Michael Anthony Henkel

Michael Anthony Henkel, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather went to be with the Lord, passing away peacefully on Wednesday, January, 15th.

Mike to friends, and Mick/Mickey to family, born March 26, 1930 in Bridgeport, CT, was pre-deceased by his parents Michael Aloysious Henkel and Victoria Check Henkel, and his beloved wife MaryLou.  He is survived by their three wonderful children David & Lisa Henkel of Albany, NY, Susan & Gilford Martino of Endwell, NY and John & Michele Henkel of Endicott, NY; 6 fantastic grandchildren Bryce & Brayden Henkel, Kelsey & Chase Martino, Amanda & Adam Henkel , 3 great grandchildren Caleb & Leo Martino and Jedidiah Henkel Preston, three dearly cherished siblings; William Henkel of Bellevue, WA, Raymond Henkel of Denver, CO and Maureen and Robert Hofinger of West Lafayette, IN; and by many nephews, niece, and cousins who he thought of often.  In death, as in life, he was surrounded by the love of his family and good friends.

Michael had many fond memories of growing up in Bridgeport and on Long Island, NY where he attended St. Augustine’s High School.  As a young man, Michael attended Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY and graduated from General Motors Institute, (now Kettering University) Flint, MI, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He volunteered for 2 years of Army Ordnance from 1954-1956.  During his service he became a member of the 2nd Army Rifle and Pistol Team.  The culmination of his experience brought him to Camp Perry, OH where he participated in the Rifle & Pistol Matches of 1955.  He was a devoted and faithful servant to God and often Lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Endwell, NY, where he was a member since 1964. One of his favorite pastimes was teaching and maintaining computers, and was a founding member of Southern Tier Senior Net in 1996, whom he volunteered with until its closure in 2012.  Michael retired from IBM in 1987 after 31 years, having worked in Printer Development for most of his career and a stint in Power Supply Development.

He loved gardening, woodworking, computers and discovering his family roots.  In his younger days he enjoyed fishing, hunting and running. He was a clever guy with the ability to solve problems and repair whatever needed to be done. Most of all he was a devoted family man who dearly loved his family & friends. 

His children learned how to be self-sufficient adults, and through his subtle teachings in life, instilled within his children the virtues of responsibility, loyalty, spirituality, and integrity. 

He always welcomed everybody with a smile and a hug, and always had a corny joke to share on a moments notice. He had an incredible sense of humor.  He will be dearly missed. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, 11:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church, 207 Hayes Ave, Endicott. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at St. Josephs Church from 10 AM until time of service at 11:30 AM.

Nick C. DeBenedittis

Nick C. DeBenedittis, 95 of Endicott, went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, January 7, 2020, at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. He was predeceased by his parents Luigi and Isabella DeBenedittis, and his daughter Lisa Rose DeBenedittis; siblings Carl DeBenedittis; Jenny Garruto, Lillian Iacovazzi, Rose DeBenedittis, Josephine DeFillipo, Frank DeBenedittis, and Nancy DeBenedittis. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Grace (Salamida) DeBenendittis; son Louis DeBenedittis; Nick (Doreen Conti) DeBenedittis Jr.; Grandchildren Jillian and Christopher Gonzalez and Eric DeBenedittis; great-grandchildren Bella and Carter; also Robert Conti, Matthew and Alicia McGowen, Kate, Samantha and Joseph. Nick worked for Endicott Johnson Corp., and that is where he met Grace, and they were married in 1950. He then worked for Singer Link Aviation and then for I.B.M. Owego, where he was a member of its Quarter Century Club retiring in 1985. He was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Endicott and was a long-time usher for his church. Nick loved the outdoors, tending to his garden, and keeping everything in pristine condition. He loved traveling by bus to many places throughout the country. He was an avid New York Yankees fan, and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and never raised his voice. He was always there to take care of his siblings and anyone who was in need. He will be greatly missed by all. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, especially Gabriel, and Mercy House of the Southern Tier for the care and compassion that was shown to Nick and his family. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church 306 Odell Ave. Endicott. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott on Friday evening from 5 to 7 pm. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. DeBenedittis may be made to Mercy House of the Southern Tier 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 

Irene Severson

Irene Severson, 86 of Johnson City, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 31, 2019, at her home. She is predeceased by her husband Lloyd Severson. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law Vickie and Don Barnhart; Joanne and Ken Melious; Diane Severson; two sons and one daughter-in-law Ken and Tracy Severson; Larry Severson; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters Anne Lombardo and Evelyn Tomsey; two brothers and sisters-in-law William (Dick) and Donna Stulir; James and Patricia Stulir; also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Irene enjoyed her family cookouts, baking, and her garden. But most of all, her family was the most important thing in her life. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Funeral Services will be held Monday 12:30 pm at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott. Entombment will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home Monday from 11:00 am until time of the Funeral Service at 12:30 pm.
 

David “Dave” Zevan

David “Dave” Zevan, 80, of Endicott, NY, passed away Thursday after a long battle with kidney disease, which he fought with humor, bravery, and stoicism.  Born in Johnson City, NY, he grew up on a farm. He began his professional career at the age of 16 when he was hired by IBM and sent to the University of Cincinnati to earn his degree in electrical engineering, graduating class of 1964 as a member of the Acacia Fraternity. He later earned an MBA in Accounting from SUNY Binghamton. He retired from IBM as an electrical engineer after 35 years and went on to prepare taxes at H&R Block, then he spent 15 years working at Broome Developmental. His greatest accomplishment and source of pride, however, was his close-knit and ever-growing family. He was, above all, a loving, faithful, and supportive husband to his sweetheart Anne Marie (neé Brazilla) with whom he celebrated 57 years of holy marriage. They raised 4 children: David, who married Rhonda, Stephen, who married Tracee, John, who married Jody, and Kira, who married Michael. He was also the proud grandfather of Nikolai, Anastasia, Michael Isaiah, Anna, Peter, Declan, Emily, Jack, Ronan, and Max. Though his loss is difficult to bear, his family is forever grateful to have spent these final holidays with him. To the end, he was a joy to be around, a kind mentor, and a generous family man. He always had a joke on tap, a contagious laugh, and a sharp ear for puns. A devout Catholic, Dave was also an avid Yankees fan, hunter, and fisherman to his last days on earth. He was preceded by his mother Mary (nee Bubniak) and father Alex Zevan, Sr. His brother Alex Jr lives in Vestal, NY. Funeral Services will be held Monday, 1:30 PM from the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc., 1905 Watson Blvd., Endicott and at 2 PM at Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home, Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. The Rev. Peter Tomas will hold a Panchida Service, Sunday 5pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Zevan may be made to Fresenius Medical Care Foundation, Inc., PO Box 789236, Philidelphia, PA, 19178-9236.

Karen L. Neville

Karen L. Neville, 62 of Endicott, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 after a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Audrey Neville. She is survived by her fiancé, Louis Petrovsky; her brother, Gary (Elaine) Neville; one nephew and two nieces, Nathan, Rebecca and Claire Neville; her feline companion, Scamper. She was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and was formerly employed by Lourdes Hospital. Karen enjoyed sailing, crocheting and watching Duke and North Carolina Basketball. Special thanks to Karen’s caregivers, Genevieve and Valerie for their compassionate care over the last two years. At Karen’s request, there will be no formal funeral services. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Animal Care Council 131 Washington Ave. Endicott, NY 13760.

Olga J. Baron

Olga J. Baron, 97 of Endicott, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Katherine and Joseph Dwornik; her husband, William Baron; her sisters, Anna Hanus and Rose Green; her brothers, Joseph and Michael Dwornik. She is survived by her son, Bill Baron (Lynn); her daughter, Paula Baron; two grandchildren, Yule and Katlyn Baron; her sister, Mary Dahulich; two special nieces, Lynn Graham and Sheila Jackson; also several other nieces and nephews. She is at last reunited with her husband, Bill. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Endicott.” She was a simple soul who sought neither riches nor fame. Death was her final goal. Life was just a pleasant game, filled with joy and strife…she played them as they came. She wrote the story of her life and signed it with God’s name”. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Absolut Care of Endicott for the care and compassion that Olga received. Many thanks to Sister Anisia Muthoni for her numerous visits and spiritual support. A Funeral Mass will be offered, Monday at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church 306 Odell Ave. Endicott, NY. Burial will follow in SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Cemetery, Endwell, NY. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 10:00 AM until time of Mass at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Meals on Wheels of Western Broome 705 W. Main St. #4, Endicott, NY 13760.

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Diane Prosinski

Diane Prosinski, 57 of Vestal, NY, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Mercy House of The Southern Tier. She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Patricia Prosinski; her brother, Mark Prosinski.  She is survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Debbie Prosinski, nieces Kelsey and Kayla; Tim and Debbie Prosinski, nieces Sara and Nicole; John and Angela Prosinski, nieces Delanna and Averie; her aunt and uncle, Fayelene and Thomas Grimes, cousins Kristen and Tom. Diane was a graduate of Seton Catholic Central High School Class of 1960, a graduate of Broome Community College, and a longtime I.B.M. Endicott employee. Diane was also an avid Boston Red Sox Fan and cherished her rescue dogs. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday (Today) at 12:00 pm at The Church of The Holy Family 3600 Phyllis St. Endwell, NY. The family will receive friends at the Church of The Holy Family Friday (Today) from 10:00 am until 11:45 am. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in memory of Diane may be made to Mercy House of The Southern Tier 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 or to the Humane Society 167 Conklin Ave. Binghamton, NY 13903.

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John M. Gavazzi

John M. Gavazzi, 79 of Vestal, passed away on December 17, 2019, at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, Mario and Irene Gavazzi. He is survived by his wife, Xiurong Yue; his children, John, Mario, Jeffrey (Lisa), Matthew (Teresa), Johnathan, Christina, and Jamie Lynn Gavazzi; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister, Cristina Branzanti; a loyal friend, Cory. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church Vestal and the Knights of Columbus. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 AM at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

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Maria DiBella

On Friday, November 29, 2019, Maria DiBella, of Endwell, New York, adored wife of Dr. Agatino DiBella; loving mother of Roberto and Bruno DiBella; dedicated sibling of Nilde Marcinowski and Luigi Iannance; and caring grandmother of Tosca, Paloma, and Ariza DiBella, passed away at the age of 77. She is survived by many other loving family and friends in the United States and Italy.

Maria was born in Messina, Italy, on May 20, 1942. Prior to coming to the United States, Maria completed her education and received a teaching degree in elementary education. Maria was an accomplished cook and was known for multiple-course gourmet meals, particularly around the holidays. Her most remarkable characteristic was that she was a kindhearted soul who would help those in need. She was a family matriarch that was dedicated to the entire family until her death. She was also very caring that would take from herself and give to others.

A public viewing will take place on December 7, 2019, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott. A short Funeral Service will follow. Maria’s final resting place will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation.