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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Harold Mason
Feb 12, 2018
Harold Mason of New York City, born 2/17/1932 to Harold and Anna Craft Mason in Hallstead, PA died 2/12/2018 at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Ithaca College and was a co-director of Ithaca Opera. He was one of the original members of the Tri Cities Opera. Over his extensive musical career...
Virginia Litts
Feb 11, 2018
On Sunday, February 11, 2018, Virginia Litts, 87, passed away in Endwell, New York. She was predeceased by her parents, Hawley and Mary Davis; in-laws, Edwin and Florence Litts; and sister, Laura Kukowski. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzan and David Williams of Vestal; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Dianne Litts of Branchburg, NJ; and...
Robert “Jack” Ebert, Jr.
Feb 9, 2018
“We’re supposed to take care of each other.” This is the guiding principle lived by Robert John (Jack) Ebert, Jr. Jack entered into his new life Friday, February 9, 2018. Jack was part of the fifth generation of his family to be born in Oswego, NY, joining them on January 19, 1943. Jack was predeceased by his father Robert,...
James “Jim” Tomlinson
Feb 4, 2018
CWO James (Jim) Tomlinson, beloved soldier, husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon. He is survived by the love of his life and best friend of 30 years, Pat Tomlinson. His sister Cathy and Tom Chenoweth. His loving children Dan and Mary Tokos, Steve and Joy Tokos, and Joe and Kathy Tomlinson. His grandchildren...
Antoinette “Toni” Randesi
Feb 4, 2018
Antoinette “Toni” (Salamida) Randesi, 88, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, February 4, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents Giuseppe and Caterina Salamida and son in law, Raymond E. Schmidt. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Joseph Randesi; sister, Ann Cordi; three daughters Joelyn Schmidt, Robin (Dominck) DiFulvio and Cathy (Mark) Marrongelli;...
Larry Verhoven
Feb 1, 2018
Larry E. Verhoeven, 76, of Vestal, died peacefully on Thursday evening after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Larry was predeceased by his mother, Ruth (Bascom) Verhoeven; his brothers, Neil, William, and Everett. He is survived by his adoring wife of 47 years, Carol (Jackowski) Verhoeven, his children, Jennifer and Stephen Potter, Keith Verhoeven, and...
Maurice “Al” Brogdale
Jan 31, 2018
Maurice “Al” Brogdale, 87, of Apalachin, NY passed away January 31, 2018 at Vestal Park Nursing Center. He was predeceased by his parents Howard and Winifred (Longcoy) Brogdale. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Marion (Brewer) Brogdale; children Eugene Brogdale, Gary (Sue) Brogdale, Kathy Wood, Ronald (Teri) Brogdale, and Keith Brogdale; brothers Rexford (Teresa) Brogdale, and...
Christine Love-Berkel
Jan 30, 2018
Christine B. Love-Berkel, 87, of Endicott, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Tuesday January 30, 2018 at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell. She is predeceased by a previous husband, Lester Love; husbands, Alfred Nelson and James Berkel; grandson, Jordan Love; great-grand daughter, Phoebe Love; brother, Merton Ketchum. Christine is survived by her four children, Susan...
Catherine Andrus
Jan 30, 2018
Catherine M. Andrus, age 95, of Endicott, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Andrus, a daughter, Patty Andrus, and a son, Dennis Andrus. She is survived by one daughter and son in law, Lisa and Richard Carey, Vestal, two sons and daughters in law, Richard and Debbie Andrus, South Carolina, and LeRoy...
David Pufky
Jan 30, 2018
On Tuesday 30 January, 2018, David John Pufky, 71, passed away peacefully at Health Central Florida Hospital. He was born in Johnson City, NY in 1946 to John and Mary Pufky (who sadly passed in 2000 and 2014), attended Johnson City High School, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps where his service of duty included two tours in Vietnam....
Gary Craft
Jan 29, 2018
Gary Errol Craft, 80, of Binghamton passed away in St John’s Home in Rochester, NY on Monday January 29, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Gary Errol Craft was born in Binghamton, NY on June 7, 1937 to Clata and Sherman Craft He attended Binghamton Central and went to College at Hartwick College. Gary was a retired...
Lucia Staccone
Jan 29, 2018
Lucia Staccone, 98 of Endicott passed away at Mercy House of the Southern Tier, Monday, January 29, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Domenico. She is survived by her daughter Anna Staccone; a son Mario (Maria) Staccone; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 11:30 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church,...
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