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Eric J. Fiederer
Feb 24, 2008
Binghamton - Eric J. Fiederer, 45, of Binghamton, passed away, Sunday, February 24, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 18, 1962 in Cooperstown, NY, the son of Joseph and Iona (Cole) Fiederer. At one time, Eric was a member of the Boy Scout's. He is survived by his father Joseph of East Worcester and many cousins. Eric was...
Kathleen Bree Pondolfino
Feb 20, 2008
Kathleen Bree Pondolfino, 89, of Oneonta, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. Kathleen was born January 31, 1919 to Robert and Martha Boles in Delhi, New York. She spent a happy childhood growing up on a farm with her six older brothers and sisters in Platner Brook. She graduated from the AJ Kellogg School...
Alfred F. Lapp
Feb 19, 2008
LAURENS – Alfred F. Lapp of Laurens died peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Beverly Lapp (nee Bowmaker) and his three children, Judith Gregory of Coram, Charles Lapp of West Laurens and Alan Lapp of Merrick; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; his sister, Marion Small of...
Norman Jay Quackenbush
Feb 17, 2008
ONEONTA – Norman Jay Quackenbush, 79, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008 at his home. He was born January 13, 1929 in Oneonta, the son of Norman A. and Virginia (Sloat) Quackenbush. Norman lived in Oneonta all his life. He was employed by the D& H Railroad, working as a car repairman and inspector. He was a member of the...
Alfred C. Fankhauser
Feb 11, 2008
ONEONTA – Alfred C. Fankhauser, 64, passed away Monday, February 11, 2008 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. Born on August 21, 1943 in Oneonta, he was a graduate of Otego Central School. Alfred was a United States Army Vietnam veteran, serving from 1967 to 1980. Al has worked for Jack Knickerson, Manco and the Oneonta YMCA. Calling hours...
Oneia Kaye Meadows
Feb 2, 2008
MILFORD – Oneia Kaye Meadows, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 2, 2008. She was born June 25, 1966 in Williamson, West Virginia. Kaye married Robert Meadows Jr. on July 20, 1991 at the Milford United Methodist Church. Kaye's passion in her life was her husband and her children. She was a people person and enjoyed taking care of...
Albert Vencak
Jan 19, 2008
WORCESTER – Albert Vencak, 86, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008 at his daughter's home in Connecticut. Al was a United States Army veteran, serving in World War II. He was a 30 year employee for the United States Postal Service, retiring from the Bay Shore office in 1981. Al was a devoted catholic and a member of St. Joseph's...
Joseph Bruce Ference
Jan 15, 2008
WORCESTER - Joseph Bruce Ference, of Worcester, New York died suddenly on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the age of 60. Born in Freeport, New York, Bruce was the son of Mabel (Betty) and the late Joseph Ference of Worcester, the brother of Reed Ference (Jody) of Slingerlands, NY and the late Barry Ference. Most of Bruce's childhood was spent...
Madeline Sommer
Jan 8, 2008
ONEONTA - Madeline Sommer, beloved wife of 61 years to James, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Madeline, "Lana", was born May 1st, 1922 in Oneonta to Nicola (Voso) Rosher and Maria Michelena (Pizza) Rosher. Her parents immigrated to the United States in 1907 from Rutino, Italy in the province of Salerno, region of...
Richard E. (Dick) Andrews
Dec 30, 2007
Richard E. (Dick) Andrews Sr. ONEONTA - Richard E. (Dick) Andrews Sr., 72, passed away at his home with his family by his side, Sunday, December 30, 2007. Dick was born the son of Joseph and Oleta (Babcock) Andrews, September 16, 1935 in Amsterdam, NY. Dick and Elaine Miller were joined in marriage at the West Oneonta Baptist Church in...
Alexander M. (Alex) Menges
Dec 28, 2007
ONEONTA – Alexander M. (Alex) Menges, 31, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 28, 2007 at his home. Alex was born in Great Falls, MT, March 5, 1976, the son of Richard J. and Joyce Ann (Ellis) Menges. He was predeceased by both parents. Alex moved back to the area from Oklahoma approximately three years ago. He had a great love...
Lena C. Englehardt
Dec 18, 2007
WORCESTER - Lena C. Englehardt, 101, formerly of Schenectady, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at the Otsego Manor. She was born October 28, 1906 in Maryland, NY, the daughter of Dorr H. And Cora E. (Peterson) Norton. Lena married Hugh Devine. She remarried Max Englehardt in 1945. He predeceased her in 1958. She was a factory worker for General...
Alice E. Schrag
Dec 14, 2007
ONEONTA – Alice E. Schrag, 95, passed away Friday, December 14, 2007 at Oneonta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 3, 1912 in Astoria, the daughter of Gustave and Lilly Johanson. She married Albert W. Schrag, who predeceased her in 1985. Mrs. Schrag is survived by her son, Albert W. Schrag and his wife, Theresa of Oneonta; granddaughter,...
Mary D. Harvey
Dec 4, 2007
MT. VISION – Mary D. Harvey, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at her home with her family by her side, after a brief illness. She was born January 14, 1926 in Cannonvilles, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Hartford) Davis. She married Robert B. Harvey in July 1, 1950. He predeceased her on November 14, 2000. Mrs. Harvey...
Leonard (Pat) C. Murphy Jr.
Dec 4, 2007
ONEONTA – Leonard C. Murphy, Jr. (Pat), 70, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at home with children and family present. He was born March 19, 1937 in Oneonta, the son of Leonard C. and Katherine Murphy. Pat was an Oneonta native and graduated from Oneonta High School. He is survived by his children, Patrick Murphy, Michael and Jo Anne Murphy,...
Robert L. Neilson
Dec 4, 2007
PORTLANDVILLE – Robert L. Neilson, 39, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a short illness. He was born December 4, 1968 in Oneonta, the son of John C. and Patricia (Hazzard) Neilson. Rob was a graduate of Milford Central School, Class of 1988. He attended Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden, majoring...
Louise S. Naples
Dec 3, 2007
WORCESTER - Louise S. "Cookie" Naples, age 58, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 3, 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 26, 1949 in Bronx, NY, the sixth of eight children of Joseph A. Hagenaers and Louise C. DeMaere. She attended PS 17 and Julia Richmond H.S. In...
Kenneth W. Rogers
Nov 30, 2007
ONEONTA – Kenneth W. Rogers, 91, passed away Friday, November 30, 2007 at A.O Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. He was born March 25, 1916 in West Laurens, the son of Truman and Nellie (Cogshell) Rogers. Kenneth married Virginia Thompson in 1950. He was an United States Army veteran serving in World War II. Before his retirement, he worked for...
Madelene L. Martin
Nov 25, 2007
East Worcester - Madelene L. Martin, 66, passed away, Sunday, November 25, 2007 at her residence. She was born on January 1, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY; the daughter of William and Loretta (Mangold) Hoffmann. Madelene married Ronald A. Martin Sr. On August 12, 1961 in Ridgewood, Queens. She enjoyed reading, cooking, bowling and gardening. Madelene is survived by her husband,...
Lucy Connor
Nov 25, 2007
SCHENEVUS – Lucy Connor, 100, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 25, 2007 at the Otsego Manor. Lucy was born March 3, 1907 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Andrew and Grace (Buttington) Franzese. Lucy married Thomas F. Connor in New York City. He predeceased her in February of 1968. Lucy and Thomas moved to the Schenevus area in 1963. Lucy was...
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