All Obituaries

Thomas Boyd, 71 passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Mercy House in Endicott after a six-month assault by a glioblastoma brain tumor.  He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Debbie; two brothers and a sister-in-law, John & Jennifer Boyd, of NC and Bill Boyd, of Idaho; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert Kisacky, Randy & Debbie Kisacky, and Doreen Kisacky & Rex Lawson. Tom is also survived by 14 nieces and nephews who all called him their favorite...

Violet Massar, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Massar and her son, Bernard Massar Jr. She was the youngest and last surviving sibling of the 13 children of Peter & Nettie Matias. She is survived by 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Lois & Dominick Montemagno, Donna Massar; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard & Cynthia Massar; and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Massar; four grandchildren, Dominick III...

Susan Karlik peacefully passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 in her hometown of Binghamton, NY.  Born on March 11, 1952, she was predeceased by her parents, Walter & Helen Karlik.  Susan spent most of her life in Broome County.  She attended the Ridley Lowell Business School and then worked for OPWDD, the NY State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, until retirement. She is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews.  Her dear friends include...

Dorothy Wareika, 83, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony & Wanda Wareika. She was formerly a member of St. Joseph's Lithuanian Church.  There are no known surviving family members.  Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery on Monday, March 25.  Arrangements by Bednarsky Funeral Home, Inc.

Katherine M. Kolota, 95, our loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  She has joined in heaven her husband, Chet, parents, Frank and Mary Kulheim, brothers, Stanley, Jerry, Michael, sisters, Mary, Betty, Rose, Irene and many loving family members and friends.  She is survived by her children, Chester C. Kolota and Ann Marie (Paul) Ripic; grandchildren, Nathaniel (Jessica) Ripic, Joshua Ripic, and Anna (Caleb)...

Joseph M. Sirsen, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Mary Sirsen; many aunts, uncles and several cousins.  He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia & Michael Paston, of Broken Arrow, OK; nephews, Joshua Paston and Benjamin Paston; and many cousins.  He was a devoted member of the Church of the Holy Trinity and a retired employee of I.B.M. Corp. Prior to his retirement, he played in several softball...

Stella Stashko, 91, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Village on Sunday, January 28, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Stashko; her parents, Adam & Frances Nawojczyk; her sister, Val Pelligrini; and her son-in-law, Steve Morris.  She was the loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother of her three daughters and two sons-in-law, Monica Morris, Vicki (Peter) Moschak and Jennifer (David) Adams; seven grandchildren, Pete (Katie) Moschak, Thomas Moschak,...

Emily S. Hores, 99, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband, John Hores; and her parents, John and Elizabeth Sovis.  She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert & Sandee Hores, Philip & Jane Hores and Jeffrey Hores & Barbara Ryczko; three granddaughters, Jessica, Janelle and Jacque; and 7 great-grandchildren.   There will be no formal funeral services.  Burial will be in Slovak Lutheran Cemetery in the...

Carl J. Winterberger, 95, died on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary; and his brother, Alan.  He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Peake-Winterberger; his children, John & Donna Winterberger, Suzanne Winterberger, Charlie & Amy Winterberger, Anne & Jeff Corey, Barbara Winterberger, and Tom & Lynn Winterberger; Marilyn's children, Kim & Tim Fiedler, Carrie & Tom Klug, Jeff...

Penny Kisacky, 93, went to be with her husband on Saturday, January 20, 2024.  Her husband, John Kisacky Jr. predeceased her in 1999.  She is survived by her children, Robert Kisacky, Debra & Thomas Boyd, Doreen Kisacky & Rex Lawson, and Randy & Deborah Kisacky;  8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church.  Penny was a loving wife and mother; she was devoted to her husband and children, and supportive in all...