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.
Jeanette Stahl
Oct 27, 2015
Jeanette van Dorsten Stahl, 96, of Endicott, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2015, at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell. She is predeceased by her parents, Alida Marie Lamens vanDorsten and Henri Jean Michel Laurent Elskamp vanDorsten, and by her beloved husband of 66 years, R. Crawford Stahl. She will be sorely missed by her adoring daughter, Alida Margaret...
Anne Searles
Oct 23, 2015
Anne M. (Piepoli) Searles, 91 of Endicott, NY passed away quietly on 10-23-15. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Searles, her parents Giuseppe and Filomena Piepoli, sister Mary (Michael) Palmasani, infant brother Vito Antonio Peipoli, sister-in-law Bernice Searles, mother-in-law Nina Searles, and father-in-law Ellsworth Searles. She is survived by her three children, Barbara Potter, Richard (Olwen) Searles, Clinton...
Anthony Ditta
Oct 15, 2015
Anthony L. Ditta, 74, of Lisle went to be with his Lord Thursday, October 15, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents Lorito and Mary Ditta and his wife Vasta Ditta. He is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law Debra and Mark Stanton, NC, Toni Lynn and Joseph Bisaha, Vestal, Peggy Ditta, Endicott, Sally Ditta, Kingston, NY; one...
Magaret Lenza
Oct 13, 2015
Margaret F. Lenza, 81, of Endwell, formerly of Kingston, PA, died at her home Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Francis Lenza. She is survived by her children Frank and Cathy Lenza; Robert Lenza; David and Beverly Lenza; Susan Burgess; six grandchildren Angie; Cara; Courtney; Cassie; Jessica; Samantha; two great grandchildren Aidan and Molly. Margaret...
Cheryl Naslund
Oct 13, 2015
Cheryl Terrass Naslund, 60, of Vestal, NY, our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away on Tuesday, October 13th after a sudden and unanticipated cerebral hemorrhage. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Richard Naslund; her father, Terry Terrass; her children, Cambria, Kalindi, Neelam, Skye, and Sterling Naslund, and Melanie Zioze and husband Dean; her...
Louis D’Angelo
Oct 13, 2015
Louis A. D’Angelo, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully into the misty, morning light on October 13,2015 embraced by his adoring family. “Grappy,” most often seen clad in bright orange, had a smile, wit, sense of humor, generosity and zest for life brighter than any shade of color he wore. It was manifested in his love...
Irene Hosay
Oct 13, 2015
Irene Robinson Haskins Hosay, 87, of Endwell, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Ray and Malvina Robinson; husband Joseph Hosay; first husband George H. Haskins; daughter Janice Travis; grandson George J. Haskins; sister Jean Stone. She is survived by her sons George R. (Marilyn) Haskins and Lynn (Dawn) Haskins; sister Betty (Don) Knott;...
Roger Rotunno
Oct 12, 2015
Roger A. Rotunno, 69, of Endwell, died at his residence Monday, October 12, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents Roger and Angelina Rotunno and a brother Louie Rotunno. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years Jean Rotunno, Endicott; four sisters, Natalie Williams, Endwell, Marie Springer, Endicott, Loretta Rotunno, New York City, and Denise Rotunno, Binghamton;...
Mary Siock
Oct 10, 2015
Mary left on a trip on October 10, 2015 to that heavenly (can’t-lose) casino. Her ENTIRE family hugged and kissed her before she left. She told Jim she would wait for him and bring the checkbook (just in case). Her loving family, Jim, her husband of 53 years; Mark Siock, Tracy and Steve Lindsey, Matthew and Tina Siock, David...
James “Jim” Collins
Oct 7, 2015
On October 7, 2015 James (Jim) Lyle Collins, 80, died at the Vestal Park Rehab and Nursing Center. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sarah (Sally McMahon) Collins; his son, Sean Michael Collins and his brothers, Boyd (Buddy) and John P. Collins. Jim leaves behind his daughter, Kelley Collins of Antrim, NH; his son, James...
Joseph “Joe” Laughney
Oct 6, 2015
Joseph Anthony Laughney (Joe) of Endicott, NY, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and dearest friend - died in his home on October 6, 2015 at 79 years of age. He is predeceased by his father John, mother Margaret, brother Jack, and sisters Aileen and Maureen. He is survived by his wife Eleanor (Rusty), his children: Sharon and David...
Anna Salamida
Oct 4, 2015
Anna Marie Salamida, 75, of Endicott passed away suddenly and peacefully Sunday, October 4, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Michael (1987) and Antonette Salamida (2009) and her cherished nephew and Godson, Joseph P. Sullivan (2006). She is survived by sisters Rose Salamida Endicott and Gloria Sullivan and husband Bill, Binghamton. Ann was loved deeply by her nephews,...
Bette Ann Ihnot
Oct 4, 2015
Bette Ann (Barvinchak) Ihnot, 71, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Barvinchak, went to her eternal rest on Sunday, October 4, 2015. She is survived by her devoted children and daughter-in-law, Kathryn Egan, Daniel and Tracy Ihnot, Colorado; her precious grandchildren, Paul and Beth Egan, and Finley Ihnot; her brothers and brother-in-law, George Barvinchak and Ray Roberge, and...
Ronald “Don” Aton
Oct 3, 2015
Ronald “Don” R. Aton, Sr. passed away Saturday, October 3rd surrounded by his loving family. Don was predeceased by his parents John and Margaret, his brothers Al, William, Robert and Roger, his sister Caroline and his beloved poodles Samantha and Charlie. He is survived by his special, loving, longtime friend Kazuyo “Kay” Guogas. Don is also survived by his...
Glenn Simpson
Sep 30, 2015
Glenn C. Simpson, 45, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was predeceased by his grandparents Mary and Jerome Motter and Julia and Stefan Polinsky. He is survived by his parents Francis and Rose Simpson, Endwell; two sisters and a brother in law Elizabeth Simpson, Henrietta, NY and Michelle and Olivier Chevallier, Endwell; four nieces and...
Agnes Hotsko
Sep 30, 2015
Agnes Hotsko, 84, of Endicott, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Thursday, September 30, 2015. She was predeceased by a brother John Hotskoand a sister Marion Bishara.She is survived by two nephews John Hotsko and Steven Hotsko and his girlfriend Vhiolie Ibasco and a niece Barbara Gannon and her daughter Mackenzie.Agnes worked 20+ years...
Helen Kukelka
Sep 28, 2015
Helen T. Kukelka, 94, of Endicott, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital after a brief illness Monday, September 28, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Edward R. Kukelka, her sister Eleanor Tait and her brother Matthew Kudlac. She is survived by her daughter Mary Lynn Brown and partner Augustus Baldini, Vestal; her son James Kukelka and partner Christina Avery,...
Kathie Buchak
Sep 26, 2015
Kathie J. Buchak, of Endicott, NY, 66, fell asleep on the morning of Saturday, September 26, 2015 and passed away peacefully at home after a short and courageous battle with cancer.Kathie graduated from Union-Endicott High School in 1966. She then attended SUNY Cortland and Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. She returned to Endicott in 1970 and began working as...
Stefanina “Ninetta” Paniccia
Sep 26, 2015
Stefanina “Ninetta” Paniccia, 80, of Endicott, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015. She was born on December 26, 1934 in the town of Torrice (Frosinone), Italy and immigrated to the US in 1970. Stefanina was predeceased by her loving husband Umberto and adoring daughter Rossana Balchikonis. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her daughter and son in...
Thomas Ketrick
Sep 25, 2015
Thomas A. Ketrick, 85, of Endicott passed away Friday, September 26,2015. He was predeceased by a son Thomas J. Ketrick and a brother Paul Ketrick. Thomas is survived by a daughter Kathy Ketrick, Great Falls, VA, two sons Robert Ketrick, Germanton, MD and Mark Ketrick, Washington, D.C., and the mother of his children Kathryn Ketrick, Vestal. He is also...