Obituary Listing

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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"....