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.
Judith “Judy” Forrest
Oct 13, 2019
Judy Lyons Forrest, 70 passed away at home cared for by family and Hospice of the Panhandle, WV. She was predeceased by her parents Richard and Helena Lyons and a brother Frankie Lyons, She is survived by her husband Russell Forrest, and a sister LuAnn (William) Hunt. Her children Laura (Mark Strickland) Krzyzewski, Scott (Mary) Hantsch, Rebecca Forrest and...
Korey Wanko
Oct 12, 2019
Korey L. Wanko, 28 of Johnson City died unexpectedly at home on Saturday October 12th. He was a loving son, loyal and beloved friend, not so good driver, top notch comedian and one hell of a chef. Korey was predeceased by his father Michael, maternal grandparents Chris and Mary Renda and his Aunt Denise Miller. He is survived by...
Peter Sousouris
Oct 11, 2019
Peter Sousouris, 85 of Binghamton died peacefully on Oct 11 2019 surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents, Peter was predeceased by his brother Anestis and sisters Georgia, Hariklea and son Anestis. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Stella, sisters Letta, and Marigoula, son Nicolas, daughter Paulixeny (Jerry) Pratt, son Thomas, daughter...
Sanford “Sandy” Tanenhaus
Oct 10, 2019
It is with great sadness, but happy memories, that we announce the death of Sanford P. Tanenhaus, (“Sandy”) age 90, on October 10, 2019. He will be greatly missed. Sandy was born in Binghamton on February 7th, 1929 the youngest child of Anna and Isaac Tanenhaus. He graduated from Binghamton Central High School and received bachelor and law degrees...
Anna Fargnoli
Oct 9, 2019
Anna L. Fargnoli, 89, died at UHS Wilson Hospital on October 9th surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis N. Fargnoli, her son, Louis A. Fargnoli, her parents, Joseph and Philomena Francescone and her sister, Mary Cardone. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and John Sarpolis, Vestal, NY, her son and daughter-in-law,...
Giovanni “John” Masi
Oct 9, 2019
Giovanni (John) Masi, 93, of Endicott, died on October 9, 2019 at the Mercy House. He was predeceased by his parents, Baldassare and Marianna Masi; his in-laws, Eduardo and Antonia Carlini; his brothers, Sebastiano and Angelo Masi; his brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, John and Nina Carlini, and Constantino and Maria Masi; his brother-in-laws, Remo Moretti and Cesare Roma. He is...
Guy Billings
Oct 7, 2019
Our hearts were broken on October 7, 2019 by the unexpected death of our father, grandfather (Bompa), and great-grandfather (Bompop) Guy D. Billings. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Esther and his sister Madeline Wintergrass. He is survived by his daughter Cindy (Alan) Anderson, son Guy Jr. (Sandy) Billings, grandchildren Wendy Dotolo, Alex (Melissa) Anderson, Eileen...
Rachel Mauger
Oct 7, 2019
Rachel A. Mauger, 36, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2019, at home, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Nancy and Harry Jageman of Ford City, PA; paternal grandfather, Thomas Stout of Altoona, PA. She is survived by the love of her life, Patrick Broschart of Endicott; mother and step-father, Linda and Daile...
Jeffery Edwards
Oct 7, 2019
Jeffery Shaun Edwards, 60 of Binghamton, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, October 7, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Carol; brother -in-law and sister in law Thomas and Susan Meagher and brother in law, Steve Mercer. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette; sister, Vickie Mercer; brother BJ (Traci) Edwards; and stepmother Lettie Edwards; mother-in-law, Esther Meagher,...
David “Burkman” Burkel
Oct 4, 2019
David Burkle (Burkman) of Johnson City, New York passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 3rd, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents Leonard and Frieda Burkle. He is survived by his son Jeremy Burkle, siblings Heidi Plocinski (Frank and Al) and Donna Yesensky (Gary and Sarah). He was a dedicated worker for United Van Lines and...
Alexander “Alex” Drost
Oct 2, 2019
Alexander David Drost—Son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, artist, welder, collector of things, and inventor. Alex was a young man with a heart of gold who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He was 25 years old. Born on October 19, 1993, to David Jr. and Tammy Drost in Torrington, CT. Alex made quite an impression on his...
Elizabeth Damron
Oct 2, 2019
(Mary) Elizabeth Huey Damron, 99, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2019, with her family by her side. Preceding her in death were her husband, David Damron, parents, Lee and Jessie (McKelvie) Huey and seven siblings. Surviving are her loving children, Susan and Philip Sine, David and Karen Damron, and Debra Damron and Sheelagh Maythem. She was grandma/GG to...
Anna Gritsavage
Oct 1, 2019
Anna Gritsavage, 86 of Endicott, NY went to be with her savior and become our guardian angel on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 at her Son, Daniel’s home in Navarre, Florida. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Giuditta Dalmas of Nanticoke, PA. Infant sister Angelina, and brothers Bruno, Arthur, and Frank. She is survived by her husband of...
Marion Moulton
Sep 30, 2019
Marion Moulton, of Maine, NY passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Bert Moulton Jr., in 2007 and her parents, Lyle and Lela Alexander, her brother Harry Alexander, and sisters Doris Bailey and Shirley McAteer. Marion was born in Fort Erie, Ontario and moved to “The States” when she married...
Clarence Ditton
Sep 29, 2019
Clarence C. Ditton, 86. of Apalachin, NY, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Susquehanna Nursing Center, Johnson City. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Ina Ditton, sister, Alice DeCapua. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol A. Ditton, sons, Wesley C. Ditton of Apalachin, NY and Alexander E. Ditton of Las Vegas, NM,...
Nicoletta Palmisano
Sep 28, 2019
Nicoletta (Mangino) Palmisano, 92, passed into eternal rest on Saturday September 28, 2019. She is survived by her devoted children; son, Frank L. (Eileen) Palmisano, daughter, Roseann Palmisano, special grandson, Frank George (Alicia) Palmisano and her great grand-daughter, Elizabeth Marie. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Grace Foody, AZ. and also by several nieces and nephews. She was...
Michael Bottino
Sep 28, 2019
Michael W. Bottino has lost a long battle with cancer on September 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife of fifty years Connie Ziemba Bottino, his brother Dennis (Amelia) Bottino, his sister Josephine Perricone and sister-in-law Irene Brinsko. He is also survived by a very special niece Emogene (Patrick) Gill from Watkins Glen, a loving niece Kimberly White,...
Julia Rozbroil
Sep 28, 2019
Julianna Dranichak Rozboril, age 93 of Good Shepard Village, Endwell, NY, passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Francis M. Rozboril Jr. in 2013 and her parents, Michael and Suzanna (Hrebenak) Dranichak Sr.. She is survived by her two sons, Francis M....
Thomas “Joe” Burke
Sep 24, 2019
Thomas Joseph Burke (Joe) of Good Shepherd Village, Endwell, NY passed away one day after his 91st birthday on September 24th. He was born in Newark, NJ. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas Patrick & Christine Fitzgibbon Burke; his sister, Marie Burke; brother, Robert Burke. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Laurice Darweesh Burke; his...
Josephine Norton
Sep 22, 2019
Josephine (Apalovich) Norton, 90, of Endicott passed away on September 22, 2019 in Casselberry, FL after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband William J. Norton Sr., parents Mary and John Apalovich Sr., brother and sister-in-law John Apalovich Jr. (Mildred), sisters and brother-in-laws Mary Moreau (Ed), Helen Gazdik (Joe) , and Velma Dwornik (Mike). She is survived...


