Carla J. Simonds
Jan 13, 2021
ONEONTA - Carla Jean Simonds, 69, passed away Wednesday morning, January 13, 2021 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
She was born January 8, 1952 in Oneonta, the daughter of Clifford and Letha (Beers) Hulbert.
Carla married Paul Simonds on October 14, 1972 in Oneonta at the First United Methodist Church.
She worked as an...
Mary Lissandrello
Jan 9, 2021
Mary Colleen Moore Lissandrello, eldest sister to Linda Lee Moore of Villisca, died on January 9, 2021 at the age of 96 at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, New York. Mary was predeceased by her father, Collis E. Moore, long-time Villisca postmaster, her mother, Gladys Osborn Moore, her step-mother, Ruby Wissler Moore, and her sister, Jeanie Moore Prichard.
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Ronald S. Songdale
Jan 5, 2021
Oneonta – Ronald S. Songdale, 86, passed away January 5, 2021 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta.
He was born March 19, 1934 in Oneonta, the son of Peter and Violet (Sterling) Songdale.
Ron was a United States Air Force veteran, serving from 1952-1956. He was a member of the Oneonta Vets Club and...
John G. Puylara Ii
Jan 4, 2021
Otego – John G. Puylara II, 71, passed away on January 4, 2021 at the family home in Otego.
He was born October 22, 1949, the son of Carl Puylara Sr. and Sophia (Sobers) Puylara, of Galinn's Jewelry Store.
John graduated from Oneonta High School and then entered the military where he was a Marine....
Cecilia Judd Russell
Jan 2, 2021
Oneonta – Cecilia Judd Russell, 80, passed away at her home on January 2, 2021.
She was born July 19, 1940 as a child of the beautiful Ouleout Valley to Maurice and Edith (Osterhout) Judd.
As a graduate of Franklin Central School, Albany Business College and the State University College at Oneonta, she was very...
Patrick Tyler French
Dec 30, 2020
ALBANY – Patrick Tyler French, 52, died peacefully at his parent's home in Schenevus, NY, on December 30, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on January 26, 1968 in Glens Falls, NY, to Sharon (Lanphear) and Lawrence French.
He moved to Schenevus with his family where he attended Schenevus Central School, distinguishing himself as a...
Deborah A. Watson
Dec 27, 2020
Charlotteville – Deborah A. Watson, 62, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2020.
She was born July 16, 1958 in Oneonta, the daughter of Raymond and Elsie (Josephson) Mitchell.
Deborah married Hayward Watson on April 15, 1978 in Cobleskill. He predeceased her on May 22, 2007.
She...
Aneilia "Nini" J. Mead
Dec 26, 2020
Oneonta - Aneilia J. Mead "Nini" was born July 2, 1929 at the Parshall Hospital in Oneonta, the daughter of Evelyn and Benjamin Blowers.
Nini graduated from Oneonta High School in 1947.
She married Richard J. Mead "Dick" at the old Elm Park Methodist Church. They were married for 63 years.
She was...
Thomas M. Merlino
Dec 24, 2020
Oneonta – Thomas M. Merlino, Sr., 82, passed away December 24, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.
Tom was born October 10, 1938 in Syracuse, the son of Angelo and Concetta (Amato) Merlino.
He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1954-1958 and was discharged from the Reserves in 1968....
Laura L. Laplant
Dec 18, 2020
Laura L. LaPlant, 87, formerly of East Worcester, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on March 9, 1933 in Decatur, NY; the daughter of Walter and Sadie (Dawley) Jeffers.
Laura married Alvin LaPlant Sr. on April 2, 1949 in Richmondville. He predeceased her on March 6, 1988.
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Zachary Robert Pondolfino
Dec 17, 2020
Zachary Pondolfino gifted us with his gentle strength for nearly 26 precious years. In that time he never spoke a word or took a single step, but his ethereal spirit was a light that penetrated deep in the hearts of all who knew him. He held no grudges, loved without condition, and accepted everyone who came into his world...
Rolana Starr Hobb
Dec 17, 2020
Oneonta – Rolana Starr Hobb, 73, passed away December 17, 2020 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.
Starr was a Professor at SUNY Oneonta, who found great enjoyment from reading.
She was predeceased by her husband, Phillip Hobb; her daughters, Kendra Monique Baker and Wendy Michelle Vienneau (Hobb)and her parents, Rolain & Phyllis (Kelley) Posey....
James H. Buelow
Dec 16, 2020
Worcester - James Herman Buelow, 72 passed away December 16, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.
Born in Salamanca, NY, the son of Mary Elizabeth Weyhust and Herman Charles Buelow.
He was a manager at the Worcester...
Gary (Steve) Hartwell
Dec 11, 2020
Mt. Vision - Â Â Gary (Steve) Hartwell, 67, passed away December 11, 2020 at his home.
He was born September 1, 1953, in Astoria, Queens, the son of Webster and...
Marsha Alison Johnson
Dec 4, 2020
Oneonta – Marsha Alison Johnson, 46, passed away December 4, 2020 at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA.
She was born June 28, 1974 in Saint Catherine, Jamaica, the daughter of Linton A. and Viola E. Johnson.
Marsha attended Sarah J. Hale High School in Brooklyn, where she dived into her love for cosmetology....
Margaret Ann O'Hara
Nov 28, 2020
OTEGO - Margaret E. Ann O'Hara passed away peacefully November 28, 2020 after living a long, healthy and wonderful life. She was born in New Haven, CT on May 24, 1920, on the heels of the Spanish Flu pandemic. Her family moved to Oneonta when she was young. Her parents supported and encouraged her love of dance and music...
Marilyn Hillis
Nov 23, 2020
Marilyn Connolly Hillis, 80, passed away November 23, 2020 at Huntington Hospital in Huntington, NY.
She was born Feb. 25,1940 in Lackawaxen, PA, the daughter of Joseph Connolly and Mary Hubbard.
She was a lifelong resident of Schenevus, having graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1958. Â Marilyn was employed for 50 years at Drogen...
Alf R. Endresen
Nov 23, 2020
Alf R. Endresen, 99, formerly of Oneonta NY passed away November 23, 2020 at his home in Sebastian, FL.
Alf was born October 3, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY,
He was proud to have served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. After the Coast Guard he spent many years as Captain of Oil Barges,...
Susan Borden Landon
Nov 23, 2020
Susan Holmes Borden Landon peacefully departed this life on November 23rd, 2020, at her home in Oneonta, New York. The love of many and her own great spiritual strength will guide the rest of her journey.
Susan, better known to most as Sue, Susie, Rev. Sue, or Aunt Sue, was born as the second daughter to Leon...
Eleanor P. Hamill
Nov 21, 2020
MARYLAND – Eleanor P. Hamill, 90, died early Saturday morning, November 21, 2020 at home.
Born on March 27, 1930 in the Bronx, NY Eleanor moved to Schenevus, NY when she was 11 years old. Eleanor was the daughter of German immigrants Henry and Marichen Pape who owned a small family dairy farm in Elk Creek and...
