Obituary Listing

Feb 1, 2023

Oneonta – Andrea N. Moore, 88, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Duanesburg on February 1, 2023.

She was born March 2, 1934, in Binghamton, the daughter of Raymond and Elva (Freiberg) Newschwander.

Andrea graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1952. She married David Moore on March 20,1954, in Binghamton. He predeceased...

Feb 1, 2023

Ronald G. Peters,78, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 1, 2023.

Ron was born on May 28, 1944, to William J. and Evelyn M. Peters in NYC.  He attended Great Neck High School where he acquired a band of lifelong friends and graduated in the class of 1962.

He spent the summer after graduation...

Jan 27, 2023

Dr. Rudolph (Rudy) Schuster

Rudy Schuster, 88, DVM, of Oneonta passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, in Maui, Hawaii with his loving wife, Gwen and loving son, Chris at his side.

Rudy was born on July 22, 1934, in Mt. Hope, NY to German immigrants Emil Schuster and Clara Wiest Schuster.   He is survived...

Jan 26, 2023

Oneonta – Keith A. Kreger, 56, passed away on January 26, 2023.

There will be no services at this time.

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

Jan 26, 2023

Oneonta – Frances L. Solovitch, 97, passed away January 26, 2023 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, after a brief illness.

She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Rosina (Cannistra) Lawler; her husband, George Solovitch; their son George Solovitch Jr.; her brothers, Richard and Charles Lawler.

At Frances's request...

Jan 22, 2023

Oneonta – Jennifer A. Bowman, 48, passed away suddenly at home on January 22, 2023.

She was born September 7, 1974 in Warsaw, the daughter of William C. Harcleroad, Jr. and Ann C. (Smith) Harcleroad.

Jennifer grew up in Mount Morris and graduated from Mount Morris Central School.

She married Kenneth D. Bowman,...

Jan 20, 2023

Oneonta – George W. Monser, 91, passed away January 20, 2023 at home after a long and courageous battle with COPD.

George was born January 7, 1932 in Oneonta, the son of Selime J. and Betty (Shaumas) Monser.

He graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1949 and also from Hartwick College in 1953.

Jan 19, 2023

Oneonta – Bradley C. Osborn passed away on January 19, 2023 at the age of 88.

He was the son of Clayton and Irene (Davis) Osborn.  He was born on June 4, 1934 on the family farm in Burlington Flats, where he was also raised.

He attended Edmeston School.  In 1950's he served in the...

Jan 17, 2023

Patricia A. M. Daly, 89, passed away on January 17, 2023 at The Cooperstown Center.

She was born March 28, 1933 in Brooklyn, the daughter of John and Anna Jean Golubeff

She is survived by her daughter, Candace A. Merbler; her son, Michael McCoy (Sheilah); 4 grandchildren, Justin, Iain, and Devan McCoy, and Chelsea Newby...

Jan 17, 2023

WORCESTER – Burton B. Borst, 94, passed away January 17, 2023 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta.

He was born October 19, 1928 in Schenevus, the son of Alvin and Katherine (West) Borst.

Burt graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus.  While in high school he was a star basketball player helping the team...

Jan 14, 2023

Maryland – Meta M. Currie, 83, passed away January 14, 2023 at her home.

She was born June 4, 1939 in Jamaica, NY, the daughter of John and Anna (Boeing) Meinking.

Meta graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1957 and SUNY Morrisville receiving a LPN degree.  She worked...

Jan 13, 2023

Davenport Center

Fredrick Arthur Beardslee Sr., 75, passed away, January 13, 2023 at Bassett Medical center in Cooperstown.

He was born on October 12, 1947 in Walton, the son of Carl and Frances (Grotevant) Beardslee.

Fred married Louise Russell in July of 1971.

He served in the United States Army from...

Jan 13, 2023

Otego - Ferrissa M. Sheldon, 75, passed away January 13, 2023, surrounded by members of her family at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown after a lengthy illness. She was born in Cobleskill, the daughter of Ferris and Florence (Conover) Nader. Ferrissa was proud to be in the first class that graduated from the "new" Oneonta High School on East...

Jan 10, 2023

Rosina Cuticone, 81, of Schenevus, New York passed away peacefully into God's graces on January 10th, 2023.

Rosina was the eldest daughter and the second oldest of 8 children. She came from a small town called Scrisera, located just outside of San Salvatore di Fitalia, a province of Messina, Sicily.

Rosina emigrated...

Jan 1, 2023

Worcester - Joan A. Rielly, 81, died January 1, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown after a lengthy illness. She was born September 22, 1941 in Schenectady, the daughter of Raymond J. and Anna G. (LaRocco) Thimineur, Sr. Joan was raised in Schenectady and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School.  After high school, Joan worked at Knolls Atomic...

Dec 28, 2022

Worcester – Alfred T. 'Bud' Rifenburgh, 72, passed away December 28, 2022 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born August 15, 1950 in Cobleskill, the son of Alfred B. and Florence (Hochreiter) Rifenburgh. Bud grew up in Richmondville and graduated from Richmondville Central School, Class of 1968. He was a farmer's kid who played...

Dec 27, 2022

Worcester – Rachel Hollenbeck Lusi, 74, passed away December 27, 2022 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

She was born February 28, 1948 in Oneonta, the daughter of Willard R. and Gladys (Raymond) Hollenbeck.

Rachel graduated from Worcester Central School, Class of 1966.

She is...

Dec 25, 2022

Oneonta – Vickie E. Tolbert, 54, passed away at home on December 25, 2022.

She was born November 19, 1968 in Washington, DC.

Vickie grew up in Schenevus and Oneonta.  She attended Utica School of Commerce.  She was a free spirit who enjoyed her travels.  She was a beautiful person with a warm heart.  Her...

Dec 25, 2022

Laurens – Joan Hane Martin passed peacefully on December 25, 2022.

Born in 1936, parents James and LeeOna Hane of Poland, NY.  Joan graduated from Poland High School in 1954 and Cortland State University in 1957.

Joan married Joe Martin in 1958, who preceded her in death in February of 2022.

She is...

Dec 24, 2022

On January 25, 1936, John William Bishop was born in Worcester, NY to Howard and Frances (Mostar) Bishop.  He was named for his two grandfathers, but was always called "Billy".  He passed away in Cooperstown on December 24, 2022.

He is survived by 3 sisters, Dorothy Sherman and Peggy Burlingame of Potsdam, NY and Bette Frassa of...