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Marian Jeschke
Dec 3, 2006
Worcester – Marian (Barker) Jeschke, 96, passed away quietly, Sunday, December 3, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. She was born July 16, 1910 in the town of Kortright, the daughter of Forman and Rachel (Hitt) Barker. Marian attended a one room school house in the township of Kortright and then moved to the City of Oneonta when the...
Edwina May Parker
Nov 25, 2006
DECATUR – Edwina May (Wilcox) Parker, born May 23, 1929 in Ridgebury Township, Bradford County Pennsylvania, died November 25, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Roy C. Parker, who she married June 4, 1949 in East Worcester. She had three children, a son, Harold "Butch" Parker who passed on December 1, 2003, his wife, Kathy and Butchie's son, Roy...
Donald N. Fletcher
Nov 20, 2006
Donald N. Fletcher of Oneonta went to be with his heavenly father and rejoin his earthly father on November 20, 2006. Mr. Fletcher was born July 17, 1938 in Oneonta, N.Y., son of the late Clarence D. and Catherine H. Fletcher. Don was a retired schoolteacher who lived and worked in the Oneonta area all his life He was a...
William Mccabe
Nov 18, 2006
Worcester - William "Pop" McCabe, 89, of Worcester, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006 at his residence after a long battle with cancer. He was born on November 25, 1916 in Worcester, the son of Edward J. and Mary (Murphy) McCabe. William married Barbara E. Gallup on April 28, 1945 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Oneonta. He was...
Brian Makofske
Nov 17, 2006
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA - Brian Makofske, 38, formerly of Maryland, NY passed away, unexpectedly, Friday, November 17, 2006. He was born July 18, 1968 in Port Jefferson, NY, the son of Jacob and Carol (Lash) Makofske. Brian was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1988 to 1990. He married Melissa K. Southworth in August 8, 1992 in Massena, NY....
Ruth Miller
Nov 16, 2006
OONEONTA – Ruth Miller, 90, formerly of Oneonta, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Valley View Manor Nursing Home in Norwich. She was born May 31, 1916 in Morris, the daughter of Nelson and Ella Jane (McWilliams) Miller. Ms. Miller was the Librarian at Hartwick College in Oneonta for many years. She was a member of St. James Episcopal...
Charles Sonny H. Burton
Nov 14, 2006
Charles "Sonny" Henry Burton, age 70, passed away with his daughters, Minnie and Connie by his side at his daughter's home in Windsor on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. He was predeceased by his father, Charles William Burton and his mother, Minnie (Peeters) Burton. Sonny lived most of his life in the Westford area. He was born in Westford, and grew...
Sonya Vasko
Nov 8, 2006
SONYA VASKO Oneonta – Sonya Vasko, of St. James' Manor, Oneonta, and formerly of St. James and Glen Cove, Long Island, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home. She was born March 13, 1919, in New York City, to Anna and Alexander Sadowsky. She married Joseph F. Vasko on October 2, 1949. He predeceased her November...
Pearl T. Hamilton
Nov 5, 2006
Pearl T. "Polly" Hamilton Schenevus- Pearl T. "Polly" Hamilton, 89, passed away with her beloved son by her side on Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown. Polly was born in Scranton, PA, the daughter of Arthur and Mae (Davis) Jones. She married Douglas Hamilton in Scranton on June 10, 1940. Douglas predeceased her in 1959. Polly was a...
Betty Irma Laitsch
Nov 1, 2006
ONEONTA – Betty Irma Laitsch, 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 12, 1929 in Manhattan, the daughter of Emil and Hirta (Boule) Jacques. Betty married Gottfried Carl Plaag on January 30, 1950 in Manhattan. He predeceased her on August 1, 1984. She then married John...
Guy Terry Parsons, Iii
Oct 29, 2006
ONEONTA – Guy Terry Parsons III, 59, passed away, unexpectedly, Sunday, October 29, 2006 at his home in Oneonta. He was born January 7, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Guy Terry Parsons Jr. and Deane Parsons. Guy lived in Delhi before moving to Oneonta. He was a disc jockey for the Hartwick College WRHO. He is survived...
Walter C. Ball
Oct 21, 2006
SCHENEVUS – Walter C. Ball, 86, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2006 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. He was born January 27, 1920 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Walter K. and Ethel (Mighall) Ball. Walter was an United States Army Air Corp. veteran, serving during World War II. He married Evelyn Carroza on April 21, 1946 in...
Earl C. Smith
Oct 15, 2006
On October 15, 2006, Heaven called our loved one home, Earl C. Smith, our "Bud." As a loving father of sons, Max, Donald, Douglass, and daughter, BettyLou, and proud grandfather of Matthew, Joseph, Samantha, Brandi, Cameron, Katrina, Aletha, Alexis, Ethan, Abigail and Regan, and great-granddaughter, Autumn; Earl's heart will forever shine as their "special" angel. Earl's spirit will forever touch...
Alma E. Strong
Oct 13, 2006
Westford - Alma E. Strong of Westford, died on Friday, October 13, 2006 at Otsego Manor. She was born June 9, 1915 in Westford, the daughter of Carey and Clara (Pullen) Roseboom. She married James R. Strong June 28, 1933. A life long resident , she was Tax Collector for two years and Town Clerk for ten years for the...
Jane Monser Hazzard
Oct 12, 2006
ONEONTA - Jane Monser Hazzard, age 71, of Oneonta, NY passed away unexpectedly at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, October 12, 2006. She was born August 26, 1935 in Oneonta, the daughter of Selime "Sam" and Betty S. Monser. Jane was previously married to Leon Shultis and resided in Otego for many years. She than married Robert E. Hazzard...
Robert Z. Whiting, Sr.
Oct 11, 2006
ONEONTA – Robert Z. Whiting Sr., 66, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Bassett Healthcare Hospital in Cooperstown. He was born November 3, 1939 in Oneonta, the son of Zeno and Pearl (Marble) Whiting. Bob married Carol Marino Kopf on March 24, 1987. He was employed at S&N Gas Company in Colliersville for over 20 years, and then worked...
James F. Scott
Oct 10, 2006
James (Jim, Scotty) Francis Scott MARYLAND - Jim Scott, 58, passed away with his beloved wife at his side on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, after a year long battle with carcinoid cancer. Jim was born in Oneonta on May 2, 1948. His parents were Mary (Mahar) and Francis Scott. He married Jill Trask on August 24, 1968. Jim graduated from...
Hazel D. Wilsey
Oct 3, 2006
CHARLOTTEVILLE - Hazel D. Wilsey, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Bassett Healthcare Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born May 2, 1914 in Hunter, the daughter of Iremas and Edith (Rider) Bouton. Hazel lived in Charlotteville for 85 years. She was married to Henry Wilsey Sr. who died on July 31, 1964. She is survived by 5 generations....
Jack Stuligross
Oct 2, 2006
ONEONEONTA, NY: Jack Stuligross, an educator who believed that every moment is both a learning and teaching opportunity, died on October 2. Irrepressibly enthusiastic, he taught thousands: requisition practices to soldiers in the US Army, economics to generations of college students, and stock market basics to grandchildren. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh and his ability to energize...
Martin S. Donlin
Sep 30, 2006
ONEONTA – Martin S. Donlin, 85, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born April 21, 1921 in Oneonta, the son of Martin S. and Catherine (Henning) Donlin. Martin was a United States Navy Veteran, serving during World War II and obtaining the rank of Motor Machinist's Mate 3rd Class. He participated...
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