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.

Jean Pickett

Jean Pickett

Mar 15, 2017

Jean K. Pickett, 72, of Vestal, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday March 15, 2017. Jean was born in Schenectady, NY and moved to Vestal in 1958. She lived next door to the love of her life, Roy, and they were married in 1966. Jean was involved with Vestal Little League and the Vestal Youth...

Dhansukh “Dick” Patel

Dhansukh “Dick” Patel

Mar 14, 2017

Dhansukh (Dick) Patel, 79, of Vestal, passed away at his residence on March 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Dhanuben, son Dhiren, his wife Mita and 4 grandchildren, son Deven, his wife Neela and 2 grandchildren, and son Damen, his wife Priti and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 pm from the Allen...

Robert “Bob” Barsh

Robert “Bob” Barsh

Mar 13, 2017

Robert J. Barsh, Endwell NY. Bob passed peacefully March 14, 2017 at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Anne and his cherished son David. Proud grandfather (Pap) of Casey Jane Barsh and Anna Lee Barsh. Special friend Erin O’Donovan and John Seeman. Proud in-law of Christine Coleman, Bonnie Yucha, Dennis and Sherri Yucha...

John “Jack” Black

John “Jack” Black

Mar 9, 2017

John “Jack” R. Black, 81, of Endicott, NY went on to be with his Lord and Savior on March 9, 2017. Jack was born in East Weymouth, MA and spent his childhood years in the Stoney Lonesome section of Summit Hill, PA. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Alice (Cobb) Black; his children, Jon and...

Nora Purtell

Nora Purtell

Mar 6, 2017

Nora S. Purtell, 63, of Little Meadows, PA, passed away Monday morning, March 6, 2017 after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Ruth Quackenbush, her father in law and mother in law Francis and Margaret Purtell, her devoted husband of 36 years, Robert (Bobby) Purtell, her sister, Linda Richey, and sister in law Karen...

Joseph Bendert

Joseph Bendert

Mar 6, 2017

Joseph E. Bendert, 80, of Endicott, NY, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017. A beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, June Bendert; sons, Richard (Maureen), Gary (Pia), Greg (Becky), and Joseph; along with his beloved grandchildren, Maxwell, Chelsea, Jordin, Sydney, Hogan and Madison; and his brothers, Thomas (Ginny), Edward (Trish), and...

Richard “Dick” Rehberg

Richard “Dick” Rehberg

Mar 3, 2017

Richard Rehberg died on Friday, March 3 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, after having suffered a stroke two days earlier. Richard had received a heart transplant which gave him 13 good years of added life. However, the combination of age and the many different anti-rejection medications finally took their toll. Richard died surrounded by his wife Aurora, his two daughters...

Donald Bailey

Donald Bailey

Mar 2, 2017

Donald K Bailey, 94, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter, Sr. and Margaret Bailey; his first wife, Helen Paul Bailey; his second wife, Arletta McCarty Bailey; one brother and his wife, Walter Bailey, Jr and Claudia Bailey. He is survived...

John Novitsky, Jr.

John Novitsky, Jr.

Mar 2, 2017

John Novitsky, Jr. of Apalachin, May 18, 1937–March 2, 2017. John Novitsky, Jr., age 79, departed to be with the Lord on March 2, 2017, having lost his brave battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents John Sr. and Effie (Wasenda) Novitsky. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Joan (Kosik) Novitsky and their son...

Stanley Makowski

Stanley Makowski

Mar 2, 2017

Stanley F. Makowski of Apalachin, NY and Ormond Beach, FL, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Sebastian River Medical Center, Sebastian, FL. Mr. Makowski was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church, Apalachin, NY, a member of the Moose Club, Ormond Beach, an employee of IBM Owego and was a WWII Army Veteran. Mr. Makowski was preceded in death...

Dwight “Ike” Reynolds

Dwight “Ike” Reynolds

Feb 28, 2017

Dwight “Ike” Reynolds, April 9, 1935 - February 28, 2017. God was with Dwight throughout his life. At four, Dwight and his dog, Spotty , were lost in below freezing temperatures. Spotty kept him warm overnight, God kept him alive until they were found the next day. God was with him throughout his childhood as a bull pinned him...

Walter “Tooie” Shaughnessy

Walter “Tooie” Shaughnessy

Feb 26, 2017

Walter D. Shaughnessy, “Tooie”, 90, passed away on February 26, 2017. The beloved husband of Frances Shaughnessy (nee Wallan) for 62 years; loving father of Bill (Maria) Shaughnessy; cherished grandfather of Nicole (Nick) Harris, Kristy Shaughnessy; dear great-grandfather of Julianna Harris; cherished son of the late Walter D. and Mabel Shaughnessy, Sr., dear brother of the late Joseph Shaughnessy...

Elsie Cromie

Elsie Cromie

Feb 26, 2017

Elsie M Cromie, 78, passed away after an extended illness on February 26, 2017 peacefully at the Mercy House, surrounded by her loving family. Elsie was born October 16, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA. She is predeceased by her parents Willibald and Mary Rosenberger and her older brother Willibald. Elsie is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57...

Thomas “Tom” Campanella

Thomas “Tom” Campanella

Feb 26, 2017

Thomas Campanella, 75, of Apalachin, passed away at his residence Sunday February 26, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Alice; wife May and a granddaughter Danielle. He is survived by two sons and a daughter in law Thomas Campanella, and Joseph (Elizabeth) Campanella; grandchildren Megan, Gabrielle, Alisha, Genevieve, Sandra and Brandon; two great grandchildren Maximillion and...

Maude Woodward

Maude Woodward

Feb 26, 2017

Maude Woodward, 90, passed away peacefully at Willow Point Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Alice and Floyd Hilton; husband, Theodore T. Woodward Sr.; daughter Susan Fairbanks. She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, Theodore Jr.(Patricia) Woodward, Edward (Judy) Woodward; daughter and son in law, Sarah (Robert)...

Margaret “Margie” Britton

Margaret “Margie” Britton

Feb 25, 2017

Margaret “Margie” Helen (Slicklen) Britton passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 25, 2017 at the age of 84. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was loved dearly and will be missed by her family more than words can express. She was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Monroe Slicklen, her loving husband,...

Gerald Foster

Gerald Foster

Feb 24, 2017

Gerald T. Foster, age 68 of Owego, NY passed away Friday, February 24,2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents: James E. Sr. and Katherine V. Foster of Endicott. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Cheryl Foster of Owego, his mother-in-law Velma Boyer of Endicott, his daughter...

Myrtle Williams

Myrtle Williams

Feb 21, 2017

Myrtle (Betty) Williams of Binghamton, NY went to be with the Lord on Monday February 20, 2017, at the age of 85. She is survived by her three children; Kenneth R Williams Jr. and wife Diane of Murrieta, Ca., Kelly White and husband Bruce of Binghamton, NY, Michael Williams and wife Kari of Dover, NH; her three grandchildren; Elise...

Edward Tartanian

Edward Tartanian

Feb 18, 2017

Edward Tartanian, 91, of Glen Aubrey, NY , April 23, 1925- February 18, 2017. Heaven has just been blessed with the presence of Edward Tartanian who passed away peacefully on February 18, 2017. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Betty Tartanian. He was also recently predeceased by his cousin, Alice Hopkins. He is survived by three...

Charles Henaghan

Charles Henaghan

Feb 18, 2017

Charles G. Henaghan, 72, of Binghamton, NY died Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Albany Medical Center, Albany NY, after a brief illness. Born March 3, 1944 in Susquehanna, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Troup) Henaghan. Survivors include his loving wife Merilys, daughter, Kathy (Mary Oros), beloved dog Mickey, Goddaughter Melyssa Hyer, Godson Bronson...

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