Obituary Listing

Jan 21, 2022

Portlandville – Stephen Devada Gates, 52, our superman was slain by his kryptonite Covid, on January 21, 2022, he was at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Devada was born September 16, 1969 in Manhattan, the son of Harold and Pauline (Scott) Gates.

He grew up in Queens and attended Howard University.  He worked at Public...

Jan 18, 2022

Diane (Halleck) Mustico, 84, of Worcester, NY passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022.

She was born December 2, 1937 in Oneonta, NY, the daughter of Dr. Mahlon Charles and Erma (Leinbach) Halleck. She spent her youth in Worcester, NY and graduated from Worcester Central School in 1955. She attended Elmira College, majoring in mathematics, and graduated...

Jan 18, 2022

Union Springs – Leonard L. Beers, 90, formally of Norwich and Otego, passed away January 18, 2022 at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo.

He was born September 15, 1931 in Davenport, the son of Russell O. and Jennie M. (Smith) Beers.  Leonard attended Charlotte Valley Central School.

He married Eleanor Louise Delello on October 27,...

Jan 16, 2022

ONEONTA/ROME  - Darlene A. Zakala, 67, of Oneonta, passed away on Jan. 16, 2022, at home. She was born in Rome, NY, on July 30, 1954, to the late Russell and Stella Zakala. Darlene attended Rome schools and graduated from RFA and MVCC. At one time she was employed by Nunn's Funeral Service and the U.S. Postal Service. Darlene...

Jan 12, 2022

East Worcester – George M. Sivertson, 84, passed away January 12, 2022 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

He was born December 15, 1937 in Elmont, the son of Martin Peter and Marjorie (Sherrard) Sivertsen.

George was a United States Army veteran.

He is survived by his...

Jan 12, 2022

Warren E. McPhail (Ed), 73, of Norwich passed away on January 12, 2022 at his home with the help of Hospice and surrounded by family.

Ed was predeceased by his father, Warren E. McPhail, Sr., his mother, Mary Emma (Jacobs) McPhail and his sister, Carroll (McPhail) Sousa.

He is survived by his sisters, Connie (McPhail)...

Jan 5, 2022

SCHENEVUS - Elizabeth R. (Betty) Norman, 96, passed away January 5, 2022 peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was born February 4, 1925 to Elizabeth O'Brien and Patrick Kavanaugh in New York City. She graduated from Jamaica High School and Browns' Business College in Queens. Betty was a legal secretary in Manhattan before moving...

Jan 2, 2022

It is with sadness that the family of Anthony "Tony" Cece, 82, announce his sudden passing on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022. Tony was a proud American patriot who served with the 101st Airborne Division as an infantry paratrooper and who participated in military funeral honors for veterans.

Tony spent the early part of his life in NJ...

Jan 2, 2022

Milford Center – Marjorie R. Chase, 80, passed away with her family by her side on January 2, 2022 at Cooperstown Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born October 20, 1941 in Stamford, the daughter of Ivan J. and Lavilla M. (Wright) Reed.

Marge was raised in Stamford and graduated from Stamford Central School....

Jan 2, 2022

Anna G. Dahms, 84, passed away, Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on November 2, 1937 in Middleburgh, the daughter of Anthony and Rosela (Warner) Freiermuht.

Anna married Donald Dahms on March 4, 1967. He predeceased her on May 28, 2012.

She was a seamstress for the majority of...

Dec 16, 2021

Oneonta – Victoria Weaver, 69, passed away at home on December 16, 2021 after a long battle with diabetes.

She was born September 21, 1952 in Hackensack, NJ, the daughter of Victor and Laura (Hungerford) Minutolo.

Victoria graduated from Oneonta High School in 1970.  She married Charles Joseph Weaver on March 16, 1973 in West...

Dec 14, 2021

Oneonta – Janice L. Kelly, 86, passed away on December 14, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.

She was born March 13, 1935 in Norwood, NY, the daughter of Harold L. and Gertrude (Sessions) Fuller.

Janice married the love of her life, Richard F. Kelly on February 27, 1954 in Saranac Lake.  He predeceased...

Dec 13, 2021

Schenevus - Robert R. "Bob" Brady, 70, passed away at home in the comfort of his family on December 13, 2021.

Bob was born October 29, 1951, in Cooperstown, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Meade) Brady.

He graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus. Bob worked as a driver for UPS for...

Dec 4, 2021

Decatur - Sylvia L Hill, 65, passed away December 4, 2021 at her home.

She was born June 18, 1956 in Worcester.  Sylvia was a life resident of the area.  She's held several different jobs, however what she loved to do was take care of her family, friends, and animals. She had a very big heart and...

Dec 3, 2021

OTEGO – Peter C. Ottzen, 92, passed away December 3, 2021 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.

Peter was born in Perth Amboy, NJ.  He was a United States Army veteran serving from 1951 to 1957.

Peter was a talented furniture maker and wood carver.  Peter owned and operated Town and Country Electric, Otego.

Nov 27, 2021

Oneonta – Colleen M. Gallusser, 89, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2021, she passed at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta.

She was born October 21, 1932 in Willoughby, Ohio, the daughter of John and Della Mae (Wilson) Kistler.

Colleen graduated from the Andrew's School for Girls in Willoughby, Ohio in 1951,...

Nov 27, 2021

WESTFORD - Phillip Everett Strong, 84, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Phil was born in Westford, NY on May 25, 1937 to Arthur and Edith (Palmeter) Strong.  He was a lifelong Westford resident, and 1956 graduate of Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus.

As a young man, Phil was in...

Nov 25, 2021

Oneonta – Joel D. Finch, 88, passed away November 25, 2021 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.

He was born March 22, 1933 in Deposit, the son of Clifford and Genevieve (Seymour) Finch.

Joe married Margaret Smith on July 3, 1953.

He was a United States Army veteran serving with the 11 th Airborne....

Nov 21, 2021

ONEONTA - Robert Rightmire, 80, passed away on Nov. 21, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Victoria Andritz; children, Deni Kea and Ryan Rightmire; grandchildren, Alex Kea, Kristina Kea and Alison Kea, and Vickie's sons, Kevin Andritz and Garrett Andritz.

Bob will be fondly remembered by his...

Nov 20, 2021

Lorraine Margaret Voss

November 18, 1924 to November 20, 2021

Born Lorraine Margaret Hoehn to Daniel and Elsie Hoehn in Brooklyn, NY in 1924, Lorraine completed her earthly journey just 2 days and 97 years after she began it.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Voss and daughter, Sandra Whitney; son-in-law, Charles...