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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Erma F. Clapper
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...
Craig F. Bielert
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...
Carlton Victor Dibble
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...
Terry James Ritchko
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...
Florence "Jean" Stilwell
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...
Michael R. Nelson
Jul 19, 2021
Worcester -Â 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...
