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.
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...
Sharon Ann Stephens
Oct 16, 2018
On the morning of October 16th, 2018, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Sharon Ann Stephens, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband Jack, who enjoyed (45) happy years together; daughters Deborah Heath, Kelly Stephens (Rob Wandell); sons Mike Stephens (Kathy), Craig Stephens (Melissa), Kirby Stephens (Martha), Shane Stephens (Jen...
Alice Decapua
Oct 13, 2018
Alice(Ditton) DeCapua, 88, passed away on October 13, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Linda(Antonio)Lambiase; two grandsons, Antonio (Angela) Lambiase and Mark Lambiase; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was a member of Vestal congregation of Jehovah Witnesses. Alice was always on the go. She loved gardening, her cats and mostly being with her family and friends. Alice...
Betty Dubois
Oct 13, 2018
Betty Jane DuBois, at the age of 95, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 13, 2018, in the arms of the Lord and has now entered the Gates of Heaven. Waiting to be reunited with her are parents B Harry and Marian Chrysler, her husbands Clarence W Shumaker and Erwin DuBois along with her dear sisters, special aunts, and cousins....
Mary “Cay” Catherine Cohen
Oct 13, 2018
Mary Catherine Cohen, 77, of Vestal, died Peacefully on Saturday after a long struggle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, Marvin; step- daughters, Lauren and Dina and grandson, Alex. Known as Cay from age one, she was born in Glens Falls, NY on August 2, 1941. She was the only child of Joseph and Catherine Quinn....
Georgianna Lisak
Oct 10, 2018
Georgianna R. Lisak, 84, of Endicott, passed away after an extended illness Wednesday October 10, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband, Steven; parents, George and Delfine Boyce; sister, Virginia Boyce; twin brother, Howard Boyce and beloved dog, Shasha. She is survived by her son, Steven Lisak, two friends, Rosane Lupold and Lorna Hall. She was a long time...
John Tasber Iii
Oct 9, 2018
John J. Tasber III, of Johnson City, NY, 52, passed away surrounded by family at UHS Wilson Memorial Hospital Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 after courageously battling cancer for 8 years. John, with his sweet, kind non-judgmental character with an “all are welcome” attitude, will be missed ever so much by his family and those who knew him best. He...
Filomena “Fil” Rano
Oct 9, 2018
Filomena Rano, 89, of Endicott, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital on October 9, 2018. Fil was predeceased by her parents Pasquale and Emilia, and her sister Josephine Rano. She is survived by her sister Mary Petrolle, brother-in-law David F. Petrolle, her beloved nephew David D. Petrolle, her beloved niece Emily Foti, and her husband Joseph Foti. Her special...
Joseph Leszewski
Oct 7, 2018
Joseph A. Laszewski, of Endicott, NY, 94, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, October 7th at the Mercy House of the Southern Tier. Joseph graduated from Union-Endicott High School and then entered the United States Army. Joseph was a World War II Veteran and also served in the Army Reserves where he was a member of the...
Genevieve “Jenny” Tomasik
Oct 5, 2018
Genevieve R. Tomasik, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday,October 5, 2018 at James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home after a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Camille and Francis Fetcinko, Johnson City; her grandchildren, Jill and Carter King, Johnson City and David and Amy Fetcinko, Woodstock, GA; three great grandchildren, Daniel, Hannah, and Nicole; and...
Welford “Bill” Stanton
Oct 4, 2018
Welford “Bill” Stanton, 94, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2018 at Wilson Hospital. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn S. Stanton, his beautiful daughter, Virgina Lebherz, and two grandchildren, Richard and Darren. He is survived by his daughter Beth Gillette, grandson Robert and his wife Shannon, longtime friend and companion Dale Miller, granddaughters...


