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01/10/2026

Allan Novak Funeral service

01/09/2026

Leslie W. Swan, 68 of Binghamton, NY, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2026. He was born September 2nd, 1957, in Montrose, PA.

He was a Jack of all trades, but he specialized in mechanics. He really enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, being with family, loving his grandchildren, feeding the neighborhood stray cats, and saving baby squirrels.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Isabel; 3 daughters, Angel Goodrich, Christina Swan and Stephanie (Eric) Delage; his grandchildren, Michael Adams, Jr., Zachary Adams, James Donahue IV, Brandon Donahue, Stacia Donahue, Mikayla Vaughn, Eric Delage, Jr., Damien Delage, Jayden Delage; his great-granddaughter, Ellieaunah Hayes; his brother, Clayton Swan; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Lester and Dorris Swan, many brothers and sisters and granddaughter, Kierstin Shidagis.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the Hospice staff. You were amazing.

At his request there will be no services, but the family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

01/08/2026

Thomas L. Schappe, of Endwell, NY passed away on December 22, 2025 at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years Margaret, his brother Don, and his parents Clarence and Louise Schappe. He is survived by his daughters Ellen (Rob) Schappe Jurado, Janet (John) Kleespies, and LeeAnn Schappe; grandchildren Daniel, Allison, and Liliana Jurado; Megan (Aaron) and Shannon (Jacob) Kleespies; and great-granddaughter Molly Jean. He is also survived by his brothers Mike (Anne) and Jim; sisters-in-law Jackie, Ethel, and Martha, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Tom was born and raised in St Peters MO, where his dad often took him and his brothers to a nearby airport to watch the planes take off. Tom graduated from St Louis University in 1959 and was recruited by IBM to work in upstate NY. He and a classmate packed up and drove east to pursue their destinies.

He soon met and married his wife and together they raised a family in Endwell. Working for Big Blue gave him opportunities to work abroad, including moving the family to both The Netherlands and West Germany for longer assignments. These experiences fostered a life-long love of travel, and after retirement in 1993 he and Meg had many adventures around the world. Tom was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club, and he got a commemorative clock.Tom was a parishioner and choir member at Church of the Holy Family in Endwell. He was an active volunteer in the community, along with his wife, working for the Election Board, ushering for events at BU, and teaching workshops through Senior Net. He also kept busy with a local computer club and participated in the restoration of a classic IBM 1401 computer. Keeping up with yard work and spending time with family filled out the rest of his days.

There will be no formal services. The family will hold a private gathering at their convenience.

01/07/2026

Julie Sedlack (Smetana) went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 4, 2026. She was 92 years old.

She was predeceased by her husband Michael Sedlack, her sisters Ann Perkoski, Mary Maerkl, and her brothers Peter Smetana and Paul Smetana. She was also predeceased by a beloved nephew, Philip Perkoski.

Julie is survived by her nieces Lorraine Hall and Deborah Apalanek, along with nephews David Perkoski, Glenn Maerkl, Paul Smetana and Craig Smetana. She is also survived by many great nieces and great nephews.

Julie was a practicing Greek Orthodox Christian and an active member and benefactor of St. Michael’s Church on Clinton Street in Binghamton, NY. She volunteered for many church events throughout the years and had been a member of the church choir.

Julie was employed by IBM for 35 years and retired as a secretary specialist in 1987. She went on to pursue her passion for interior decorating and created Jaye Interiors.

A divine liturgy will be celebrated by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter James Dutko on Thursday, January 15 at 10 am at St. Michael’s Church, 292 Clinton Street, Binghamton where her family will receive friends from 9 am to 10 am. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date.

A very special thank you to Geri Nolan who took care of Julie for several years, both at home and during her time in the nursing home.

Kindly consider contributing in Julie’s memory to her church in lieu of flowers.

01/04/2026

Robert L. McMahon (Leo), 81, of Endwell, NY passed away peacefully after a short illness and a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Beloved husband of Kathyrn (Lombardo) McMahon, father to Christine (Pat) Miller and Jennifer (Clint) Stewart, grandfather to Zach (Ali), Allison, Lani, and Emmy. Leo was the third oldest of thirteen children. Predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary McMahon, his brother John (Peggy) and sister, Maureen (Bob) Quinn, mother and father-in-law Anne and Carl Lombardo. He is survived by his remaining siblings, Dennis (the late JoAnn), Suzanne Landwherle (Rob), Christine (Geoff) Mischler, Kathryn (Frank) Forno, Brian (Maureen), Bridget (the late Phillip) McDonald, Rita (Jim) Maddi, Marty (Claudia), Laura (the late Richard) Kuhnen, and Philip (Colleen) McMahon. He is also survived by a large extended family including many nieces, nephews, cousins—especially the McCabe and Burns families. For over 20 years, he owned and operated a DIY pest control business, “The Bug Man”.Leo loved to entertain. It was his passion. He loved to cook and share his huge pots of soup. He enjoyed an eclectic range of music genres and the louder, the better! He was a member of the Order of the Sons of Italy, Endicott Lodge. In recent years, he passed time at Close Quarters with his many friends. Even during his later struggles with Lewy Body Dementia, he still had a sharp wit and would set you straight when you needed it. The family would like to recognize the wonderful care by Dr. Richard Barbano at the University of Rochester Medical Center—Department of Neurology, Rochester, NY, Ashley at Guthrie Hospice, and his home health aide, Michelle.

Funeral services will be held Thursday January 8, 2026 at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY at 12:30 PM with the Rev. Clarence F. Rumble, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Thursday from 11:00 AM until time of service at 12:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mercy House 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 or in honor of Dr. Barbano and the Movement Disorders Program, Department of Neurology, Box 673, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642.

Leo strongly believed in the message of the Desiderata and gifted a copy of it to his daughters as teenagers. We will leave you with this excerpt…”With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.”`

01/03/2026

Allan Novak, 78 of Vestal, NY, passed away unexpectedly after a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease on January 1, 2026. He was predeceased by his first wife, Francine (Shayka) Novak; his son, Scott Allan Novak; his parents, George and Anna Novak; also, his sisters and brother. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Bonnie Novak; two children, Mark Novak and Nicole Bailey; one grandson, Alex Bailey; his in-laws, Cathy and Scott Shiner, Debbie and Mark Gardner, Ruth and Pat King. He was a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era serving in Rota, Spain. He had a 24-year career at IBM Owego and later followed his natural talent in various sales positions. He was an avid golfer, bowler, Green Bay Packer fan and participant in Punch Out Parkinson’s. He also enjoyed attending ALL of his grandson’s sporting events and spending time on his boat.

Funeral services will be held Saturday January 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd, Endicott, NY. Entombment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Saturday January 10th from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Punch Out Parkinson’s, 709 Conklin Rd. Binghamton, NY 13903 or through PayPal at RocksteadySoutherntierny.comunder the donate tab. Thank you for thinking of us, Bonnie.

12/30/2025

Jeffrey James Pisani, 57, of Vestal, New York, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 9, 1968, in Binghamton, New York, and was the beloved son of Salvador and Celestine Pisani, and the father of Jordan and Alyssa Pisani. He is also survived by his loving aunts and uncles, as well as several cousins, all of whom he cherished deeply.

Jeff lived life with an adventurous spirit that carried him near and far. Never one to stay still for long, he found joy in traveling, running his own businesses, and even managing concerts. Known for his humor, big heart, and unmistakable laugh, Jeff had a way of lighting up every room he entered. His kindness and natural ability to make others smile left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday January 7, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Church 300 Odell Ave. Endicott, NY, at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:30 AM until time of Mass at 11:00 AM.

12/30/2025

Mary Anne Harter, 84 of Endwell, NY, passed away peacefully at Susquehanna Nursing Home on December 13, 2025, with her loving husband of 65 years, Edward, by her side. She is also survived by three children, Deborah Jo Harter, Edward Harter, Jr., Steven (Melissa) Harter; sister-in-law, Joan Seifried of Herkimer, NY, brother-in-law, Jim Harter of Minoa, NY, Sharon Harter of Mohawk, NY; nephew, James (Rachel) Harter and their sons, Zachary (Madison) and Dylan (Brianna) Harter; nephews, David Harter and Tim and Wayne Seifried; first cousins, Susan, Katie, Andy and Michael Duchnycz, very close friends, Al and Valerie Paolucci, Holly Milano and Barb Skarvinko. Mary Ann’s “munchkins” as she called them when they were young and, in her care, was like a loving second mother to, Cathy and Chris Paolucci, Katie Skarvinko, Maggie Milano, Colin Kutney, Nicole Stanley and children, and many more! Mary Anne loved to serve others, waitressing in her younger days, teaching young Boy Scout and Brownie Troops, handing out her homemade bread, chicken noodle soup, and monster cookies, running a successful Daycare and a Natural Healer and Reflexologist to many. Mary Anne will be remembered for her devotion to serving others. Her Day Care children were nurtured with the same care and attentiveness she gave to everyone in her life. Her kindness, generosity and steady presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday January 10, 2026, at The Church of the Holy Family, 3600 Phyllis St. Endwell, NY at 12 Noon, followed by a Celebration of Life at Endwell Greens, 3675 Sally Piper Rd. Endwell, NY at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Mercy House of the Southern Tier 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 or The Humane Society, 167 Conklin Ave. Binghamton, NY 13903.

12/23/2025

Ronald Ivor Renaldo born on July 27, 1936, to the late Ivor Halgar Renaldo and Faith Wheeler died on December 22, 2025, at Mercy House of the Southern Tier. He was also predeceased by his granddaughter, Jennifer Zizzi, his son-in-law, Mark Zizzi and his stepson, Kevin Ennis.

Growing up in Jamestown, NY, Ron made his earliest money at age 14 as a stock clerk at his great-uncle’s grocery store, then as a store technician-clerk for an auto parts retailer, and later, still in his teens, as an ice making equipment operator followed by work in the grape fields with migrant workers for Welch’s Grape Juice. For two summer seasons, he supported the newly built Southwestern Central High School with various trucking activities. While attending college he worked as a technician with General Electric as a precursor to a 34-year development engineering career with IBM.

He graduated from Celeron High School in 1954 where he was president of the last known nation-wide high school fraternity, Chi Sigma Chi, Delta Sigma Chapter originally founded in 1891. During this period, he augmented his high school education with technical adult education classes at Jamestown High School, the only way for him to acquire the knowledge he needed for his chosen career. He then graduated from SUNY Alfred and attended Binghamton University.

In his mid-years, Ron enjoyed tennis, basketball, bowling, and swimming but then settled on his final passion for motorcycle touring.

Above all, Ron treasured his 30 years with his beloved wife, Carol Ann Bontempo Renaldo for a life of shared interests and goals. He held dear all memories of their travels and of leisurely times at their second home in Vero Beach, Florida where they enjoyed the company of their special friends, Alberto and Rose Rossi. He is also survived by his children, Kevin (Deborah) Renaldo, Elaine Zizzi, and Eric Renaldo (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Emily Zizzi and Austin Renaldo; his great-grandchildren, Noah and Savannah Reed; his step-son, Kirk (Becky) Ennis and their children, Brittany (Travis) Miller and Adam (Francesca) Ennis; his step-son, Steve Rogers (Camille Ciotoli) and his children, Stephen and Kari (Jake) Longo; his step-daughter, Dina (Scott) Barney and their children, Jake (Kasaundra) Barney, Nick (Natalie) Barney, and Luke Barney.

Funeral services will be held Saturday December 27th at 11:00 AM at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY, with the Rev. Clarence Rumble, officiating. Entombment will follow in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell, NY. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Saturday December 27thfrom 9:30 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ron’s memory to Mercy House of the Southern Tier 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760.

12/17/2025

Joseph J. Sarrica, 95 of Endicott, NY, went to be with his Lord on Monday December 15, 2025 at the NYS Veterans Home at Oxford, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Anna (Gados) Sarrica; his step-mother, Maria Rose Sarrica; his brother, Salvatore Sarrica; his sisters, Betty Lou (Edward) O’Connor and Rosalie (Robert) Settino; his brother-in-law, Thomas Sutton. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Rosemary (Ocilka) Sarrica; three children, Deborah DeAngles (Millet), Marybeth McCarville (Michael), Mark J. Sarrica; five grandchildren, Vincent DeAngles, Kristin DeAngles, Timothy McCarville (Kathleen), Kathryn McCarville (Ben Burrows), Christian McCarville (Sarah); his great-granddaughter, Carmella Pastorello; his sister, Mary Sutton, his grandpuppy, Luchia; also several nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving from 1949 - 1952, a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Endicott, a charter member of the Union Volunteer Emergency Squad and a retired employee of IBM Endicott with 37 years of service. He was a very very devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed.

Funeral services will be held Saturday December 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Church 207 Hayes Ave. Endicott, NY. Entombment will follow in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell. The family will receive friends at St. Joseph’s Church on Saturday from 9:30 AM until time of Mass at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to either Mercy House of the Southern Tier 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

12/14/2025

Gary Fiala 63, of Johnson City, New York, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025 at his home. He was a graduate of Union Endicott High School, Class of 1980 and grew up in the West Corners area of Endicott. Gary was a carpenter by trade and was a maintenance worker at the Riviera Ridge Apartments in Vestal. Gary was not a drummer, but he definitely marched to the beat of his own drum. He lived life his own way and would always say, “if you don’t like it, don’t look”. Gary was a generous person and would do anything for anybody. He often asked his brother to “look around and if you come across a small basketball hoop for a driveway, or see a used one online, grab it for me because the kids in the neighborhood are shooting at this beat up one and I want to get something better for them”. He was passionate about cooking, and was pretty much in his driveway chair with a beer in his hand and something on the grill over an applewood fire daily during the summer. Gary enjoyed watching NASCAR and his Michigan Wolverines and New York Giants football.
Gary was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth (Betty Belock) Fiala, and Joseph (Joe) Fiala. He is survived by his son Jake (Jessica Burcham) of Virginia, and daughter Madalyn and wife Jennifer of Binghamton, his brother Bob (Sue) Fiala of Endicott, niece Lindsey (Nick Lagabed) Fiala, nephew Joe (Becca) Fiala, nephew Anthony (Dakota Katcher) Fiala, several great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Also his lifelong best buds Nick Lobello and Tony Direnzo.
At Gary’s request there will be no services. The family will hold a private gathering at their convenience.

12/01/2025

James A. Kushner 67 of Endicott, NY, went to post one last time on November 29, 2025. He was born in Endicott, NY onnMarch 2, 1958 to Joseph and Susan Kushner. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by brother Gary Kushner, sister Barbara Dailey, nephew Glenn Schnauber, and special cousin Madelyn Kushner. Surviving Jim are sisters Karen Silverman and Kathy (John) Boll; brothers David (Laurene), Joseph (Judy), and Brian (Patty); nieces and nephews Kristin Davis, Mark (Julie) Silverman, Laura (Rick) Gibson, Nicole (Brian O’Hara) Kushner, Aimee (Jonathan) Weiner, Kyra Schnauber, John (JB) Boll, Victoria (Will) Whitcomb, and James Kushner; grand-niece Kelsey Silverman; and grand-nephews Joseph, Patrick, and Andrew Whitcomb.

Jim celebrated his last living wake with family and friends at his home on November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd enjoying the Breeders Cup horse races, Notre Dame football game, Sunday football, and Monday morning breakfast.

Jim was a 1976 graduate of Union-Endicott High School. He was a friend to many and had many lifelong friends from Little League, high school, and Oneonta College.

The family would like to thank his local friends who helped tremendously during his illness, the “Blue Angels” of Ross 1 at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, and the caring nurses and staff at Mercy House. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Mercy House of the Southern Tier, 212 North McKinley Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760. There will be NO formal funeral services. “There’s no sub for our Cub”

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