Obituary Listing

Mar 11, 2021

ONEONTA - Joan DiMartin passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Joan was born August 9, 1930 in Oneonta, NY, the daughter of Lawrence and Beatrice (Perry) Smith.

Joan attended Oneonta schools, graduating from OHS in 1948. After graduation she was employed by the NYS Health Department for several years. Joan attended St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Mar 10, 2021

Charlotteville - Derek Edward Roe II, beloved son of Derek and Dawn Roe and Josephine and Charlie Krause, brother to Taylor Lopez and husband, Tomy and step brother to Christopher and Cassy Krause, Savannah and Eddie Dufur, passed away on March 10, 2021, 3 days before his 26 th birthday.

Derek was the most gentle of souls...

Mar 8, 2021

DECATUR - Phil Koerner, 76, passed away on March 8, 2021.

He was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine and is survived by daughter, Kristine; son, Philip, and grandchildren, Samantha, Jacob and Maddison.

Phil was a United States Navy veteran. He worked for the D&H Railroad and finished his 30+ year career retiring from Amtrack.

Mar 5, 2021

Schenevus- Kurt A. Prager, 50, passed away peacefully March 5, 2021 after a long health battle.

He was the son of Henry A. and Mildred J. (McMillen) Prager, both of whom have predeceased him.

Kurt married the love of his life and soulmate Karen A. Prager in 2010.  They have been inseparable.

He...

Mar 1, 2021

Oneonta - Nancy Garufi, 83, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.

She was born on July 12, 1937 in Frazzano, Sicily, the daughter of Lorenzo and Rosalia Frisenda.

At 18 years old, Nancy came to the United States and settled in Cold Spring, NY. Her first job was...

Feb 25, 2021

P. Elliott DuBois passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:45 pm at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY.  Thankfully, the family was able to be at his side at various times during his final days before "going home", for which he was prepared and eagerly awaiting.

Paul Elliott, known as Elliott because his father's name was...

Feb 23, 2021

Oneonta – Russell L. Hotaling, 96, passed away February 23, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.

He was born February 16, 1925 in Hamden, the son of Myron and Elsie (Congdon) Hotaling.

Russell was a Untied States Navy veteran serving during World War II.

He worked at AV Mincolla in Oneonta in...

Feb 21, 2021

Worcester – Joyce Ann (Anderson) Stafford, 77, died February 21, 2021 at her daughter's residence in Worcester after a short illness.

Born November 25, 1943 in Poolesville, Maryland, to the late James and Mae Anderson.

Mrs. Stafford had worked various jobs throughout her life, but her most rewarding accomplishment was caring for her 6 children,...

Feb 15, 2021

On Presidents' Day the 15 of February 2021, at the age of 91, Thomas Eddy Hickey passed on at Cooperstown Rehabilitation and Nursing. By his side were his class="widget-2d918b u_1031273918 dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1031273918" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" icon="false" surround="false" .99 pair of reading glasses, Ron Chernow's 1100-page history of President Ulysses S. Grant, and a photograph of his wife of 67 years, Jean O. Hickey.

A lifelong resident...

Feb 9, 2021

Worcester, NY - Thomas Spina, Sr., 85, passed away February 9, 2021 at his home from Alzheimer's disease.

He was born on January 5, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Carlo and Maria Spina.

He married Lillian C. Schweinfurth on August 27, 1955.

He and his family have lived in Worcester for...

Jan 30, 2021

Oneonta – Charles M. Rizzo, 97, passed away January 30, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.

He was born December 30, 1923 in Brooklyn, the son of Carlo Salvatore and Sofia (Notaro) Rizzo.

He married Dorothy Sammon on March 23, 1953 in Carteret, NJ. She predeceased him on July 23, 1997.

Charles...

Jan 28, 2021

Oneonta – Clara F. Waring, 99, passed away peacefully at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.

She was born March 3, 1921 in Kortright, the daughter of Myron and Elsie (Congdon) Hotaling.

Clara worked for Amphenol in Sidney in the production and inspection department.

She was a member of the Oneonta Moose Club for...

Jan 26, 2021

Barbara Hosier, 85, went home to begin her next adventure after a brief illness on January 26, 2021. Her spirit was willing to stay, but her body was tired.

Barbara was born June 04, 1935 and lived in Maple Valley in Westford, NY on her family's farm. She was the oldest of Stephan and Marion's three daughters....

Jan 24, 2021

Frank Siwiec passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021 at The Plains, Oneonta.

He was born September 2, 1931 in Glen Cove, Long Island, the son of Frank and Viola Siwiec.

He is survived by 7 children and their spouses, Steven Siwiec (Elizabeth) of Denmark, Susan Biederman (David) of Florida, Stacie Ambrose (John) of Virginia,...

Jan 23, 2021

Edmeston – Gerald L. Norton Sr. "Jerry", 81, passed away on January 23, 2021 at his home peacefully in his sleep.  He was born October 14, 1939 in Worcester NY.  He was the son of Leon and Bertha (Hill) Norton.

Jerry enjoyed being outdoors. He worked his whole life logging and processing firewood.  He had many near...

Jan 23, 2021

Linda Rose Payne born on January 22, 1946 to Clifton and Rose Darling of Jefferson NY passed away on January 23, 2021 the day after her 75 th birthday in Oneonta NY.

Linda spent her childhood in Jefferson where she graduated in 1964 and met her husband Roger Payne. They got married on July 23, 1966 and...

Jan 20, 2021

Elisa Fasano

July 20, 1941 - January 20, 2021

Elisa Fasano better known as Alice, 79, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Elisa was born July 20, 1941 in Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of Saturno and Luz Atanacio. When she was a young girl her family moved to Green Point, NY,...

Jan 17, 2021

Oneonta – Irene M. Johnson, 80, died on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

She was born September 27, 1940 at home in a house on Country Club Road, Oneonta, NY. She was the daughter of James C. and Tressa A. Northup.

She married Stephen N. Johnson Sr. on August 8, 1959. They have been married for...

Jan 16, 2021

ONEONTA – Wayne J. Balnis Jr.  better known as "JR", passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 16, 2021 of heart complications.

Wayne was born in Oneonta, NY to Wayne Balnis and Patricia (Weitzel) Balnis on February 18, 1961.

He married Carla Palmer on May 23, 1992 in the First United Methodist Church. They were married...

Jan 15, 2021

OTEGO – Ida M. Simmons, 98, passed away peacefully January 15, 2021 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

She was born November 3, 1922 in Schenevus, the eldest of six children, to Lester S. and Florence M. (Ritchey) Collison.

Ida graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus in 1940 where she was a...