Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Endicott, New York

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Endicott, New York area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Frank Bezek

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Geraldine “Gerri” Painter

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

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

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....

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