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.

Thomas “Tom” Murphy

Thomas “Tom” Murphy

Oct 30, 2017

Thomas J. Murphy, 66, of Endicott, New York passed away Monday October 30, 2017 at his home after a long and brave battle. Thomas (Tom) was born October 8, 1951 and is the son of Walter J. and Ruth E. Murphy. He is survived by his loving mother Ruth and son Robert along with his mother-in-law Patricia Dwyer, brother-in-law...

Bonnie Eckman

Bonnie Eckman

Oct 29, 2017

Bonnie Eckman of Johnson City, NY, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home after a courageous battle with cancer on 10/29/2017. Predeceased by her Parents William Eckman and Dorothy Ward, Bother William Eckman, and Burton “Punky” Stasko, her Sons Tommy Miller, and Donald Finch. Survived by her loving Husband Richard “Dick” Smith, Daughter Sherry Eckman Foote, Marc...

Thomas Decker

Thomas Decker

Oct 28, 2017

Thomas Decker 78, Passed away at Mercy House on October 28, 2017. He was predeceased by a daughter Diane Dillenbeck. Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years Helen Decker. Their children Kathleen Connolly, Isabelle Itterly, Douglas Clapper, Debra Heberling, Marlene (Steven) Donnelly, Ada (James) Lynch and a son-in-law Phillip Dillenbeck. As well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Kenneth “Ken” Titman

Kenneth “Ken” Titman

Oct 25, 2017

Kenneth Gwin Titman passed away on October 25 2017. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Eleanor Powell Titman. He is survived by his brother and sister in law Donald and Antonia Bryan of Pueblo Colorado; children Gary and Tricia Titman, Terry and MaryBeth Titman and Ellen Ward; grandchildren Sarah Hopkins, Rebekah and Matthew Titman, Nicole Querry,...

Peter Fanelli

Peter Fanelli

Oct 24, 2017

Peter J. Fanelli, 89, of Endicott went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Peter was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Colombia (Rossi) Fanelli and sisters Jena and Angeline Fanelli. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Nancy (Quaranta) Fanelli, his children, Joseph (Jenny) Fanelli, of Syracuse, NY, Marie (Larry) Bates of...

Frederick Harriman

Frederick Harriman

Oct 23, 2017

Frederick C. Harriman 92, of the Town of Union, died Monday, October 23, 2017. He was born on July 12, 1925, in Laconia NH. He was predeceased by his wife Sarah (Garofalo) Harriman, his parents Willis and Marjorie Harriman of Laconia NH, brothers Donald Harriman of West Haven CT and David Harriman of Mesa, AZ. He is survived by...

Jean Jackson

Jean Jackson

Oct 21, 2017

Jean Power Jackson, of Endicott, NY passed away at Good Shepherd Village on Saturday morning October 21, 2017 from natural causes. Jean is survived by her sister Nancy Power Griffin and her children Linda Jackson Battaglini, Christine Jackson George, Richard Jackson and his wife Cynthia, Frederick Jackson and his wife Carol, and Elaine Jackson Hoffer. “Grammy” is also survived...

Delivan “Augie” Gates

Delivan “Augie” Gates

Oct 21, 2017

Delivan “Augie” W. Gates, 83, of Vestal passed away unexpectedly at Binghamton General Hospital on October 21, 2017. He was the owner of Broome Bituminous Products of Vestal, NY. He was predeceased by his parents Delivan and Lela Gates and niece Gail Marie Hughey. He is survived by a large and loving family: especially by his beloved wife and...

Dorothy “Dottie” Takas

Dorothy “Dottie” Takas

Oct 20, 2017

Dorothy (Dottie) Bensman Takas of Johnson City, NY, died peacefully at age 96 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY, on October 20, 2017. Dottie was born on September 4, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Louis and Clara Bensman, and sister to Ruth, MaryLou, and Louis, all of whom predeceased her. She was married for 51 years to Ernest...

John Tinio

John Tinio

Oct 19, 2017

John Marcus del Rosario Tinio, a lifelong resident of Vestal, New York passed unexpectedly on October 19, 2017, at the age of 37. He was completing his last year of medical school at Our Lady of Fatima University in Manila Philippines. John is survived by his mother, Corazon Tinio, his brothers James, Stephen, and Charles, his sisters in laws...

Loretta M. Campbell

Loretta M. Campbell

Oct 17, 2017

Loretta M. Campbell, 89, of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, John T. and M. Blanche Campbell; her brothers and sister-in-law John W. (Jane), Stanley L., Richard E., and Edward J. She is survived by one brother, Gerald P. Campbell; sisters, Mary E. and Barbara A. Campbell; sister-in-law Jeannette...

Charlotte Gage

Charlotte Gage

Oct 15, 2017

Charlotte M. Gage, 98, of Maine, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital Sunday October 15, 2017. She was pre deceased by her husband Ken Sr., and a son-in-law Larry Rice. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend and will be sadly missed by her family, two daughters and a son-in-law Vivian Rice; Shelia...

George Roney

George Roney

Oct 13, 2017

George T. Roney of Vestal, age 85, died at Lourdes Hospital on Friday evening, October 13, 2017, of complications from Alzheimer’s and a sudden stroke. He is predeceased by his parents George P. and Doris B. (Burrow) Roney, long-time residents of Vestal, New York. He is survived by a large and loving family: especially by his beloved wife Sharon...

Tony Saraceno

Tony Saraceno

Oct 11, 2017

Tony T. Saraceno, age 91 passed away with family at his side on October 11, 2017 at Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City, New York. Tony was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years, Anna, his parents; Ignacio and Soprana Saraceno, brothers; Gregory (Josephine) and John (Helen) Saraceno and sister Antoinette Saraceno. Tony is survived by...

Sanford Oney

Sanford Oney

Oct 11, 2017

Sanford E. ” Sandy” Oney, 63, of Vestal passed away suddenly at home Wednesday October 11, 2017. He is predeceased by his parents, Emmett and Elizabeth Oney; son, Sandy Oney. He is survived by his loving wife of 9 years, Lynne Oney; previous wife, Rebecca Oney; children, Jennifer (Thomas) Scott, Daniel Raub, Brian Johnson, David Wadsworth, Alicia Benjamin; daughter-in-law,...

Virginia Annese

Virginia Annese

Oct 10, 2017

On October 10, 2017, at the age of 99 Virginia M. (Lacatena) Annese was led by angels to be with the Lord in her eternal home. Virginia was born on September 8, 1918 in Utica, NY currently lives in Saratoga Springs, NY and formerly spent 91 years in Endicott, NY. Virginia was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Lucy...

Veneta “Terry” Kilmer

Veneta “Terry” Kilmer

Oct 9, 2017

Veneta “Terry” L. Kilmer, 87, of Endicott passed away amongst her loving family on Monday, October 9th 2017. She was predeceased by her Husband, Gary Kilmer, her Father and Mother, Harold and Gertrude Stoner, her brothers and sisters, and her father and mother and law, Roger and Nina Kilmer. Survived by: David and Shannon Kilmer, Vestal, NY, Greg Kilmer,...

Jean Mcmahon

Jean Mcmahon

Oct 8, 2017

Jean McMahon, 98 of Endwell passed away peacefully in her home, Sunday, October 8, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, John C. McMahon; parents, Harold and Dorothy Wilbur and sister-in-law, Kathleen Wilbur. Jean was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister to her family, her daughters, Judy (Bill) Mooney and Pat (Mike) Harder, all of Endicott; two...

Harold Manker

Harold Manker

Oct 8, 2017

Harold H. Manker, 82, died on Sunday, October 8, 2017 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Toby Jean, daughter Tamara Gates with domestic partner Douglas Weeks and son Brian with wife Katherine Gradojevich-Manker. He is also survived by grandchildren Charles, Richard, and Sophie Manker. Still living are his sister Eva Lou Koons...

Mary Smallcomb

Mary Smallcomb

Oct 6, 2017

Mary E. (Peet) Smallcomb of Vestal, NY passed away on October 6, 2017 suddenly after a brief illness. She is predeceased by her parents, three brothers, grandson, granddaughter and great granddaughter. She is survived by her husband Thomas G. Smallcomb Jr. of 25 years. Her children, Brenda Colson (Greg), Rolla Birmingham (Amy), Deborah Smallcomb, Thomas G. Smallcomb III, Andrea...

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