Philip N. Licastri
May 30, 2023
Philip Nicolas Licastri passed away on May 30, 2023, at Bridgewater Nursing Home in Binghamton, NY.
Phil was born June 11, 1936 to Joseph and Katherine (Sinibaldi) Licastri and raised on Staten Island, NY. After graduating high school Phil intended to play football at Wagner College but instead joined the U.S Army. When honorably discharged he joined...
Deborah Ann Burleson
May 30, 2023
Oneonta – Deborah Ann Burleson, 55, passed away suddenly May 30, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.
She was born August 16, 1967 in Bethpage, NY.
Debbie is survived by her sons, Bradley and wife, Joy Burleson, Dale Hughs and Travis Hughs; her beloved grandchildren, Travis Hugh, Jr., Adalynne Burleson, Hannah Hughs and Wyatt Hughs;...
Howard G. Stevens, Jr.
May 27, 2023
Howard G. Stevens, Jr., 69, passed away on May 27, 2023 at home with family by his side from a sudden illness.
He was born April 20, 1954 in Oneonta, to the late Howard and Frances (Morell) Stevens.
He is survived by sons, Howard Stevens and Tim (Ashley) Stevens; grandsons, Cooper and Brogan Stevens, all...
Margaret F. Garlick
May 26, 2023
Oneonta – Margaret F. Garlick, 95, passed away May 26, 2023 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.
She was born July 23, 1927 in Grand Gorge, the daughter of George and Doris (Faulkner) Fredenburgh.
She married Stanley Garlick on July 26, 1952.
She lived in Laurens until moving to Crow Hill near Gilbert Lake...
Joan M. Bush
May 16, 2023
Mt. Vision – Joan M. Bush, 79, passed away at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, on May 16, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
She was born November 8, 1943 in Oneonta, the daughter of Leonard and Marie (Vandermark) Wheeler.
After graduating...
Mary M. Kersman
May 16, 2023
Decatur – Mary M. Kersman, 70, passed away on May 16, 2023 with her entire family in her home.
She was born September 5, 1952 in Rockville Center, the daughter of Alexander and Mary (O'Connor) Cameron. She grew up in Islip, NY. She graduated from West Islip High School and received a BA in Child...
Stephen C. Caezza
May 16, 2023
Oneonta - Stephen C. Caezza, 73, passed away on May 16, 2023 at his home.
He was born March 2, 1950 in Suffolk, Virginia the son of John Joseph and Marjorie (Bowers) Caezza.
He graduated from Oxford Academy in 1968. He was a member of the high school band and played the cornet. He then...
Bonnie L. Banner
May 15, 2023
S tuart, Florida - Bonnie L. Banner, 78, formerly of Schenevus, NY passed away May 15, 2023.
She was born March 16, 1945 in Oneonta, the daughter of Charles W. and Wilma (McCulley) Bramsen.
Bonnie graduated from Andrew S. Draper...
Robert "Moose" F. Davis
May 7, 2023
WORCESTER – Robert F. (Moose) Davis, 84, passed away peacefully at Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Oneonta on May 7, 2023.
A native of Decatur, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Kobe) Davis Jr. He grew up in Worcester, graduating from Worcester Central School, being active in all sports, band, orchestra,...
June B. Sellick
May 5, 2023
HARTWICK - June B. Sellick, 85, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2023.
She was born February 20, 1938 in Potsdam, the daughter of John and Alice (Hicks) Walts.
She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Sellick, whom she married on February 20, 2011; her son, Charles Wood; her brother, Ron...
John M. Kenney, Jr.
May 3, 2023
Cooperstown - John M Kenney Jr, 84 "Jack" passed away May 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
He was born June 13, 1938 in Brooklyn New York to the late John M Kenney Sr. and Margaret.
Vera A. Head
Apr 23, 2023
Worcester - Vera A. Head, 99, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. She was born January 16, 1924 in Manhattan, the daughter of Joseph and Jennie (Yuvan) Pirc. In her younger years, while living in New York City she worked as a milliner. She spent summers and weekends in the country where she met...
Jean Ogle Hickey
Apr 20, 2023
In the home of her daughter Lisa Christian, Jean Ogle Hickey passed on 20 April 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was 93.
Jean Ogle was born on 12 May 1929 to Lillian Hicks Ogle and Robert Carroll Ogle and grew up in Ithaca where her father was a professor at Cornell University. Jean loved ice skating,...
Joan Grace Finnegan
Apr 14, 2023
Oneonta - On the morning of Friday, April 14, 2023, Joan Grace Finnegan passed away at the age of 74.
Joan was the lifelong love of her husband, Bob Finnegan, and mother of Jennifer, Keri and Kristen. She was the grandmother of Brodie Leahy, Abbriele Leahy, Jonathan Patruno and Christopher Patruno. Her son in laws, David Patruno...
Michael Pagillo Sr.
Apr 8, 2023
Bloomville – Michael Pagillo, Sr., 82, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his home.
He was born March 7, 1941 in Brooklyn, the son of Louis and Rose (Vignola) Pagillo.
Michael married Susan Skala on February 22, 1960 in South Carolina. In 1967 they moved upstate New York from Islip.
Michael retired...
Estella M. Trask
Apr 7, 2023
SCHENEVUS – Estella M. Trask, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 7, 2023.
She was born May 9, 1924 in Kortright, the daughter of Ford and Edith (Nimocks) VanBuren.
Estella graduated from Milford Central School, Class of 1943.
She married Donald L. Trask on April 23, 1949 in Otego....
Adrienne D. Keach
Apr 4, 2023
Oneonta - Adrienne D. Keach, 51, passed away April 4, 2023.
She was born September 19, 1971 in Binghamton, the daughter of William and Deborah (Gavula) Saroka.
Adrienne adored her family and animals most especially her grandchildren. She was full of life.
She was predeceased by her "husband" companion of 20 years, Leo...
Roger A. Boulay
Mar 25, 2023
Oneonta – Roger A. Boulay, 64, passed away at home with his wife Amy by his side on March 25, 2023.
He was born on February 23, 1959 in Heidelberg, Germany, the son of Gilbert and Erna (Prinzl) Boulay.
Roger graduated from Unatego Central School, Class of 1977 and from SUNY Oneonta, Class of 1982. ...
Henry "Gege" J. Carrasco Sr.
Mar 21, 2023
Worcester – Henry "Gege" J. Carrasco Sr. passed away at home unexpectedly on March 21, 2023.
He was born February 2, 1961 in Brooklyn the son of Alicia and Walter Baldwin and was raised in West Brighton, New York.
At the age of 18, Gege married Marie Perkert on October 25, 1980 at Mount Carmel...
John W. Laitsch
Mar 19, 2023
John William Laitsch
January 21, 1924 – March 19, 2023
Oneonta - John William Laitsch passed away peacefully after a full 99 years of well-lived life.
John was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI by his parents William and Alma Laitsch, the first of two sons.
John proudly served...
