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Charles J. Dent

Charles J. Dent

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...

William G. Platt

William G. Platt

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...

Victor M. Hanson

Victor M. Hanson

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...

Mary Ann B. Shovlowsky

Mary Ann B. Shovlowsky

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...

Mary E. Bender

Mary E. Bender

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...

Marianne A. Reilly

Marianne A. Reilly

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...

Clark G. Morris

Clark G. Morris

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...

Eleanor M. Utter

Eleanor M. Utter

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....

Karen L. Kelsey

Karen L. Kelsey

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...

Ronald C. Kinch

Ronald C. Kinch

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....

Tyler William Burr

Tyler William Burr

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...

Gerald Richard Finley

Gerald Richard Finley

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...

Marie F. Robinson

Marie F. Robinson

Jul 18, 2023

Little Falls - Marie F. Robinson passed away peacefully on the morning of July 18, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born to the late Kenneth and Mary (Morrell) Robinson in Schenevus on December 4, 1945.

She was a loving mother to Stephany Schmiedel Daley of Little Falls and Kim Schmiedel Double...

Charles L. Joseph

Charles L. Joseph

Jul 12, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Lynn Joseph, 70, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday July 13, 2023 at his home in Decatur, NY.

Funeral Service to be held 3 PM Tuesday, July 18 at the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home,155 Main St. Worcester, with meal to follow at the Worcester Fire Department. Chuck was born to late Charles and Rita Joseph...

Noreen V. Neumann

Noreen V. Neumann

Jun 22, 2023

Unadilla – Noreen V. Neumann, 87, passed away June 22, 2023 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.

She was born January 21, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Alfred Dunnett and Doreen Ayres Demming.

Noreen worked as a Senior Aging Services Aide for Otsego County Office for The Aging for many years.

...

James L. Norton

James L. Norton

Jun 20, 2023

Milford - James L. Norton, 76, passed away on June 20, 2023, doing what he loved to do, fishing at Goodyear Lake.

He was born May 22, 1947 in Oneonta, the son of Leo Patrick and Wava Nina (VanDewerker) Norton.

Jim graduated from Oneonta High School. He was drafted into the United States Army serving...

Lulu "Doody" M. Hawley

Lulu "Doody" M. Hawley

Jun 19, 2023

Cooperstown Junction - Lulu "Doody" M. Hawley, 91, passed away June 19, 2023 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

She was born April 25, 1932 in Schenevus, the daughter of Howard and Thelma Sellick.

She married Glenn Hawley on June 25, 1950 in Sidney, NY.

Doody love the Lord and her family. She...

Matthew Scot Maine

Matthew Scot Maine

Jun 18, 2023

FARMINGTON - Matthew Scot Maine, 46, passed away June 18, 2023 at Strong Memorial in Rochester, NY.

Matthew was born in Oneonta, NY on August 18, 1976.  He was the only son of Joanne and John Maine and is survived by his father, John (Marie Lusins); his sister, Patti Canner (Jamey Novick) and many aunts, uncles and...

James T. Serrao

James T. Serrao

Jun 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of James T. Serrao, 84, announces his passing on June 17, 2023, at home with his wife in N. Ft. Myers, Florida.

Jim was born October 8, 1938, the son of Manual and Ada (Bray) Serrao.

Jim graduated from A.L. Kellogg Central School in Treadwell in 1956...

James A. Grandi

James A. Grandi

Jun 5, 2023

Worcester – James A. Grandi, 75, passed away June 5, 2023 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

He was born November 13, 1947 in Canada, the son Salvatore James and Lillian (Dandurand) Grandi.

James grew up on Long Island.  He graduated from Bellport High School and Suffolk County Community College.

He married Rosanna...

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