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.

Frank Valletta, Jr.

Frank Valletta, Jr.

Mar 9, 2018

Frank died peacefully at home on Friday, March 9, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years Teresa A. Valletta, parents Molly C. Valletta Sheridan and Frank L. Valletta, Sr., stepfather William Sheridan, brother Nick Valletta, sister Lorraine Valletta, nephew Nicholas Valletta, niece Maria Valletta. Survived by his loving children Frank L. (Margaret) Valletta III, Patti (Bryan)...

Thaddeus “Thad” Harford

Thaddeus “Thad” Harford

Mar 9, 2018

Thaddeus (Thad) Lee Harford, 71, of Port Crane, was unexpectedly called to enter into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior March 9, 2018. Thad was predeceased by his parents, Thaddeus and Royice; brothers, Charles, David, Ronald and Kevin. Surviving are his wife Melody; sons Kristopher and Nicholas (April); sisters Royiceann Harford and Joyce Twombly; his precious grandchildren...

Rosemary Bramante

Rosemary Bramante

Mar 8, 2018

Rose Mary T. (Albanese) Bramante, 97, formerly of Newark and Endwell, NY passed away peacefully at Ideal Senior Living Center, Endicott NY, on Thursday, March 8, 2018, her residence for the last 12 years where she received excellent care. Rose Mary grew up in Canastota, NY, and attended Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. She raised her family in Newark,...

Elizabeth “Betty” Shepard

Elizabeth “Betty” Shepard

Mar 8, 2018

Elizabeth C. “Betty” Shepard, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Mercy House in Endicott, N.Y. She is predeceased by her husband, John Shepard lll, parents Lawrence and Christine Reid, sister Sandy and brother Lawrence. Betty is survived by her children Jodi Shepard-Cheatham, Middletown, Stephanie (James) Shepard-Glass, Binghamton, and John A. Shepard IV, Binghamton; siblings Ann Reid,...

Matilda “Midge” Webster

Matilda “Midge” Webster

Mar 5, 2018

Matilda (Midge) Webster, 94, of Endicott passed away Monday March 5, 2018. She was pre deceased by her son Dick Ford, and her husband Ernest Webster. She is survived by two daughters Shirley Ford-Zimmer, and Joanne Wood, and a son Ricky D. Webster, five grandchildren Scott and Trisha Grassi, Amy Watson, Gina Fedor, and Jason Ford. Funeral services will...

Marguerite Adams

Marguerite Adams

Mar 5, 2018

Marguerite Powell Adams, 87, of Endicott, New York, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Elizabeth Church Manor, Binghamton, NY. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Donald L. Adams, her mother, Catherine Powell, father, Elias and step mother, Betty Powell, brothers, William (Betty) Powell, Thomas Powell, sisters, Mary Jane (Albert) Abbott and Ruth (William)...

Agnes Silvestri

Agnes Silvestri

Mar 4, 2018

Agnes (Fiacco) Silvestri, age 89, of Endicott passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4th, 2018. She was married for 66 years to her husband George, who predeceased her three and a half years ago. She was also predeceased by her parents, Ettore and Carmela Fiacco, father-in-law Lorenzo and Guglielma Silvestri, brother Dario (Natalina) Fiacco and nephew John Fiacco, her...

Angela D’Introno

Angela D’Introno

Mar 4, 2018

Angela D’Introno, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Vincenzo and Maria Fabiano, and brothers and sisters, Luigi, Filomena, Alessandro, Rosa, Giuseppina, Luisa and Genoveffa. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Giuseppe, sons, Nino (Mary) and Sandro, grandchildren, Nicole, Joe (Megan), Alex, CJ, Bella...

Richard Crawford

Richard Crawford

Mar 3, 2018

Richard J. Crawford, 97, of Endicott, passed away peacefully at Willow Point Nursing Home on Saturday, March 3, 2018. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Jeanette. He is survived by one son, Rick (Barbara Sephton) Crawford; two grandsons, Michael (Pam) Crawford, Chula Vista, CA and David (Helen) Crawford, Downsville, NY. Richard retired from I.B.M. after 30 years. He...

Matthew John Titman

Matthew John Titman

Mar 2, 2018

Matthew John Titman passed away on March 2, 2018, losing his ongoing battle to addiction. He was predeceased by his grandparents Kenneth and Eleanor Titman and Iva and Wendell Silvernail and his best friend Phil Diaferio. He is survived by his parents Gary and Tricia Titman, and his sisters Sarah (Eric) Hopkins, and Rebekah Titman (Matthew Wood), the loves...

Walter Heine

Walter Heine

Mar 1, 2018

Walter Heine, age 80, of Endicott, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Valleyview Nursing Home in Norwich, NY. He was predeceased by his parents as well as several other family members. He is survived by three very close friends, Jeffery Jeffords, Pam Bowers, and Bernie Massis. Walter was known locally as an expert trapper and was a...

Salvatore “Sammy” Bongiorno

Salvatore “Sammy” Bongiorno

Mar 1, 2018

Salvatore N. Bongiorno, 84 of Charlotte NC originally from Endicott NY, died at Novant Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Joanne Bongiorno; parents Joseph and Dorothea Bongiorno; and four sisters Sarah Rossi, Petrina Matterell, Annie Bonventre and Angie Sorrentino; and brother Jasper Bongiorno; and several in-laws. He is survived by his four children; daughter Dorothea Bongiorno, sons and...

Joseph Gober

Joseph Gober

Feb 22, 2018

Joseph S. Gober, 76 of Clayton, NY, (formerly of Vestal, NY) passed away on February 22, 2018 at St. Joe’s Hospital in Syracuse after a brief illness. He was born on October 14, 1941 in Johnson City, NY, to Marion J. Gober and Alice M. Youlls. He graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1960, He then went to...

Barbara Youngs

Barbara Youngs

Feb 22, 2018

Barbara (Buono) Youngs, 81, a resident of United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus, Johnson City, NY, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, the Reverend John and Paula Buono, and her special aunt Wanda Pond. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years LeRoy Youngs, Johnson City, her daughter Deborah Youngs of...

Myra Thomas

Myra Thomas

Feb 20, 2018

Myra Thomas, 79 of Candor, died peacefully Tuesday, February 20, surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren, and her twin sister and family. One of 13 children born to Henry and Iona Harris, Myra was born on June 5, 1938 along with her twin sister, Myrna, in Endicott, NY. She enjoyed a happy childhood in Endwell, raised by her loving...

Eleanor Hastings

Eleanor Hastings

Feb 18, 2018

Eleanor K Hastings, resident of Hilltop Retirement Home, Johnson City, NY passed away on Sunday February 18, 2018 with her husband of 48 years at her side. Born in Syracuse, NY May 21, 1927(a date that remained secret until just the past couple of years). Predeceased by; Parents, Paul and Gertrude Keebler, Beloved Aunt Laura Lynch, cousin Robert Lynch,...

John “Jack” Thetga

John “Jack” Thetga

Feb 17, 2018

John “Jack” Thetga, 92 of Endicott, passed away after a short illness. He is predeceased by his wife Wilma in 2002. He is survived by Daughters Ruth Vazquez, Sue Wargo, (Don) and Son Thomas Thetga, (Jo). He had eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Jack served in the Navy during WWII. Jack took flying lessons and loved to fly....

Phyllis Gursky

Phyllis Gursky

Feb 17, 2018

Phyllis T. Gursky, 80, of Vestal, died peacefully in her sleep February 17, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital, holding the hand of her one true love, Paul Gursky, her husband of 58 years. Born in Mayfield, PA on November 30, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Laskowski Prybicien. She was a member of Our Lady...

Bertha Ann Buddenhagen

Bertha Ann Buddenhagen

Feb 15, 2018

Bertha Ann Buddenhagen died at home after a short illness on Thursday, February 15. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald and brother David Dibble, and most recently by her beloved kitty, Emma. She is survived by a sister Lola Thorpe (Texas), daughter Paula Gilbert (Geoffrey Rubin), Elmira; son and daughter-in-law Brent and Harris (Stewart, TN), a grandson Cooper...

Richard Beatty

Richard Beatty

Feb 13, 2018

Richard Beatty, 81 of Endwell, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeanenne Beatty; a son, Robert Beatty of Chicago; a daughter, Cheryl Winter (John) of Atlanta; a son, Thomas Beatty (Andrea) of Endwell; and four grandchildren, Megan and Zachary Winter of Atlanta, and Madeline and Joseph...

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