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.

William “Bill” Gasbarra

William “Bill” Gasbarra

Aug 13, 2018

William R. Gasbarra of Endicott passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital Sunday, August 12, 2018 on his 91st birthday. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Gasbarra; daughter, Ann Marie Horvath, brothers: Americo, Alberto and Armando Gasbarra. He is survived by his two daughters: Barbara (Alfred) Mazzei, Donna (Derek) Ciancio, son-in-law, Forrest Horvath, grandchildren: Nicole and Analee Ciancio and...

Wilbur “Doc” Adams

Wilbur “Doc” Adams

Aug 13, 2018

Wilbur “Doc” Adams, 73, who earned the rank of Command Sergeant Major during his proud 24-year Army career, died Monday, August 13, 2018, with his adored wife Diane Adams at his side. In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughters Stacey (Charlie), Devon, Brenon (Andy), his son Kenny, as well as John, Jay, and Holly. He also leaves...

Christina “Chris” Mellema

Christina “Chris” Mellema

Aug 13, 2018

Christina Binder Mellema, 67, of Endwell, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 13, 2018 after struggling with health issues for several years. She was predeceased by her mother, Evelyn H. Binder. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, James S. Mellema; Father, Alfred A. Binder, three sisters, Carol (Steve) Sweeney, Cindy...

Frances “Aggie” Leonard

Frances “Aggie” Leonard

Aug 12, 2018

Frances M. (Mulderig) Leonard, 95 years old, passed away at Absolut Care on 8/12/18 after a short illness. She was predeceased by her parents Leo and Margaret Mulderig, husband Roy, son Wayne, twin sister Margaret, sister Celia, brothers Jack and Charles. She is survived by David and Sharon Leonard, Maine NY, Dennis and Darlene Leonard, Endicott NY, Douglas and...

Matthew Luhrs

Matthew Luhrs

Aug 10, 2018

Matthew T. Luhrs, 32, of Endwell, passed away surrounded by his wife and parents on August 10, 2018. Matthew was predeceased by his grandparents, Robert and Diane Squier and William and Florence Luhrs. He is survived by his loving wife, Teri Luhrs, his four sons Andrew, Braeden, Nathaniel and Graham, his faithful fur baby and protector Zohie, parents, George...

Anna Cordi

Anna Cordi

Aug 8, 2018

Anna M. Cordi, 90, of Endwell passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital Wednesday August 8, 2018. She was pre deceased by her husband Joseph Cordi, and a sister Antoinette Randesi. She is survived by her two sons Joseph Cordi, and Michael (Sheila) Cordi, seven grandchildren Andrea, David, James Joseph, Daniel, Megan, Michael, and Christopher, two great grandchildren, a brother...

Patrice Donson

Patrice Donson

Aug 7, 2018

Patrice Marie (Noyes) Donson went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She is in heaven with her loving family who passed before her including: her parents Bernard and Florence Noyes; her sister Pamela George; her in-laws George and Gertrude Donson, her much loved grandparents, many...

Nadine Maruca

Nadine Maruca

Aug 6, 2018

Nadine Fenson Koot Maruca, 96, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2018. Nadine was predeceased by her mother and father, Mary And Simon Fenson, also by her first husband, Paul Koot, and survived by the still beloved members of his family Mary Louise Hartun and Katherine Miller. John Maruca, her second husband of 32 years died in 2008 and...

Ruth Peguero

Ruth Peguero

Aug 4, 2018

Ruth Ann Farnham Peguero, Frst and only Child Born to Edward and Catherine Farnham. Born on March 8, 1930. She was predeceased by both her parents, Edward and Catherine Farnham, her brother’s in law Dr. Jose Peguero and Dr. Victor Cruz and also her cousin Katherine Clark. Ruth married Demetrio (Pancho) Peguero, MD on March 31, 1960. Ruth is...

Regina “Jean” Prorock

Regina “Jean” Prorock

Aug 4, 2018

Regina “Jean” Prorock, formerly of Endwell, New York, a current resident of the United Methodist Home, Hilltop Campus went to be with her Lord on August 4, 2018. She was born in Pennsylvania to Helen and John Spegar. After graduating from Nursing school, she moved to New York City to work at Bellevue Hospital. Later she moved to Endicott,...

Richard “Dick” Ulmer

Richard “Dick” Ulmer

Jul 30, 2018

Richard (Dick) Ulmer, 92, of Endwell, passed away on July 30, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of over 55 years, Donna; daughters, Holly (Lou) Milano, Gretchen (Jim) Simpson; grandchildren, Jillian Strauss, Maggie Milano, Candice English; great-granddaughter, Taylor. Dick graduated from Binghamton Central HS in 1944, and joined the US Navy, serving in the Pacific theater until...

Irma Magnante

Irma Magnante

Jul 27, 2018

Irma Magnante, 78, from Veroli, Italy, resident of Endicott passed away Friday July 27, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents Giovanni and Emilia, her brother Umberto, his wife Lisetta, brother Gildo, twin sister Giuliana and her husband Enio, father-in-law Orlando and mother-in-law Rosa and many cousins. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Alberto, daughters...

James “Jim” Tallon

James “Jim” Tallon

Jul 25, 2018

Jim Tallon died unexpectedly in his sleep Wednesday July 25, 2018. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 34 years Tammy, four sons and daughter-in-law; Matthew Bobbijo Tallon, Berkshire, NY, Michael Tallon, Johnson City, NY; Mitchell Tallon, Medford, OR; Marshall Tallon, Johnson City, NY; and a daughter Dena Eidel of Endicott, NY. Jim is also survived...

Edward “Ed” Parsons

Edward “Ed” Parsons

Jul 25, 2018

Edward A. Parsons, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Binghamton, NY. He was born September 16, 1951, in Hughes County, South Dakota to Walter Parsons and Florence Colette McQuarrie, who predeceased him. He is also predeceased by his brother Gary Parsons, who died serving our country. Ed is...

Joan Meyers

Joan Meyers

Jul 22, 2018

Joan C. Meyers, 86, of Endicott N.Y. passed away peacefully Sunday July 22, 2018 at Susquehanna Nursing Home, Johnson City NY. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Clute; son, Edward Meyers; Son-in-law, Charles Clute Sr.; grandchildren, Christopher Maxson, Amanda Moore, (Benjamin Inman), Katelin (Nick) Simpson, Nicholas Meyers; great-grandchildren, Charlie Maxson, Allen Moore, Andrea Inman, and Nicholas Inman; ex...

Sally Linko

Sally Linko

Jul 19, 2018

Sally Linko, 76, of Endicott, died at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Thursday, July 19, 2018 after a brief illness. She is predeceased by her husband, Tom and brothers, Larry, David and James, as well as brothers-in-law, Ed Kineke and Al Buchinsky. Sally is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Steven Woodard, Cortland, NY; three sons and...

Harry “Huck” Littlejohn

Harry “Huck” Littlejohn

Jul 19, 2018

Harry Huxley “Huck” Littlejohn, age 91, passed away at UHS Wilson Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Archie and Bessie (Casey) Littlejohn of Manhattan, NY. He is survived by his wife, Carole (Nogaret) Littlejohn, a son, M. Casey Littlejohn, and a daughter, Christine Kelsey, and five grandchildren, Chelsea, Kara, Ryan, Samantha, and...

Eugene “Gene” F. Roma

Eugene “Gene” F. Roma

Jul 17, 2018

Eugene F. Roma died on July 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Gene is survived by Grace, his wife of 55 years, his daughters, Christine Roma and Leslie Roma, his sons, Gene Roma and Michael Roma, his two daughters-in-law, Susan Inneo Roma and Kelly Telfer Roma, and the loves of his life, his grandchildren, Liam, Michael and Harper...

Evelyn Salani

Evelyn Salani

Jul 15, 2018

Evelyn Salani, 92, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving husband and family. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, John L. and M.Teresa Armstrong, three brothers, Thomas, John D., and Edward Armstrong, and sister Jody (Monico). She is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Salani; her sister Rita (Wishengrad), and four daughters: Teresa (Keith) Green,...

Donald “Don” Kollar

Donald “Don” Kollar

Jul 15, 2018

Donald W. Kollar 81 of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully due to Parkinson’s Disease, with his wife of 61 years and daughter by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Celia Kollar, brothers Paul and Ernie Kollar, In Laws Francis and Helen Shea, Brothers in Law, Tom Shea and Chris Zynda. He is survived by his...

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