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.

Alma Saddlemire

Alma Saddlemire

Mar 9, 2016

Alma Saddlemire, 76, of Endwell passed away March 9, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Ray Saddlemire, Endwell, and Karl Saddlemire, Sacramento, California; her sister Joan Whitesell, Trucksville, Pennsylvania; her brother, Harold Redmond, Shickshinny , Pennsylvania; her brother, Stanley Redmond, Gap, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Hazel Nevel. Alma was employed...

Ralph Wenner

Ralph Wenner

Mar 7, 2016

Ralph Wenner, 86, of Endicott died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Monday, March 7, 2016. He is survived by his wife Antoinette (Graziano) Wenner; a daughter Deborah LeBarron, Euclid, OH; two sons Ralph (Renae) Wenner, Apalachin and Michael (Suzanne) Wenner, Vestal; his grandchildren Jeffrey; Kristen; Megan and Sarah; a brother Robert (Patricia) Wenner, Rochester, MN; a cousin Irene...

Scott Haight

Scott Haight

Mar 1, 2016

Scott E. Haight, 74, of Endwell, went to be with his Lord with his wife by his side Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He is predeceased by infant grandchildren Megan and Tristan Haight and cousin Dana Pope. He is survived by his wife Joyce Haight, Endwell; children Brian and Susan Haight, Endicott; Diane and Bob Bartilotti, Vestal; Kelly and Robbie...

Mary Fiester

Mary Fiester

Feb 24, 2016

Mary (Mancini) Fiester, 91 of Endwell, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, February 24, 2016. The angels opened the gates of heaven to be reunited with her husband Richard; parents Joseph and Concetta Mancini and a brother Edward Mancini. She is survived by two daughters Marisa (Anne Conneally) Fiester, Albany and Carol Lane, Endicott; three sons...

John Zielinski

John Zielinski

Feb 24, 2016

John J. Zielinski, 84, of Endwell, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was pre deceased by a daughter Nancy, and a sister Magdalene Wascalus. He is survived by his wife Alberta, a son and daughter in law John P. (Zoe Ann) Zielinski; three daughter and sons in laws Teresa (Carmen) Mortise; Kathy (Dave) Reist and JoAnne (Carl)...

Donald Nezelek

Donald Nezelek

Feb 17, 2016

Donald Nezelek, 75, life-long resident of Johnson City, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Wednesday afternoon, February 17, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Frank “Curley” and Elizabeth (Pat) Nezelek; sister in law Beverly A. Nezelek; brother in law, Michael LaGrega. He is survived by two sisters and a brother in law Anita and Kaissar Ibrahim, Charlottesville, NC and...

Joanne Pace

Joanne Pace

Feb 16, 2016

Pastor JoAnne Pace was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina on April 14, 1942,as the fourth daughter of Alexander McLaurin and Mary Benton-McLaurin. JoAnne was educated in the Cumberland County Public School System and graduated from the then segregated Historically Black High School E. E. Smith Senior High School in 1960. After graduation from high school, she enrolled at...

Wahnita Thompson-O’Neil

Wahnita Thompson-O’Neil

Feb 15, 2016

Wahnita M. Thompson-O’Neill, 61, of Binghamton, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 15, 2016. She is predeceased by her parents David and Gertrude Clink and a sister Wanda Coene. She is survived by her husband Edward F. O’Neill, Binghamton; her children, Randall Clink, Rodger Thompson, Curtis (Jenni) Thompson, Jessica (Andrew) Rombach; eight grandchildren Vincenzo, Giovanna, Eli, Madeline,...

Norma Kucharek

Norma Kucharek

Feb 15, 2016

Norma H Kucharek, 87, of Endwell, New York passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 with her daughter and son by her side. Born in Deposit, NY, she was a long time resident of the Triple Cities. Norma was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Martin Kucharek in 2014. Norma is survived by her daughter, Regina Kucharek of Endwell,...

Patrick Mulligan

Patrick Mulligan

Feb 12, 2016

Patrick T. Mulligan, 69 of Endicott passed away at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, Friday, February 12, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Gerard and Thelma. He is survived by his wife Judy; a daughter Maureen (Edward) Ciotoli, Apalachin; a son Patrick “PT” (Kathleen) Mulligan, Liverpool, NY; three loving grandchildren, whom he adored Michael; Vincent and Megan...

Helen Painter

Helen Painter

Feb 11, 2016

Helen (Potter) Painter, 82, of Vestal, joined her husband Oscar L. and infant daughter Sarah in Heaven on February 11, 2016. She entered into Eternal Life in the presence of her family at home. She was predeceased by her parents Tracy I. and Cora E. (Starbird) Potter; brothers Stanley, Myron and Howard Potter. She is survived by her children...

Annie Bonventre

Annie Bonventre

Feb 7, 2016

Annie M. Bonventre, 90, of Endicott, was welcomed into heaven with open arms on February 7, 2016. ­­Born December 18, 1925, Annie recently celebrated her 90th Birthday surrounded by her family and friends. She was always the life of the party and her 90th Birthday celebration was no different. One could feel the happiness she held in her heart...

Bruce Finch

Bruce Finch

Feb 6, 2016

Bruce Edward Finch passed away peacefully February 6, 2016 at the Loretto’s Cunningham Nursing Home in Syracuse. He was born Apr 14, 1926 to Joseph Claude Finch (1903-1955) and Helen Barbara McAleer (1902-1947). He came from a large family whose roots run deep in the history of Maine, NY, and was the oldest of six children. Bruce was predeceased...

Marjory Millard

Marjory Millard

Feb 5, 2016

Marjory (Chermak) Millard, 65 of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Vestal passed away Friday, February 5, 2016. She was predeceased by her mother Anne Chermak and a sister Nancy Chermak. She is survived by her husband Michael and a daughter Jessica, both of Las Vegas, NV; her father Edmund Chermak, Vestal; two sisters Sally Chermak, Rhode Island and Lisa...

Richard Brown

Richard Brown

Feb 1, 2016

Richard H. Brown, 87, of Vestal and formerly of Owego, passed away peacefully Monday, February 1, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in Sayre on July 8, 1928, to Harry M. and Eva M. Brown. For most of his youth, Richard lived in Endicott, where he graduated from Union-Endicott High School in 1946. While at U-E, he...

Marie Neylan

Marie Neylan

Jan 25, 2016

Marie Neylan (Norris) of Endwell, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away suddenly Monday January 25, 2016. Marie is survived by her children Ellen Neylan and wife Carolyn Natrin of Philadelphia, PA; Jeffrey Neylan and wife Kera (Stanley) of Rochester, NY;and Timothy Neylan of San Diego CA; the lights of her life, her grandchildren,Emma and Grace of...

Patricia O’Keeffe

Patricia O’Keeffe

Jan 24, 2016

Patricia Roddy O’Keeffe of Brackney, PA, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2016, at her home. She was 78. She was born in Schenectady, NY, and was the daughter of the late Vincent and Gertrude Roddy. She received her bachelor of science degree from Trinity College in Washington, DC and continued her advanced studies at George Washington University. In...

Kyle Shaffer

Kyle Shaffer

Jan 21, 2016

Kyle J. Shaffer, 27, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident. He was predeceased by his mother Jacinta Shaffer in 2012. He is survived by his father, Ed Shaffer and Linda Jenkins, Endicott; two brothers Christopher and Lea Shaffer and their son, Justin; Patrick Shaffer, Endicott and Kyle’s girlfriend Nikki Gates, Endicott; also...

Regina Fries

Regina Fries

Jan 20, 2016

Regina M. (Sammons) Fries, age 97, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Regina was born in Towanda, PA on September 8, 1918 to the late Charles and Josephine (Kelly) Sammons. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John; grandson, Jake Fries; sons-in-law, Mike Flynn and Bob Palmatier; all nine of her siblings and their spouses...

Nancy Bernard

Nancy Bernard

Jan 19, 2016

Nancy Bernard, 92, of Endicott, died a Ideal Senior Living Center, Tuesday, January 19, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Levio in 2001. She is survived by a daughter Mary Christine Bernard, Vernel, UT; two sons Joseph (Romana), Germany and Peter (Jamie), Endwell; three granddaughters Julia; Allison and Lori. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua...

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