Joni Lynn Buchta
May 24, 2017
Joni Lynn (Frisbie) Buchta, 58, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Vestal, NY, transitioned to a new realm on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 26 years, Anthony J. Buchta, Jr., their son Nicholas, their daughter Amanda, her sister and brother-in-law Wendy and Mark Mastrogiovanni, her nephew (and Godson) and his...
Emilio Mastroianni
May 22, 2017
Emilio, Mastroianni, 95, of Endicott, passed away peacefully early Monday, May 22, 2017 at Mercy House in Endicott, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Filomena (Masucci); his brother Gino (who died at birth) and his beloved son, Mark. He leaves his wife of 69 years, Norma (Testani) Mastroianni; his children, Anthony (Lori Retzlaff)...
Marilyn “Jodie” Brazil
May 18, 2017
Marilyn J. Brazil (Jodie) age 67 of Vestal, NY went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Thursday May 18, 2017. Marilyn was predeceased by her father, Howard Kuenzli and niece Julie Dickinson. She is survived by her mother, Julia F. Kuenzli; husband, Michael H. Brazil; daughter, Joanna L. Olbrys of Conklin, NY; son and...
Patricia “Patty” Vasisko
May 18, 2017
Patricia (Patty Sbarra) Vasisko, 73 of Endicott, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Esther Sbarra and sister in law and brother in law Florence and Jack Nazak. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, John, her brothers Louis (Nancy Fargnoli); Thomas (Debi); John (Denise) and James (Kim) Sbarra;...
Ursula Bassett
May 17, 2017
Ursula M. Bassett, 89 of Vestal passed away on May 17, 2017. She was born in Johnson City on July 12, 1927. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Donald E. Bassett and just recently, by her sweet pound puppy Sabrina. She is survived by her children Neil J. Bassett and Patty Cannon (Mike) and her...
Margaret “Peg” Cady
May 17, 2017
Margaret “Peg” Cady, 80, of Vestal passed away peacefully with her children by her side on May 17, 2017 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Arvine Cady, son Jerry - her parents William and Marion Naylor and siblings Bill, Brad, Jack and Diane (Neeley). Also, son-in-law Dale Evans, brother-in-law Roland Cady, sister-in-law Fran Naylor and...
Nancy Yale
May 16, 2017
Nancy K. Yale (Blair), 86, passed away at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell, NY Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She was born on September 4, 1930 in Schenectady, NY to the late J. Kent Blair and Catherine (Jacquay) Blair. Nancy lived in the Binghamton area most of her life. She is predeceased by her son, Richard B. Fahey; daughter, Teri...
Sophie Grenchus
May 14, 2017
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Sophie A. Grenchus, age 93, of Endwell, NY, passed away peacefully in her home on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Grenchus Sr., her parents Elias and Anna Pridon, brothers, sisters (and spouses) Pete (Mary) Priggon, Bill (Nancy) Pridon, Eva (Dave) Farrell, Mary (Leo) Germain, Julie...
Keith Curtis
May 14, 2017
Keith A. Curtis, 54, of Endicott, passed away at his home after a courageous battle with terminal cancer. He is survived by his loving family, friends, and community. He was a strong volunteer in the Union-Endicott School District, with involvement varying from the Anti-Bullying Committee to his famous chili at the concession stand. He lived the American dream as...
Mary Lou Hagen
May 13, 2017
Mary Lou Hagen (Pank), 89, of Vestal, passed away peacefully at The Cornerstone Hospice House in The Villages, Florida on Saturday, May 13, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband of 63 years Walter Hagen, recently by her son David Hagen, and her brother H. Robert Pank. She is survived by one daughter Barbara Hagen ,...
Jeannette Crawford
May 11, 2017
Jeanette E. Crawford, 97, of Endicott, died at Willow Point Nursing Home on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She is survived by her beloved husband of 76 years Richard J. Crawford, Endicott; one son and daughter in law Rick and Barbara (Sephton) Crawford, Apalachin; two grandsons Michael (Pam) Crawford, San Diego, CA and David (Helen) Crawford, Downsville, NY. Jeanette was...
Thomas “Tom” Walsh
May 11, 2017
Thomas C. Walsh, 82, formerly of Vestal, NY and most recently St. Petersburg, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Tom is survived by his devoted sons, daughter-in-law and son-in-law Thomas P. and Christine Walsh, Albany NY, Timothy J. Walsh and Jeffrey Williams, New York City; and one granddaughter, Emily Walsh; his sisters-in-law Elsie...
Richard “Dick” Grundhofer
May 7, 2017
Richard “Dick” Emil Grundhofer, of Vestal , passed away at his residence, Sunday, May 7, 2017 after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his father, Eduard Franz Grundhoeffer and mother, Emily Steiss Grundhofer; siblings, Karl Grundhofer, Doris Gillingham, and Arnold McGill; and daughter Debra Lee Antes. He is survived by a daughter, Lori Grundhofer Mayer, Havertown, PA; Grandchildren,...
James “Jim” Shipway
May 7, 2017
James (Jim) J Shipway, 77, of Endicott, died peacefully in his sleep with his family at his side after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Arloween Shipway. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anita Shipway; his daughter, Anne Ochiai, of Endicott; two grandsons, Zachary and Joshua Wahl both of Endicott; brothers...
Ignazio “Neish” Longo
May 6, 2017
Ignazio “Neish” Longo, 92, of Endicott, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. He was predeceased by his wife Irene. He is survived by his children Robert Longo; Tina (Jeff) Hammond and Thomas (Michelle) Longo; ten grandchildren; one great grandson; a sister Palma Longo; brother Frank Longo; also several nieces; nephews and cousins. He was a member of St. Anthony...
Stephen “Randy” Ayres
May 5, 2017
Stephen “Randy” Ayres, age 52, of Friendsville died unexpectedly Friday May 5th on his UPS route in Candor NY of heart failure. He was the Son of Charles “Chuck” Ayres and Barbara Levene Ayres, both deceased. He is survived by a son Connor, age 9, who meant everything to him. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Robin Ayres...
Dr. Geoffrey T. Burnham
May 1, 2017
Dr. Geoffrey T. Burnham, 69 of Endicott, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2017. Geoffrey is predeceased by his parents, Eleanor and Robert; his brothers Kevin and Bob. He is survived by the love of his life and soulmate of over 30 years, his beloved wife, Susan; twin daughters Nicole Soltis (Michael) and Kelly Nunn (Scott) both of Endicott...
Chester “Chet” Kupiec
May 1, 2017
Chester G. Kupiec, age 75, passed away on May 1, 2017 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Mildred Kupiec, his beloved wife, Paula (Tymeson), his siblings, Kathryn (Kupiec) Klink and Robert Kupiec. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Chet and Jackie Kupiec of Endwell, NY, Stan and Paula Kupiec of Vestal,...
Ernest “Ernie” Webster
Apr 26, 2017
Ernest “Ernie” Webster, 87, of Endicott, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital Wednesday April 26, 2017. He was pre deceased by a step son Dick Ford, his sister’s Audrey, Vivian, and Lee, and a brother Henry. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Matilda (Midge) Webster, a son Ricky D. Webster, two stepdaughter’s Shirley (Mike) Zimmerman,...
Clarence Davis
Apr 24, 2017
Clarence Vernon Davis passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2017 at his home in Portland, ME. He was born December 27, 1947 in Yazoo City, MS, the son of the late Walter and Emma Louise Davis. Clarence graduated with an associate’s degree from San Jacinto College before working for Harkrider Oil Company. He was a loving father, grandfather,...
