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.
Patricia “Pat” Drum
Aug 16, 2019
Pat Drum, 81 died August 16, 2019, with her family by her side in Johnson City, New York. She was born April 28, 1938, in Emporium, Pennsylvania, to Edward and Avis (Luce) Beaton. She was in the graduating class of 1956 from Cameron County High School in Emporium, Pennsylvania. Pat worked and retired from I.B.M. in Endicott, New York....
Marlene Toth
Aug 15, 2019
Marlene F. Toth, 82, of Vestal and formerly of Monessen, PA, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents, Jennie and Audley Frye, and her brother Louis DeHosse. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald Toth; daughter, Lynn Toth of Brooklyn, NY, son and daughter-in-law, William and Claire...
Val Sarnoski
Aug 10, 2019
Val Sarnoski of Binghamton, formally of Vestal and Carbondale, PA, died on 8/10/19. He was predeceased by his wife, Rose Fendrock in 1994 and by his parents John and Josephine Sarnoski and daughter Suzanne Bilow. He is survived by his daughter Dr. Sandra Sarnoski-Roberts and son in-laws Dr. Thomas Roberts and Wayne Bilow, his grandchildren whom he adored Nicole...
Ronald “Ron” Trelease
Aug 9, 2019
Ronald E. Trelease 85, of Endwell N.Y. passed away peacefully on Friday August 9, 2019 in the presence of his wife Joan, and his children Karen and Scott. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Joan, his daughter, Karen Vadney, son in law Jeff, (Delmar,N.Y.) his son, Scott Trelease, (Vestal), and his four grandchildren Kelly Vadney,...
Stanley Kowalski
Aug 7, 2019
Stanley E. Kowalski of Vestal, NY, passed away on August 7, 2019, at the age of 95, in Susquehanna Nursing Home Comfort Care. He grew up in Dickson City, PA, where he met and married Isabelle Zalewski, his wife of 67 years. Stan joined the Army Air Force in 1942 and served until World War II ended in 1945....
Mary George
Aug 7, 2019
Mary George, 89, of Endicott, NY, passed away at The Mercy House on August 7, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Sam, and is survived by two daughters and sons in law, Marilyn and Jim Randesi of Batavia, Ohio, Cindy and Dave Solomita of Endicott and two sons and daughters in law, Rick and Valerie...
Lucrezia Lobue
Aug 6, 2019
Lucrezia LoBue, 90, of Vestal, NY died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Lansdale, PA. She was born January 16, 1929 in Palermo, Sicily and was the daughter of Guiseppe & Concetta Vella. Lucrezia was predeceased by her husband Salvatore (married 50 years) who passed in 2005 and her son Vincenzo who passed in 2006. She is survived by her...
Shirley Guittard
Aug 4, 2019
Dearest beloved and cherished wife, Shirley Louise Guittard, 90, went to her eternal resting place Sunday, August 4, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John J. Guittard; two sons, Mark Patrick, Windermere, FL, and John Gerald (Rose), St. Cloud, FL; four grandsons, Andrew David (Vanessa); two great granddaughters Elizabeth Anna and Isabella Grace, Sanford, NC;...
Allan Jackson
Aug 4, 2019
Allan S. Jackson, 85, of Vestal, NY passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, August 4. 2019, at Willow Point Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his parents, Edith and Lloyd R. Jackson and his in-laws, Ann and John Como. Allan is survived by his wife Angela, son Alexander, former daughter-in-law Aryeal and grandsons Aluciano and Atlas. Allan...
Michael John Matthews
Jul 30, 2019
Michael John Matthews, 56, unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack in his home in Jacksonville, Florida. Michael was born on March 9, 1963 in Johnson City, New York to his beloved parents, Madeline and Daniel Mathews. Michael graduated from Union-Endicott High School and attended SUNY Broome Community College. Michael went on to serve in the United States Navy...
Elizabeth “Betty” Hill
Jul 29, 2019
Elizabeth (Betty) J. Hill of Endwell NY (formerly of Bonita Springs FL, Utica NY and Niagara Falls NY) died on Monday July 29 at the Good Shepherd Village Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born on September 3, 1929 in Monroe, Michigan. Betty is predeceased by her parents Henry and Catherine Schasberger and her sisters Margaret Mae and Sharon. She...
Eugene Vandermark
Jul 29, 2019
Eugene Delmar Vandermark, 89, of Endicott, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 29, 2019. Eugene is survived by his wife Marguerite and children Robert (Lori), Marjorie, Fred, Bill (Tina). Memorial Service will be held Thursday, 11 am from Calvary Baptist Tabernacle, 729 Main Street, Vestal. A private burial will be held at a later date. The family...
Barbara Wirth
Jul 28, 2019
Barbara Jean Wirth of Vestal, NY age 82, passed away at Lourdes Hospital, Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was born in Endicott, NY. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, John Barsosky. She is survived by her daughters Sandra Van Bortel (Gary) and Catherine Fedor (John); grandchildren Michael and Amanda Fedor, and Jared and Kayla Van Bortel;...
Eda Putrino
Jul 19, 2019
Eda Putrino of Endicott passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her husband Umberto (Bert); her children Mark (Beth); Chris (Elisa); Rochelle (Ralph) Grotto and Donald (Janice); grandchildren Nicholas (Maddie); Philip; Gianna; Umberto; Talia; Anthony; Gianpaolo; Sophia and Sam; great grandchildren Luca and Olivia; and...
Philip Symond
Jul 15, 2019
Philip L. Symond, 91, passed away on Monday July 15, 2019 at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Elizabeth Symond; his brother, George J. Symond and his wife, Jackie Symond. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth F. Symond. Philip served in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict and...
Robert “Rip” Rodgers
Jul 14, 2019
Robert W. “Rip” Rodgers passed away peacefully on Sunday July 14th at Mercy House of the Southern Tier, Endicott. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Earl and Florence Rodgers, in-laws Jim and Helen Crane, brother Richard Rodgers and sister Marilyn Nolan, daughter Kathleen Vasisko (who he missed dearly and with whom he is now reunited) and grandson Joseph Bishop....
Marguerite Connors
Jul 13, 2019
Marguerite Connors, 93 of Endicott passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph. She is survived by a daughter Shirley Howell, granddaughter Kristi Crandell; great granddaughter Makayla Olivia Crandell and several other relatives. Graveside services will be held Wednesday 1 pm at Calvary Cemetery, 501 Fairview Avenue, Johnson City.
Harold Horton Jr.
Jul 13, 2019
Harold H. Horton Jr., 96, of Vestal, NY, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2019. Harold was born to Harold H. Horton Sr. and Myrtle Anna Horton, February 9, 1923, in Ghent, PA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Horton and his brother Kenneth Horton. He is survived by his three children Cindy (Julius) Adams,...
Dale Delnero
Jul 7, 2019
Dale DelNero, 60, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on July 7, 2019. Dale graduated from Clarkson College with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1980 and received his Master’s degree in Engineering from Syracuse University in 1987. He worked for IBM/Loral/Lockheed Martin for 36 years. Dale enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, camping/hiking, canoeing/kayaking, skiing,...
Steve De Gennaro
Jul 6, 2019
Steve De Gennaro was born August 21, 1945 in Brooklyn N.Y. After fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer, he passed away Saturday July 6,2019. Steve was the strongest, most compassionate, and loved person that you could have ever met. He is now in heaven and suffering no more. Steve attended PS-94, Pershing Junior High School, and then...


