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.

George Mckeon

George Mckeon

Jun 5, 2016

George A. McKeon, of Maine, formerly of Johnson City went to be with the Lord, June 5, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Anthony and Mary McKeon. He is survived by his wife Rita (McGregor); five sons Mark (Barbara); Anthony (Katie); Finian (Yvonne); Brendan and Dylan; two daughters Mary (Scott) Ringleben and Aria (Ramon) Jimenez; ten grandchildren Jenna;...

Sharon Anthony

Sharon Anthony

May 31, 2016

Sharon M. Anthony, 80, of Endicott, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew; parents Tony and Marcella Dobrovolsky and a brother and sister in law Raymond and Joan Dobrovolsky. She is survived by four daughters and sons in law Susan Anthony and Frank Paxhia, Salt Point,...

Frank Hendry

Frank Hendry

May 27, 2016

Frank J. Hendry, 68, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at his home after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his parents Francis and Evelyn Hendry and a brother, Charles Schack. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Claire (Panza) Hendry; a daughter and son in law Andrea Hendry and Frank Blum, Orlando, FL; a son,...

Shirley Peck

Shirley Peck

May 24, 2016

Shirley Jamison Peck died peacefully Tuesday evening, May 24, 2016 at the Vestal Park Rehab and Nursing Center after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Shirley graduated from Ithaca High School and Broome Community College and also attended Cortland State. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles C. Jamison II and Dorothy (Kennedy) Jamison, Ithaca NY, husband John William Peck,...

Anthony “Tony” Nirchi

Anthony “Tony” Nirchi

May 23, 2016

Anthony (Tony) Nirchi, 90, of Endwell, NY (originally from Arnara, Italy), passed away peacefully on May 23, 2016. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Luisa and Vincenzo Valletta. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 70 years, Anita (Mancini) Nirchi; their two children, Mario (Linda) Nirchi, Maria (David) Mastrogiacomo; grandchildren Michael Nirchi, David (Julie)...

Faye Belles

Faye Belles

May 23, 2016

Faye M. Belles, 62, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her parents Sylvia Kohut and Fay Sechrist and two brothers Jeff and Paul Sechrist. She is survived by her husband of 35 years Arthur; Belles; a daughter Lori Osborn, Hallstead, PA; a son Jordan Belles,...

Howard Palmer

Howard Palmer

May 21, 2016

Howard Richmond Palmer, 89, wife of Wilhelmina (Billie) K. Palmer, who passed May 1, 2015, and son of George B. Palmer and Alma Dora Glann Palmer, passed away peacefully to our Lord on Saturday, May 21. He was surrounded by his family and caregivers. He is survived by his 5 children, Becky Palmer Anderson (Yogi), David Palmer (Amy), Betsy...

Lisa Lambe

Lisa Lambe

May 20, 2016

Lisa Celeste (Yeates) Lambe, 55, of Hilton Head, SC since 2014, formerly of Vestal, died Friday, May 20, 2016 as a result of a zip line accident in Utah. She was predeceased by her father Gordon Yeates. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister to her family her husband John (Jack) Lambe, Hilton Head, SC; a daughter...

Michael Matias

Michael Matias

May 18, 2016

Michael W. Matias, 77, of Endicott, NY died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton. He was predeceased by his parents Antoinette and Michael Matias Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife JoAnn, his son Mike and his daughter-in-law Sooz of Hobe Sound, FL and his son Kurt and two grandsons, Aidan and Brendan...

Sandy Mosso

Sandy Mosso

May 18, 2016

Sandy Mosso, 72, of Annapolis, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2016. She lived, she laughed, and she loved so many. Sandy was predeceased by her fathers Steve Krupski and Mathew Valla and her mother-in-law Bessylea Mosso. She is survived by her loving husband Kirk Mosso; son Douglas Crockett; daughter Carrie (Dave) Machalek; grandchildren Cal and Ava Machalek;...

Douglas Akers

Douglas Akers

May 17, 2016

Reverend Douglas N. Akers died at home after a brief illness. He was born to Rev. George R. and Margaret Akers in Scranton, PA on September 20, 1937. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his two daughters, Susan and Linda Akers, his sister Judith Morgan, sister-in-law Dorla J. Akers and step-grandson, Joey Tinney. He is survived by his...

Alice Saxe

Alice Saxe

May 16, 2016

Alice S. Saxe, 85, passed away Monday May 16, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Binghamton. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel E. Saxe; a grandson Daniel J. Saxe and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by sons and daughters in law Gerald and Maureen Saxe, Endwell; Ronald and Denise Saxe, Endicott;; a daughter and son...

Dorothy Peabody

Dorothy Peabody

May 16, 2016

Dorothy L. (Jenks) Peabody, born January 22, 1916, went to be with her Lord Monday May 16, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Fayette R.; her parents, Charles F. and Clara Jenks; siblings, Otis, Donna, Della and numerous nieces and nephews. She is survived by her two sons, Roger (Patty) and Gale (Bernice); six grandson’s,...

Michael “Mike” Pasquale

Michael “Mike” Pasquale

May 15, 2016

Michael A. Pasquale, 75, of Owego died Sunday, May 15, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was predeceased by his parents Angelo and Nancy Pasquale. He is survived by his wife Barbara (June) Pasquale, Owego; son and daughter in law Timothy (Gail) Pasquale, Apalachin; daughter and son in law Wendy (Saul) Pasquale-Ortega, Las Vegas, NV; granddaughter...

Robert Britton

Robert Britton

May 14, 2016

Robert E. Britton, 84, of Apalachin, NY (originally from South Bend, IN), passed away peacefully in his home on May 14, 2016. He was loved dearly and will be missed tremendously by his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Florence and Roy Britton of South Bend, IN, and sister, LuCille Lewis of Benton Harbor, MI. He is survived...

Alice Arvonio

Alice Arvonio

May 14, 2016

Alice Marie Strempek-Arvonio, a resident of Endicott, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in Vestal, NY after a long illness. Born June 15, 1926 in Scranton, PA she was predeceased by her husband, Neil Perry Arvonio, and as a young child, by her parents, Joseph William Strempek and Mabel Killian-Strempek. She was also predeceased by her Aunt...

Karen Purtell

Karen Purtell

May 13, 2016

Karen E. Purtell, 67, of Little Meadows, PA, died peacefully Friday, May 13, 2016 after a 40 year courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by a son Kevin Purtell; parents, Dayton and Esther Brion; brother, Russell Brion; two brother-in-laws, Neal Waldrep and James Dugan; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Francis and Margaret Purtell; brother-in-law, Bobby Purtell. She is survived by...

Jean Magee

Jean Magee

May 12, 2016

Jean Ann Foy Magee, age 81, of Endicott, NY, died May 12, 2016 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. She was born January 14, 1935 in Binghamton, NY and was predeceased by her parents, Martin P. Foy and Mary M. Foy; her brother, William J. Foy. She is survived by her husband, Francis X. Magee; her...

Mary Louise Herrick

Mary Louise Herrick

May 12, 2016

Mary Louise Herrick, 76, of Johnson City, NY, died Thursday, May 12, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born February 4, 1940 to the late Walter Clyde Herrick and Lucy Adrienne McNulty Herrick. She was predeceased by her brother, Thomas Clyde Herrick on April 14, 2016. Mary is survived by her two children: son, Paul Hutchins and...

Brenda Halpin

Brenda Halpin

May 10, 2016

Cherished mother, companion, sister and friend, Brenda Halpin, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 37. She is survived by her 9 year old daughter, Chloe Phommachanh; partner, Sip Phommachanh and siblings, David Halpin (Holly) and Susan Papathomopoulos (Petros). In addition, she leaves behind numerous family and friends who will always remember Brenda for her quiet strength and compassion....

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