Russell L. Hotaling
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...
Joyce A. Stafford
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,...
Thomas E. Hickey
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...
Thomas Spina, Sr.
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...
Charles M. Rizzo
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...
Clara F. Waring
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...
Barbara Hosier
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....
Frank S. Siwiec
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,...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Norton Sr
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...
Linda Rose Payne
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...
Elisa (Alice) Fasano
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,...
Irene M. Johnson
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...
Wayne Joseph Balnis, Jr.
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...
Ida M. Simmons
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...
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...
