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.
Gary “Spook” Gifford
Mar 17, 2017
Gary Gifford, 57, better known as, Spook, of Endwell, NY, passed away on March 17, 2017 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 24, 1959 in Sidney, NY, was the son of the late Dick Gifford and Audrey C. Eberhardt, and forever the “little brother” to Steve Gifford and Denise Smith. By age one, he had a head...
Marcia Ann Johnston
Mar 17, 2017
Marcia Ann (Mulligan) Johnston, 67, of Owego, NY passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Retired as a Certified Pharmacy Technician from CVS in Owego, Marcia loved being around and working with people. She always had a warm, welcoming smile and kind word for anyone that she met, whether...
Mary Hermanovitch
Mar 16, 2017
Mary Sharon Ann (McHale) Hermanovitch, 71, of Endwell, NY, died Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She was the wife of Steve Hermanovitch. Born to Richard Aloysius McHale and Mary Cecilia (Devine) McHale of Archbald, PA, as a child she was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Archbald and graduated...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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