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Beverly J. Fraser
Apr 26, 2007
ONEONTA – Beverly J. Fraser, 80, passes away Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. She was born January 31, 1927 in Oneonta, the daughter of Leon and Jennie (Rich) O'dell. Bev married Lloyd F. Fraser in 1945 at the United Presbyterian Church in Oneonta. She was employed at The State University College at Oneonta for 23 years,...
Mary B. Konstanty
Apr 25, 2007
ONEONTA – Mary B. Konstanty, 90, passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on Wednesday, April 25, 2007. She was born November 15, 1916 in Worcester, NY, the daughter of Menzo and Elizabeth Ann (Gage) Burlingame. Mary was a graduate of Worcester Central School, Class of 1934. She continued her education at Albany State College graduating...
Donald J. "Duck" Kirby Iii
Apr 20, 2007
Worcester - Donald J. " Duck " Kirby III, 38, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007. He was born July 14, 1968 in Patchogue, NY, the son of Donald J. And Alice J. (Ehrle) Kirby Jr. An area resident since 1969, he worked for Cash Oil in Worcester and was a self-employed carpenter. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great...
Deborah C. Fogarty
Apr 15, 2007
~Deborah Christine Brooker Fogarty~ November 2, 1950 – April 15, 2007 "Devoted Mother, Loving Sister, Loyal Daughter, Doting Grandmother, Adoring Aunt, Beloved Teacher, Gifted Musician, Cherished Friend, Child of God" Debbie was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, NY, and grew up in East Worcester, NY. She attended Worcester Central School and graduated with the class of 1969. She...
Harry E. Barton
Apr 11, 2007
ONEONTA – Harry Erford Barton, 85, joined his wife and the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. He died at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. He was born May 14, 1921 in West Laurens, the son of George William and Nancy Mabel (Pittsley) Barton. He was a graduate of the Laurens Central School, Class of 1939. Mr. Barton married Betty...
Eloise (Lois) H. Kramer
Apr 9, 2007
ONEONTA - Eloise (Lois) H. Kramer, 89, passed away Monday, April 9, 2007 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born September 17, 1917, the daughter of Earl I. and Letha (Hinman) Hoke in the Town of New Lisbon and the first and only grandchild born on the farm of the family homestead of Eber Hinman. Her...
Anthony F. Palisi
Apr 5, 2007
ONEONTA – Anthony F. Palisi, 76, passed away quietly in his sleep on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born July 10, 1930 in San Francisco, CA, the son of Vincent and Alberta Palisi. Anthony was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1948 to 1952. He was stationed in Japan during the...
Brenden Lee Robinson
Mar 26, 2007
MARYLAND – Brenden Lee Robinson, 6, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 26, 2007 at Albany Medical Center. He was born January 2, 2001 in Cooperstown, the son of Robert Robinson Jr. and Shannon Eager. Brenden was a kindergarten student at Schenevus Central School. In his 6 years of life he touched many hearts. Brenden was so happy and brought...
Annamarie Frey
Mar 20, 2007
MARYLAND – AnnaMarie Frey, 73, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. AnnaMarie was born in Haverstraw, NY on January 10, 1934, the daughter of Valentine and Violet (Lent) Stokes. AnnaMarie married Francis N. Frey on November 25, 1955 in West Haverstraw, NY. She was a member of the NSDAR Iroquois Chapter, Worcester, NY. AnnaMarie is...
George M. Fay
Mar 14, 2007
Westford - George M. Fay, 59, of Westford, passed away, Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at his residence. He was born September 6, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, the son of George M. and Anne (Branchizzi) Fay. George served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Previously from Florida, George has been an area resident for two years. He was a member...
Christine M. Ruland
Mar 13, 2007
OTEGO – Christine M. Ruland, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. She was 62 years old. Chris was initially hospitalized at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital on January 13, 2007 and remained there until her transfer to Albany Medical Center on March 5th. In Albany she received further medical care until she succumbed in her battle for life. Christine is...
John D. Powers
Mar 11, 2007
John D. Powers was called home on March 11, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 4, 1929 in Queens, NY and resided in Schenevus, NY for almost 50 years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jean G. Powers and his sister Eileen Pedersen. He remarried in 1994 and resided with his wife in Ballston...
Helen Milavec Golja
Mar 9, 2007
WORCESTER – Helen Milavec Golja, 87, of Worcester died Friday, March 9, 2007, after suffering a long illness. Helen was born August 17, 1919 in Meadowlands, PA to Frank and Antoniya Koren. The family eventually moved to East Worcester. Helen married Stanley Milavec on September 30, 1945. Stanley passed away at the age of 50. After his death, Helen moved...
Gertrude Laura Stewart
Mar 8, 2007
Franklin, NY Gertrude Laura Stewart, 95, of Clermont, FL., passed away March 8, 2007 under the care of hospice. She was born February 27, 1912 in Franklin, NY, daughter of Adelbert and Agnes (Stilson) Robinson. She was a homemaker and a former resident of Franklin where she was a member of the Congregational Baptist Church. Her husband of 63 years,...
Helen R. Staruck
Mar 6, 2007
Helen R. Staruck SCHENEVUS - Helen R. Staruck, 60, of Smokey Avenue passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at her residence with her loving husband by her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Helen was born in Brooklyn on February 20, 1947, and moved to Oneonta at the age of five. She was the daughter of John...
Willis Vandyke
Mar 3, 2007
EAST WORCESTER - Willis VanDyke, (Bing or Grandpa), 77, of East Worcester, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 10, 1929 in Germantown, NY, the son of Lyle and Mabel (Coons) VanDyke and step-son of Floyd Lippman. Willis married Ellen M. Shephard on January...
Keith S. Mccarthy
Mar 3, 2007
ONEONTA – Keith S. McCarthy, 76, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007 at home surrounded by family after a brief illness. He was born June 25, 1930 in Tonawanda, the son of Horace and Grace (Dillon) McCarthy. Keith married Cynthia Lorenz on July 6, 1957 at the Methodist Church in Sharon Springs. They have made their residence in Oneonta for...
Clarissa A. Frascone
Mar 2, 2007
FLORIDA – Clarissa A. Frascone, 81, formerly of Worcester, passed away March 2, 2007 in Tampa, FL. She was born August 23, 1925 in the Bronx, the daughter of Walter and Anna Lorenze. Claire married Isadore Frank Frascone on November 18, 1944 in New York City. He predeceased her on September 27, 1977. She was a head teller at the...
Terry E. Thayer
Feb 25, 2007
ONEONTA – Terry E. Thayer, 57, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 25, 2007. He was born July 29, 1949 in Oneonta, the son of Allen E. and Vera (Norton) Thayer. Terry was an Oneonta High School graduate, Class of 1969. He then graduated in 1971 from the Albany Business College receiving an Associates Degree in Accounting. He...
Diane Evelyn Ponte
Feb 22, 2007
Jacksonville, Fla. – Diane Evelyn Ponte, 52, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2007 in Jacksonville, Fla. She was born September 6, 1954 in New York City. Diane was employed at Wal-Mart in Jacksonville as a deli clerk. Prior to moving to Florida she worked for Price Chopper in Cobleskill in deli department. Diane looked forward...
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