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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...
Lucy Ireland
Sep 29, 2006
ONEONTA – Lucy Ireland, 101, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2006. She passed away at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. She was born October 13, 1904 in Schenevus, the daughter of James Jr. and Ella (Newcomb) Kildee. She married Harry Zindle,...
Janet Cleverly
Sep 28, 2006
ONEONTA – Janet Cleverly, 76, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1929 in Stamford, Conn., the daughter of Walter Henry A. and Mary Jane (Kerr) Spinks. Janet married Harold Edward Cleverly on August 6, 1948 in New Rochelle. He predeceased her on September 30, 1998. A graveside service will be held at...
Louise M. Sitts
Sep 28, 2006
LAURENS - Louise M. Sitts, 83, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at her residence. She was born on October 17, 1922 in Pepecton, daughter of Robert and Sarah (Russell) Gemmel. Louise married Bernie Sitts Sr. on August 1, 1942 in Franklin. He predeceased her on August 24, 1974. Louise was a graduate of Delaware Academy. She was a Laurens...
William K. Atchinson Jr.
Sep 28, 2006
ONEONTA – William Keyser Atchinson Jr., 73, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born May 27, 1933 in Stamford, the son of William K. and Ethel (Stickles) Atchinson. Bill married Joyce H. Roberts on August 27, 1955 in Oneonta. He was a graduate of Oneonta High School, Class of...
Mary T. Pemberton
Sep 18, 2006
Mary T. Pemberton RICHMONDVILLE – Mary T. Pemberton, 89, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2006 at Bassett Healthcare of Schoharie County. Mary was born March 2, 1917 in West Frankfort, IL, the daughter of Alex and Katy (Pavic) Usalatz. Mary graduated from Schenevus High School and spent most of her adult life in Real Estate sales in several different...
Ernest L. Parsons, Sr.
Sep 15, 2006
Oneonta - Ernest L. Parsons Sr., 88, passed away Friday, September 15, 2006 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born on July 9, 1918 in Sherman, PA, the son of Myron J. and Rachel (Lenox) Parsons. Ernest married Emma L. Boschetti on September 27, 1947 at the Ouleout Church. He served in the United States Army...
Matthias E. Smith
Sep 13, 2006
Matthias E. Smith, 92, of Fayetteville died Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at the Community General Hospital in Syracuse. He was born August 30, 1914 in Cornwallville, the son of Albert E. and Minnie A. (France) Smith. He married Charlotte Snyder of East Worcester on October 8, 1937 in Binghamton. She died April 9, 2002. In 1926 he moved with his...
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