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David W. Brenner
Mar 4, 2022
ONEONTA – David W. Brenner, 90, passed away March 4, 2022 at Cooperstown Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.
David was born December 20, 1931 in Blooming Grove, NY, the son of Lee D. and Henrietta (Maxwell) Brenner. He was the oldest of 10 children. The family lived in various towns in and around Newburgh, NY.
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Lawrence A. Mirarchi
Mar 2, 2022
Lawrence A. Mirarchi, 81, of Oneonta passed away on March 2, 2022, in Westchester, NY.
Larry was born in Brooklyn on April 25, 1940, to Frank Mirarchi and Mary (Marrano) Mirarchi, who had immigrated to New York from southern Italy.
Larry grew up speaking Italian and surrounded by a large extended family in Prospect Heights....
Sally D. Ferris
Feb 28, 2022
Sally D Ferris, 74 passed away peacefully Sunday February 28, 2022.
Sally was born in Oneonta, New York and was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma (Debloom) Wing and was predeceased by her sister Nancy Bibeau.
Sally graduated from Oneonta High School on June 28, 1965 as the first graduating class of its...
Thomas M. Hughson
Feb 26, 2022
ONEONTA - Thomas M. Hughson, 88, died peacefully in his sleep at the Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on February 26, 2022. He is survived by his beloved spouse of almost 30 years, Susan M. Hughson.
Tom was born in Oneonta, New York on November 17, 1933. The son of Thomas P. and Doris M. Hughson,...
David William Ring
Feb 21, 2022
David William Ring, 74, of Oneonta, New York passed away peacefully in his home from natural causes on February 21, 2022.
The son of George Francis Ring, Jr. and Ellen Donohoe Ring (nee Smith), he was born on September 30, 1947 and was raised in Norwich, Connecticut where he graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1965. David...
Robert Edward Flaherty
Feb 17, 2022
Robert Edward Flaherty, 79, of New Port Richey, FL passed away on February 17, 2022.
He was born on February 18, 1942 to Charles and Louise LeBaron Flaherty in the Bronx, NY. At the age of seven he moved with his family to Worcester, NY and graduated from Worcester Central Class of 1960.
He married...
Shirley E. Skinner
Feb 16, 2022
Ms. Shirley Ester Skinner, 106, passed away peacefully in her home in Schenevus, NY, on February 16, 2022.
She was born on her family farm on Badeau Hill, in Westford in the Town of Maryland, NY. She is the descendent of Pierre Badeau who homesteaded in the area in the 1700's. Shirley is...
John R. Miskell, Jr.
Feb 16, 2022
Maryland – John R. Miskell, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully February 16, 2022 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown after a long illness.
He was born June 26, 1948 in Oneonta, the son of John R. Miskell, Sr. and Joan (Ackley) Miskell.
John married Darlene VanDeusen on August 25, 1972 at the Elm Park Methodist...
Winifred Ellen Lehenbauer
Feb 11, 2022
WORCESTER - Winifred Ellen Lehenbauer passed away on February 11, 2022, after an extended illness.
She was predeceased by her parents, Roena R. Messner and Frederick George Messner, and by her former husband, Winfred Lehenbauer.
She is survived by her children, Christopher (Lori) Lehenbauer of Worcester, NY, Karl (Nancy) Lehenbauer of Lebanon, TN, and Ruth...
Catherine L. Chase
Feb 7, 2022
Oneonta – Catherine L. Chase, 63, passed away February 7, 2022 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta.
She is survived by her children, Harold and wife, Grace Stilson and Jolene and husband, Bill Thompson; grandchildren, Kristalene, Harold, Starlene, Kayla, Selena, Natalie and Caitlyn; siblings, Lenna Hultman, Sandy Engelhardt, and Herbert Wenck; many nieces and nephews; and beloved...
Roger L. Gurney
Feb 4, 2022
Roger L. Gurney 74 passed away peacefully February 4, 2022 at his home in Oneonta which he shared with his dear friend, Linda.
He was born on July 26, 1947 in Kearney Nebraska. He was the only child of Kenneth and Iris Gurney. When Roger was 2 years old, he and his parents moved to Cherry Valley,...
Lloyd H. Johnson
Jan 30, 2022
Oneonta – Lloyd H. Johnson, 83, passed away January 30, 2022 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown from complications of Covid and underlying health conditions.
He was born April 24, 1938 in Halcott Center, the son of Milbert and Edna (Simmons) Johnson. He married Rosanne Brickwedde on November 17, 1956 at St. Mary's Church in Oneonta. Together...
Minnie N. Cerra
Jan 28, 2022
Minnie Naples Cerra passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family in Baldwinsville, NY on January 28, 2022. She was two days shy of her 101 birthday.
She was born in East Worcester, NY on January 30, 1921, the daughter of Frank Naples and Theresa (Stellato) Naples. She married Bernard F. Cerra on October 13,...
Patrick J. Delaney
Jan 26, 2022
Oneonta – Patrick J. Delaney, 77, passed away January 26, 2022 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.
Pat was born February 7, 1944 in Oneonta, the son of Francis and Helen (Fullington) Delaney.
He attended Mitchell Street Elementary and Chestnut Street schools, participating in Little League, Pony League and Babe Ruth League Baseball.
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Stephen Devada Gates
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...
Diane (Halleck) Mustico
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...
Leonard L. Beers
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. Â Leonard attended Charlotte Valley Central School.
He married Eleanor Louise Delello on October 27,...
Darlene A. Zakala
Jan 16, 2022
ONEONTA/ROMEÂ - 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...
George M. Sivertson
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...
Warren Edward Mcphail, Jr.
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)...
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