Obituary Listing

Oct 11, 2023

Oneonta - Marjorie R. Carson, 88, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2023.

She was born April 5, 1935 in Syracuse, the daughter of Pierce A. and Ruth Leslie (DeLong) Gale.

She graduated from Syracuse University in 1956 with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.

She married Robert B. Carson in...

Oct 10, 2023

Schenevus – It is with great sadness that John Schuck and family announce the passing of beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Arline Schuck on October 10, 2023 at the age of 81.

Arline and John have been inseparable since the age of 16 and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Arline enjoyed her work as an aide...

Oct 3, 2023

Oneonta - Robert A. Wikoff, 82, died October 3, 2023 peacefully at home with his family by his side.

He was born March 24, 1941 in Oneonta, the son of Leo Francis and Marjorie (Pitts) Wikoff.

He graduated from Laurens Central School in 1960. Bob was the first inductee into the Laurens Hall of Fame....

Oct 2, 2023

WORCESTER - It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Gloria Jean McTaggart, age 78 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown on October 2, 2023.

Gloria Jean was born July 31, 1945 to Charles Cooper and Catherine Mae (Crewell) Cooper of Cobleskill.

She was a lifelong resident of New York and a graduate of...

Oct 2, 2023

Treso Koken Anastasiades flew West from New York City on October 2, 2023.

Treso was born in Oneonta, NY on June 22, 1933 to John N. Koken and Cleopatra (Papdimitriou) Koken.

She graduated from Oneonta High School in 1951, from the Bellevue School of Nursing in New York City in 1954, and later received her...

Sep 28, 2023

Oneonta – Timothy Logan Johnson, 74, passed away September 28, 2023 at Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Oneonta.

Tim was born on April 2, 1949.  He was raised in Columbus, Ohio, and then at the age of 18 went into the United States Navy.

In 1971, he settled in Laurens with his wife and...

Sep 27, 2023

Jean A. Ames, 79, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born on April 25, 1944 in Cooperstown, the daughter of Michael and Vera (Roseboom) Usalatz.

Jean worked at the Worcester Central School as treasurer.

She was a member of the Worcester United...

Sep 27, 2023

Oneonta - Rosemary O. Wiltsie, 90, passed away September 27, 2023 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

She was born October 6, 1932 in Treadwell, the daughter of Edward R. Thompson Sr. and Gladys Gray Thompson.

She married William W. Wiltsie on November 18, 1950.

She is survived by her sons, David W....

Sep 25, 2023

Oneonta - Charles J. Dent, 76, passed away September 25, 2023 in Oneonta.

He was born October 24, 1946 in Davenport, the son of Joseph Hollingworth and Myrtle Eleanor (Barker) Dent.

Charles graduated from the Charlotte Valley Central School in Davenport.  He attended college and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. After being...

Sep 20, 2023

Westford - William G. Platt, 80, passed away, peacefully, on September 20, 2023 at his home.

He was born August 21, 1943 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta, to Clarence D. Platt and Alice (Horn) Platt.

Bill lived in Milford until 1958 and  moved to Cooperstown.  He attended both Milford and Cooperstown Schools.

On...

Sep 13, 2023

Schenevus - Victor M. Hanson, 78, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on March 7, 1945 in Sidney, the son of Arnold and Marian (Dragoo) Hanson.

Vic served in the United States Airforce from 1966-1970.

He was a former farmer and real estate...

Sep 2, 2023

ONEONTA—Mary Ann Shovlowsky passed away on September 2, 2023 in Oneonta. She was born on January 5, 1949 in Auburn.

Mary Ann was a teacher at Schenevus Central School for many years. She loved the students and touched many lives in her 20+ years of working there.

She loved to watch her godson, Finlay, play...

Sep 1, 2023

MARYLAND - Mary Elizabeth Bender, 82, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at home and is now resting in the arms of her Savior, Jesus.

She was born March 23, 1941 to Arthur and Grace (Barber) Bishop in Gilbertsville.

Mary attended Schenevus Central School where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, James...

Aug 31, 2023

Oneonta – Marianne A. Reilly, 92, passed away August 31, 2023 at Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born December 3, 1930 in Brooklyn the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Hinnershitz) Graziano.

She is survived by her son, David (Laura) Reilly of West Oneonta; granddaughter, Lori (Dennis) Rheel of Davenport; grandson, William M. Reilly of...

Aug 30, 2023

Schenevus – On August 30, 2023, Clark G. Morris, 73, left his home in Schenevus for his eternal home in Heaven.

He was born July 25, 1950 in Cooperstown, the son of Gordon and Octavia (Newton) Morris.

Clark graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus in 1968.  He then went on to obtain a...

Aug 28, 2023

Oneonta - Eleanor M. Utter, 95, passed away at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

A graveside service will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Plains Cemetery, Oneida Street, Oneonta, with the Rev. Eric Santamont, officiating.

Arrangements are with Oneonta's only family-owned funeral home, Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono at 51 Dietz Street....

Aug 27, 2023

Davenport – Karen L. Kelsey, 70, passed away August 27, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

She was born January 3, 1953 in the Bronx, the daughter of Francis Joel and Eleanor (Still) Meehan.

Karen married Richard Edward Kelsey on September 25, 1971 in Hawthorne, NY.

She was a Special Education Aide and a...

Aug 26, 2023

Schenevus – Ronald C. Kinch, 88, passed away August 26, 2023 at Cooperstown Center.

He was born July 15, 1935 in Cooperstown, the son of Everett and Marion (Roseboom) Kinch.

Ron graduated from Andrew S. Draper School in Schenevus and SUNY Cobleskill.

He served with the United States Army in Germany from 1954-1956....

Aug 19, 2023

Oneonta – Tyler William Burr, 29, passed away on August 19, 2023, in Oneonta.

He was born January 5, 1994, in Oneonta, the son of Stacia Delberta and Timothy T. Burr.

Tyler graduated from Oneonta High School.

He was a United States Marine veteran, serving from 2012 to 2016.

Tyler was...

Aug 17, 2023

ONEONTA - Gerald Richard Finley, aged 78, passed away on August 17, 2023, in Oneonta, NY.

He was born on February 2, 1945.

Jerry worked as a carpenter at the Farmer's Museum in Cooperstown, NY. He was known for his attention to detail and love for all things related to woodworking. Jerry was an accomplished...