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.
Anne Butler
Sep 16, 2016
Anne T. Butler died on September 16, 2016. She was a vivacious and loving wife and mother who will be sorely missed by the myriad who knew her. Anne is survived by her husband, Earl, and her five children: Elizabeth, Charlotte, N.C.; David, Apalachin, N.Y.; Curtis, Darien, Conn.; Katherine, Endicott, N.Y.; and Matthew, Vestal, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and two...
Maureen “Mo” Hover
Sep 15, 2016
Maureen “Mo” (Nevader) Hover, age 73, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 15, 2016 at home after fighting a courageous battle of cancer. She was born in Queens, NY to Helen and George Nevader. Maureen was predeceased by her parents; sister, Anne Planck, and brother, Daniel Nevader. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard H. Hover; her...
Robert “Bob” Wheelock
Sep 15, 2016
Robert “Bob” Wheelock of Endicott, N.Y. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was 30 years old. Born on July 31, 1986, in Binghamton, NY, he attended the Union Endicott School district. Bob was an electrician and an avid sports fan that followed both the Philadelphia Eagles and the NY Mets. His favorite band was AC/DC. Bob...
Helen Gance
Sep 14, 2016
Helen (Kovarik) Gance, 93, of Endicott passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, Chris J. Gance in 2009, her parents, Steve and Lydia Kovarik and her sisters, Geraldine Grabowski and Mary Ann Snedaker. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Dr. Orest Wasyliw and Christy and Gary...
Esther Pazzaglini
Sep 12, 2016
Esther M. (Bernard) Pazzaglini, 95, passed away sweetly from this life to the next while resting in the comfort of her family around her. She lived a long and graced life, predeceased by her devoted husband Gasper; parents Joseph and Julia; brothers Armondo and Levio and sister Dena Hester. Living family members include Mary Esther (Chet) Cavagnero; Gino (Debbie)...
Andrea Stingelin
Sep 12, 2016
Andrea Grassi Stingelin of Mount Laurel, New Jersey died with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born Andrea Frances Grassi in Endicott, New York. She was predeceased by both parents Virginia and Angelo Grassi, her niece Tara Guevara Stover and nephew Shane Stover. She is survived by her loving husband Robert, beloved daughter Laura...
Raymond “Ray” Smacher
Sep 8, 2016
Raymond (Ray) W. Smacher, 90, of Endwell, NY and formally of Vestal, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep from complications of Alzheimer’ s disease. He was predeceased by his parents, Steve and Stella (Koytek) Smacher and his brother Richard Smacher along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Gallagher) Smacher. Ray, asked...
Elijiah Shofkon, Sr.
Sep 6, 2016
Early Tuesday, August 6, 2016, Elijiah J Shofkom Sr., age 24, left this world fighting his final battle with heroin. Eli is now watching over the two loves of his life – Amanda Vargason and their son, “baby” Elijiah J Jr. Eli will live on in the hearts of so many, but especially his mother - Paula Shofkom, his...
Douglas Barton
Sep 4, 2016
Douglas M. Barton, 78, of Vestal, NY passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at UHS Wilson Hospital with his family at his side.He was predeceased by his parents Marlin & Vesta Barton of Endwell.Survived by his wife Gonia and four sons; Christopher and wife Ellana Barton of Vestal, Mark and wife Christine Barton of Colchester, VT, Andrew Barton of...
Rachel Pittarelli
Sep 3, 2016
Rachel J.Pittarelli(Sbarra) 83, of Endicott, NY passed away on September 3, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital.Rachelwas predeceased by her husband Ernest, her parents EugeneSbarraand PaulineMonforte(Sbarra),in-laws Nicholas andConcettaPittarelli, brothers and sisters-in-laws Josephand Kay, Henry and Florence,MaryPittarelli and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by herlovingtwin sister MarieBoreffi, Jupiter Florida, her son Eugene (Lisa)Pittarelliand daughters Gerianne (Jim) Kane, Michelle...
Doreen Gottlieb
Sep 3, 2016
Doreen B. Gottlieb passed peacefully on September 3rd 2016. She was predeceased by her parents Capt. Vincent and Alexina Kendrick, brother Stanley J. Kendrick, husbands, R. Bruce Bisland and Gordon I. Gottlieb, son, Brian F. Bisland and daughter-in-law Linda M. Bisland. She is survived by sisters Margaret M. Fish, Madeline P. Meyer(Fred), brother, John V. Kendrick(Elsa) children R. Bruce...
Jane Reed
Sep 1, 2016
Jane 0. Reed, 97, of Endicott passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 1, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Spencer D. Reed II. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Deborah and John H. Wirag, a son Spencer D. Reed III of Long Island, a grandson John Spencer Wirag of Houston TX, and nieces...
Louise Kozol
Sep 1, 2016
Louise T. Kozol, May 16, 1923 - September 1, 2016. On September 1, Louise left the “City of Man” (St. Augustine) to join her husband of 61 years, Walter in the true “City of God.” Louise is survived by her daughter Mary Louise, son Peter and sister-in-law Eleanor Kozol. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Her...
Dolores Bock
Aug 31, 2016
Dolores J. Bock, 87, of Vestal, NY, passed away on August 31, 2016 surrounded by her daughters. She was predeceased by her husband Edward J. Bock and son Dennis E. Bock. She is survived by her four daughters, Brenda (Rick) Nealy, Georgianna (Mark) Borgna, Linda (Steve) Rosso, and Donna (Andy) Buchholz, and a daughter-in-law, Susan Bock. She is also...
Pauline Crone
Aug 28, 2016
Pauline H. Crone, 91, of Endwell, went to be with her Lord Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Harry W. Crone, one sister, Virginia Parris and two brothers, William and Emory Hall. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and John Jr. Garrison, Endwell; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Leon Vorst, Alabama...
Danielle Campanella
Aug 28, 2016
Danielle Marie Campanella passed away on Sunday August 28, 2016 after a long illness. She is survived by her father and step mother Joseph and Elizabeth Campanella, her mother and step father Tina and Michael Bonkiewicz, sisters Megan Smith (Adam Mittl) and Gabrielle Campanella, step brother Brandon Wojdat, her nephew Max Sementelli and niece Estelle Mittl. She is also...
Charles Moomey
Aug 27, 2016
Charles M. Moomey of Endicott, 77 passed away at Wilson Mem Hosp. on Aug 27, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; his two daughters, Susan Dean and her husband, William, Binghamton and Mary Beth Moomey and her partner Jeff Rembecki, Endwell; his grandsons, Vince Naro, Frank Boglioli, Jack Boglioli, Charles Moomey, and Samuel Wilson; his sisters, Margo...
Margaret “Peg” Salamida
Aug 26, 2016
Margaret “Peg” (Shea) Salamida, 97, of Endicott passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at her home. She was predeceased by her husband Danny and parents Leo and Katherine Shea, brothersand sisters Jim, Delores, Kate, Evelyn, Rosemary, Helenaand Jack. She is survived by two daughters Rosalie Salamida and Patty (Brian) Kushner; a granddaughter Aimee (Jonathan) Weiner; severall nieces; nephews; cousins,...
Alice Bragaglia
Aug 26, 2016
Mrs. Alice M. Bragaglia, 71 of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her cherished family on Friday August 26, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Joseph; loving daughters and son-in-law, Mary Bragaglia, Nicole and Kenny Darrow. She is also survived by the apple of her eye, her granddaughter Madison Ann Darrow. Also surviving...
Irvin “Irv” Schapiro
Aug 19, 2016
Irvin Schapiro passed away August 19 at the age of 93. A proud lifelong resident of Endicott, he lived a long, happy, healthy and fulfilled life. We will celebrate the fact that he was so well loved. His kindness and generosity were a blessing and will never be forgotten. Irv was a U-E graduate then enlisted in the US...


