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.
Dianne Donald
Nov 10, 2018
Dianne Donald, 67, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2018 in Johnson City, unexpectedly. She is predeceased by her parents, Larry and Ann Fitzpatrick; husband, Edward Donald; mother-in-law, Julia Donald; brother-in-law, Lester Donald. She is survived by her daughter, Colleen (Daniel) Naylor; step sons, Edward (Carrie) Donald and Tim O’Connor; granddaughter, Kylie Donald; sisters, Cheryl (Larry)...
Jackson Christopher Cole
Nov 7, 2018
Jackson Christopher Cole of Vestal New York, born on 10/8/18, passed away unexpectedly the evening of Wednesday November 7th at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton NY. Although we didn’t get to have Jackson with us for very long, he will have a pronounced impact on all of us who knew him for the rest of our lives. Jackson is predeceased...
Duane Palmiter
Nov 7, 2018
Duane Kenneth Palmiter Sr. 83, of Owego went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 7, 2018 after an extended illness at Ideal Living Center in Endicott, NY. He was predeceased by: Parents Kenneth and Reba Palmiter, son John Palmiter and his dog Jack. Duane was born May 27, 1935. He is survived by Virginia Palmiter;...
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee
Nov 7, 2018
Jeffrey C. Lee, 62, of Johnson City passed away peacefully at Guthrie Troy Community Hospital, in Troy PA, on Wednesday November 7th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous and hard-fought battle against ALS. He was predeceased by his mother, Marian Helmer Lee. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Lee, whose never ending love and support...
Margaret Major
Nov 6, 2018
Margaret Vatral Major, 88, of Johnson City, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Binghamton General Hospital after a prolonged health decline. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Michael Vatral; husband, Richard Major; brother, Michael Vatral, Jr.; sisters, Maria Bethje, Anna Poppe, and a nephew, Thomas Leskovich. Margaret is survived by her sister, Doris...
Dorothy “Dee” Gage
Nov 5, 2018
Dorothy “Dee” Norey Gage, 102, died on November 5, 2018 at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton, NY. Dee was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 4, 1916. She spent her childhood on the family farm in Lakeport, Michigan, and then studied art at Detroit’s Cass Tech high school, followed by classes at the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts....
Earle Spaar
Nov 4, 2018
Earle Seymour Spaar, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Mildred Spaar. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Pat; three children and their spouses, Don and Pat Spaar, Cindy and Larry Harris, and Ron and Michelle Spaar; and four grandchildren, Ashley and Lauren Harris and...
Joan Rent
Nov 3, 2018
Joan Rent of Endicott, New York passed away on November 3, 2018 at UHS Senior Living at Ideal at the age of 87 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on April 23, 1931 in Homestead, Pennsylvania to Michael and Madeline (Plummer) McDonough. Joan was predeceased by her husband Edward, son Stephen and brothers Michael and Jim....
Richard “Dick” Galloway
Nov 2, 2018
Richard W. Galloway, 85, died peacefully November 2, 2018. He joined his beloved wife Marie in heaven. He is survived by his daughter, Donna (Keith) Barry, Step Son Charles (Mary) Adams, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sisters Lorraine and Carol and many nieces and nephews. Dick was loved by his family and many friends. He served our country during...
Robert “Bob” Mead
Nov 2, 2018
Robert W. Mead, age 93, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, November 2, 2018 after a life well lived. He was born on February 17, 1925 in Endicott, New York. He was predeceased by his mother and father Dr. Roger D. and Mae L. Mead, his brother Russell Mead, his brother Roger and...
Mary Ann Guarnieri
Nov 1, 2018
On November 1, 2018 Mary Ann passed away at home, as was her wish, to reunite with her husband Ronnie. She was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Catherine Coyle and three brothers Bernard, Francis and Raymond and her niece, Catherine Coyle. She is survived by her children Rita and Ray Meattey, Ronnie and Tina Guarnieri, Maureen and Jeff...
Theresa Tylawsky
Nov 1, 2018
Theresa Tylawsky passed away on November 1, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband David Tylawsky; her parents, Cataldo and Josphine Salvino; her sisters, Lucy Naro, Stella Rice, Marie Pazzaglia; and her brother, Salvatore Salvino; all of Dunmore, PA. She is survived by her daughters; Theresa James and son-in-law Robert James; Lucy Armezzani and...
Mark Hanafin
Oct 31, 2018
Mark Paul Hanafin of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully on October 31, 2018 at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. Born on June 27, 1960 in Endicott, Mark proudly graduated from UEHS in 1978. He later graduated from BCC and SUNY Utica. Predeceased by his grandparents Paul and Katherine Hanafin and Anthony and Caroline Battaglini as well as his...
Patricia “Pat” Nash
Oct 31, 2018
Patricia A. (Mataraza) Nash passed October 31st, 2018. Pat was born March 29, 1942 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Pat was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Marie Mataraza and her brother Patrick T. Mataraza. She is survived by her husband Robert, Endicott, son Dr. Jonathan Nash (fiancée Brittany), St. Cloud, MN, sister Marie and husband John Simmons of Eugene, OR,...
Robert “Bob” Mckinley
Oct 30, 2018
Robert L. McKinley, 87, of 145 Kimble Road, Vestal, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Lourdes Hospital. Bob was born to the late Stephen and Iris McKinley on November 4th, 1930 in Minoa, NY. He served in the United States Marine Corps, and later worked for IBM Corp in Endicott, retiring in 1992....
Lucia Scampone
Oct 28, 2018
Lucia (Alvino) Scampone, born March 8, 1929, passed away Sunday October 28, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was pre deceased by her husband Mario Scampone, parents Vincenzo and Anna (Avallone) Alvino, and a brother Sigismondo Alvino. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-laws Anna Brouker; Rose Ann (David) Haines; Adriana (Timothy) Madison, ten grandchildren...
Jack Vivona
Oct 28, 2018
Jack James Vivona, 59, of Endicott, NY was ushered into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, October 28,2018 after an extended illness. Jack was born on September 11, 1959 in Endicott, to James and Mary Vivona. He is predeceased by his father, James; sister, Palma (Jerry) Vivona Kooch, of Ashburn, Virginia; brother, Peter (Paula) Vivona of Vestal, NY....
Mary Gatta
Oct 27, 2018
Mary Ann Gatta, aged 91, a long-time resident of Plainview, LI and recently of Good Shepherd Village, Endwell, NY, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Village Skilled Nursing Unit, Endwell on Saturday, October 27, 2018 after an extended illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was predeceased by her darling husband, Michael Gatta, her loving son Michael Jr., her parents,...
Richard “Rick” Stewart
Oct 21, 2018
Richard Stewart, 66 years-old, died at Lourdes Hospital on October 21, 2018. Rick, a life-long resident of Vestal, lived an extraordinary life. He began his career early at IBM and worked his way up to become a computer programmer. He was on the cutting edge of CATIA and CAD CAM, and even taught classes at Glendale Campus. His intellect...
Andrea Hatzinger
Oct 16, 2018
Andrea F. Hatzinger, 46, of Vestal passed away on October 16, 2018. She is predeceased by her parents Peter and Johanna Franciscovich and a very special aunt, Patricia Horton. She is survived by her husband of 21 years Stephen Hatzinger and her precious son, Peter, who was her world. She is also survived by her brother Mark Franciscovich, father...