Peter C. Ottzen
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.
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Colleen M. Gallusser
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,...
Phillip E. Strong
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...
Joel D. Finch
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....
Robert W. Rightmire
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...
Lorraine Margaret Voss
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...
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...
