, Noah have predeceased her. Her daughter Darlene Monk, and her daughters, Kristen, Alicia, Kari and her great granddaughter, Sophia, took tender care...
Raymond Salani Jr.
Oct 30, 2019
Raymond J. Salani, Jr. (96) passed peacefully on October 30, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Fay (Rafalski) Salani and beloved wife of 62 years, Evelyn (Armstrong) Salani. He is survived by four daughters: Teresa (Keith) Green; Annie (Steve) Winter; Margaret (Dan) Sullivan; Catherine Salani. Four grandaughters: Katelyn (Al) Winsman; Meghan (Zach) Ullrich; Elizabeth (Alex) Skojec;...
Steve Falvo
Oct 27, 2019
Steve L. Falvo of Vestal NY, aged 86, died peacefully at his home after a long illness with his family by his side on October 27, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Rose Falvo, brother Jack Falvo, and sisters Judy McClosky and Carmen Tripoli. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Johann (nee Tomancik);...
Jerry Pratt
Oct 24, 2019
SFC Jerry Allen Pratt (retired) was taken peacefully home to the Lord. His jovial kindness, congeniality, sociability and his endless outward love for his family, friends, and fellow brothers in arms lives on through his surviving family: His loving wife Paulixeny Pratt, his five wonderful children, Tersia Yetter (Roger Dodger), Cynthia Lyons (John Lyons), Christopher Pratt (Joann Pratt), Peter...
Beverly Cordi, Rn
Oct 24, 2019
Beverly Cordi, RN, 73, of Endicott, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital Thursday, October 24, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Ugo and Eleanor (Rossi) D’Aloisio She is survived by her husband Louis Cordi, children, Jennifer Cordi, Jessica-Cordi Fletcher and Daniel Cordi, grandchildren, Joseph Cordi Fletcher, Christopher Cordi Fletcher and Mia Moran Cordi, a sister, Jessica Letson, and...
Cheryl Monachino
Oct 24, 2019
Cheryl (Somers) Monachino, 60, of Endicott, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle with non-smoking lung cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Shirley and Holmes Somers. She is survived by her devoted husband of 35 years, Sandy; their three children, Patrick (Kate), Angela (Zach), Elizabeth (Mike); the most recent lights...
Betty Anniballi
Oct 22, 2019
Betty J. Anniballi, 71, of Endicott, NY, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Betty is survived by her husband, Dean R. Anniballi of Endicott, NY, her three children, Christopher Davis of Las Vegas, NV, Rebecca Davis and her partner Michael Swartz of Las Vegas, NV, Capt. Joseph Davis (USAF) and his wife Bethany...
Carol Grant
Oct 17, 2019
Carol Grant, 63, of Endicott, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday October 17, 2019. She was predeceased by her father, George Danko. She is survived by her mother, Lottie Danko; her devoted husband of 40 years, Gary Grant; her two children and a spouse, Brian Grant and Angela and Kip Cerasaro; three grandchildren...
Henry Nussbaum Jr.
Oct 14, 2019
Henry W. Nussbaum, 87, of Endicott, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Clara Nussbaum, Sr.; sister, Lucy Ann Michalides; great-grandson, Alexander Weldon Lawrence. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 24 years, Lila Haddad Nussbaum; children, Karen and Theodore Zombolas, Willow Grove,...
Eva Niedopytalski
Oct 14, 2019
Eva Niedopytalski passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Frank; granddaughter Angela, her parents; two brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by her children David (Rose); Robert; Judith (Jeff) Kolbenschlag; and Todd (Kim); grandchildren Nicholas (Jessie); Tyler; Kim; Scott; Vincent; and Emily; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A special thanks to three...
Janet Wheeler
Oct 14, 2019
Janet Lefeve Wheeler passed away October 14, 2019 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Blake Miller, and her grandchildren, Reilly, Cole, and Pete. Her husband, David S. Wheeler, passed in October of 2009. Janet taught in the Vestal Central Schools from 1971 through 1996, primarily at Tioga Hills...
Richard Black
Oct 14, 2019
Richard Black, Vestal, 97, died October 14, 2019. He was predeceased by his wife Vici; son-in-law Mike Powell, Endwell; 7 brothers; 1 sister. He is survived by 1 daughter Marilyn Powell, Baldwinsville; 3 granddaughters Kelly Powell, San Diego; Kimberly (Nick) Huffman, Baldwinsville; Kelsey Powell, San Diego. Also 3 great grandchildren Dylan Fishman, San Diego; Carter and Brinley Huffman, Baldwinsville....
Frank Mydosh
Oct 13, 2019
Frank E. Mydosh, 88, of Apalachin, NY, passed away at the Corning Center for Rehabilitation on October 13, 2019. Frank was predeceased by Rita Mydosh, beloved wife of 58 years. He was a Korean war veteran and served on the Naval Destroyer the USS Smalley as a sonar operator. His ship circumnavigated the globe in 1954. Frank retired from...


