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...
Ruth Wood Hartley
Nov 23, 2007
Worcester - Ruth Wood Hartley, 88, died November 23, 2007 at her home in South Worcester where she had been a resident since 1950. Ruth Natalie Wood was born in Brooklyn on April 14, 1919, daughter of Howard and Alice (Ralph) Wood. She married Howson Austin Hartley in Mineola on October 9, 1939. She was educated at Wells College and...
Bernice J. Ridgeway
Nov 15, 2007
Bernice J. Ridgeway WORCESTER - Bernice J. Ridgeway, 78, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2007 at the Otsego Manor. At the families request she was cremated and there will be a private graveside service at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com The E. J. Skinner Funeral Chapel in Worcester is serving the family.
Charles Salvatore Marullo
Nov 12, 2007
WESTFORD - Charles Salvatore Marullo passed away peacefully, Monday, November 12, 2007 after a long illness, at the age of 75. Charlie was at his home in Westford surrounded by all of his loving family. Born October 8, 1932 in Mineola, NY, Charlie was the son of Carmello and Eleanor Marullo. He grew up on Long Island and started his...
Jonathan Anthony Everson, Jr.
Nov 9, 2007
WORCESTER - Jonathan Anthony Everson Jr., 1 day old, passed away, Friday, November 9, 2007 at the Albany Medical Center. He was born on November 8, 2007 in Oneonta, the son of Jonathan A. and Elizabeth H. (Stannard) Everson Sr. He is survived by his parents of Worcester; maternal grandparents, Wendy Guile of Davenport Center and Dan Stannard of Worcester;...
Norman B. Sweet
Nov 2, 2007
Oneonta - Norman B. Sweet of Normal Avenue in Oneonta died Friday, November 2, 2007 after a prolonged illness. Born December 18, 1920 in St. Johnsville, NY, he married Angelyn Mary Bob of Troy, NY June 1950. He is survived by his son, Stephen and daughter-in-law, Annie Sweet of Berkshire, England and his nephew, Mark Sweet of Greene, NY. Before...
Gorica Krajovan
Oct 31, 2007
Laurens, NY Gorica Krajovan, 70, passed away, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at her residence. She was born March 8, 1937 in Yugoslavia, the daughter of Ilia and Ana (Radukic) Brkin. Gorica married Kosta Krajovan on November 29, 1953 in Yugoslavia. She and her husband immigrated to the United States in 1966 and has been an area resident for the past...
Paul Suydam
Oct 29, 2007
WORCESTER – Paul Suydam, 60, passed away Monday, October 29, 2007 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born August 17, 1947 in the Bronx, the son of Kenneth K. And Marie (Beckert) Suydam. Paul married Margaret L. Jung on February 27, 1965 in Smithtown. In 1982 he moved to Worcester from Smithtown. He was the owner of...
