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 Jane Nash
Dec 5, 2017
Mary Jane (Mills) Nash passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Mary Jane was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Dorothy Mills, and her husband, Joseph L. Nash. She is survived by her son, Timothy Nash and her daughter-in law, Heidi Nash, Bolton, MA, her daughter, Elizabeth (Betsy) Kenny and her son-in-law, Leo Kenny, of Pleasanton, CA, and her...
Kimberly “Kim” Watts
Dec 3, 2017
Kimberly Duncan Watts, 59, of Endwell, New York passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. She was predeceased by her mother, Carol Duncan, in December of 2016. She was also predeceased by her mother-in-law, Florence J. Watts in 2008,...
Roger Cargill
Dec 2, 2017
Roger D. Cargill, 87, of Endicott, went home to be with his Lord and Savior following a brief illness on Saturday December 2, 2017 surrounded by those who loved him. Born on January 10, 1930 to Robert Ira and Mary Elma (Ellis) Cargill of Vestal Center. He was a lifelong resident of Broome County. Roger was predeceased by his...
Allan Zimmer
Dec 2, 2017
Allan L. Zimmer, 83, of Vestal, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 2, 2017. He is predeceased by his wife, Virginia Zimmer; infant daughter; parents, Louis and Ida Zimmer; brothers and sister in law, Boyd Zimmer, Lyle Zimmer and Francis Zimmer (Millie); brother-in-law, George Shaffer. Allan is survived by his loving children, David (Jody) of Brackney, PA, Dale (Robin) of...
Donald Mcpherson, Sr.
Nov 30, 2017
Donald Lloyd McPherson Sr., of Endicott, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was born October 14, 1940 in Endwell, NY to the late Lloyd McPherson and Frances McPherson. He is survived by his wife, Miriam Kocik McPherson of 48 years, children Stacey (Dan) Taraszewski, Renee (John Fisher) McPherson, Donald Jr. (Amy Christman) McPherson, his three grandchildren, Nicholas, Lillian...
Richard “Dick” Wade
Nov 30, 2017
Richard (Dick) A. Wade of Chenango Bridge, passed away on November 30 2017at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his mother and father, two sisters, a brother, a daughter and a great grandson. He is survived by his wife Elise (Lainhardt) of 60 years; sons Keith (Nancy) Wade, Bob (Becky) Wade, Sister Joyce Lawton; nine grandkids and...
Ruth Snover
Nov 26, 2017
Ruth A. Snover, 92, of North Reading, MA, formerly of Endicott, NY, died at Wingate Nursing Facility, North Reading MA on Sunday, November 26, 2017 of natural causes. Ruth was predeceased by: her husband of 61 years, James and her son, Robert. She is survived by David and Donna Snover of Lynnfield, MA, Gail and Jack DeCost, Winthrop, MA...
Steve Hermanovitch
Nov 22, 2017
Steve Hermanovitch, 72, of Endwell, NY, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Born of Steve Hermanovitch and Elsie (Petrick) Hermanovitch of Sturges, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Archbald High School and Johnson College, Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was a long time employee of Universal Instruments Corporation. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Sharon...
Alice Nagy
Nov 19, 2017
Alice M. Nagy, 75, of Binghamton, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 19, 2017. Alice was predeceased by her parents, Martin and Alice (Miller) Weiland, and her life partner of 32 years, Kenneth Stanley in August of 2017. She is survived by her three children, Curt (Rhonda) Nagy, Mark (Connie) Nagy and Dawn (Clayton) Shultz. She also leaves...
Mary Elen Cutler
Nov 17, 2017
Mary Ellen Cutler passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and M. Elizabeth Wallace, and her husband, Kevin L. Cutler, Sr. She is survived by her three children, Kristen (Jon) Lovesky, Jennifer (Brian) Greif, and Kevin (Abby) Cutler, Jr. She additionally leaves behind her granddaughters, Jessica, Erin, and Taylor Lovesky; Samantha...
Robert Smith
Nov 15, 2017
Robert A. Smith, 90, of Vestal passed away at home on November 15, 2017. He was predeceased by his father H. William Smith, his mother Jean Smith, his brother Ray Smith and his brother Doug Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara Smith, his sister Natalie Smith of Melbourne, FL, his son David Smith...
Steven “Steve” Slama
Nov 15, 2017
Steven “Steve” Peter Slama, 90, formerly of Endicott, NY, was peacefully called home by our Heavenly Father on November 15, 2017. He was predeceased by Helen, his loving wife of 58 years; daughter Linda; son Steven; grandson Jeffrey; brother Andrew and John; sister Anna; parents Frederick and Anna. He is survived by his sister, Sister Paula; two daughters Nancy...
Jean Lillie
Nov 12, 2017
Jean Lillie, 84, of Endicott (formerly of Vestal) passed away peacefully at the Ideal Nursing Home Sunday November 12, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, Oscar and Helen Lillie; brothers, Paul Lillie, Roger Lillie, Pete Hover; sister-in-law, Dorothy Lillie. She is survived by three nieces, Joan (Gary) Knewasser of Vestal, NY, Diane Whipple of Afton, NY, Janice (Ron)...
Pasqua “Emilia” Fettuccia
Nov 12, 2017
Pasqua “Emilia” Fettuccia a long time resident of Endicott, died on Sunday night November 12, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Emilia was 90 years old. Emilia immigrated from Pofi, Italy in 1961 and settled in Endicott with her husband Pietro, and children Franco, Anna Maria, and Paolo. As a young teenager, Emilia was able...
Mary “Mae” Grigonis
Nov 12, 2017
Mae Grigonis, 100, passed away on November 12, 2017 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Mae was predeceased by her husband Albert, her parents Catherine and Rudolph Buckheit, her daughter Catherine Mallon, sisters Margaret and Ann. She is survived by her daughter and son in law Mary Ann and Paul Wolpert of Endicott. Grandchildren Paul and Colleen...
Joyce Jordan
Nov 11, 2017
Joyce (Brearley) Jordan, 89, originally of Vestal, NY, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Jordan. She is survived by her daughters and son in law, Sandra Jordan and Sue (Duane) Morgan; two grandchildren, Stacey Morgan and Bill (Molly) Morgan; two great grandsons, Owen and Larry Morgan; a special niece, Jill Wilson along...
John “Jack” Piester
Nov 9, 2017
John (Jack) B. Piester age 76 of Endicott passed away November 10, 2017 surrounded by family. He is predeceased by parents Effie & David Piester of Hudson, NY, survived by wife Mary Ann Nixon Piester, sons John (Kate) and Michael (Amy), grandchildren Adam, Michael, Linnea, Dylan, Haley, and Chase, sister Sally (Lester) Perlee and many nephews and nieces. Jack...
Debra “Deb” Hamlin
Nov 8, 2017
Our beloved sister, daughter and aunt Debra Hamlin, was called to God’s side ending her battle with ovarian cancer on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Deb was surrounded by her family and friends at the end of her journey. She was loved by so many and touched the hearts of all that knew her. She cherished her family most of...
Jean Briggs
Nov 3, 2017
Jean M. (Brown) Briggs, 85, of Endicott, NY, passed away at Ideal Senior Living Center Friday, November 3, 2017 after a long illness. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Robert L. Briggs; parents, John D. and F. Ruth Brown; and sisters, Cora B. Radcliff and Beverly M. Brown. She is survived by her five children, Judy L. (Michael)...
Alberta Zielinski
Nov 2, 2017
Alberta M. Zielinski, 86, of Endwell, passed away peacefully Thursday November 2, 2017. She was pre deceased by her husband John J. and a daughter Nancy. She is survived by a son John P. Zielinski; three daughters and sons in laws Teresa (Carmen) Mortise; Kathy (Dave) Reist and JoAnne (Carl) Cichetti; seven grandchildren Meghann Boyd; Caroline Reist; Joe Reist;...


