Hilda I. Knapp
Aug 7, 2024
Maryland – Hilda I. Knapp, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2024.
She was born January 26, 1926 in Oneonta, the daughter of Frederick and Ethel (O'Brien) Ploutz.
Hilda married Harry W. Knapp on March 20, 1947 in Pleasant Mount, PA.
She was employed at Astrocom in Colliersville for...
George R. Stoehr
Aug 7, 2024
Oneonta - George, 85, died from complications related to late-stage dementia after receiving compassionate care at Chestnut Park for the past 8 months.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Sloan) of nearly 59 years; his children, Julie and Joel and their spouses, Peter Kaplan and Elizabeth Stoehr, and his granddaughters, Ella and Caroline Kaplan. Other survivors...
Joseph C. Tausta
Jul 30, 2024
Oneonta- Joseph Criscenzo Tausta, 86, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024 at Cooperstown Center.
Joseph was born June 2, 1938 in New Haven, CT to Joseph F. and Alice (Como) Tausta. He grew up in South River, NJ where he was a star athlete competing in football and track, an honor student, president of his class,...
Patricia J. Weber
Jul 26, 2024
WORCESTER - Patricia J. Weber, 82, passed away July 26, 2024, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 18, 1941, in Worcester, the daughter of Clifford and Evelyn (Howland) Prentice.
Pat retired from Corning in Oneonta.
She was an active member of the Worcester United Methodist Church and for many years was a...
Mary Jo "Jody" Barnes
Jul 26, 2024
Oneonta- Mary Jo "Jody" Barnes, 79, passed away July 26, 2024 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta with her husband by her side.
She was born July 29, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of Joseph F and Harriett (Rathbun) Mitchell.
Jody graduated from Oneonta High School and then continued to beautician school in Binghamton. She...
Daniel Twomey
Jul 24, 2024
Worcester – Daniel F. Twomey, 88, passed away on July 24, 2024, at Mountain Valley Hospice House in Gloversville, NY.
He was born June 9, 1936, in Worcester, NY, the son of Thomas and Hannah (Crowley) Twomey.
Dan graduated from Worcester Central School, Class of 1954. After a two-year stint in the Army, he went...
Catharine Ward
Jul 22, 2024
ONEONTA - Catharine Annie Jackson Ward of Oneonta went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2024, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Debra and Robert.
She was born February 22, 1932, in Walton, NY. She was the last surviving child of Percy and Annie Wolf Jackson.
Catharine was a...
Nancy A. Walter
Jul 21, 2024
Oneonta – Nancy Walter, 80, formerly of Princeton, NJ, passed away July 21, 2024 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta, NY.
She was born April 18, 1944 in Stamford, CT, the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Schom) Knickerbocker.
Nancy grew up in Cumberland Head, Plattsburgh, NY. She graduated from St John's Catholic High School and...
Clare Roman
Jul 15, 2024
Oneonta – Clare Roman, 89, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.
She was born April 27, 1935 in Broad Channel, NY, the daughter of John and Frances (Thiesen) Geotke.
Clare married John R. Roman on January 18, 1953 at St. Virgilius Catholic Church in Broad Channel. They made...
Joseph C. Sperry
Jul 13, 2024
Oneonta - Joseph C. Sperry, 59, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his residence with his loving wife and daughter by his side.
He was born on February 23, 1965 in Fayetteville, NC.
Joe married Dawn Bryden on April 14, 1990 at the Hartwick College Chapel.
He was a lifelong area resident...
John "Jack" W. Kostbar
Jul 11, 2024
John "Jack" W. Kostbar, 92, of Laurens, passed away July 11, 2024 in the caring hands of the nurses and staff at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.
Arrangements are with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
Joseph T. Comino
Jul 11, 2024
Portlandville – Joseph T. Comino, 62, passed away July 11, 2024 at his home.
He was born August 25, 1961 in Oneonta, the son of Peter H. and Shirley Rose (Clapper) Comino.
Joe grew up in the Schenevus area and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his children, Amanda Comino of...
Robert V. Johnson
Jun 28, 2024
Maryland – Robert V. Johnson, 84, passed away June 28, 2024 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.
Bob was best known for tapping and Bob's Lawnmower Service.
At his request, there will be no services.
Expressions of sympathy may be made at, www.hellerskinnerfh.com, the website of Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St.,...
Dario “Tony” Antonio Olmo
Jun 27, 2024
Davenport – Dario Antonio Olmo, 87, passed away June 27, 2024 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.
He was born December 25, 1936 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, the son of Dario and Trina (Rochett) Olmo.
Tony has owned and operated Tony's Body Shop in Davenport since 1982. He loved attending car shows. He has won...
Donald "Lewis" Seacord, Jr.
Jun 25, 2024
West Davenport - Gone from the woods but not from our hearts, retired NYS Forest Ranger Captain Donald "Lewis" Seacord Jr. journeyed to Heavenly parks on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends.
Born in Cortland, NY May 21, 1943, known to his family as "Lewis", Lew grew up in Cortland, Norwich, and Baldwinsville,...
Linda S. Spencer
Jun 25, 2024
Linda S. Spencer (Holling), 61, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in her home from respiratory failure caused by COPD otherwise known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
She was born on January 6, 1963; her parents were William Holling, Ruth Holling, and Harold Ritchey.
Linda moved to Rotterdam in...
Christopher F. Curran Iv
Jun 24, 2024
Otego – Christopher Francis Curran, IV formerly of Bergenfield, Wood-Ridge, and Oakland, New Jersey, and Chester, Vermont passed away peacefully to his eternal rest on June 24, 2024.
Christopher was born October 31, 1932 to Christopher Francis Curran III and Marie Louise Clark. He married Ann Therese Connolly on July 7, 1957.
He is survived...
Timothy A. Morse
Jun 19, 2024
Timothy A. Morse, 92, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on October 7, 1931 in Rochester, NY; the son of Foster and Mary Margaret Morse.
Timothy married Cora V. Meyers on July 21, 1951 in Cazenovia, NY.
Timothy was a member of Hiram Masonic Lodge #18 AFAM...
Robert L. Currie
Jun 15, 2024
Maryland – Robert L. Currie, 85, passed away June 15, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
He was born July 24, 1938 in East Meredith, the son of George and Anna (Waters) Currie.
Robert was a United States Army veteran.
He married Meta Meinking on October 23, 1965 at the First United...
Peter J. Tavarone
Jun 13, 2024
Oneonta – Peter J. Tavarone, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on June 13, 2024.
He was born September 19, 1947 in Suffern, the son of Peter and Waiva (Townsend) Tavarone.
Pete was a nature lover and an adventurist who extensively traveled the Midwest. He was an enthusiastic storyteller and enjoyed sharing his wild...
