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.
John J. Mancini
Jan 13, 2026
John J. Mancini, 97, of Endicott, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, Pietro and Bessie Mancini, and his loving wife of 55 years, Ann Mancini. He is survived by his children: David (Katrina) Mancini, Denise (Steven) Rostedt, and Darlene Mancini; four grandchildren, Hope Mancini, Sara Rostedt, Libby (Brian) Clark, and Bryana Rostedt; and...
David P. Griffiths
Jan 12, 2026
David P. Griffiths, 94, of Endicott NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2026, at UHS Senior Living at Ideal. David was born on August 1, 1931 to Salina and Samuel Griffiths in Philadelphia PA and later moved to Jermyn PA. He graduated from Jermyn High School in 1949. He was a member of the Pennsylvania National...
Jan Cottrell
Jan 11, 2026
Jan Cottrell, age 60, passed away on January 11th, 2026, following a battle with several illnesses in the last year. A beloved friend to all, she is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dave, daughter, Alex (Loren), and son, Nick. Mother-in-law, Shirley Cottrell, Sister-in-Law, Karen (Charlie), Nieces and Nephews, Charley, Candi (James), Chris (Megan), Crystal, and Corinne, Great nieces...
Jacqueline M. Carlin
Jan 9, 2026
If you had the honor of meeting “Aunt Jackie,” you had a best friend for life. Anybody she came across became her friend, even if it was just through asking to bum a smoke. Instant love! Jackie listened with the most concerned ears! She loved with her strongest hug. And lastly, Jackie could always make fun appear out of nowhere....
Peggy A. Rider
Jan 5, 2026
Peggy A. Rider, 101, of Endicott, New York, went to be with the Lord on January 5th, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles, and her twin sons, Gary and Charles. She is survived by her children, Melodie and William Lowther, David Rider, Charlene and James Kabanek, Gregory and Terri Rider, eight loving grandchildren, and nineteen beautiful great grandchildren....
Norma A. Zweig
Jan 3, 2026
Norma Zweig went to her final rest on January 3, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Pearl Casto, her beloved husband Carl (after 60 years of marriage), son-in-law John Furey, sister Billie Houtz and brother Thomas Casto.
She is survived by one son, John (Robyn) Zweig of Salisbury, MD and 2 daughters Linda Furey of East New Market,...
Richard J. Wierman
Jan 3, 2026
Richard J. Wierman, 88, of Endwell, NY passed away at home on January 3, 2026. He was predeceased by his spouse, Rosemary (Green) Wierman; parents, William Henry Wierman and Gertrude Johanna Bernadine (Griffin) Wierman; and siblings, Edward Thomas Wierman (Delores June Gilbertson), William Francis Wierman (Margaret Isabelle Quinlan) and Robert Anthony Wierman (Mary Agnes Ahern), and brother-in-law Neil Edward Killoran....
Donald A. Simmons
Dec 31, 2025
Donald A. Simmons, Sr 71 years old of Endicott, N.Y. born in Montour Falls, N.Y. to Lynn & Cecile Simmons of Hayts Corners N.Y. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 31st 2025. He is predeceased by his Father Lynn H. Simmons, Mother Cecile M. (Swick) Simmons, Brother Robert J. Simmons, Sisters Grace A. (Simmons) Shaup and...
Arthur S. Tombasco
Dec 29, 2025
Arthur S Tombasco, 78 years old, of Binghamton, NY passed away at Wilson Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2025. Predeceased by his mother and father, Rosemary and Raphael S. Tombasco, his brother, Raphael “Ralphy” Tombasco, and his sister-in-law, Lisa Tombasco. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois Tombasco, his children, Danielle Miller and Raphael Tombasco, his son-in-law Joshua Miller,...
Edwin M. Smith
Dec 25, 2025
Edwin M. Smith, 92, of Endicott, passed away on Dec 25th 2025. He was predeceased by his first wife, Irene, and second wife, Jean; brothers, Lance, and Ray; brother-in-law Cliff House.
Ed is survived by his sons, David (Mary) and Douglas (Audrey); 3 grandchildren, Adrienne (Rob) Young, Jen (Donnie) Ballard and Jason (Micah) Smith; 4 great grandchildren, Bria Young, Jack and...
Jeannette Campbell
Dec 24, 2025
Jeannette Campbell passed away on December 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Campbell.
Robert Picciano
Dec 23, 2025
Robert Ernest Picciano, Sr., (Bob), 94, of Endicott passed away peacefully at Willow Point Nursing Home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 17 days shy of his 95th birthday. The family wishes to thank the staff of Willow Point Nursing Home for their kind and loving care over the last three years. Sharing 60 years of marriage, Bob joins...
Bettie C. Diorio
Dec 21, 2025
Bettie Faye Carter Diorio, 78 of Apalachin, passed away peacefully at her residence Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was predeceased by her father, Raymond Carter, mother, Hazel Pritchard Carter, brothers, Roy and James Carter, niece, Anna VanWinkle, and beloved husband of 40 years, Richard Diorio Sr. Bettie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family; daughters Sarah Diorio,...
Elizabeth A. McDonald
Dec 20, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty”, “Aunt B” McDonald, age 101, passed away peacefully at Willow Point Nursing Home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born on May 3, 1924 in Sherrill, New York, she lived a long and remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to those around her. Betty dedicated 37 years of her professional life to IBM Corporation, where...
Ursula Worch Hambalek
Dec 20, 2025
Ursula W. Hambalek, 97, of Vestal, NY, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025 surrounded by family. She was 12 days shy of her 98th birthday. She was predeceased by husband Stephen C Hambalek, sister Dorothea Margaret, brother Peter R. Worch, parents Elizabeth and J. Rudolph Worch, and grandson Theodore Carris. Ursula is survived by her children Julie (Terry) Dugan,...
Robert E. Shaw
Dec 19, 2025
Robert E. (Bob) Shaw, of Endwell, New York, passed away at the age of 90 on December 19, 2025, after a period of declining health. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pauline, his daughter Amy and her husband John, his daughter Margo and her husband Matthew, and his grandchildren Michael, Paul and Laura. Bob was born in...
Anthony J. DeFlippo III
Dec 19, 2025
Vestal, NY — With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we share that on December 19, 2025, Anthony James DeFlippo III, age 79, passed away, embraced by the Lord and reunited with loved ones who went before him. Anthony was predeceased by his devoted parents, Anthony and Margaret DeFlippo, and his lifelong partner and beloved wife, Donna DeFlippo, as well as...
John & Florence Drotar
Dec 18, 2025
Florence R. Drotar passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at home with her loving husband, son and granddaughter by her side. John S. Drotar, Sr. passed away on December 18, 2025 at Mercy House in Endicott with his son by his side to be with his loving wife of 65 years.
They were predeceased by their son, John S. Drotar,...
William Andrake Sr.
Dec 16, 2025
William “Moose” Andrake, 98, of Endicott, died peacefully on Tuesday December 16. He was predeceased by his wife of 74 years Florence Margaret Ross Andrake, his parents, Anna and John Andrake, and his 12 sisters and brothers. Born in Scranton, PA, William graduated from Scranton Technical High School, class of 1945. After he graduated, he enlisted in the Army Air...
Mrudula A. Patel
Dec 16, 2025
On December 16, 2025, Mrs. Mrudula A. Patel, beloved wife of the late Dr. Arjun J. Patel, passed away peacefully at the age of 88, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Patel was born in Sardhav, Gujarat, India, in 1937. She earned her Master’s degree from Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India, and went on to work as a social science schoolteacher....
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