Angelena Richards
Nov 19, 2021
Oneonta – Angelena F. Richards, 98, passed away November 19, 2021.
She was born in Oneonta on January 22, 1923 to John and Lena (Cologero) Foti.
Ange spent the early years of her life working aside her parents and siblings at the family bakery. She graduated from St. Mary's School in June 1937 and from...
Erdman "Skip" West Iii
Nov 12, 2021
Erdman West III, better known as Skip, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 after courageously fighting a myriad of health conditions for many years. His son, Scott West, daughter, Tori West, and wife of 52 years, Diane West, surrounded him with love and comfort before his passing at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York.
Skip...
Josephine M. Gilmour
Nov 8, 2021
Oneonta – Josephine M. Gilmour, 96, passed away November 8, 2021 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born March 13, 1925 in Oneonta, the daughter of Selime "Sam" and Betty (Shamas) Monser.
Josie graduated from Oneonta High School
She married Carl Gilmour on November 30, 1952.
Josie started volunteering...
Richard "Dick" G. Currie
Nov 8, 2021
Richard "Dick" G. Currie of South Gibson, Pennsylvania (formerly of Oneonta) was born on December 8, 1935 at West Davenport, NY to Floyd F. and Thelma A. (Squaires) Currie. He passed away on November 8, 2021 at Scranton, Pennsylvania at the age of 85 years and 11 months.
Dick grew up in the Davenport and Oneonta areas. ...
Margaret F. Sperbeck
Nov 7, 2021
Margaret F. Sperbeck, 83, passed away November 7, 2021 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born September 18, 1938 in Decatur, the daughter of Anton and Rose (Kromer) Paulin.
Margaret grew up in Decatur and graduated from Worcester Central School Class of 1957.
She married Harold Sperbeck.
She worked...
Jackie L. Turner
Nov 6, 2021
ONEONTA – Jackie L. Turner, 61, joined her Savior Nov. 6, 2021, with her family by her side at Cooperstown Centers Nursing & Rehab.
Jackie was born Feb. 24, 1960 in Walton, NY, the daughter of Richard and Gwendolyn (VanLoan) Turner.
Jackie grew up in Walton, graduating from Walton Central School. She completed a graduate...
Mary H. Durso
Nov 1, 2021
Westford – Mary H. Durso, 78, passed away November 1, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.
She was born February 3, 1943 in Huntington, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Rogers) Boehm.
She married Louis Durso on November 7, 1964 in East Northport. He predeceased her in 2016.
Mary moved to Westford from...
Paul E. Scheele
Oct 29, 2021
Dr. Paul E. Scheele, 87, died peacefully at home after a brief illness on October 29, 2021, surrounded by his family. He had recently been a resident of The Plains with his beloved partner of 35 years, Susan R. Hughson, and maintained his home on Clinton Street, Oneonta, since 1982.
Paul led a remarkable and rich life,...
Joseph T. Strnad
Oct 29, 2021
Joseph T. Strnad, 80, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2021.
He was born July 17, 1941 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Joseph Charles and Betty Norman Strnad. He graduated from St. Louis College of Pharmacy, and followed in his father's footsteps as a pharmacist at the St. Louis drugstore, Strnad...
Leo James Alex
Oct 28, 2021
Oneonta - Leo James Alex died peacefully at home on Oct. 28, 2021, following a long illness. He was 78.
Leo was born on Dec. 3, 1942, in Rochester, Minn., the son of James and Gladys (Torkelson) Alex. His father was a proud Greek-American immigrant who believed in the American dream. James came to the United States...
Carolyn R. Basola
Oct 28, 2021
Worcester – Carolyn R. Basola, 77, passed away from a brief illness and failing health on October 28, 2021 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta.
She was born May 29, 1944 in Schenevus, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Halleck) Silvernail.
Carolyn married Robert J. Basola on July 29, 1967. He and Carolyn both taught...
Carol A. Muehl
Oct 27, 2021
Maryland – Carol A. Muehl, 79, passed away unexpectedly at her home from heart failure and went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2021.
She was born December 27, 1941 in Oneonta, the daughter of John and Helen (Rockefeller) Munson.
Carol grew up in Schenevus, attending Andrew S. Draper Central...
Elanor J. Cohn Spranger
Oct 21, 2021
Oneonta – Elanor Joyce Cohn Spranger, 81, passed away October 21, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.
She was born June 25, 1940 in Maryland, NY, the daughter of Alva and Freda (Watson) Cohn. She grew up in Schenevus, where she attended and graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School. She then attended SUNY Cobleskill College...
Helen U. Zimmerman
Oct 20, 2021
Helen U. Zimmerman, 99, of Oneonta died peacefully on October 20, 2021 at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Helen was born September 10, 1922 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Dr. Joseph M Uhler, an educator who later became President of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Naomi S. Uhler, née Dohner, who taught in public schools until her...
Katherine Marie Scheiner Hill
Oct 19, 2021
Richmondville - Katherine Marie Scheiner Hill, 39, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
She was born October 28, 1981 in Plantation, Florida, the daughter of Paul William and Carla Ann Scheiner.
Katie grew up in Florida and moved to the Richmondville/Worcester area in her early 20s. She married Alfred Hill in...
William (Willie) H. White
Oct 9, 2021
William (Willie) H. White, 59 of Sprakers, NY passed away on October 9, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Decatur, NY on March 2, 1962 to Stuart and Elizabeth White, who predeceased him as well as his sister, Janice White.
Willie graduated from Worcester Central School in 1981. Then...
Joan A. Effner
Oct 9, 2021
Richmondville – Joan A. Effner, 61, passed away peacefully at her sister's home on October 9, 2021 with her loving family by her side, after a 10-year long battle with cancer.
She was born August 2, 1960 in Oneonta, the daughter of Alonzo and Alice (Merwin) Morrell.
She married Kenneth Effner on August 20, 1984....
Kevin Ramford
Oct 6, 2021
Unadilla – Kevin Ramford , 69, passed away October 6, 2021 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
He was born September 7, 1952 in Brooklyn, the son of Alfonzo McKelvey and Mary Davis. Kevin was raised in New York City . He spent some time living with his beloved grandmother, who m he adored.
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Stanley J. Pierce
Oct 2, 2021
Duanesburg – Stanley J. Pierce, 94, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on October 2, 2021.
He was born Stanley Pirc, the son of Joseph and Jennie (Yuvan) Pirc on January 5, 1927 in Queens, NY.  Stanley changed his last name to Pierce in 1963.
Rudolph A. Kersman
Sep 30, 2021
WORCESTER - Rudolph A. Kersman born February 23, 1947 in Brooklyn to Frank and Frances (Habjan) Kersman, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany on September 30, 2021.
Rudy graduated from Worcester Central 1965. He then received his associates from SUNY Cobleskill in 1967. Rudy had a lifelong commitment to agriculture, growing up working on...
