Obituary Listing

Jun 2, 2021

Oneonta – Gary R. Swift, 74, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021.

Gary was a United States Army Veteran.  He was employed with D&H Railroad for 42 years.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Swift; children, Joe (Dawn) Sperry, Michele Jones, and Aaron (Terrie) Swift; grandchildren, Krista, Destiny, Nathaniel, Ryann and Aaron; 3...

May 24, 2021

RICHMONDVILLE - On Monday, May 24, 2021, Michael Mauro of Richmondville, passed away in the comfort of his home. He was 84.

Michael was born on March 31, 1937, in Brooklyn, to Michael and Mary (Alberti) Mauro.

He served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.

On August 17,...

May 23, 2021

ONEONTA – Stanley G. Smith, 61, lost his courageous battle with lung cancer on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

He was born on April 27, 1960 in Delhi, to Francis "Smitty" and Elizabeth (Slater) Smith.

Stan was a 1979 graduate of Oneonta High School, where he played football and baseball. He worked for several years at...

May 8, 2021

Otego -Charles W. (Chuck) Holcomb, 77, passed away on May 8, 2021 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown after a short illness. Chuck was born the son of Charles Holcomb and the former Elsie Platt. He retired from Oneonta Grocery Company and after worked a few years at Ames Department store in Oneonta. Chuck married the former Doris Jubar of Oneonta...

May 7, 2021

The family of Warren K. Robinson sorrowfully announce that Warren has made his last inappropriate joke on May 7, 2021, signing off on a life filled with beauty, laughter, and few regrets. Born to the late Kenneth and Mary Robinson on October 12, 1948 in Worcester NY,  Warren was able to complete the life cycle by releasing his last...

May 2, 2021

SCHENEVUS - Thomas E. Roseboom, 78, passed away May 2, 2021 at Bassett Hospital after a long health battle.

Tom was born in Macon, Georgia and grew up in the Daytona Beach, Florida area before moving to and spending his entire life in Otsego County.  He was the son of Stanley and Wanda (Kinnin) Roseboom.

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Apr 29, 2021

Worcester - Jeffrey Robert Milavec, 56, passed away at his home on April 29, 2021 following a courageous three-year battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 6, 1965 at AO Fox Hospital, Oneonta, the son of Robert Frank and Nancy (Green) Milavec.

He...

Apr 28, 2021

Douglas Stratton Fielder, Oneonta, died on April 28, 2021 after a decades-long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Doug was born on July 22, 1940 in Washington DC, the son of Albert G. and Kathryn (Welch) Fielder. Doug grew up in the DC area and went to Virginia Military Institute, graduating in 1962.  He then attended the University of...

Apr 25, 2021

WESTFORD - Peter Mravlja passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ April 25, 2021 he was 68 years old.

Peter was a 1970 graduate of Draper Central School in Schenevus, NY.  Following graduation Peter attended Alfred College where he completed a certificate for Automotive Specialist (Truck and Diesel).

In 1972,...

Apr 24, 2021

ONEONTA - Lillian Dox (née Marquardt), 91, of Oneonta passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021.

She was born in Merrick, New York to Martin and Lillian Marquardt.  In 1941, the Marquardt family moved to a dairy farm in Richmondville, NY, where Lillian grew up with her two sisters.  She graduated from Richmondville Central School and continued...

Apr 23, 2021

Worcester – Gary M. Pongrac, 71, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2021.

He was born September 20, 1949 in Perth Amboy, NJ, the son of John and Clarita (Page) Pongrac.

Gary worked for Twin County Groceries in Edison, NJ for 25 years.  After retirement he moved to Decatur, where he...

Apr 17, 2021

ONEONTA – Caroline V. Bailey, 92, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on April 17, 2021, she passed peacefully at home.

She was born November 21, 1928 in Oneonta, the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Saunders) Vroman.

Caroline graduated from Oneonta High School. Caroline married Calvert I. Bailey on October 10, 1964 in...

Apr 10, 2021

"I can't wait to meet Jesus!" These are the words she often spoke that now give us comfort as we announce the death of Patricia D. (Seward) Leon, 79, on April 10, 2021.

Patty was a devoted Christian who spent most mornings singing those church hymns that would cause her to close her eyes and smile, her...

Apr 10, 2021

Worcester – Joseph George Smaila III, 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021.

Joe is survived by his wife, Jean Smaila of 20 years; son, Joseph "Buzz" and wife, Rita Smaila; daughter, Andria "Andi" Smaila; grandchildren, Christine (Smaila) and husband, Justin Soudant, Sara (Smaila) and husband, Brendan McGrath; great-grandson, Joshua Soudant; sister-in-law,...

Apr 6, 2021

Tyler Green, 23, Oneonta, died at Albany Medical Center, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Tyler is survived by his mother, Rachel Calvey; his son, Grayson Green; his sisters, Shelby Mochrie and Crystal Green; his niece, Sofia Mochrie; his aunt, Kelly Wilde and his grandmother, Maureen Haviland.

He is predeceased by his father, Robert Green and...

Mar 31, 2021

Maryland – Ronald E. Shutters, 89, passed on March 31, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

He was born December 6, 1931 in Oneonta, the son of Estes and Helen (Barnes) Shutters.

Ronald married Doris M. Davis in July of 1951.

He held a number of jobs during his life.  He was a...

Mar 29, 2021

Oneonta – Thaddeus Brown, 60, died March 29, 2021 at his home. He was born July 29, 1960, the son of Thaddeus and Dorothy (Griffin) Brown. Thaddeus lived at Springbrook (formerly Upstate Homes) since 1978. He worked at ARC Browne Street Sheltered Workshop. He is survived by many family and friends. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday,...

Mar 22, 2021

Wayne Steven Hitchcock, 66, passed away on March 22, 2021.

He was born at Oneonta's A.O. Fox Hospital on November 14, 1954, son of Harry and Laura (Austin) Hitchcock.

Wayne was a lifelong area resident of Oneonta. He had been employed by many local businesses in Oneonta.  Friendly's Restaurant, Taylor's Gas Stations, Oneonta City School...

Mar 22, 2021

Hudson, FL – David John Brienza, 63, died in March of 2021 at Pinellas Park Care Center, Pinellas, FL.

David was born April 3, 1957 and grew up in Oneonta, NY.  He was an avid fisherman.

He married Nancy Marullo on February 4, 1978.  Together they had 2 children. ...

Mar 13, 2021

Stuart W. Thomas Sr., 95, of Worcester NY, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2021.

He was a World War II United States Navy Veteran as a member of the Armed Guard. His Career spanned many years as a Draftsman, Industrial Aerospace Engineer, an avid woodworker, traveler and loving father of 3, grandfather to 5 and great...