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.
Gerald “Jerry” Folmar
Jun 2, 2018
Gerald (Jerry) K. Folmar, 70, of Apalachin went to be with our Lord on Friday June 1, 2018. Born in Johnson City, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Jeannette Stewart Folmar. He was a graduate of Vestal High School and earned an Associate degree in Arts and Sciences from Broome Technical Community College. He was a...
James “Bear” Kilb
May 29, 2018
James J. Kilb, “Bear,” of Johnson City, age 72, died at Lourdes Hospital on May 29, 2018, after a brief fight with a sudden illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph J. Kilb and Barbara J. (Kilb) Nichols as well as sister, Sharon Jacobs. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Andrea Kilb, and daughter, Stephanie,...
Thymen Vanoostendorp
May 25, 2018
Thymen VanOostendorp, 74, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 25, 2018 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, AnnMarie VanOostendorp; son, Derek VanOostendorp and daughter, Kathy Langevin (fiancé Joe Smith) all of Vestal. He is also survived by his sister, Anke Fenstra and brother, Herre VanOostendorp both of the Netherlands;...
Boris Sarachinsky
May 24, 2018
On Thursday, May 24, Boris Sarachinsky, 82, of Endwell, went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home while surrounded by family. He graduated from Union Endicott High School and completed the apprenticeship program at IBM where he then worked for 36 years as an engineer and became a member of the Quarter Century Club. He loved...
Raymond Lindsey
May 24, 2018
Raymond C. Lindsey of Endwell died peacefully on May 24, 2018. He was 90 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mildred, a son John Lindsey, a daughter Carolyn (Lindsey) Ross, and three grandchildren Lindsey Ross, Jeremiah Ross, and Carlie Jo Lindsey. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews in Vermont, New...
Catherine Salamida
May 21, 2018
Catherine A. Salamida, 49, of Endicott, NY, went to be with her loving protector and constant helper, our Lord Jesus Christ on May 21, 2018, following an abrupt and severe illness.She was predeceased by her father, Paul R. Salamida, and her grandparents Toni and Marino Salamida and Kay and Mike Mangino. She is survived by her mother Paula (Mangino)...
Richard “Rick” Stever
May 21, 2018
Richard (Rick) L. Stever, Jr., 53, of Endwell, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital Monday May 21, 2018, after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his father Richard L. Stever Sr. Rick is survived by his mother, Pauline Stever, his wife, Amy and his children Richard, Katie, and Hunter Stever, all of Endwell. He is also survived by...
Marcia Dyer
May 16, 2018
Marcia A. Dyer, 88 of Endicott, passed away at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal Wednesday May 16, 2018 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest O. Dyer; parents John L. Bagg and Helen R. Ether and a brother David Bagg. Marcia is survived by daughter and son in law Leslye and Tom Jones, Liverpool, NY,...
Anthony Abbadessa
May 10, 2018
Our daddy, who was our world, Anthony David Abbadessa of Johnson City, 80, went into the Lords hands on his mother’s birthday, Thursday, May 10, 2018. He is predeceased by his parents, Sebastian and Philomena Abbadessa; daughters, Karen and Rose. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, who hasn’t left his side, Rosemary. Tony and Rose...
Nancy Williams
May 9, 2018
Our beautiful mother, Nancy J. (Larnerd) Williams, 84, of Vestal, passed away at Ideal Senior Living Center on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Richard D. Williams; parents, Walter (Jack) and Minnie (Jumper) Larnerd Brigham, and step-father Wade Brigham; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alvin and Hannah (Morgan) Williams; son-in-law,...
Mary Louise Ruane
May 1, 2018
Baptized in the hope of Christ’s resurrection. Mary Louise Ruane, 80, loving mother and grandmother, of Endicott passed away on May 1st after a long illness, surrounded by her family at Mercy House. Mary was born on November 20, 1937 in Scranton, PA. She attended St. Paul’s H.S. in Scranton. On April 4, 1959, Mary married Robert Emmett Ruane....
Thomas “Tom” Mcnally
Apr 27, 2018
Thomas William McNally, Jr., 68 of Endwell, passed away with Great Dignity and Peace on April 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Syracuse, New York on March 9, 1950. He graduated from Maine-Endwell High School and attended Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut. Tom was an outstanding high school and college soccer player, a...
Jerry Saccoccio
Apr 27, 2018
Jerry J. Saccoccio, 84 , of Vestal, NY. died unexpectedly at UHS Wilson Memorial Hospital on April 27, 2018. Jerry was born on April 16, 1934 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was predeceased by his parents, Jerry (Gennaro) and Emma Saccoccio and an infant brother, all of Cranston, RI., and his devoted wife Shirley of 41 years. He is...
Robert “Bob” ’Dealaman
Apr 25, 2018
Our dear friend Robert G. Dealaman passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2018 at his home at Good Shepherd Village on the land where he was born and where he hoped to die. His life was one of great accomplishments. Bob was born on May 9, 1943 to Harry E. and Olive J. Dealaman who predeceased him. He was...
Joan Anderson
Apr 20, 2018
Joan Teresa (Bover) Anderson of Vestal, N.Y. (formerly of Watervliet, N.Y.), passed from this life to join her mother, father, and sisters early in the morning of April 20, 2018. Born in Troy, N.Y, to Joseph and Mary Bover, she was an honors graduate of Catholic Central High School, and worked over the years at International Harvester and The...
Zofia Deskur
Apr 12, 2018
Zofia Deskur, 91, of Endwell, passed away on April 12, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Kazimierz Deskur. She is survived by her children Andrew (Leann Lesperance) Deskur, Christine (Rob) Spencer, Edward (Joanna) Deskur, and John (Monika) Deskur, grandchildren Aaron and Nick Deskur, Kathryn and Diana Spencer, Teresa and Catherine Deskur, and Toni and Maja Deskur, and siblings...
Eugene “Gene” Tedesco
Apr 11, 2018
Eugene (Gene) Tedesco, 90, of Endwell NY, born June 17, 1927, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 after complications from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jacqueline (Jackie); daughter Rene’ (Robert) Schmidt, sons Jim Tedesco, and Christopher (Janelle) Tedesco; grandchildren Alexandra, Michael, James, Anthony, and Roman; along...
Mary Cavallaro
Apr 10, 2018
Mary J. Cavallaro, 94, passed away on April 10, 2018. She was born on May 17, 1923 and was predeceased by her mother and father, Angelina and Albert Randesi, and by her husband, Nicholas J. Cavallaro to whom she was married for 63 years. Mary is survived by a daughter, Marie A. Cavallaro of Salisbury, Maryland, a son, Nicholas...
Dorothy Snyder
Apr 10, 2018
Dorothy Snyder, 95, of Endwell, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at United Methodist Homes Hilltop campus, Johnson City. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Elmer Snyder, her sister Beverly Young, and her brother Louis Wheeler. Dorothy was born in Moscow, PA, daughter of Louis and Naomi Maude Wheeler. She was a full time homemaker who loved...
Bernard Fabian
Apr 6, 2018
Bernard S. Fabian passed away peacefully Friday, April 6, 2018 at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister Helen, and ex-wives, Margaret and Emily. He is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Harding, a son Kenneth and daughter in law, Susan, who he resided with and a stepson, Nick. He is also survived by grandchildren,...