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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.
...
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. Leonard attended Charlotte Valley Central School.
He married Eleanor Louise Delello on October 27,...
Darlene A. Zakala
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...
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)...
Elizabeth R. Norman
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...
Anthony Cece
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...
Marjorie R. Chase
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....
Anna G. Dahms
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...
Victoria Weaver
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...
Janice L. Kelly
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...
Robert "Bob" R. Brady
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...
Sylvia L. Hill
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...
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