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.
Donald Cox
Jan 1, 2018
Donald W Cox passed away December 31, 2017 after spending the holidays surrounded by his loving family. Donald was predeceased by his wife Carol Cox (Lawton) after 58 memorable and loving years. Donald was also predeceased by his parents William and Evangeline Cox, his brother John Cox and step mother Doris Cox. Donald is remembered by his children David...
Kim Harden
Jan 1, 2018
Kim E. Harden, 57, of Windsor passed away on January 1, 2018 after an extended battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his father Lloyd. Kim is survived by his mother, Loretta Harden; his wife, Dianna Harden (McIntyre); their children, Sheldon and Sean; in-laws, William and Judith McIntyre; brother- in- laws, James (Rose) McIntyre and Jonathan McIntyre; sister- in-law,...
Estelle Cole
Jan 1, 2018
Estelle V. Cole, 99, of Endwell, gently passed away at Willow Point Nursing Home on January 1, 2018 after a long and full life. She was reunited with her husband Larry of 64 years. She was also predeceased by her parents, Clarence Disbrow and Arinee Roe; sister, Yolanda Pacenza; brother, Albert Disbrow; daughter, Bonnie Welch; grandson, John Bikos, Jr....
Engelbert “Bert” Kodey
Dec 31, 2017
Engelbert (Bert) Kodey, 92 of Endwell, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years Irene; parents; Cyril and Rosemary; brothers Stan (Lorraine) and Cyril (June) and sisters Lena (Clem) Carroll and Anne (Stanley) Ziemba. He is survived by a daughter Terri Lyn; a son and daughter in law Michael and Tresa;...
William “Bill” Mcguire
Dec 31, 2017
William “Bill” McGuire, age 84, passed away on 12/31/17 due to medical complications. Bill was born and wed in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a graduate of Moravian College and moved to the Triple Cities in 1955. He is predeceased by his parents, William Charles and Margaret McGuire and his wife, Regina “Jean” McGuire and survived by his 10 children: Billy and...
Jeffrey “Jeff” Cornick
Dec 28, 2017
Jeffrey P. Cornick, 68, of Vestal, NY passed away Thursday afternoon December 28, 2017 at his family’s home in Apex, NC after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased by his father and step mother John and Anne Cornick, mother Wanda Cornick, brother John Every, and brother-in-law Herb VanDeusen. He is survived by his wife of...
Anna Kotasek
Dec 26, 2017
Anna S. Kotasek, 87, went to be with the Lord Dec 26. She is survived by Peter, her husband of 67 years, and sons Richard (Marie) Kotasek and P. Michael Kotasek, three grandchildren, Misty (Sam) Reichman, Shawn (Jeanette) Fritz, and Amber (Ryan) Crawford and four great-grandchildren (Jade Reichman, Damien and Melanie Fritz, and William Crawford). She was the daughter...
Zephyr Williams
Dec 26, 2017
Zephyr Russell Williams, age 6, passed away in the early morning hours of December 26th, 2017 after succumbing to a brief, but devastating, illness. He is survived by his loving parents, Dana Haughey and Michael Williams, his siblings, Persephone and Phoenix, and his large extended family who will miss him every day. Zephyr attended Clayton Avenue Elementary School in...
Douglas “Doug” Tiffany
Dec 24, 2017
Douglas L. Tiffany of Endwell, NY, 88, peacefully and joyfully went to his eternal home with Jesus on December 24, 2017. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Naomi Tiffany, and his siblings. Douglas is survived by 2 sons Mark (Karen) of Utica, NY, Dale (Gloria) of Greensboro, NC, one daughter Suzanne (Ed) Firmstone, of...
Grace Katsaris
Dec 18, 2017
Grace Katsaris (Monticello), age 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 18th. Grace was predeceased by her parents, Marion and Mary Monticello, and her sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Gregory Diaferio. Grace is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Sammy Katsaris, her sister Mary Ann (James) O’Hara, her brothers Dr. Anthony (Debbie) Monticello, Angelo (Ruth)...
Margaret Doyle
Dec 17, 2017
Margaret Doyle, 97 of Endwell passed away on December 17, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, after a short stay. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald; daughter Colleen; parents George and Minnie Toepfer and sisters Frances; Elizabeth and Helen as well as many close and dear friends. She is survived by a son and daughter in law...
David “Dave” Lewis
Dec 14, 2017
David Slater Lewis, 75, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at UMH James G. Johnston nursing home, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. David was a devoted husband to Ellen Deuel Lewis for 31 years and a proud and supportive father to Darcie Lewis, Patricia Lewis, Kevin (Beth) Lewis,...
Concetta “Connie” Longo
Dec 13, 2017
Concetta L. Longo (Connie), age 93 died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 13, 2017. Connie is predeceased by her late husband, Angelo Longo (1968) of Endicott, parents Mariano and Angelina Alesci, sisters Mary (Patsy) Crisafulli & Frances (Bucky) Guido all from Scranton where Connie was born and raised. Connie is survived by her children Patricia Haines,...
Barbara “Barb” Votapka
Dec 13, 2017
Barbara Jane (Watson) Votapka of Vestal passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. She was 88. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Millie Watson, and her loving husband of 55 years, Otto. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 30, 1929. She is survived by seven children, Jan of Vestal, Gregory (Debbie) of Waukesha, WI,...
Stasia Ann Oliver
Dec 13, 2017
Stasia A. Oliver, 92, of Vestal, passed away on December 13 at Mercy House in Endicott. She was predeceased by her daughter, Mary Ellen DeMase, and her husband of 65 years, Bill. She is survived by her sons Frank (Diana) Oliver, Bill (Mary) Oliver, her granddaughter she raised Krista (Rob) McIntosh, her brother Louis Tomchick, 6 Grandchildren, 13 Great...
Kathleen “Kathy” Gardner
Dec 10, 2017
Kathleen Gardner, 64 of Vestal passed away surrounded by her family on December 10, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, Wade and Betty Walker, and brother Randy Walker. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 36 years John Gardner, two sons Walker Starner (girlfriend Andrea Mathis), Jedd Gardner, both of Vestal and one stepson, Jamie Gardner; Aunt...
Holly Rella
Dec 10, 2017
Holly A. Rella, 62, of Endicott, passed away at Wison Memorial Hospital, Johnson City Sunday, December 10, 2017. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Private Interment will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.
Alyssa Beck-Baumann
Dec 9, 2017
Our sweet Alyssa is now with Jesus in heaven. On Saturday, December 9th, 2017 Alyssa Elaine Beck-Baumann finished her courageous 8-year battle with melanoma cancer and is now in heaven. Alyssa was born on November 15th 1993 in Abington, PA just outside of Philadelphia. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her loving husband Brad, parents Corin...
Sheman Moreland Iii
Dec 9, 2017
Sherman Moreland III, 88 years old (January 19, 1929- December 9, 2017) Predeceased by his wife, Barbara Smith Moreland; his parents: Sherman Jr. and Ruth Bennett Moreland. Survived by his beloved children: Beth Bossong (David Beers), Leslie Varrelman (John Lee), Todd Moreland (Tamara); grandchildren: Meagan Bossong (Milton Ferguson), Tessa Moreland Decker (Scott Decker), Jesse Moreland, Matthew Varrelman, Lindsey Varrelman...
Robert Lalor
Dec 8, 2017
Robert T. Lalor, D.D.S. passed peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Adriana Lalor, and his five children… Patricia ( Michael) Corcoran, Little Meadows, PA., Marie-Thérèse ( Jeff) Lotman, Los Angeles, CA., Robert A. ( Mary John) Lalor, Apalachin, NY., Daniela (Sven) Lohse, Dublin, OH, and...


