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.
Geraldine Sackett
Sep 22, 2015
Geraldine Sackett, 92, of Endicott, passed away at the Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Tuesday, September 22, 2015.She was predeceased by her husband, Carlton H. Sackett Sr.; brothers Leonard; Howard and Jack Rood; infant son, Donald Charles Sackett. Geraldineis survived by her two sons Carlton Jr. (Margaret) and Dennis; brothers Robert and Ray; sistersBetty and Dorothy; grandchildren Craig; Melinda;...
Barbara Sullivan
Sep 20, 2015
Barbara Jane (Rosevear) Sullivan, 93, of Binghamton, NY passed away peacefully Sunday September 20, 2015. Barbara is survived by her children Ronald (Vicki) Sullivan of Tucson, AZ, Craig (Beth) Sullivan of Selma, NC, Mark (Barbara) Sullivan of Amherst, OH, and Cynthia Sullivan of Kirkwood, NY. Barbara is also survived by her grandchildren Lisa (Jerry) Temple, Lynette (Cheivelle) Hill, Craig...
Frank Ewing, Jr.
Sep 20, 2015
Frank W. Ewing, Jr. of Endwell, NY passed away on September 20, 2015. Frank was born in Parkersburg, WV on March 22, 1945. He grew up on a farm in Deerwalk, WV, where it was a 2 mile walk “up hill both ways” to the school bus stop, then a 17 mile ride to school. Upon graduation from West...
Gerald “Jerry” Dephillip
Sep 18, 2015
Gerald Lewis DePhillip, 67, passed away at the Bailey Family Hospice Center Friday, September 18, 2015, surrounded by family. He is predeceased by his father, Lewis Joseph DePhillip, and his sister, Yvonne DePhillip Springer. Jerry is survived by his beloved mother, Vera Robble Cwynar of Endwell, NY, his loving wife and best friend, Elizabeth Wilson DePhillip, daughter and son-in-law,...
Alan Ewing
Sep 17, 2015
Alan Fulton Ewing, 69, of Union Center, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Thursday, September 17, after a brief illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Dorothy Ewing. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Bonita; two sons, Alex (Mary) and Andrew (Nicole); five...
Margaret “Peggy” Schmidt
Sep 15, 2015
On September 15, 2015, Margaret Ann (Peggy Coon) Schmidt of Endicott, NY, all of 51 young years, died at home of lung cancer and became one of the special angels in heaven. This world has lost a good one. She was born in Binghamton, NY, on November 27, 1963, daughter of Dorothy and the late Walter Coon. Peggy graduated...
John Gyles
Sep 13, 2015
John J. Gyles, Jr., 91 passed away Sunday, September, 13, 2015 at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford, NY. He was predeceased by his parents John J., Sr. and Jennie (Foyt) Gyles, two brothers Stephen and James Gyles and a sister, Jean. He is survived by eight nieces and nephews Patricia Gyles; Michael (Henrietta) Gyles; Stephen (Suzanne) Gyles; Mary (Mark)...
Edward Korba
Sep 10, 2015
Edward Korba, 86 of Endicott, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Saturday, October 10, 2015. He was predeceased by parentsAndrew, Jr. and Mary; brothers Peter; Nicholas; George and Andrew and sister Mary. He is survived by his wife Renee of 62 years, by his son Brent anddaughter-in-law Kellieann Korba of Laurel, MD, three grandchildren Matthew; Stephanie and Michael; brother-in-law...
John Pain
Sep 10, 2015
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Angelina Scalzo
Sep 10, 2015
Angelina Scalzo, 93, of Endicott passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Absolut of Endicott. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Scalzo, Sr. and son Frank Jr. She is survived by her daughter Donna (Scott) Tillotson, daughter-in-law Margaret Scalzo, all of Endicott; grandchildren Andrea (Dante) Pizzuti; Michelle (Wade) Scalzo; Amy Tillotson; Scott, Jr. (Tanya) Tillotson; six great grandchildren;...
Steve Vavra
Sep 9, 2015
“Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness and All These Things Shall Be Added to You” Matthew 6:33 Steve Joseph Vavra 68, was called home to be with his loving Lord and Savior, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. He took his final breath with his loving family at his side....
Lorraine Robinson
Sep 7, 2015
Lorraine A. Robinson, 61, of Apalachin, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. She is survived by her mother Gloria Robinson, Maine, NY; sister Linda Keefe, Binghamton, NY; 2 brothers Larry (Nancy), Ohio and Kenneth, Apalachin; aunt Florence (Bill) Siedlecky, Binghamton and several cousins. The family wishes to thank the staff at the McFadden House in Apalachin for the wonderful...
Pasquale “Pat” Loiodice
Sep 7, 2015
Pasquale “Pat” Loiodice, 88 of Afton, NY sadly passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. Pat was born on May 6, 1927 in Corato, Italy, and eventually immigrated to Boston, MA in 1958. After spending the initial period of his endeavor in the U.S. in Boston, he decided to move over to Endicott to reunite with his beloved wife Angela’s...
Jacob “Jake” Dobransky
Sep 4, 2015
Jacob James Dobransky, 23, passed away at his home on Friday, September 4, 2015. Jacob (“Jake”), was born July 9, 1992 in Titusville, FL to the late William Dobransky of Vestal, NY, and Tammy West of Cincinnati, OH. Jake had lived with his paternal aunt and uncle, Ann and William Pralat of Endicott, NY, since relocating from Ohio in...
Gerald Fuller
Sep 2, 2015
Gerald Lee Fuller, 89, of Endicott died after a short illness on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Dorothy M. (Bryski) Fuller; two daughters and sons-in-law Barbara and Paul Weaver, Jeanette and Michael Lemcke. Papa Gerry is survived by eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a...
Mary Beckham
Sep 1, 2015
Mary M. (Demuth) Beckham, 84, of Vestal, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and sons Tuesday September 1, 2015. Mary was born on July 2, 1931 in Nimmonsburg, NY to German Ellis Island immigrants Richard and Martha DeMuth. Mary was the first American born child of their family. She was born into the Great Depression with...
Thomas Nirchi
Sep 1, 2015
Thomas Nirchi passed away Tuesday, September 1,2015, after a short illness. He is survived by his loving mother Patricia Nirchi and her companion Nick Rano. Tom will be joining his father Rocco; his brother Michael; grandparents Francesco and Nicolina Nirchi and Leonard Gentile in Heaven. Also surviving are grandmother Juanita Gentile and Bill Seeley; aunts and uncles Elena and...
Ella Gillis
Aug 31, 2015
Ella R. Gillis, 88, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Ideal Senior Living Center, Endicott where she was a longtime resident. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Carrie Stone; four brothers and five sisters. She is survived by her son Joseph Hurley, Arlington, VA; former daughter in law Nancy Hurley, Alexandria, VA; three grandchildren Brian...
Viola “Vicki” Adams
Aug 27, 2015
Viola (Vicki) Adams, age 91, died peacefully at home in the early hours of Thursday, August 27, 2015, surrounded by love…She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, John J. Adams, her parents, seven siblings, and many dear friends. She is survived by her children, Bill (Joan) Adams, Pittsburgh, PA, Christine Adams, Endicott, NY, Tom Adams, Binghamton,...
Judith “Judy” Clark
Aug 27, 2015
Judith Fuller Clark, age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, and is now free of Parkinson’s Disease. She was born June 21, 1935 in Afton, NY to Harold and Doris (Tupper) Fuller who predeceased her as well as her siblings Harold, Jr.; Janice; Richard; Joyce; her beautiful granddaughter Brittany Karoline Clark; a very special...