Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 25, 2026

Oneonta - Leonard William Pudelka, 91, died peacefully at home on January 25, 2026.

Born October 27, 1934 in Nesquehoning, PA, to John and Anna (Valuch) Pudelka. He was the youngest of five sons.

Leonard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps a year after graduating from Nesquehoning High School. He served three years (1953...

Jan 25, 2026

East Worcester – Lori A. Baker, 58, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 25, 2026.

She was born April 15, 1967 in Oradell, NJ, the daughter of William and Sylvia (Dezago) Schaefer.

Lori graduated from Worcester Central School.  She married James A. Baker on August 1, 1987 at the East Worcester Fish and Game...

Jan 23, 2026

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you . John 15:12

Oneonta - Margaret Rose "Peggy" Falco passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 23, 2026.  A beloved friend, mother and grandmother, she performed many kind acts and helped other throughout her long life of 94 years. She will be sorely missed...

Jan 20, 2026

Oneonta - James E. Herring, 81, passed away January 20, 2026 with his family by his side at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.

He was born December 28, 1944 in Oneonta, the son of Hobert and Dinah (Hitchcock) Herring.

He was a United States Army veteran serving from 1963 to 1966, as a helicopter mechanic in Germany...

Jan 17, 2026

Susan Elizabeth Brandow went home to be with Jesus on January 17, 2026.

She was the beloved daughter of Edna Church Brandow and Loren L. Brandow. Susan was born on October 9, 1946. Sue grew up on Mulberry Street graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1964. She attended SUNY Geneseo and graduated from Broome Community College....

Jan 12, 2026

Wayne R. Hillis, 64, passed away January 12, 2026 at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

He was born May 7, 1961 in Oneonta, the son of Ronald K. and Marilyn (Connelly) Hillis.

Wayne graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus and SUNY Delhi.

He enjoyed living in Schenevus and visiting...

Jan 11, 2026

Schenevus - Brian T. Ritton, 52, passed away January 11, 2026 at his home.

He was born November 24, 1973 in Cooperstown, the son of Ralph J. and Teresa A. (Gillette) Ritton.

Brian graduated from Schenevus Central School. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force serving for six years.

He worked...

Jan 9, 2026

Oneonta - Paul C. Wilken, 81, a former security officer at Hartwick College, passed away January 9, 2026 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

Arrangements are entrusted with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.

Jan 1, 2026

Oneonta – Ronald E. Utter, 87, passed away January 1, 2026 at Basset Medical Center, Cooperstown.

He was born on April 15, 1938 in Oneonta, the son of George B. and Leona J. (Elderkin) Utter.

He is survived by his; son, Brian E. Utter (Cindy); daughter, Ronda M. Hart; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sisters, Cheryl Lawyer...

Dec 28, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister and sister-in-law, Renee Leslie Evans on December 28, 2025.

Born on January 29,1980, Renee grew up in West Milford, New Jersey, attending Our Lady Queen of Peace Grammar School and graduating from West Milford High School. Her love for literature and language...

Dec 27, 2025

LAURENS – Carol L. Fessenden, 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2025.

She was born August 22, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of Robert and Barbara (Neighbors) Sargent.

Carol graduated from Laurens Central School, Class of 1963.  She married Howard L. Fessenden on May 25, 1965 at the Bible Baptist...