Obituary Listing

Aug 1, 2021

Erma F (White) Clapper, 76, Cobleskill, Passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 of natural causes.

Erma was born to her parents on October 2, 1944 in Oneonta, NY. Her Father Irvin White, died in 1991 and her mother Margaret Roe White, died in 1954, when Erma was 9 years old.

Erma was educated at...

Jul 31, 2021

CRAIG F. BIELERT, PhD., 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2021, at his home in Oneonta, NY.

Craig was born in Highland Park, IL where he was a third-generation student at Highland Park High School. He received his PhD in zoology from Michigan State University, then served as a research professor at the...

Jul 29, 2021

Carlton Victor Dibble, 82, passed away July 29, 2021.

He was a life long resident of Charlotteville.  He was predeceased by his parents, Omar S. and Ora T. (Onelle) Dibble, and his brothers, Larry and Robert.

Vic is survived by his children, Carlton Dibble, Brian (Lori) Dibble and Carla (Peter) Francis; grandchildren, Amanda, Nicholas and...

Jul 27, 2021

Oneonta - With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Terry James Ritchko, 75, of Aurora, Colorado. He went home to be with his Lord. Terry passed away late Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Denver, Colorado with his family beside him.

Terry was born in Oneonta, NY and he worked in the family's grocery store as...

Jul 21, 2021

WORCESTER - Florence "Jean" Stilwell, 93, of Chestnut Park Nursing & Rehab, Oneonta, passed away unexpected July 21,2021 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.

She was born December 4, 1927 in Worcester, the daughter of Donald & Marge (Armstrong) Platts.

Married Gordon Stilwell on October 11, 1947 in Binghamton.

Jean moved to Florida...

Jul 19, 2021

Worcester - Michael R. Nelson, 66, passed away, Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Cooperstown Center.

He was born on February 15, 1955 in Oneonta, the son of Charles and Vivian (Campbell) Nelson.

Mike was a lifelong area resident who worked for the Worcester Central School and The Daily Star.

He was a...

Jul 19, 2021

Oneonta – Michael Janitz, 67, passed away at home unexpectedly on July 19, 2021.

He was born December 17, 1953 in Paterson, NJ, the son of Paul and Mary (Hart) Janitz Sr.

Michael was a 32-year Local Union Carpenter. He also was the owner and operator of Sharp Cut Construction for 15 years.  He enjoyed...

Jul 15, 2021

ONEONTA – John Lampman Smith, Jr. 94, passed away, July 15, 2021 at St. James Manor in Oneonta. He was born April 8, 1927 in Hudson, the son of John Lampman Smith Sr. and Arvesta (Pectal) Smith. John married Polly Ann Blass in 1950 and they moved to Davenport.   Polly passed away on September 8, 2015.

John...

Jul 14, 2021

ONEONTA – Joseph E. Pidgeon, 82, passed away at home with family by his side on July 14, 2021.

He was born August 19, 1938 in Oneonta, the son of Charles V. and Gladys I (Salisbury) Pidgeon. He married Donna M. Craver on February 4, 1961.

Joseph graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1956. ...

Jul 13, 2021

WORCESTER - Thomas Pleuss, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

He was born on March 4, 1942, in Montreal, Canada, the son of Jerzy and Irma (Baranska) Pleuss.

Tom worked as a diesel mechanic and trucker for Chichester Paving, Worcester Creamery and Greene's Lumber.

Jul 9, 2021

Schenectady - Roscoe Ryder, 95, passed away, Friday, July 9, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on March 5, 1926 in Lutheranville, the son of Roscoe and Daisy (Johns) Ryder.

Roscoe married Elsie Eager on October 29, 1994 in Worcester.  She predeceased him in June of 2012.

He served in the United...

Jul 6, 2021

ONEONTA – David H. Salata passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on July 6, 2021.

He was predeceased by his parents, his father, Steve Salata Sr. and mother, Jean Salata.

He is survived by his children, his son, Rennie (Lauren) Salata and grandson, Ben; his daughter, Jenny Salata; also, his brothers, Steve...

Jul 2, 2021

WORCESTER - Herbert Burton, 62, of Westford, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, peacefully in his home. He was born in Cooperstown to Hank and Myrna Burton, Dec. 9, 1958. He was a 1977 graduate of Schenevus Central School and went on to work construction and later starting Breakaway Farm in Westford. Herb was known for his love for...

Jul 2, 2021

Oneonta – Michael L. Vargas, 37, passed away July 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an accident on Route 205 in the Town of Laurens.

He was born May 29, 1984 in Poughkeepsie, the son of Louis and Maria (Frias) Vargas.

Michael attended both Fox Lane School in Mt. Kisco and Edmeston Central School.

Jun 30, 2021

ONEONTA – Robert Charles Sharp, Jr., 75, passed away at home and at peace on June 30, 2021.

He was born February 27, 1946 in Oneonta, the son of Robert Charles Sharp, Sr. and Mary Bridget O'Brien.

Bob married Antoinette Ester Bourne "Toni" at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta in September of 1964.

Jun 26, 2021

EAST GREENBUSH – Albert "Al" E. Gran , 81, of Albany, after a brave fight with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, went home to the Lord in his sleep in the early hours on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born in Worcester, NY on March 2, 1940, ...

Jun 25, 2021

Bradley E. Fink, born In Winter Haven, Florida, passed away suddenly the evening of June 25, 2021 while at his home in Daytona Beach, Florida.

While growing up in Oneonta, Bradley loved playing sports, especially baseball. As he got older, he developed a keen interest in the arts and music. In his early teens he began playing...

Jun 15, 2021

Oneonta – Kevin R. Saggese, 35, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021 at Country Estates.

Kevin is predeceased by his father, Arthur P. Saggese.

He is survived by his mother, Joan Keator of Oneonta; a brother, Jason Saggese (Krystel Steinmentz) of Laurens; nieces, Athena, Kyla, and Delila; a nephew, Beau; special aunt "his second...

Jun 10, 2021

Worcester - Charles K. Ives, Jr. had a life-long passion for playing sports and coaching others.  As a student at Roxbury Central High, he had a .667 batting average and scored 42 points in 3 quarters of a basketball game. He attended SUNY Delhi and played Varsity Basketball under Coach Robert Brown from 1959 until 1961 when he joined...

Jun 4, 2021

ONEONTA – David L. Clapp, 72, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2021 with his family and friends at his side.

He was born July 29, 1948 in Oneonta, the son of Richard and Clara (Jensen) Clapp.

Dave graduated from Oneonta High School.

He proudly served our country in the United...