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Katherine Marie Scheiner Hill

Katherine Marie Scheiner Hill

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...

William (Willie) H. White

William (Willie) H. White

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...

Joan A. Effner

Joan A. Effner

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....

Kevin Ramford

Kevin Ramford

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.

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Stanley J. Pierce

Stanley J. Pierce

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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Rudolph A. Kersman

Rudolph A. Kersman

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...

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...

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