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.
Douglas Kendall
May 13, 2019
Douglas Joseph Kendall of Vestal, NY passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019 at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Douglas was born on November 13, 1946 in Albany NY. He is predeceased by his mother Pauline Padula and his brother James Kendall. He is survived by his wife Cindy, his brother Vincent Padula of Albany NY, his three sons,...
Jo-Ann Gay
May 11, 2019
Jo-Ann Gay of Endicott, passed away on Saturday, May 11th, 2019 peacefully at home. Born on December 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Carmen Warren and Frank Vickers. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald; her 3 sons, Gregory(Trish) Gay, Douglas Ganey, and Bradley(Laurie) Gay; 6 grandchildren, Lauren Gay, Sofia Ganey, Juliet, Emily, Rachel and...
Nancy Palmisano
May 10, 2019
Nancy Palmisano of Endicott, passed away on Friday, May 10,2019 surrounded by her family. Born on May 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Venanzia (Crisafi) Garzo. Nancy was predeceased by her loving husband Joseph; her brother Michael(Jenny) Garzo, stepmother Marion(Malarkey) Garzo, and halfsister Carol Garzo. She is survived by two sons, Richard Palmisano and...
Vivian Jean Blodgett
May 9, 2019
Vivian (Jean) Blodgett, 89, of Apalachin passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on Thursday, May 9, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles, her parents, and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Charlene (Terry) Bish, Brewerton, NY and Darlene (Ken) Wintersteen, Owego; two sons Michael (Ann) Blodgett, Owego and David (Mari)...
Hilda Andrews
May 5, 2019
Hilda Brink Andrews, 97, of Birchardville, PA, passed away at Meadow View Nursing Facility Montrose, PA, Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was predeceased by her husbands, Morgan Brink and Hank Andrews, Her parents, Rex and Viola Powers, sisters Betsy Small and Arletta Sechrist, brothers Ronald Powers, Duane Powers, and Howard Powers. She is survived by her sister Jean Kveragas...
Joanne Sorber
May 4, 2019
Joanne Spohn Sorber, 71, passed away at home surrounded by family, May 4, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Blinn and Mary Jean Spohn. She is survived by her spouse Brian Sorber, children Holly Fisher (Troy) and Adam Sorber (Tiffany), grandchildren Harrison Fisher, Sullivan Fisher, Wilson Fisher, and Calvin Fisher, sister Marylinn Weston (David), Linda Spohn, brother-in-law Scott...
Mary Davis
May 4, 2019
Mary Joan Davis, 69, of Endicott, New York, was raised to heaven Saturday, May 4, 2019. Born July 13, 1949, in Johnson City, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary McKeon. Mary is survived by her husband of 50 years Lawrence A. Davis, Sr.; children, Colleen M. Davis (Binghamton, NY), Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. (Fort Wayne,...
Adamo Circensi
May 3, 2019
Adamo Circensi, 89, of Endicott, passed away, Friday, May 3, 2019. He is survived by his son and daughter in law John and Amalia; a granddaughter Giada; a sister Gina, brother in law brother Giuseppe Biondi, nephews and nieces (Italy); a brother and sister in law John and Viera Mancini of Endicott; a nephew Michael (Bethany) and niece Lisa;...
Robert “Bob” Henning
Apr 26, 2019
The Honorable Robert W. Henning passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019. He was predeceased by his father, William J. Henning, his mother, Frieda W. Henning and his sister Ingrid E. L. Henry. He is survived by his wife, Lois Henning. Two sons; Matthew W. Henning, Owego, NY and Michael C. (Teresa) Henning, Alexandria Bay, NY. Four step children;...
Judith Knapick
Apr 26, 2019
Judith L. Knapick, 75, of Maine, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, at her home with her loving husband Joe by her side. Judy was predeceased by her parents Doris Lucille and Charles Cawley. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joe, and they were able to share one last wedding anniversary together in March. She...
Mary Hiznay
Apr 25, 2019
Mary (Pipta) Hiznay, 90, of Vestal, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Mary was predeceased by her parents Charles and Nancy Pipta, husband Joseph Hiznay, infant brother and sister Michael and Anna Pipta, sister Helen Rucky, and brother in law and sister in law Dr. Edward and Anne Putkoski. She is survived by her son Kevin Hiznay, Vestal,...
Samantha “Samy” Carlini
Apr 24, 2019
Samantha Marie Carlini, 25, of Boynton Beach, Florida and Endicott, NY passed away, Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Carlo and Samantha Carlini of Endicott and Alena Carlini of Boynton Beach; her siblings, GianCarlo, Lorenzo and Rosella; grandparents, Carlo Carlini and Marie Tucek; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins, including her Godfather Vince Carlini....
Magdalena Michalopulos
Apr 22, 2019
Presbytera Magdalena Michalopulos, 83, passed away early on Orthodox Holy and Great Monday, April 22, 2019, at home with her daughter by her side. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Rev Fr Michael Michalopulos, the former Priest at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Vestal NY. Born in Argentina, Presbytera Magdalena worked tirelessly with her husband Fr Michael...
Diane Tomsa
Apr 16, 2019
Diane (Cacialli) Tomsa, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Mesa View Regional Hospital in Mesquite, Nevada. She was born August 17, 1948 in Endicott, NY to Julius and Caroline (Clara) Cacialli, who predeceased her. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Dean, daughter Tara (Cunningham) Carlin (Richard) and beloved grandsons Dylan and Jackson,...
Douglas Wagner
Apr 15, 2019
Douglas P Wagner of Vestal, 83, passed away on April 15, 2019. He is predeceased by his wife Sylvia, his parents Anslem and Edith, and numerous friends and relatives. He is survived by his children Mary Lou (Mike and Derek) Hicks of Vestal; Bill Wagner of Hillsborough, NC; Bernadette (Mike) VanDonsel of Vestal; and Bridget Wagner of Centreville, VA;...
Wall Nancy
Apr 14, 2019
Nancy Deinzer Wall, 90, of Jenson Beach, Florida, passed away April 14, 2019, at Good Shepherd Village at Endwell. She was predeceased by her husband John T. Wall; and her parents Willard and Anna Deinzer, and her nephew William Brennan. She is survived by her four children and their spouses; John and Janet Wall, Glen Gardner, NJ; Patricia and...
William “Bill” Smith
Apr 13, 2019
William Smith passed peacefully on April 13, 2019. Billy owned Hank’s Shoe Service for 43 years, becoming a community icon with his old-world cobbling style. He was a member of the Endicott Lions Club for 20 years. Bill was a loving father, devoted husband, and amazing papa. William is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Debra (Menard)...
Patricia Roche
Apr 12, 2019
Patricia A. Roche, 80, of Endicott passed away Friday April 12, 2019 at UHS Wilson Memorial Hospital. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph D. Roche. She is survived by her sister, Ann Roslund and her two sons, Joseph and Patrick. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 am at St. Ambrose Church, 203 Washington Avenue, Endicott....
Lu Ella Crimmins
Apr 10, 2019
Lu Ella G. (Shade) Crimmins, aged 78 of Chenango Forks, NY passed away unexpectedly at her home on 4/10/19. She was predeceased by her parents, Amos and Myrtle (Cogswell) Shade; brothers Jerome and Eugene. She is survived by her son Wade, and her husband Gary, both of Binghamton, NY ; sister Jessie Butler, Kansas, brother and sister-in-law Larry and...
Jean Picciano
Apr 9, 2019
Jean E. Piccano, 87 of Vestal passed away Tuesday, April 9th after a short illness. She was predeceased by her parents Emilio and Teresa Piccano, sisters Dora Manfredo, Mary (Dominick) Cascio, and Eva Piccano Helt, and her nephew Michael Manfredo. She is survived by nieces Marie Cascio Blum and Irene Manfredo, Nephew Frank Cascio, her special godchild Vanessa Adams...