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 Frate

Mary Frate

Aug 28, 2017

Mary A. Frate, 81, of Johnson City, NY, passed away unexpectedly Monday August 28, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, Michele and Anna Frate; infant brother, John D. Frate; brother, Mario L. Frate; brother-in-law Richard Fitzpatrick. She is survived by one brother and three sisters, Michael (Mickey) Frate, Antoinette Fitzpatrick, Rita (Bill) Sopchak, Linda (Ken) Stica; special nephews...

Kathi “The Queen” Mills

Kathi “The Queen” Mills

Aug 27, 2017

Kathi Mills…”THE QUEEN”, 56, passed away at her home on race day August 27, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents Bud and Nancy Johnson and many special family members. Kathi is survived by her sons, Scott Briggs and Stephen Martin, whom she loved more than anything. She is also survived by her siblings, Steve, Debbi and Michelle along...

Josh Beckham, Jr.

Josh Beckham, Jr.

Aug 25, 2017

Josh Beckham, Jr., of Shirley, Arkansas previously of Vestal, NY, passed peacefully at home on August 25, 2017 at the age of 87 surrounded by his sons. Josh was born on August 23, 1930 to Joshua and Anne Beckham in Shirley, Arkansas. He was born into the Great Depression, the youngest of seven children, and the last surviving member...

Roger Searles

Roger Searles

Aug 24, 2017

Roger Searles, 92, of Endicott, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was predeceased by his wife Bernice, parents Ellsworth and Nina Searles, and brother Clifford Searles. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather to his two daughters Linda (Bob) Struble and Sandy (Don) Moran, all of Endicott; his grandchildren Kevin; Erin and Corey; great grandchildren Sydney;...

Kenneth Stanley

Kenneth Stanley

Aug 17, 2017

Ken Stanley 83, of Binghamton NY passed away August 17, 2017 after a battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents Leon and Mabel (Miller) Stanley, brothers Don, James and Charles, a sister Marjorie. He is survived by his life partner Alice Nagy. His children Wendy Stanley Hicks, Robert Stanley (Juli), Scott Stanley (Kandi) grandchildren Joshua Hicks (Kelsie),...

Clark “Scott” Eddy

Clark “Scott” Eddy

Aug 15, 2017

Known as Scott Eddy by family and friends Died on his 80th birthday, Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Predeceased by parents Clark and Freda Eddy and also by his brothers Garth and Craig Eddy. He is survived by Martha Ann Spore (Dudley Spore), Susan Eddy Ledder (Glenn Ledder), Nancy Eddy Holroyd (Forrest Holroyd), Margaret Eddy Cohen, nieces, nephews and cousins....

Theresa Newton

Theresa Newton

Aug 15, 2017

Theresa L. (Ferro) Newton, 90, of Johnson City died Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Newton and four brothers, Joseph, Samuel, Frank and Albert Ferro. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Anne Ferro, Chenango Bridge, Marilyn Ferro, Binghamton and many special nieces and nephews. Theresa was a retired employee of Our Lady of Lourdes...

Patricia Livingston

Patricia Livingston

Aug 15, 2017

Patricia D. (Atherton) Livingston of Vestal, 95, passed away at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City NY on August 15, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband Willis A. (Bill) Livingston, their son Michael Scott Livingston, and grandson, James D. Raab. She is survived by a daughter Karen (David) Bernardo of Vestal, a granddaughter Julie (Joe) Hrobak of Endicott, and...

Marian Russell

Marian Russell

Aug 15, 2017

Marian Louise Russell, of Good Shepherd Village at Endwell NY, passed away on August 15, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born November 3, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Marguerite (Rutledge) and Edward Sauve. Of Marian’s siblings, she is predeceased by Douglas, Loretta, Gerald, Clayton, and Joanne; she is survived by her sister Marcy. On May 12, 1952,...

John Muntean

John Muntean

Aug 13, 2017

John G. Muntean, 70, passed away on August 13, 2017 after a short illness. John was preceded in death by his parents, George Muntean Jr., Helen V. Muntean (Stoicoiu) and his brother, Dr. James B. Muntean. He is survived by Rosalind Hammer, his longtime loving companion, his two sisters, Linda Muntean and Dolly Holtz (Mike). Nieces and Nephews: Nicholas...

Stanley “Stan” Pawlowski

Stanley “Stan” Pawlowski

Aug 13, 2017

Stanley J. Pawlowski (Pop Pop), 88, of Binghamton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 13, 2017. He passed peacefully at his home, with his family by his side. Stan was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary (Manchak) Pawlowski. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Teresa (Zembek), 3 children: Cindy...

Clement “Clem” Kovalich

Clement “Clem” Kovalich

Aug 12, 2017

Clement D. Kovalich, age 86, of Vestal, NY, passed away at home on August 12, surrounded by his loving family. “Clem” will be remembered as a kind, charitable and compassionate man, whose sharp intellect, strong faith, positive attitude, and hearty sense of humor touched many lives. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Joan (Gayeski) Kovalich;...

Stephen Lisak

Stephen Lisak

Aug 8, 2017

Stephen Lisak Sr., 80 of Endicott was called to Heaven on August 8, 2017. Stephen is survived by his wife Georgianna and son Stephen Jr. as well as nephews and his daily coffee buddy’s from McDonald’s. Stephen was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired employee of the Village of Endicott Public Works Department, a graduate of...

Anice Ellis

Anice Ellis

Aug 8, 2017

Anice Blanche Ellis (Dumbleton), 87, of Vestal, passed away peacefully at home, August 8, 2017, surrounded with the love of her family, Tuesday. She was a gentle soul with a joyful spirit. Her heart light shone so brightly and she was loved by many. She never missed an opportunity to party, tell a joke or dance. Anice was predeceased...

Mark Wierman

Mark Wierman

Aug 8, 2017

Dr. Mark J. Wierman of Bellevue, NE, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the age of 62. Born in Syracuse and raised in Vestal, NY, Mark was a professor of computer science at Creighton University in Omaha for twenty-three years. He loved teaching, and was deeply devoted to his students’ success. He received a Bachelor of Arts...

Linda Camarda

Linda Camarda

Jul 31, 2017

Linda (Gialanella) Camarda, 69, of Binghamton, NY passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Dennis, daughter Christine, son James and daughter-in-law Elena, grandchildren Thomas and Emilia Rose, mother-in-law Jennie Camarda, very dear friend Jean Shea, brother Gerardo Jr., brothers and sisters-in-law David and Patricia Camarda, Daniel and Donna Camarda,...

Helen Masden

Helen Masden

Jul 31, 2017

Helen L. Madsen of Vestal New York passed away peacefully at home with her loving daughters Sandee Knapik, Maria McCarthy and son-in-law Kevin McCarthy by her side. She was predeceased by her childhood sweetheart her husband Norman O. Madsen, her parents Vincent and Maria “Rose” Cotignola her siblings Francis, Marie and Joseph as well as several lifelong friends, Reet,...

Marlene Stacconi

Marlene Stacconi

Jul 27, 2017

Marlene T. Stacconi, 74, of Endicott went to be with her Lord Thursday, July 27, 2017. She is predeceased by her husband Giuseppe Stacconi, daughter Maria Tedino, son Primo Stacconi, parents, brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Lawrence (Jessica) Stacconi, Gina Stacconi, Ramona (Henry) Kacyvenski, Marcello Stacconi, Sergio (Katy) Stacconi; son in law, Thomas Tedino; twelve...

Richard “Dick” Bonczek

Richard “Dick” Bonczek

Jul 15, 2017

Richard S. Bonczek 84, of Vestal, went to be with his Lord Saturday July 15, 2017. He was predeceased by an infant daughter Polly Ann Bonczek. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Chris Bonczek; loving children, Alison (Rick) Frisbie, Rick Bonczek, Christine Bonczek (Monica Price) and David (Monica) Bonczek; ten grandchildren Josh, Holly, Katie, Jon,...

Sophie Comfort

Sophie Comfort

Jul 11, 2017

Sophie Kotasek Comfort, 95, of Maine, New York, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, Matthew and Katerina Kotasek; brothers John (Stella) and Louis (Barbara) Kotasek and sisters in law Loretta and Anna F. Kotasek. She is survived by her brothers Peter (Ann S.); Lawrence (Lillian); Karl and Thomas Kotasek; sisters Frances (Bo) Vlasak...

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