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Tanya S. Mattice

Tanya S. Mattice

Sep 29, 2021

Oneonta – Tanya S. Mattice, 38, passed on to be with the Lord, September 29, 2021, she was at her parents' home with her loving family.

She was born September 6, 1983 in Oneonta, the daughter of Joseph W. and Annette L. (Fancher) Lapine.

Tanya married Richard L. Mattice III nine years ago on October...

Larry R. Kenyon

Larry R. Kenyon

Sep 29, 2021

Charlotteville – Larry R. Kenyon, 68, passed away September 29, 2021 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.

He was born June 14, 1953 in Cobleskill, the son of George and Susie (Stevens) Kenyon.

Larry was a life long resident of Charlotteville.  He is survived by his sister, Betty Kenyon; his brother, Brian Kenyon and many nieces...

Kathleen E. Wayman

Kathleen E. Wayman

Sep 16, 2021

On Thursday, September 16, 2021, another angel gained their wings. Kathleen "Kathy" E. Wayman of South Valley and formerly of Worcester passed away.

As her friends and family have described her, Kathy always had a smile on her face and was kind to everyone, a good friend, although she did have a lot of witt and a...

Elsworth J. Griffin Jr.

Elsworth J. Griffin Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Elsworth "Butch" J. Griffin Jr. of Oneonta (formally Franklin), NY entered into eternal rest September 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with failing health.

He was born November 24, 1942 to Elsworth J. and Marie (Stewart) Griffin and lived most of his life in Franklin. He married Deborah J. Herklotz on March 28, 2014 and together they...

Brian Lee Marshall

Brian Lee Marshall

Sep 15, 2021

Brian Lee Marshall passed away at the age of 42 at Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester after a valiant two-month effort to recover from COVID illness. Brian worked for Hometown Auto as a detailer and more recently at Evolution E-Cig, Southpaw and Smoker's Choice on Southside. Visitation and celebration of Brain's life will be 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday,...

Everett E. Conklin

Everett E. Conklin

Sep 13, 2021

EAST WORCESTER – Everett E. Conklin, 75, passed away September 13, 2021 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY.

He was born June 30, 1946 in Rockland, the son of Charles William and Helen Louise (Osborne) Conklin.

Everett moved to Worcester to be near his family.  He was commonly known as "The Mayor of East Worcester"....

Dorothy L. Vanloan

Dorothy L. Vanloan

Sep 9, 2021

Oneonta, NY – Dorothy L. VanLoan, 78, passed away at her home on September 9, 2021.

Dorothy was born on December 24, 1942, in Hancock, NY, the only child of Jessie VanLoan and James VanLoan.

Dorothy had a wonderful sense of humor and a beautiful smile.  She thoroughly enjoyed coffee with friends and being surrounded...

V. Lorraine Patten

V. Lorraine Patten

Sep 6, 2021

Oneonta – V. Lorraine Patten, 86, passed to be the Lord on September 6, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 5, 1935 in Oneonta, the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Pendergast) Easley.

After graduating from Oneonta High School, Lorraine never had the need to venture out of her hometown and...

George P. Mravlja Sr.

George P. Mravlja Sr.

Sep 1, 2021

DECATUR – George P. Mravlja Sr., 83, passed away September 1, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 22, 1938 in Decatur, the son of Jake and Angela (Pawlich) Mravlja.

He married Elizabeth (Betty) Medved on August 12, 1967 at St. Joseph's Church in Worcester.

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John (Jack) Hayward Makely

John (Jack) Hayward Makely

Aug 31, 2021

WORCESTER - John (Jack) Hayward Makely, 78, passed away on the morning of August 31, 2021.

Jack was born on October 29, 1942, in the town of Durham to Maynard & Edna (Winans) Makely. He was one of five siblings. Jack spent his childhood on the family farm on Brighton Road and graduated from Worcester Central School...

Charles (Dan) Daniel Flaherty

Charles (Dan) Daniel Flaherty

Aug 29, 2021

WORCESTER - Charles Daniel Flaherty " Big Dan" left this world for greener gardens and bigger orchards on Aug. 29, 2021.

Dan was born in Oneonta to Louise LeBaron and Charles Flaherty.

He is one of five children and he would argue he was the best looking one!

He and his siblings, Carol...

Hunter T. Hornbeck

Hunter T. Hornbeck

Aug 27, 2021

Worcester – Hunter T. Hornbeck passed away doing what he loved on August 27, 2021.

He was born February 21, 2014 in Cooperstown, the son of Jason T. and Hanna (Fingado) Hornbeck.

Hunter, our ray of sunshine, was the life of the party. He brought joy to everyone he passed by. He would wave at...

Janet A. Humphreys

Janet A. Humphreys

Aug 27, 2021

Janet A. Humphreys, a long time Oneonta resident passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021.

She was born in Danville, PA on April 24, 1933 to Harold and Helen (Ayers) Arbuckle.  She moved to Delhi as a young child and graduated from Delaware Academy in 1951 and from Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, Sayre, PA in...

Trey W. Killenberger

Trey W. Killenberger

Aug 26, 2021

Trey W. Killenberger

07/14/2009 – 08/26/2021

Trey William Killenberger, 12, went home to the Lord on August 26, 2021 while at Albany Medical Center.

Trey was a joy filled little boy who brought love and light wherever he went.  His laughter could brighten any room...

Ruth V. Halloran

Ruth V. Halloran

Aug 26, 2021

Ruth Vivian Halloran, age 98, passed away on August 26, 2021, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas.

Ruth was born on March 10, 1923 to Otho and Goldie Millias. Ruth married William Paul Halloran in 1941. They had two children, Allen and Jeneane.  Ruth lived a long, happy life and enjoyed many different interests.  She...

Fred G. Hickein

Fred G. Hickein

Aug 25, 2021

ONEONTA - Fred G. Hickein passed away on August 25, 2021 at A. O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.

Born on July 27, 1927 in Owego, NY, Fred Hickein was the son of Beulah Barnett Hickein and Fred Walter Hickein.  When he was about 2, moved to Oneonta, residing with mother, sisters, uncle, great grandfather and grandparents.  He...

James S. Komenda Sr

James S. Komenda Sr

Aug 25, 2021

James S. Komenda Sr.

9/02/1936 - 8/25/2021

OTEGO - Jim was born September 2, 1936, the son of Walter and Mary (Stewart) Komenda.  Jim served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959. Known by so many as an avid horseman, hunter, and outdoorsman, Jim especially loved hunting with his Brittany Spaniels and special friend, Bob...

Harriet Cimko

Harriet Cimko

Aug 13, 2021

ONEONTA - Harriet Cimko, 94, passed away August 13, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.

She was born April 15, 1927 in Unadilla, the daughter of Stewart and Mildred (Hall) Vroman.

Harriet married Michael Cimko on July 21, 1946 at St. James Episcopal Church, Oneonta.  He predeceased her on August 2, 2007.

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Nancy C. Wayman

Nancy C. Wayman

Aug 8, 2021

SMYRNA, Ga. - Nancy C. Wayman, formerly of Oneonta, passed away Aug. 8, 2021.

Nancy is survived by her siblings, Cyndy Duffy of Fairport, Wendy (Skip) Willbach of St. Johns, Florida, Amy West of Liverpool, Pat Ulm of Aurora, Colorado, and Joe Ulm of Binghamton; as well as many nieces and nephews she dearly loved.

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David P. Lupia

David P. Lupia

Aug 1, 2021

David P. Lupia, 74, of Richfield Springs, NY passed away on August 1, 2021.

He was born in Utica, NY on July 15, 1947 to Paul and Frances (Talerico) Lupia.

David graduated from the Whitesboro Central School in 1965. After his tour of duty in the United States Army he received his Teaching Certificate from...

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