Gerald “Jerry” Mackey
Jun 3, 2024
Gerald M. Mackey, a beloved pillar of the Whitney Point community and a revered educator and coach, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on March 29, 1946, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to the late Thomas and Delia Mackey. Jerry was the youngest of five boys and was predeceased by his...
Peter “Pete” Picciano
Jun 2, 2024
Peter A. Picciano, 66, born and raised in Endwell, New York, slipped away quietly on Sunday evening, June 2, 2024. Peter had a very difficult year battling brain cancer. He is now reunited with his dear parents, Frederick and Helen, and brother, John, along with a host of other relatives. Peter will be deeply missed by his twin sister,...
Gladys Palmer
May 28, 2024
Gladys M. Palmer, 95, of Vestal passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.She is survived by her daughter, Luanne Palmer. She retired from I.B.M. Owego. At Gladys request there will be no services. Anyone who would like to make a donation in her memory may be made to Stray Haven Humane Society, 194 Shepard Rd, Waverly, NY 14892.
Edward “Ed” Bendert Jr.
May 24, 2024
Edward J. Bendert Jr. passed away after an illness on May 24, 2024 at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Filomena and Edward Bendert Sr. on November 17, 1943 and enjoyed a fun childhood in Endicott, NY with his brothers Tom, Joe, and Paul and his sister, Theresa, now all deceased. A...
Joan Behil
May 24, 2024
Joan Marie Behil passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Anna (Cupina) Poodiack and her husband, John F. Behil. Joan is survived by her children Kathy Behil, John (Gina) Behil, Steve (Robin) Behil, and Joe (Judee) Behil, her grandson Joe Behil, her brother Jack (Lori)...
Leslie “Les” Jenson
May 23, 2024
Leslie “Les” Jenson, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, with his family at his side. He was predeceased by his parents Leslie Sr. & Dorothy (Perry) Jenson, and his brother-in-law Jens Borch. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Anne (Toole); his sons Mark (Hana) Jenson of Virginia, and Eric (Rose) Jenson of...
Miriam Mcpherson
May 18, 2024
Miriam (Kocik) McPherson, 83, passed away peacefully May 18, 2024. She was born July 11, 1940 in Binghamton, NY to the late John Kocik, Sr. and Anne (Hnatko) Kocik. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald L. McPherson, Sr. She is survived by her children Stacey (Dan) Taraszewski, Renee (John Fisher) McPherson, Donald McPherson Jr. and her three grandchildren...
Ruth Beebe
May 17, 2024
Ruth K. Beebe peacefully passed away in her daughter’s home on May 17, 2024, at the age of 99 years. She had tremendous faith in the Lord and was an example of how to live gracefully for her family and friends. She was a kind and loving Mom, Sister, Nana, Gram, and Grandma who will be dearly missed. Ruth...
Minnie Caton
May 17, 2024
Armenouhy “Minnie” (Poochigian) Caton of Endwell, New York passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024, at UHS Binghamton General Hospital in Binghamton, N.Y., at the age of 98. She was born in Binghamton, N.Y. to parents Bagdasar (Kazanjian) & Sarah (DerGarabedian) Poochigian on November 23, 1925 and was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School in Binghamton, N.Y....
Joan Cahill
May 16, 2024
Joan M. Cahill, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully departed from this world on Thursday, May 16th, at the age of 87 in Endicott, New York. She was surrounded by the warmth of her family’s love as she transitioned to join her loved ones who had journeyed before her. Throughout her life, Joan embodied strength, grace, and unwavering...
Shantha Datta
May 15, 2024
Dr. Shantha Datta, 83, of Vestal, NY, passed away on May 15, 2024. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Dr. Pranab Datta. She is survived by her children, Bina and Bijoy (Valerie) Datta, grandsons, Ajay and Nikhil, her sister, Dr. Thungum Joseph, and many relatives and friends in the United States, India, and throughout the...
Cynthia Bilsky
May 15, 2024
Cynthia Louise Bilsky, 65, of Johnson City, passed away on May 15th after a year long, hard-fought battle with brain cancer. Cindy grew up in Chenango Bridge and attended Chenango Valley High School where she played basketball and was a member of the track team as a shot putter. After graduating from CV, Cindy went to Bloomsburg University to...
Shirley Hendrick
May 12, 2024
Shirley J. Hendrick (Wilkins) of Endicott, New York, 88, passed away at home on Sunday May 12, 2024. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Roger I. Hendrick. She is survived by her children; Gary, Deb, and Kim; her sister Sue and Jim Ballard, brother Lewis and Janet Wilkins, and grandchildren; Michael, Morgan, Ashley, Paul Michael and Alexis, as well...
John Doraski
May 10, 2024
John Robert Doraski of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully to join our Lord on May 10, 2024. Survived by fiancé Jeannette Gonya and her children Jackie and Joey. Son of John and Teresa Doraski. Brother of Debbie Blakeney, Bobby Doraski (Sharisse), Donna and Roger Greene and Denise and Scott Jones. Uncle of Matt and Kelly Blakeney, Jen and Matt...
Charles “Charlie” Degregorio
May 9, 2024
Charlie DeGregorio, 93, formerly of Vestal passed away Thursday evening May 9, 2024 at Oxford Veterans Home. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Jennie DeGregorio. Also three children Roseanne DeGregorio, Endicott, Chuck and Suzanne DeGregorio, Binghamton and Michael and Maria DeGregorio California. Also 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Charlie was a proud member of...
Stephen “Steve” Curtin
May 7, 2024
Stephen M. Curtin of Vestal, New York, 66, passed away at home unexpectedly on May 7, 2024. Steve was pre-deceased by his father Paul M. Curtin Steve is survived by his wife Alesia Curtin, mother Joan T. Curtin, son Brady M. Curtin, stepchildren Anthony, Kellen (Bear), Jaleesa, Kaliesha (Cookie), and Marshall, step-grandchildren Bella, Karter, Slade, Wooskie and Kai, siblings...
Jack Pitkin
May 7, 2024
On Tuesday, May 7th, Jack went to be with his Lord at the ripe old age of 94, with family at his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Merton and Florence Pitkin, and his loving wife of 72 years, Jackie Pickering Pitkin. He is survived by his three children, Cindy (Bill) Starring, Suzanne (Steve) Gorney, and Robb Pitkin,...
Joseph “Joe” Watson Jr.
May 6, 2024
Joseph L. Watson Jr., 61, of Endicott passed away unexpectedly on May 6th 2024. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Carolyn (Marx) Watson and two sons Peter (Melissa) and Benjamin (Meghan); his mother, Margaret Watson; grandchildren Riley, Madelyn and Owen; brothers David (Theresa) Watson, Christopher (Michelle) Watson; sister Jennifer (Nicholas) Weimer and several nieces and...
Richard Badertscher
May 4, 2024
Richard F. Badertscher, 90, passed away at Vestal Park Nursing Center, Saturday May 4th, 2024. In addition to his parents Frederick and Caryl Badertscher, Richard was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Brenda; son-in-law Joseph Haick; daughter-in-law Deanna Badertscher; and his sister Marian Palmer. Richard is survived by his daughters, Philippa Haick, Vestal; Michelle (John) Barron, Vestal; Karen...
Arduina Ricci
May 3, 2024
Arduina (Roma) Ricci, 71, of Endwell, passed away peacefully at home, on May 3, 2024, after a brave battle against cancer. Arduina was born in Ceccano, Italy on April 11, 1953. She immigrated to America in 1971 with her family and married her life-long love, Mario Ricci, on September 30, 1971. After immigrating, she worked at Endicott-Johnson for 25...
