Kathleen “Kathy” Blachowiak
Dec 17, 2019
Kathleen M. (Carroll) Blachowiak, 77, of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2019 following a long battle with dementia. She is predeceased by her parents John F. and Edith M. Carroll, brothers John, Robert, Thomas and sister Elizabeth. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard Blachowiak, a daughter Susan (Brad) Naylor, a...
Anna E. Shaughnessy
Dec 8, 2019
Anna Elizabeth Shaughnessy (Middendorf) , 97 ½, of Vestal went to be with her Lord and Blessed Mother Mary on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at St. John’s Home in Rochester, NY. Anna was predeceased by her “Honey” the Love of her life for 69 years, Edward Michael Shaughnessy, Daughter Diane “Dee” Shaughnessy, Granddaughter Taylor Anna Bodell; Parents Raymond and...
George Franklin “Frank” Morenus
Dec 7, 2019
George Franklin Morenus (Frank) 87, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 7, 2019 at Mercy House, Endicott, NY. Frank was born in Sidney Center, NY to Walton and Ada Morenus on September 24, 1932. He was predeceased by five sisters; Mildred, Ruth, Dorothy, Beatrice, Jean; and brother, Ralph (Ike). Frank is survived by his wife...
Richard “Dick” Soovajian
Dec 7, 2019
Richard C. Soovajian, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away on December 7, 2019 at Mercy House after a courageous one-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He will be forever missed by his devoted wife of 54 years, Gloria, his loving daughter Kim (Roger) Lawson, and his granddaughter Amelia, aka Papa’s Sweetheart. He was predeceased by his parents, Catherine and...
John Hayes
Dec 6, 2019
John J. Hayes, 91 joined his loved ones who have gone before him on Friday, December 6, 2019. John graduated from St. Paul’s School Binghamton in 1947, where he met his first love, Anne O’Hare. They built a life together in Kirkwood NY that included 5 children, summer road trips to Florida, BBQs on the back patio listening to...
Thomas “Tom” Tzivanis
Dec 4, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Leonidas Tzivanis, 90, passed away in his sleep with his family by his side on December 4, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of his beloved Village of Endicott born to Stavros Tzivani, a refugee fleeing the Turkish genocide of Christians in 1915, and to his mother Dimitra Thaniotes Tzivani, who emigrated from Magoula, Greece, a small...
Charles “Chuck” Fitch
Dec 3, 2019
The Fitch family announces with great sadness the loss of our beloved father and grandfather, Charles (Chuck), age 83, on December 3, 2019. Our father was a modest, private man and following his wishes, he will be interned beside his beloved wife Mary Lou at Vestal Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in a private ceremony. He is predeceased by his...
Paul Brazill
Dec 3, 2019
Paul J. Brazill of Vestal, NY died peacefully at home, with his family holding vigil, on December 3. A beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Paul is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betsy Dougherty Brazill; two daughters, Christine and Maureen Brazill-Husband (Steve); two sons, Kevin (Erin McGovern) and Bob (Andrea Monico); and six grandchildren, Ethan, Collin, Lilly,...
Phouthone “Muey” Phetphongsy
Nov 30, 2019
Phouthone (Muey) Phetphongsy passed away suddenly on November 30th at the age of 56. He was born in Vientiane Laos, the youngest child of Phet and Boukham Khouphongsy. He liked to think they saved the best for last. Boukham, Phouthone’s mother escaped Laos with her to youngest children Phouthone and Phonekham to seek refuge in Thailand refugee camp in...
Arlene Tribe
Nov 29, 2019
Arlene Edwards Tribe passed away on November 29, 2019 at Elizabeth Church Manor. She was a lifelong resident of Endicott and Endwell and a member of the First Baptist Church in Endicott. She was 99 years old. She is survived by her two children, James Tribe and Shirley Tribe Peck, two Grandsons, Timothy and Andrew and five Great Grandchildren,...
Frank Bezek
Nov 29, 2019
Frank Bezek, 92, of Endwell passed away peacefully Friday November 29, 2019, joining his parents Peter and Julianna (Vanyko) Bezek; loving wife of 64 years Helen (Hudanich) Bezek and daughter Geri Hall who predeceased him. Frank was also predeceased by all eight siblings; Anna (George) Lesso; Peter Bezek; Mike (Theresa) Bezek; John (Jean) Bezek; George (Alta) Bezek; Andy (Rita)...
Catherinea Bryce
Nov 28, 2019
Catherinea A Bryce, 64, of Endwell NY passed away at Upstate Medical Hospital, Thursday November 28th, 2019 after complications from kidney transplant surgery. Cathy was born in Kingston, Jamaica September 16th, 1955, she immigrated to Brooklyn NY in 1970 where she completed high school at Prospect Heights H.S. and settled in the Binghamton area in 1976. She is retired...
Sharon Ayres
Nov 27, 2019
Sharon L. Ayres went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2019. She was 77 years old. Sharon was the daughter of Carlyle and Frances Frantz and the beloved wife of Robert D. Ayres for 57 years. Sharon is survived by a son Jeffrey and wife Theresa Ayres, daughter Michelle and husband Scott Eldred, daughter Melissa Berchtold and...
Joseph Purdy Jr.
Nov 22, 2019
Joseph L. Purdy, Jr., 72, of Apalachin, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 and is now at peace after a long illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Jean Purdy and his brother, Richard. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of nearly 52 years, Allyson; his sons, Keith (Miriam), Michael (Julie), and Jason...
Douglas “Dougie” Geiser
Nov 22, 2019
Douglas George Geiser, Jr. November 22, 2019. Dougie was born with challenging health issues and later diagnosed with cerebral palsy. In a different time and different place there would have been few options to seek help for him. But he was born into a society that valued him and a family that cherished him. He was especially loved by...
Shirley Griffith
Nov 22, 2019
Shirley T. Griffith, 82, of Vestal, passed away unexpectedly at her home Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born on February 6th, 1937, in Vineland, NJ. To her many long-time friends, neighbors and fellow community volunteers, Shirley was a constant source of energy and enthusiasm, hope and happiness, kindness and compassion. To her entire extended family – children, grand/great...
Oudarone “Ron” Phetphongsy
Nov 21, 2019
Oudarone “Ron” Phetphongsy passed away tragically on November 21, 2019 at age 69. Born and raised in Vientiane, Laos, he was one of nine children born to Phet and Bouakham Khouphongsy. As a freshman at the National University of Laos, he was recruited to play professional soccer and played for several teams, including on the Laos National Soccer team....
Narciso “Jay” Perez Jr.
Nov 20, 2019
Narciso “Jay” Perez, Jr., 53, transitioned from this life on Wednesday November 20, 2019. He was predeceased by his father Narciso Perez. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Ada Perez; children, Kaitlin Perez, Isaiah (Kaitlyn) Robinson, Matthew Perez and Cooper; siblings, Wanda (Gary) Forte, Marie (Mike) Dominik and Rosa, Frances, and Melanie; Mother, Maria Diaz;...
Doris Miner
Nov 17, 2019
Doris L. Miner, 89, of Endwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Doris was predeceased by her husband, John Miner. She is survived by her two sons, Mark Miner, Las Vegas, NV, and Todd (Julie) Miner, Binghamton, a brother, Paul Messemer, Vestal, and a sister, Jan Boyce, Florida. She is also survived by grandchildren, Katelyn (Jason) Aurelio,...
Jennifer Samit
Nov 17, 2019
Jennifer Irene (Ripic) Samit 56, passed away to her eternal life on November 17, 2019 due to complications of a brain tumor. She was predeceased by her father James in 2002. Bestowed upon her are her three beautiful children Claudia, Joshua and Matthew Samit. She is survived by her mother Lettie, brothers James, Jeffrey (Beckie) and Jason, her niece...
