Allen Memorial Home

12/27/2025

Elizabeth A. McDonald

Elizabeth “Betty”, “Aunt B” McDonald, age 101, passed away peacefully at Willow Point Nursing Home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born on May 3, 1924 in Sherrill, New York, she lived a long and remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to those around her. Betty dedicated 37 years of her professional life to IBM Corporation, where she built a successful career during a time when few women held such a position. Her work ethic and determination...

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12/26/2025

Edwin M. Smith

Edwin M. Smith, 92, of Endicott, passed away on Dec 25th 2025. He was predeceased by his first wife, Irene, and second wife, Jean; brothers, Lance, and Ray; brother-in-law Cliff House. Ed is survived by his sons, David (Mary) and Douglas (Audrey); 3 grandchildren, Adrienne (Rob) Young, Jen (Donnie) Ballard and Jason (Micah) Smith; 4 great grandchildren, Bria Young, Jack and Owen Ballard, Julian, Macklin and Ezra Smith; 3 sisters Amy (Dan) Lacey, Kathy House and Maureen (Dave) Riter; as...

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12/26/2025

Robert Picciano

Robert Ernest Picciano, Sr., (Bob), 94, of Endicott passed away peacefully at Willow Point Nursing Home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 17 days shy of his 95th birthday. The family wishes to thank the staff of Willow Point Nursing Home for their kind and loving care over the last three years. Sharing 60 years of marriage, Bob joins the love of his life Helen (Unkie) and their son Robert Picciano, Jr., along with the heavenly Picciano and Pinkey...

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12/25/2025

This holiday season, we pause to reflect on the importance of love, remembrance, and togetherness. Merry Christmas and happy Holidays to you and your family!

12/23/2025

Bettie C. Diorio

Bettie Faye Carter Diorio, 78 of Apalachin, passed away peacefully at her residence Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was predeceased by her father, Raymond Carter, mother, Hazel Pritchard Carter, brothers, Roy and James Carter, niece, Anna VanWinkle, and beloved husband of 40 years, Richard Diorio Sr. Bettie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family; daughters Sarah Diorio, Knoxville, TN, Michele (Christopher) Bennett, Apalachin; a son Richard Diorio Jr, Vestal; grandchildren Anthony and Hailey Diorio and Nathan, Madelyn,...

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12/23/2025

Ursula Worch Hambalek

Ursula W. Hambalek, 97, of Vestal, NY, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025 surrounded by family. She was 12 days shy of her 98th birthday. She was predeceased by husband Stephen C Hambalek, sister Dorothea Margaret, brother Peter R. Worch, parents Elizabeth and J. Rudolph Worch, and grandson Theodore Carris. Ursula is survived by her children Julie (Terry) Dugan, Stephen Jr., Kristen, and Nicole (Thomas) Lamb. Nine (9) grandchildren: John Carris, Elizabeth (Amanda Swan) Carris, Ryan Hambalek, Robert Kerber,...

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12/22/2025

Robert E. Shaw

Robert E. (Bob) Shaw, of Endwell, New York, passed away at the age of 90 on December 19, 2025, after a period of declining health. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pauline, his daughter Amy and her husband John, his daughter Margo and her husband Matthew, and his grandchildren Michael, Paul and Laura. Bob was born in Coudersport, PA, on May 7, 1935. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army and served in Alabama...

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12/20/2025

Anthony J. DeFlippo III

Vestal, NY — With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we share that on December 19, 2025, Anthony James DeFlippo III, age 79, passed away, embraced by the Lord and reunited with loved ones who went before him. Anthony was predeceased by his devoted parents, Anthony and Margaret DeFlippo, and his lifelong partner and beloved wife, Donna DeFlippo, as well as his cherished nephew, Michael Medionte, whose memory lives on in the hearts of all who loved him He is survived...

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12/20/2025

John & Florence Drotar

Florence R. Drotar passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at home with her loving husband, son and granddaughter by her side. John S. Drotar, Sr. passed away on December 18, 2025 at Mercy House in Endicott with his son by his side to be with his loving wife of 65 years. They were predeceased by their son, John S. Drotar, Jr.; Florence’s parents, Michael, Sr. and Lillian (Fusco) Ambrose, John’s parents Joseph and Josephine (Bolebruch) Drotar, her brother and...

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12/19/2025

William Andrake Sr.

William “Moose” Andrake, 98, of Endicott, died peacefully on Tuesday December 16. He was predeceased by his wife of 74 years Florence Margaret Ross Andrake, his parents, Anna and John Andrake, and his 12 sisters and brothers. Born in Scranton, PA, William graduated from Scranton Technical High School, class of 1945. After he graduated, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Brazil where he served as a weatherman. William returned from his service and married Florence...

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12/18/2025

Interesting Funeral Facts: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year since 1937, even through hurricanes, blizzards, and national emergencies. The guards are volunteers who undergo some of the most demanding training in the U.S. military.

12/18/2025

Mrudula A. Patel

On December 16, 2025, Mrs. Mrudula A. Patel, beloved wife of the late Dr. Arjun J. Patel, passed away peacefully at the age of 88, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Patel was born in Sardhav, Gujarat, India, in 1937. She earned her Master’s degree from Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India, and went on to work as a social science schoolteacher. After her marriage to Dr. Arjun J. Patel in 1967, the couple immigrated to San Antonio, Texas, in 1968, and...

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