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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William Mclaughlin
Jan 18, 2016
William P. McLaughlin, 93 , of Rockway Beach, NY, passed away peacefullyTuesday, January 19, 2016. He was predeceased by his two wives, Virginia McLaughlin and Louise McLaughlin; a brother Jim McLaughlin. He is survived by his daughter and son in law Virginia Watts-Smith and Ralph Smith, Endicott; son and daughter in law William and Laurena McLaughlin, Millsboro, DE; seven...
Anne Stratton
Jan 13, 2016
Anne (Nancy) Louise Green Stratton, age 91, of Endwell passed away peacefully on January 13, 2016 at Good Shepherd Village. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Edward L. Stratton; her parents, Marian and George Green and her brother, Rev. Msgr. Gerard L. Green. She is survived by her four children, Edward (Janice) Stratton of...
Gary Luce
Jan 8, 2016
Gary N. Luce, 52, of Endicott, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2016. He was predeceased by his father Norman P. Luce, he is survived by wife Crystal Luce, Endicott; mother Joan B Luce, Endicott; mother in Law Sharon George, Endicott; father in law David (Sandy) George, Vestal; sister and brother in Law Gail and Darren Perdue, Endicott; sister...
Dale Campfield
Jan 3, 2016
Dale Campfield, 85, passed at Absolut Care in Endicott after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Campfield, brothers Lyle and Rodger Campfield and granddaughter Samantha Rose Murtha. He is survived by his wife of fifty years Therese Lee Campfield of Apalachin, NY, daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Bernard Murtha grandchildren Jessica, Erin,...
Raymond “Ray” Schmidt
Jan 2, 2016
Raymond Eugene Schmidt, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Ray is survived by his wife and best friend of 41 years, Joelyn (Randesi) Schmidt, his daughter and son in law, Erica and Gino D’Alessandro of Endicott and the loves of his life, his grandchildren Mia and Giancarlo D’Alessandro. Raymond was born on Valentine’s Day to Evelyn...
Keith French
Dec 31, 2015
Keith B. French Sr. 74 of Maine, NY passed away peacefully December 31, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Keith was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Catherine French; his brothers, Robert and Willis French; his in-laws, Raymond and Rita Wanck; and his brother-in-law, Michael Corcoran. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Nancy French;...
Jeffrey Fisher
Dec 26, 2015
Jeffrey Fisher, 62, of Ocala, FL, Phoenix, AZ and Endwell, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, December 26, 2015. He is survived by his wife Dolly; a daughter Lisa (Kent) Howard, Bermuda; son Ryan (Kate) Fisher, Buffalo; his grandchildren Piper; Parker and Fiona; his parents Bernard and Verna Fisher, Ocala, FL; brothers in law and sisters...
Merle Ward
Dec 20, 2015
On December 20, 2015, during the Sunday School hour, Merle Ward, age 96, left this world to join his many family and friends in Heaven! He passed away peacefully with family at his side, his last words, typical of his life, “See you in the morning for coffee.” He was a wonderful gentleman, with a sweet spirit and loved...
Mary Frances O’Brien
Dec 18, 2015
Mary Frances O’Brien, 78, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2015, at UHS Wilson Medical Center surrounded by her family. Mame, as she was known to most, was born in Carbondale, PA on January 29, 1937, to the late John L. Murphy and Sarah Snee Murphy. She was the second of seven children. She graduated from St. Rose High...
Gary Kochinsky
Dec 18, 2015
Gary M. Kochinsky, 64 of Endicott passed away peacefully at his home December 18, 2015,after a valiant fight against cancer that overwhelmed his body, but not his determined spirit. He was predeceased by his parents, Lois and Harry Kochinsky. Gary is survived by his loving wife Nadine; a daughter, Michelle Kochinsky; a son and daughter-in-law Ryan and Shannon Kochinsky;...
Eugene “Gene” Ash
Dec 18, 2015
Eugene H. (Gene) Ash, 91 of Endwell died peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Friday, December 18, 2015. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Grace Ash. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 68 years, Phyllis (Tedeschi) Ash; a brother and sister-in-law Charles and Betty Ash; a sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Harry...
Virginia Canfield
Dec 15, 2015
Virginia Hall Canfield, age 91, died peacefully on December 15, 2015, after a short illness. She was predeceased by her loving husband of almost 66 years, Eugene, in 2014. She is survived by her three children, Barbara, Walton, NY, Donald and wife Isabel, Apalachin, NY, Robert and wife Valerie, Vestal, NY, grandchildren Brandon Canfield, Apalachin, NY, Alisha and Shari...
Shawn Rodriguez
Dec 12, 2015
Syracuse: Shawn (Cimaomo) Rodriguez went to her Lord’s hands on Saturday, December 12, 2015. She was predeceased by her father Thomas. She is survived by her mother, Julia and her brothers, Mark (Michelle) and Scott and many nieces and nephews. She will be sorely missed.
Joseph “Ed” Barr
Dec 12, 2015
Joseph “Ed” Barr, 81, of Endwell, died at Good Shepherd Village, Endwell, NY, Saturday, December 12, 2015. He was predeceased by his mother, Marian Henderson Craig; and his father, Joseph Edward Barr. He was predeceased by his infant brother James Alexander Barr. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 45 years, Joan Flynn Barr, Endwell. He is survived...


