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.
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....
John “Jack” Kelly
Apr 13, 2016
John “Jack” L. Kelly, 88, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Born John Lawrence Kelly, Jr. on June 21, 1927 in Irvington, New Jersey, Jack grew up in Orange “the Valley” NJ, and was the second of three children of the late Marion (nee Slater) and John L. Kelly, Sr. Jack served for...
Frank Hoyt
Apr 12, 2016
Frank Hoyt, 73, of Vestal, NY, passed away April 12, 2016. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Jules A. Hoyt and Frieda S. Hoyt. Frank was survived by his wife of 49 years, Susan Moore Hoyt of Vestal NY; son, Joseph A. Hoyt; daughter-in-law, Constance L. Hoyt; grandchildren Jenna A. Hoyt, Joseph A. Hoyt Jr. and Stephanie L. Austin...
Warren Haas
Apr 12, 2016
Warren F. Haas, 88, of Endicott, NY beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather peacefully went to the Lord on Tuesday, April 12 at the Vestal Park Nursing Center. He was born in the Bronx, NY in 1928 and was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Bernardine Haas. He spent much of his youth in Collingdale, PA and graduated...
Marie Magil
Apr 11, 2016
Our beloved mother Marie Magill, 88 of Endwell, NY passed away peacefully on April 11, 2016. She was born Marie Helen Casper in Auburn NY on May 6,1927 to parents Fredrick and Helen Casper. She attended Good Counsel College in White Plains and graduated with a degree in Chemistry. She worked as a chemist in NYC for a short...
Dawn Foster
Apr 9, 2016
Dawn Marie Foster, 79, of Rotonda West passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 after a brief illness. Born on December 14, 1936 in Johnson City, NY to the late Dominick Giovanni and Sue Litchko; she was raised in Binghamton. Her working career was in banking and secretarial office management. She lived many years in Conklin, NY, Pennellville, NY and...
Mary Frantz
Apr 8, 2016
Mary E. Frantz, 71, of Johnson City went to be in the arms of the Lord Friday, April 8, 2016. Mary was born April 21, 1944 in Bronx, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Aurora and Edward Bishop; husband, William C. Frantz; daughter, Kathryn Frantz. She is survived by her loving children, daughter and son in law, Annmarie...
Ropbert Robinson Iii
Apr 5, 2016
Robert C. Robinson III, 67, beloved husband, dad and pappy passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, April 5, 2016, surrounded by his loving family following a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Rob was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Virginia Robinson; brother and sister-in-law, John and Jackie Robinson and sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Tom Deamer. He...
Shirley Schwartz
Apr 3, 2016
Shirley Schwartz, 88 of Vestal, formerly of Endwell passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley in 1984. She is survived by three sons Joe, Ithaca; Len (Betsy) and Mike (Cindy) Schwartz, all of Vestal; her grandchildren Ted (Taryn); Tom (Taylor); Sam; Dan; Ben; Stephanie and Rebekah. She was a member of Temple Beth...
Joyce Campbell
Apr 3, 2016
Joyce O. Campbell, 74, gently went to be with the Lord at Lourdes Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer April 3, 2016. Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mary Orzell. She is survived by her loving son, David Campbell; brothers, Richard Orzell (Patricia) and Tom Orzell; sister, Carol Ann Burgess; nephews, Jason Burgess (Vanessa), Jeremy Burgess (Michele); great...
Irving Rosenbarker
Mar 30, 2016
Rosenbarker, Irving E., 92, of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully at home into the eternal arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with his wife Orpha at his side. He was predeceased by his parents King and Floy Rosenbarker and his brother Elwin. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years in May, Orpha; a cherished...
Sharon Patnode
Mar 29, 2016
Sharon Patnode, 73, of Maine passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City NY. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Eileen Peck; sister, Marsha Barney; brother, Darel Peck and husband Howard Bickham. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and John Hoover; son and daughter in law, Joseph and Paula Patnode;...
Kent Taylor
Mar 28, 2016
Kent Taylor, 73, of Endicott, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Helen. He is survived by his wife Carol; brother Doug (Darlene) Taylor; brothers in law Stan (Barb) Young and Sid (Susan) Young: nieces and nephews Stephanie Taylor; Laurie (John) Hicks; Steve (Julie) Young; Kevin (Jolene) Young; Jennie (Ron) Purtz and...
Christine “Chris” Dancesia
Mar 24, 2016
Christine L.(Chris)Dancesia, 65, of Binghamton passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. She was predeceased by herparents, RoyandBarbara Pease; Brother,Leo Pease;father-in-law,John (Pappy) Dancesia. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years,Bruce;son,Toddandhis wife,Laura; daughterandbest friend, Carrie; grandchildren,CalebandEmma;siblings,LucindaandAl Conklin, RoyandShirley Pease, Karen Robinson, KathleenandDavid Edwards, John (Toby)andYolanda Dancesia,mother-in-law,Theresa (Grammy) Dancesia, and many, many...
Crescenzo “Chris” Ferraccioli
Mar 24, 2016
Crescenzo (Chris) Ferraccioli, 77, of Endicott, passed away peacefullyThursday, March 24, 2016 at Willow Point Nursing Home after a 7 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Chris was born on August 8, 1938 in Pofi, Italy, was a W.W.II survivor, and came to Endicott, NY in 1961. He ispredeceased by his parents, Antonino and Maria Ferraccioli; and his brother Aldo....
Florence Fowler
Mar 22, 2016
Florence “Flo” Fowler, of Endicott, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph; parents William and Florence Lindsay and a brother William Lindsay. Flo is survived by her three children Keith (Kathy) Campbell; Sharon Campbell and Christa (Allan) Polyniak; three sisters Joan (Kenny) Mix; Linda (Bob) Wylie and Sharon...
Sharon Stewart
Mar 22, 2016
Sharon A. (Ruffell) Stewart, of Endwell, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Passed peacefully in her sleep. She was predeceased by father, Harry J. Ruffell. Survived by mother, Helen; brother, Harry B.; daughter and son-in-law, Brandi Ruffell and John Maykish; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Robert Devlin; son and daughter-in-law, Brian Stewart and Lisa Carr; grandchildren, Dylan, Quinn,...
David Roth
Mar 19, 2016
David M. Roth, age 90, of Vestal, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016. David was born on June 9, 1925, in Utica, N.Y.He was the son of Michael and Lena Roth. He is survived by his wife Nellie Roth, three children (Wendy, Mark and Richard), six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and his sister Shirley Druckerman.David spent most of...


