Obituary Listing

Dec 27, 2025

ONEONTA — Francine S. Bailey, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at A.O. Fox Hospital, at the age of 79. She will be dearly missed.

She was born November 29, 1946, in Oneonta, the daughter of John and Janet (Chapman) Stevens. Francine graduated from Milford Central High...

Dec 26, 2025

WESTFORD – Henry A. Burton, 64, passed away on December 26, 2025, peacefully in his home.

He was born May 22, 1961 in Cooperstown the son of Henry "Hank" and Myrna (Adair) Burton.

He graduated from Schenevus Central School and worked for the Local 17 Labor Union.

Hankie was an avid fisherman, and...

Dec 23, 2025

Oneonta – Ronald E. Brazier, 85, passed away at home on December 23, 2025.

He was born in Oneonta, January 6, 1940 to Florence and Myron "Red" Brazier.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betsy; two beloved daughters, Amy Harvey (Craig) and Mary Stalder (David); 3 wonderful grandchildren, Erin and Nicholas Stalder...

Dec 20, 2025

On December 20, 2025, daughter to Diane, Trisha Doherty joined her siblings Passion Sass and Edwin Baez and her adopted father Edward in heaven.

Adopted at 2 years old from an institution Trisha, born with Down's syndrome and a congenital heart condition, was given only a few years of life expectancy.

Despite this predicted fate,...

Dec 16, 2025

Mary Pitcher, 71, of Westford NY, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025.

She was born on October 2, 1954 to Constance and John Stehnacs. She grew up in Bayonne, NJ.

She moved to Westford when she married Clyde Pitcher Jr. on June 5, 1971. They were married for 54 years.

Mary's...

Dec 13, 2025

Jean (Wilson) Seroka of Otego, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at home.

Jean was born in Nyack, NY on October 5, 1942, the only child of the late Edgar and Marion (Beasley) Wilson. In her words, she had an idyllic childhood in Nyack, along the Hudson River, describing herself as a "tomboy". She began...

Dec 11, 2025

MARYLAND - James (Jim) Alvin Bender, 85, Maryland, passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at home and is now resting in the arms of his Savior, Jesus.

He was born March 26, 1940 to Ivan and Alice (Layman) Bender in Schenevus.

Jim attended Schenevus Central School where he met and later married his high school...

Dec 10, 2025

Oneonta - Roger L. Thompson, 79, passed away December 10, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.

He was born January 19, 1946 in Oneonta, the son of Lynn and Anna (Ahlstedt) Thompson.

A Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday May 1, 2026 at Oneonta Plains Cemetery, with the Dr. Rev. Cynthia Walton-Leavitt officiating.

Arrangements are...

Nov 23, 2025

James Leonard Hannan was born November 8, 1932, in Baltimore, MD.  James was the eldest child of James J. Hannan and Catherine M. (Hoffman) Hannan.  After his mother's passing in 1944, James and his siblings, Joseph and Mary, were lovingly raised in the household of his maternal aunt, Dorothy (Hoffman) Kelm.  Throughout his entire life, James considered Jack Williams,...

Nov 23, 2025

Josephine Florentina Liuba passed through the gate of Heaven into the loving arms of Jesus on November 23, 2025.

She is the beloved daughter of Matei and Catherine (MacDonald) Liuba; granddaughter of Ron and Catherine MacDonald, Florentina Liuba and Stefan Liuba; niece of Craig and Liza, Cedric, Christine and Mark, and John; a great-niece to Constantin Liuba;...

Nov 22, 2025

George Robert Decker of Mt. Vision, born on December 12, 1946 to Firman Decker and Lillian (Grosse) Decker, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. George passed in the family home he grew up in surrounded by family members. He was 78.

George was a storyteller who loved to joyfully recount past experiences, many of them funny,...

Nov 15, 2025

Hudson, Ohio - Mary K. Higgins, 86, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was the third of four children, born on August 24, 1939 to Clifford and Katharine Smith in Oneonta, New York. She and her family moved to Oneonta...

Nov 12, 2025

Carl Phillip "Phil" Young, 78, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Cooperstown, NY with family by his side and in the continuing presence of the Creator. He was born May 18, 1947, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, on the Creek Nation, the son of Earnest B. Young and Ruth M. Conner.

Phil graduated from Midwest City High...

Nov 4, 2025

Schenevus

Harvey James Ferris, 19, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

He was born on November 15, 2005 in Cooperstown, the son of William Ferris and Kristina Buscema. Harvey worked as a Rockwall/Adventure Instructor along with the Maintenance Crew at The Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Harvey's infectious smile and big heart carried through his...

Oct 28, 2025

Harpersfield – James Michael Varco, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on October 28, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 12, 1952, in White Plains, Jim was the beloved son of Louis Peter and Carolyn Lucille (Gentile) Varco. Jim grew up in Silver Lake and graduated from White Plains High...

Oct 23, 2025

Oneonta – Our beloved Cynthia Jane "Cindy" Klink passed away peacefully at Bassett Memorial Hospital on October 23, 2025 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 60 years old. With intelligence, kindness, and humor, Cindy brought an extra ray of sunshine into the lives of all who knew her. From 2017 to 2020, Oneontans would regularly see...

Oct 22, 2025

Betty F. Burr, 92, of Oneonta, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Bassett Hospital following a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones.

Betty was born December 20, 1932 in Oneonta, to C. Aaron and Bernice (McRorie) Foster.

She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, William; eldest son, W. Dale; grandson, Tyler...

Oct 20, 2025

Oneonta - James Alfonsos Broe, 97, passed away October 20, 2025.

Jim was born September 26, 1928 in Oneonta, the son of Christopher and Rose (Mangan) Broe.

Jim married Joyce Marie McLaud on April 14, 1951.

Jim and Joyce owned and operated The Broe Dairy Farm in Colliersville, NY from 1947-1993. They were...

Oct 15, 2025

Randolph "Randy" James Morley, 68, of Oneonta, New York, and Surprise, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2025, with his family by his side.

Born on December 10, 1956, in Oneonta, New York, he was the son of Ralph J. and Beulah "Bea" (Favreau) Morley. Randy was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, serving...

Oct 14, 2025

Worcester

Gary G. Schmitt, 71, passed away, Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

He is survived by a loving and extended family with an abundance of friends.

Memories of Gary will be shared at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Gary to the Maple Grove Cemetery, PO...