All Obituaries

 Joseph James Macko, 94, of Johnson City, N.Y. passed away peacefully at Mercy House of the Southern Tier in Endicott on Sunday, September 20, 2020.   He was predeceased by his son, James; sisters, Joan Brainard and Bernadine Richion; and parents, Catherine and Joseph.  He is survived by loving wife of 71 years, Dorothy; loving son and daughter-in-law, Gary & Lorraine Macko, son, David Macko;  daughter-in-law Nancy Macko, grandsons, Jason (Chelsea), Jonathan...

Lillian M. Kozak, 93, was escorted by angels to heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  She was predeceased by her parents, John & Katie Kozak; and her siblings.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Suzann Gance, of Vestal; a grandson, Santino and his wife, Erin Gance; 2 great-granddaughters, Francesca and Antonia; and several nieces and nephews.  Lillian was an active 38-year member of the Chenango Club, where she served as the kitchen manager....

Frederick L. Vlasak, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, after several years of failing health.  He was predeceased by his parents, Louis & Elizabeth Vlasak; his wife, Jean; and two brothers-in-law, Bob Miller and Daniel Harahus.  He is survived by his family, Lucy Johnson and her children, Nerissa, Ryan, Erik and Evan; his godson, Michael Baxter; and several cousins, distant relatives and friends.  Fred was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity.  He...

Victoria (Grottola) Morgan Lloyd, 95, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2020.  She was predeceased by her sons, Richard K. Morgan and James V. Morgan;  her parents, Joseph & Maria Grottola; grandson, James R. Hodgson; and her 7 Grottola sisters.  She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna & Bill Finch, East Berne, NY, Connie & Rob Hodgson  Land O Lakes, FL.; her son, Joseph Morgan,...

November 29, 1924-August 25, 2020. We say goodbye for now to Helen B. Flack, formerly of Syracuse NY. Helen was originally from Delhi NY and graduated from Syracuse University. She was predeceased by her beloved parents and older brother, Jack. She and her brother were raised during the depression by their widowed mother. After Syracuse University w/ degree in chemistry, Helen became a lab technician for 14 yrs. until marrying Robert L. Flack (died 1989). She then was owner of Glen Abstract...

John William Kadlec passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2020, at the NYS Veterans' Home in Oxford, NY.  He was just shy of his 95th birthday. John was reunited with his parents, Joseph and Joanna (Berka) Kadlec, his brother Joe, his son, Jimmy and his daughter-in-law, Carmie (Marrongelli).  He is survived by his granddaughter, Terri Sanderson and her husband Derek (Troy, NY); his grandson, Jimmy Jr and his girlfriend Chelsea Tracy-Bronson (Seaside Park, NJ); his...

Mary A. Novovesky, 98, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 24, 2020.  She was predeceased by her husband, Neil J. Novovesky; her parents; and her daughter-in-law, Joanne E. Novovesky.  She is survived by her sons, Neil Novovesky, Endwell and Ronald & Lisa Novovesky, Johnson City; her daughter, Sharon & Norman Davis, Endicott;  2 grandchildren, SherriAnn Juman and Norman Davis; 2 great-grandchildren, Sean Juman and Joseph Rano.  She was a 10-year employee...

Barbara Jean (Harendza) Lerner, 64, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed on Saturday, July 4, 2020, from COVID-19 complications.  Barbara was a graduate of Johnson City High School, Johnson City, New York, and owned and operated a hair salon in Santa Cruz, California for many years. She was a warm, loving, and generous person to many and truly had a heart of gold. Grateful thanks go to Sun West Choice Rehabilitation Center for the loving and compassionate care that they provided to Barbara,...

John C. Nezelek, 85, went to rest with the Lord after a short battle with cancer on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home, with his family by his side.  He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joan (Gulbin) Nezelek; 4 children and their spouses, Mary Jo & Dominic Feroleto, John & Barb Nezelek, Jodi & Steve Huebner, and Angel Nezelek;  7 grandchildren, Lauren and Caitlin Feroleto, Sarah, Johnny and Jimmy Nezelek, Kelsey and Allyson Huebner; his sister, Mary Ford; and...

Helen B. Yesensky, 94, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, George (1986); her parents, Paul and Mary Balaszek; 2 brothers, Bernard and Harold; and 3 sisters, Mary, Margaret and Bernice.  She is survived by her 4 children, George Yesensky (Ann Stephenson), Ann (Christopher) Bezek, Gary (Donna) Yesensky, and John (Jodi) Yesensky.  She is also survived by 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren;  several nieces and nephews. ...