Obituary Listing

Jan 27, 2024

Oneonta – James E. Sawyer, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 27, 2024.

He was born June 13, 1943 in Oneonta, the son of Emory C. and Mary E. (Taylor) Sawyer.

Jim graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1961 and one month later he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy.  He...

Jan 17, 2024

Charles O. Dufresne, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center Jan. 17, 2024 with family at his side.

He was born May 29, 1930, in Manhattan, the son of Charles Dufresne and Guelli (Strom) Dufresne. Guelli emigrated from Gothenburg, Sweden, as a teenager. Charles was always proud of his Swedish heritage.

His...

Jan 17, 2024

EAST WORCESTER - Elsie Pochkar, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Bassett Medical Center.

Elsie was born on April 11, 1934, in Cobleskill, the daughter of Michael and Frances (Kaneg) Kodra.

She graduated from Cobleskill Central School in 1952. She married Frank Pochkar, Jr. on October 27, 1956. They settled on the...

Jan 12, 2024

Worcester – Debra Ann Cook, 63, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital.

Debra was born March 6, 1960 in Centereach, NY, the daughter of George and Carol (Kraker) Tetenes.  She graduated from Ward-Melville High School on Long Island.

Debra is survived by her husband, David Cook; her sister, Sheryl Rizzuto;...

Jan 11, 2024

Schenevus

Shirley J. Schoeberl, 86, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center.

She was born on April 17, 1937 in Endicott, NY, the daughter of Richard and Emilie (Faivrie) Griswold.

Shirley moved to Schenevus in 1964 after marrying Franz Schoeberl.  He predeceased her on July...

Jan 6, 2024

Oneonta – Joel Frederick Finch, 58, passed away Saturday morning on January 6, 2024 from a heart that worked and loved hard, that was tired.

Joel did very well in school and in childhood.  He graduated and went into the United States Army.  After one term he came home to Oneonta.

His younger life he...

Dec 29, 2023

Oneonta - Wayne T. Kreger, 85, passed away on December 29, 2023 at home.

There will be no services at this time.

Expression of sympathy may be made at, www.lhpfuneralhome.com , the website of Oneonta's only family-owned funeral home, Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono at 51 Dietz Steet.

Dec 28, 2023

Oneonta – David Charles Hanor, 81, passed away on December 28, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 29, 1942 in Oneonta, the son of Charles John and Marion Agnes (Cole) Hanor.

David was a United States Army veteran.

He was by trade a plumber, working for several area companies and was...

Dec 26, 2023

Worcester – Ellie Jayne Hill, 63, passed away December 26, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

She was born January 28, 1960 in Oneonta, the daughter of Kenneth Fenton and Grace Alice (Nielsen) Hill.

Ellie graduated from Worcester Central School and attended business college.  She was an accountant for Kentz Plastic in Cobleskill and...

Dec 18, 2023

Mt. Vision – Michael Quinn Gregory, 88, passed away on December 18, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

He was born March 30, 1935 in Oneonta, the son of Stewart Pattengill and Margaret (Quinn) Gregory.

He graduated from Hartwick Central School, and was known as one of the "Hinman Hollow Boys".

He married Suzanne...

Dec 18, 2023

Oneonta – Albert J. Hughes, 91, passed away at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, on December 18, 2023.

He was born August 6, 1932 in the Town of Butternuts, the son of Adelbert M. and Elizabeth (Whitney) Hughes.

He married Cegret Turnbull in 1960.

Albert was a United States Army veteran serving in the...

Dec 17, 2023

Oneonta – Melissa A. Carvin, 54, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

She was born April 2, 1969 in Oneonta, the daughter of John and Frances (Beams) Mattice.

Melissa graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1987, and SUNY Delhi in 1989 with a degree in nursing.  She...

Dec 16, 2023

Chuck Loucks passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2023.

Born on August 30, 1962 in Oneonta, NY to H. Charles and Sandrea (Hoffman) Loucks.

Chuck was a long-time chef for over forty years; managing the kitchen at Morey's Family Restaurant and chef at The Oneonta Job Corps. He was a long-time dedicated fan of the...

Dec 15, 2023

Paul R. Bodurtha, 88, Professor Emeritus at Hartwick College and a 50-year resident of Maryland, New York, passed away on December 15, 2023 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, New York. He was born on January 19, 1935, in Oxford, New York, to A. Jerre and Lucy (Ingraham) Bodurtha. Paul married his college sweetheart, the former Jeannette Hedrick,...

Dec 12, 2023

Oneonta – Leia R. Coffin (Bailey), 45, passed away after a lengthy illness on December 12, 2023, at Strong Memorial in Rochester.

She was born November 30, 1978, in Oneonta, the daughter of Charles L. and Pauline (York) Bailey.

Leia graduated from Oneonta High School and SUNY Oneonta. She was a case manager for both...

Dec 11, 2023

Olin L. Benedict Jr. of West Oneonta, passed away after a short illness at his home with his loving wife by his side on December 11, 2023.

Olin was born March 16, 1952 to Elnora (Griggs) Benedict and Olin L. Benedict Sr. of Middletown.

He worked at the Times Herald Record before relocating to work...

Dec 11, 2023

Oneonta – Ann M. Martindale, 57, passed away after a prolonged battle with Multiple Sclerosis on December 11, 2023 at Cooperstown Center.

She was born May 1, 1966 in Oneonta, the daughter of John P. and Mary Ann (Cook) Mazarak.

Ann graduated from Oneonta High School and SUNY Oneonta.  She obtained a Masters degree in...

Dec 9, 2023

Oneonta – Desmond D. Moan, 60, passed away suddenly at home on December 9, 2023.

He was born April 17, 1963 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the son of Desmond J. and Margaret (Donnelly) Moan.

Desi grew up in Ridgewood, NY, and graduated from Maria Regina Diocesan High School in Uniondale, Class of 1981.  He was...

Dec 9, 2023

Oneonta – Frank L. Bevins, Jr., 87, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2023.  He was at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

He was born October 22, 1936 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, the son of Frank L. Bevins Sr. and Alice (Bell) Bevins.

Frank graduated from Oneonta High School in 1955.

Dec 8, 2023

Oneonta – Richard L. Lindberg, 68, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.

He was born July 8, 1955 in Oneonta, the son of David A. and Dorothy (Jacobs) Lindberg.

Richard graduated from Oneonta High School in 1972.

He married Judy Schaffer on July 7, 1979 in West Oneonta....