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.
Imogene “Gene” Wright
Mar 9, 2014
Imogene (Gene) Wright passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Hilltop Nursing Center. She was a kind, gentle soul-a true lady. She was born Imogene Kaufman on November 14, 1919, in Mendota, Illinois and graduated from New Trier High School, Evanston, Illinois. Gene and Gilbert (Bill) Wright married in 1943 and raised four children. They lived in Wilmette, Illinois;...
Ellen Randall
Mar 9, 2014
Ellen (Calvert) Randall, 97, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. She was predeceased by her husbands, Harold Calvert, Michael Rogalavich and Stuart Randall. She is survived by two daughters, Ellen Mack, Johnson City and Barbara Beckham, Bedford, TX; two sons and daughters in law, Richard and Waneta Calvert, Jacksonville, Fl and John Thomas...
Ralph Parsons
Mar 7, 2014
Ralph Elliot Parsons, 70, of Longmont, Colorado passed away early Friday morning, March 7, 2014. Ralph was born June 4, 1943 in Marathon, New York; the youngest son of Howard and Marguerite Parsons. Ralph graduated from of Marathon High School, and then enrolled at Hartwick College where he received a BA in Chemistry. Ralph married and helped raise three...
Raymond Kurtz
Mar 7, 2014
Raymond L. Kurtz 83, of Apalachin, NY passed away Friday March 7, 2014 surrounded by his wife and family after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bessie E. Kurtz; his children, Pamela (Gary- predeceased) Pardee, Michael (Sharon) Kurtz, and son Jamie (Erika) Kurtz; his grandchildren, Sabrina Kurtz, Brandon Kurtz, (fiancée Rena) and...
Joan Toner
Mar 6, 2014
Joan M. Toner, loving wife, mother and sister, adored nana, beloved aunt, devoted friend, and dedicated servant of God, passed peacefully to join the angels and stars in heaven on March 6th after a brief illness. Joanie’s deep faith, caring spirit and enormous sense of fun brought boundless comfort and unending joy to countless lives. She will be fondly...
Marouso Vasilikis
Mar 5, 2014
Marouso (Politis) Vasilikis, 72, of Endwell, passed away after an extended and courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents Dimitrios and Margarita Politis; a sister Despina Politis and a nephew Kyriakos Koutsaris. Marouso is survived by a daughter Mina (Tom) Lazaros; granddaughters Roula Batis; and Nicoletta and Nasia Lazaros; her husband Emmanuel...
Adam Marhefka
Mar 5, 2014
Adam Marcus McDonnell Marhefka, 26, of Apalachin, passed away following a recent illness on March 5, 2014. He was the beloved son of Richard Marhefka and Patricia McDonnell and a wonderful brother to Alicia Marhefka his cherished sister. His maternal grandfather Mark F. McDonnell and his paternal grandmother Josephine Marhefka predeceased Adam. His paternal grandparents Joseph and Helen Marhefka...
Rosemary Gillard
Mar 4, 2014
Rosemary Ann Gillard, 84, of Vestal, NY, formerly of Fulton, NY, died peacefully on March 4, 2014. Rosemary was born August 18, 1929, in Fulton, NY, the daughter of Edward and Marguerite Walsh. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal where she served on various committees and as a Eucharistic minister. Rosemary was a graduate...
Caherine Bannister
Feb 27, 2014
Catherine I. Bannister, 85, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal. She is survived by three daughters and a son in law; Mary and Leon Vandermark, Kirkwood, Gail Bannister, SC., and Cathy Horowitch, Endicott, one son, Michael Bannister and Theresa, VA., six grandchildren, Scott, Tara, Leon, Lisa, Shawn and Jamie, and four great grandchildren,...
Dominic Rossi
Feb 26, 2014
Deacon Dominic L. Rossi, 83, was healed and comforted in the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents Carmella and Patsy Rossi, brother Mario, sisters Judy Mauro, Teresa Peris, Bertha Williams and Julie Ryan and a special cousin Aldo Ferraccioli. He is survived by his loving...
Joan Olson
Feb 25, 2014
After living a full and beautiful life, Joan Olson, 91, left her to be with the Lord on February 25, 2013. The past three years she had been residing and making many new friends at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell. She is predeceased by her husband, Oscar W. Olson, and her parents Lillian and Albert Taylor. She is survived...
Edward Mason
Feb 25, 2014
Edward John Mason, 75, passed away peacefully amongst family February 25, 2014. He is survived by Bonnie Jean Mason, his wife of 46 years; his children, Michelle Monk (Bernie), Terri Slater (Rob Roberts), Marcia Brayboy (James), Rebecca Patterson, Jack Mason (Darla), and Shari Reed; nineteen grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Edward was an electrician by trade and member of...
Mark Miller
Feb 25, 2014
Mark D Miller 56 of Binghamton, passed away after a long struggle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Gerald Miller. He is survived by mother Loretta, wife Caroline, son Zackary, brother Tracey (Eileen) Miller and many cousins and other family. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the...
Donald Lewis Adams
Feb 25, 2014
Donald Lewis Adams, 86, of Endicott, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at Willow Point Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank Adams, Margaret Harman and stepfather, Neil Harman; brother, John (Jack) Adams; sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Huopana; brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Betty Powell, Mary Jane and Albert Abbott, and Ruth and...
Walter “Walt” Pichura
Feb 24, 2014
Walt Pichura,76, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Monday, February 24, 2014. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Peggy Pichura just one short year ago; his parents, Walter C. Pichura, Sr. and Irene (Pichura) Rabert as well as his father-in-law, William J. Mayers. He is survived by his children, William (Polly)...
Obeda Lavin
Feb 24, 2014
Obeda Ruth Hood Lavin went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on February 24, 2014. She was born on April 22, 1929 and was raised in Richlands, NC with her parents and four siblings. She is predeceased by her brothers, Dick, Robert and her sister India. She is survived by her husband, Andrew; her sister, Ruth; and immediate...
Jane Marie Haight
Feb 21, 2014
Jane Marie Haight, 89, of Clark Mills, NY went to be with her husband Louis B. Haight and grandson Tommy Mitchell, and two brothers Harry Desmond and Bud Desmond on Friday February 21, 2014. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Paul Litynski, Endwell; one granddaughter Tracy and Mapp Young; four great grandchildren, Thomas, Mitchell, Gage...
Mary Loughren
Feb 20, 2014
Mary P. Loughren, 98, a long-time resident of Vestal passed away peacefully on February 20, 2014 in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She was born on March 23, 1915 to the late Frank and Anna Porter of Endicott. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, James T. Loughren; her daughter Mary Jane Loughren; her sisters and their husbands Rosaline...
Ralph Iannone
Feb 15, 2014
Ralph Anthony Iannone, of Endicott, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014, four days shy of his 84th birthday at Lourdes Hospital after a short illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Nazzerano and Filomena; his wife, Doris Elizabeth Iannone; his brothers and sister-in-law, Ray and Patricia, and Joseph Iannone. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Steven...
Lawrence Corwin
Feb 14, 2014
Lawrence Lee Corwin, 66, of Endwell, unexpectedly passed away on February 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was predeceased by his parents Robert and Dorothy Corwin and his brother Kevin Corwin. He is survived by his bride of 43 years, Judy Corwin, children Christopher (Colleen) Corwin of Glen Spey, NY, Kathleen (Timothy) Waite of Irondequoit, NY, and...


