James L. Hill
Mar 11, 2026
Oneonta – James L. Hill, 84, passed away peacefully at his home among loved ones on March 11, 2026.
He was born November 11, 1941, in Worcester, the son of Harold and Beatrice (Germond) Hill.
Jim was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1964 to 1966, and was a decorated sharpshooter. He was employed...
Robert “Bob” Mahoney
Mar 9, 2026
Oneonta - Robert "Bob" Mahoney, 75, passed away on March 9, 2026 after battling multiple health issues.
Bob was born on Tuesday, January 9, 1951 in Daytona Beach, Florida to Margaret Inez (Miller) and Robert Joseph Mahoney.
The family moved from Daytona Beach to Sherrill, New York finally settling in Jacksonville, Florida.
After...
Daniel J. Tranvaag
Mar 9, 2026
ONEONTA — Daniel J. Tranvaag, 82, passed away at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown on March 9, 2026.
He was born February 12, 1944, in Oneonta, the son of Alfred and Grace (Tift) Tranvaag.
Daniel graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School and earned an associate's degree from SUNY Delhi.
On August 2, 1964,...
James Mowers
Mar 8, 2026
Worcester – James D. Mowers, 56, passed away at his home on March 8, 2026, following a long illness.
He was born May 19, 1969, in Oneonta, the son of Douglas J. and Sharon (Sperbeck) Mowers. Jim graduated from Worcester Central School and later attended nursing school. He was at one time employed at Corning, served as...
Paul E. Fancher, Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Decatur - Paul E. Fancher, Jr., 67, passed away at home on March 8, 2026.
He was born March 28, 1958 in Cobleskill, the son of Paul E. Fancher, Sr. and Jane (Pease) Fancher.
Paul enjoyed listening to music. He will be dearly missed by his family. He is survived by his siblings, Allan Fancher,...
Nancy S. Milavec
Mar 7, 2026
Nancy Sue Milavec passed away on March 7, 2026 at Fox Hospital with her granddaughters Maci and Malina at her side.
Nancy was born July 7, 1941 at Fox Hospital Oneonta, daughter of Margaret (Kennedy) and Shirley Green. She was a graduate of Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus and Central City Business Institute, Syracuse.
...
Alvina Teter
Mar 5, 2026
Alvina (Westfall) Teter of Oneonta, NY, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026.
She was born February 15, 1933 daughter of the late John and Alice (Ackley) Westfall.
A graduate of both Franklin Central School and SUNY Delhi majoring in business. Alvina was a lifelong resident of Delhi, NY and started...
Marguerite "Midge" Wright
Mar 4, 2026
Oneonta – Marguerite G. "Midge" Wright, 59, passed away on March 4, 2026 at her home.
She was born October 16, 1966 in Sidney, the daughter of Richard W. and Louella M. (Washburn) Wright.
Midge graduated from Unatego High School, Class of 1985. She enjoyed football, volleyball and softball.
She is survived by...
William T. Hallahan Iii
Mar 3, 2026
William T. Hallahan III, 68, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. He was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Susan on the same date as their wedding anniversary, on what would have been their first apart in over four decades.
Born September 11, 1957 in Queens, New York, he was the son of William T....
John J. Bennett
Mar 2, 2026
Cobleskill – John J. Bennett, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 2, 2026, at Albany Medical Center.
He was born April 17, 1941, in Manhattan, the son of Joseph and Antonina (Boska) Bennett. John was raised in College Point and received an associate's degree from Queensborough Community College. He was a United States...
Joseph S. Otvos
Feb 19, 2026
Oneonta – Joseph S. Otvos, 79, passed away on February 19, 2026.
Born in Oneonta on July 15, 1946, Joe was the son of Joseph F. and Mary (Broe) Otvos. He was a graduate of Oneonta High School's Class of 1966 and went on to earn an associate degree in accounting from SUNY Cobleskill.
Joe...
Richard Sperry
Feb 16, 2026
OTEGO – Richard M. Sperry, 73, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 16, 2026, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
He was born April 22, 1952, in Oneonta, the son of Russell and Ethel (Lewis) Sperry.
Richard grew up in Laurens and graduated from Laurens Central School, where he was active in...
Sharon L. Heller
Feb 13, 2026
Schenevus – Sharon L. Heller, 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, February 13, 2026.
She was born April 6, 1941, in Marquette, MI, the daughter of Alphonse J. and Louise A. (Koepp) King.
Sharon grew up in Mattydale. She graduated from North Syracuse High School and received her Registered...
Timothy D. Gergich
Feb 12, 2026
Worcester – Timothy D. Gergich, 64, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany on February 12, 2026.
He was born October 19, 1961 in Cobleskill, the son of Stanley and Catherine (Mickle) Gergich.
He graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus. He was a lifelong farmer. After receiving his CDL, he drove trucks...
Kathleen A. Carlisle
Feb 7, 2026
Milford – Kathleen A. Carlisle, 59, passed away at her home on February 7, 2026.
She was born January 28, 1967 in Hoboken, NJ, the daughter of Ann Rocko and Richard C. Krueger.
Kathleen grew up in North Bergen, NJ. She graduated from North Bergen High School, where she played volleyball, was a cheerleader and...
Edith C. Marullo
Feb 4, 2026
WESTFORD – Edith C. Marullo, 97, passed away peacefully at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta on February 4, 2026. She was born on April 5, 1928, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Hunter and Mabel (Carlson) Smith.
Edith graduated from Malvern High School. While living in Lynbrook, she was an active member of the VFW, where she...
Lois A. Husar
Feb 1, 2026
Schenevus - Lois A. Husar, 63, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on February 1, 2026.
She was born January 28, 1963 in Red Bank, New Jersey, the daughter of Samuel and Barbara (Hayden) Guzzi.
Lois grew up in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey and graduated from Henry Hudson Regional...
Joanna Ahern
Jan 30, 2026
Joanna Mary Bernadette Ahern, born June 20, 1950, passed into the great beyond on January 30, 2026, on a warm, sunny day overlooking a peaceful tropical courtyard garden in Florida, surrounded by love.
Joanna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched many lives. She shared many adventures with her husband, Theodore...
Ronald Clay Moak
Jan 26, 2026
Ronald Clay Moak, 73, of Centreville, VA died January 26, 2026 surrounded by family and friends at Inova Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia after a long struggle with COPD.
Ronald was born April 3, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan during the American occupation after WWII. Ronald was the second of three sons born to Gifford Earl Moak and Christine Clay...
David M. Staruck
Jan 26, 2026
Schenevus – David M. Staruck, 81, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, surrounded by the quiet dignity of a life well lived.
David was born on December 3, 1944, in Oneonta, the beloved son of Leo and Jeanne (Merrill) Staruck. He grew up in Schenevus and graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, where the roots of his lifelong commitment...
