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.
Priscilla Mann
May 9, 2016
Priscilla J. Mann of Endicott, NY went to be with her beloved and only daughter Tracy and their dog Ziggy in Heaven on May 9, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Priscilla is survived by her husband of 56 years, Paul and her three sons, Chris and Sheryl, Jeff and Heidi and Jim and Peggy. Priscilla is also...
William “Bill” Chwalow
May 8, 2016
William (Bill) Chwalow, 90, of Endicott, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Doretta and brothers James and David. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Doris; a son Daniel (Christine) Chwalow; step sons Gerald (Carol) Vanderlinde and Michael (Linda) Vanderlinde and a sister Doanne (Ronald) Hartstock. Bill was...
Chace “Chacee Woo” Burks
May 7, 2016
Chace (Chacee Woo) Burks, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday evening at his home after a year battling complications from an unexpected epileptic seizure. He was predeceased by an infant sister Caleigh Paige Agatha Burks and his maternal grandmother LuAnn Schirk. He is survived by his loving parents Charlie and Jennifer Burks, Endicott; a...
Clara Mirra
May 6, 2016
Clara (Mancini) Mirra ,82, of Endicott, passed away at her residence Friday May 6, 2016, surrounded by her devoted family. She was predeceased by her parents Angelo and Italia Mancini and brothers Anthony (Erma) and Ralph Mancini. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Joe; her three children Carmine J Mirra and Joseph Mirra, both of...
John “Jack” Place
May 6, 2016
John M. (Jack) Place, 66, passed away on May 7, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital with his family by his side after an extended illness. He is predeceased by his parents (John and Elanor) and brother Don. He is survived by his wife Cindy, son Drew (Sarah) and Todd (Caity), his stepchildren Jeremy (Jennifer) and Amber Bakeman. He also leaves...
Thomas “Tom” Libous
May 3, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we ask your prayers for our husband, father, grandfather, brother, Senator and Friend Tom Libous who has gone home to be with Jesus, May 3, 2016. Tom found earthly joys and love as a husband to Frances Pianella for 40 years. Together they shared the love of two wonderful sons, Matthew and Nicholas...
Beverly Carlin
Apr 27, 2016
Beverly J (Lambert) Carlin of Endwell. Born June 5, 1928 went to be with our Lord on April 27, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Paul W Carlin, her sons Dennis Carlin and David Carlin, her parents Donald K and Florence Lambert, her brother Donald Lambert Jr. She is survived by her daughters...
Mary Sculley
Apr 27, 2016
Mary T. (Polosky) Sculley, 87, of Endwell passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Sculley; her parents, Mary and Joseph Polosky; her brother, Tony Polosky; and her sister, Elsie Mastronardi. She is survived by her children and their families: Dan Sculley and Kathy Hanley (Katie and Abby); Nancy and...
Thomas “Tom” Sisolak
Apr 26, 2016
Thomas “Tom” Sisolak, 57, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 after a long battle with various illnesses. Tom worked for George Industries for 38 years and took great pride in his work. Thomas is predeceased by his brother Joseph Sisolak and his father Paul Sisolak. He is survived by his son Paul Thomas Sisolak; his wife Yvonne Christine Sisolak...
Alwyn Jones
Apr 24, 2016
Alwyn Richard Jones, born on March 21, 1930 in Carbondale, PA died on April 24, 2016. A veteran of the Korean War, he served overseas with the 306th field hospital MASH Unit of NC. He returned from the service to Endicott, NY to employment with IBM, where he worked 34 years before transferring to IBM in Raleigh. He retired...
Michael “Birch” Birchard
Apr 22, 2016
Michael Anthony “Birch” Birchard, 55 of Knightdale, NC, formerly of Endicott, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016. He is predeceased by his grandmother, Mary P. Ciacelli.A native of Endicott, NY, he is survived by his parents, Gene and Rose Birchard; his two brothers, Rick (Cathy) and Tony Birchard; his wife, Debbie Birchard of 31 years; and his...
Joseph Dobransky
Apr 19, 2016
Joseph T. Dobransky, of Vestal, New York, died at his residence Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at the age of 83. Joseph, a denizen of Vestal for over forty years, shared his home with his granddaughter, Shannon Dobransky and her husband, Charles Hanna. Prior to being a Vestal resident, Joseph grew up in Wilkes-Barre, PA, attended Kings College for a...
Josephine Scudder
Apr 18, 2016
Josephine (Gacioch) Scudder, 91, of Endwell, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. She was predeceased by her first husband Chester A. Gacioch; her second husband Robert Scudder; parents Francis and Carmella Cardello; brother Joseph Cardello and sister Frances (Bob) Markatos. She is survived by two sons Frank (Patricia) Gacioch, Palmyra, NY and Chet (JoAnne) Gacioch, Vestal; her grandchildren Justin...
Jerome “Jerry” Gorski
Apr 17, 2016
Jerome (Jerry) Gorski of Endicott, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was 78. He was born December 23, 1937 to Helen and John Z. Gorski, the youngest of five children. He graduated from Kings College in Wilkes Barre, PA and received his MS in Education from Cortland College. In 1963 he married Rita...
Jane Pappenheimer
Apr 17, 2016
Jane A. Pappenheimer (Mollen) (Neylan) of Vestal, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on April 17, 2016 after a short illness. Jane is survived by her children Sherry Neylan of Vestal and Robert Neylan and wife Molly (Carroll) of Paso Robles, CA; her grandchildren John Neylan of San Luis Obispo, CA and Laura Neylan of Philadelphia, PA;...
Wayne Vanorder
Apr 16, 2016
Wayne L. VanOrder, 73, passed away after a short illness on April 16, 2016 at his home. Wayne served with the US Marines, serving two tours in Viet Nam. He was a very dedicated American and loved his country. Wayne was very active in the Ameri can Legion in Enola, PA. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 21,...
Lillian Bell
Apr 16, 2016
Lillian F. Bell, 94of Endicott, passed awayat Ideal Senior Living onApril 16, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Sherman A. Bell. She is survived by herdaughter and son In law RebeccaAllertonand James Moran of Endwell, NY,son and daughter in law William and Kathy Bell of Aiken, SC, grandchildrenMorgan Allerton-Minnis and Sindy Piscoya, Ithaca, NY, Kyle Moran of Charlotte,...
Frances Degregorio
Apr 15, 2016
Frances (Stirpe) DeGregorio, 89 of Endicott, passed away at Mercy House of the Southern Tier, Friday, April 15, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband John; a brother Louis Stirpe and a sister Josephine (Gregory) Saraceno. She is survived by her son Anthony (Claudia) DeGregorio, Herndon, VA; two grandchildren John and Julie; and a sister in law Mary Lou...
Dorothy Kotchick
Apr 14, 2016
On Thursday April 14, 2016 we lost a lovely lady. Dorothy left her loved ones, family and friends to move to the next level. Dorothy was born in 1922 in Endicott, NY to Anna and John Kotchick (deceased) and leaves only sibling Dr. John Kotchick and sister-in-law Irene, very dear to her were nieces Karen Kotchick Duffy, Kim Ann...
Margaret Rose Mistretta
Apr 13, 2016
Margaret Rose Mistretta passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, surrounded by her family. Frank Steven Mistretta, Margaret’s devoted husband of 68 years, survives her, as do her children and grandchildren, Frank David (Susan) Mistretta, Thomas Randall (Katya) Mistretta and their sons Alexander and Pio Thomas, Lisa Michelle (Bryant) Linares and their sons Cameron Robert and Zachary Francis....


