Obituary Listing

Apr 8, 2024

WESTFORD - Linda Marian (Gartung) Clements, 69, passed away April 8, 2024 in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Linda was born in Bay Shore on Long Island, NY on August 5, 1954. She moved to Westford, NY with her family when she was 5 years old.

On August 26, 1973 Linda married the love...

Apr 6, 2024

Ernestine R. (Goracke ) Currie of South Gibson, Pennsylvania (formerly of Oneonta, New York) was born on September 4, 1939 in Salina, Kansas to Ernest and Angeline (Sebek) Goracke.

She passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in South Gibson, Pennsylvania at the age of 84 years and 7 months.

Ernestine grew...

Apr 4, 2024

Schenevus – Joseph Muscolo, 90, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2024.

He was born November 19, 1933 in Roccella Ionica, Italy.

He was a good father and grandfather, and was loved dearly by his family and friends.

Joseph is survived by his son, Alex Muscolo (Jennifer Case); grandson, Joseph A....

Apr 3, 2024

NAPLES, Fla. - Mrs. Janice (Terry) Hulbert, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2024, in Naples, Florida, surrounded by family after a long battle with dementia.

Born to Francis and Avis (Oliver) Terry on Sept. 3, 1944, in Unadilla, she later married the love of her life, Harry Hulbert. Together they had five children,...

Apr 3, 2024

Oneonta - Austin J. Brandt, 25, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of April 3, 2024. He was not alone as his beloved dogs Ellie and Bailey were by his side as he left this world much too soon and journeyed into the unknown. His loss was completely unexpected and left his family profoundly shocked...

Mar 29, 2024

Worcester – Larry Roy Clapper, 69, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024.  He was at the Robinson Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stamford.

He was born July 29, 1954 in Cooperstown, the son of Roy and Florence (Powell) Clapper.

Larry graduated from Cobleskill High School.

He was a...

Mar 26, 2024

Oneonta – Francis A. Ouimet, 68, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2024 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

He was born September 16, 1955 in Oneonta, the son of Francis R. and Theresa (Lambert) Ouimet.

Frank grew up in Oneonta and graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1973.

He married Janet...

Mar 23, 2024

Schenevus – Marie D. Roberts, 85, passed away at home with those who loved her on March 23, 2024.

She was born June 4, 1938 in Newark, NJ, the daughter of Paul and Maria (Lepore) DeRogatis.

In 1976 Marie and her family moved to Schenevus.  She was active in several community and political organizations.  She...

Mar 16, 2024

York, SC - Jean Smith Schroeder, age 87, of Middleburg, NY, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.

Born April 14, 1936 in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Edward Andrew and Clara Perry Virginia Flint. Mrs. Schroeder earned her master's degree in Agronomy from Cornell University....

Mar 10, 2024

ONEONTA - Sylvester C. Lloyd, III passed away March 10, 2024 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford.

He was born August 29, 1935 in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, the son of Sylvester C. Lloyd Jr. and Marion (Van Brakle) Lloyd.

Sy grew up in New Jersey and in 1946 his family moved to Otego. In...

Mar 5, 2024

Oneonta – Jean M. Defauw, 65, passed away at home on March 5, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on May 29, 1958 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Ronald and Edna (Goemaere) Defauw.

Jean spent her early years in Sterling Heights, MI, graduating from Sterling Heights High School.  She continued...

Feb 29, 2024

Cobleskill – Daryl Gergich, 65, passed away at his residence on February 29, 2024.

He is survived by his brothers, Dean (Shelby) Gergich of Hyndesville, and Michael Gergich of Cobleskill; and a son, David.

He was predeceased by his father, Anthony J. Gergich; his mother, Lillian Macan; and a brother, Alan Gergich.

Services...

Feb 27, 2024

Rebecca Ann Ralph, 50, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024 at Bassett Hospital after a long illness.

Becky is survived by her mother, Norma Ralph; her daughter, Elizabeth (Chris) Chapin; her son, Matthew Ralph; her grandchildren, Luna, Samuel and William; her brothers, Robert (Carol) Ralph and Sean (Cherie) Ralph and her longtime significant other, Eric Robinson...

Feb 24, 2024

Bruce A. Palmeter, 69, passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at A.O. Fox Hospital.

He served in the United States Marines during Vietnam.

Bruce was married to Becky L. Stilson for 47 years.

He is survived by his wife Becky, his 3 children, Jennifer Gaudreau, Steven Palmeter and Christina Socci, his 8 grandchildren...

Feb 23, 2024

Larry M. Bolton, formerly of Badeau HIll Road, Schenevus, NY passed away peacefully in his home in Birdsall, NY with his wife by his side. Larry is survived by his loving wife Eevelyn (Lynn) Bolton, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sister Bonnie Henderson and her family of Cornwallville, NY.

Larry is predeceased by his parents...

Feb 21, 2024

FLY CREEK – Richard (Vilnis) H. Mangulis, 91, passed away on February 21, 2024 at the Cooperstown Center.

He was born February 10, 1933 in Riga Latvia, the son of Ernests Hugo and Marta (Aleksis) Mangulis.

Richard was a United States Marine Corps veteran, who served in the Korean War. He received numerous commendations due...

Feb 20, 2024

Oneonta – Dorothy Bennett Carrington went home to be her Lord on February 20, 2024.

Born in Utica, NY to Herbert and Ruth Bennett, Dorothy attended a one-room school for a few years, later graduating as Valedictorian from Sauquoit Central School, Class of 1946.  Dorothy received her Bachelor's and later Masters's degrees from Oneonta State Teacher's College,...

Feb 20, 2024

Oneonta – Elizabeth A. Whitney, 95, passed away on February 20, 2024 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.

She was born August 15, 1928 in South Kortright, the daughter of Bruce and Jennie (Droiski) Slater.

Elizabeth graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School, Class of 1947.  She was a kitchen manager for Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q for close...

Feb 18, 2024

Otego – Wayne E. Sargent, 77, passed away, February 18, 2024 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.

He was born July 13, 1946 in Oneonta, the son of Wellington and Esther (White) Sargent.

Wayne was a United States Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam.  He was very proud to have been a rescue swimmer.

He is...

Feb 16, 2024

Worcester- Helen M. McNichol (Mom, Grandma Helen, Grandma Cookie), 91, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024 at Cooperstown Center.

She was born June 24, 1932 in Ridgewood, NY, the daughter of proud Slovenian immigrants Charles and Mary (Okorn) Medved.

She graduated with a business degree from a Catholic High School in 1948. Following graduation...