Geraldine Colburn
May 9, 2020
ONEONTA - Geraldine Colburn (Known as Geri or JayJay), was born January 28, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY. Geraldine passed at 69 years of age at home in Oneonta, NY with her daughter, Jennifer and her dog Luna by her side on May 9, 2020. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer on January 1 and had a courageous battle....
Frederick Golja
May 8, 2020
After a long, productive life on his farm, Frederick Golja, 98, passed away on May 8, 2020.
He was born in East Worcester on November 25, 1921, the fifth of John and Josephine (Kavcic) Golja's six children. He grew up attending the one room school house on Algerine Hill and working the family farm, where he honed...
Robert W. Melmer
May 8, 2020
Robert W. Melmer, 85, of Oneonta, passed away at home on May 8, 2020.
Bob was born on October 5, 1934 in Lake Andes, South Dakota, the son of John J. and Kathryn (Straka) Melmer.
In 1942 his family moved to Endicott, New York, where they owned and operated a grocery store.
He...
Robert E. Waring
May 2, 2020
ONEONTA, NY- Robert E. Waring, 93, passed away peacefully May 2, 2020 (birth date May 3, 1926) at the Oxford Veteran's Home, Oxford, New York.
Bob was a gentle man who treasured everyone and every moment. A humble baseball loving kid who liked cars, he grew up too fast. Leaving high school to join the Marines, his...
Robert E. Matus
Apr 28, 2020
Oneonta - Robert E. Matus, 71, passed away at home on April 28, 2020.
He was born December 17, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Robert S. and Martha A. (Golya) Matus.
Bob graduated from Purdue University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1977.
He was the...
Linda J. Grosfent
Apr 28, 2020
WORCESTER – Linda J. Grosfent, 75, passed away at home on April 28, 2020.
She was born June 30, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Odell) Grosfent.
Linda worked for the Otsego County Office for the Aging for 14 years and for the Senior Meal Program for 22 years.
She...
Alvin L. Osterhoudt
Apr 23, 2020
ONEONTA – Alvin L. Osterhoudt, 91, passed away from natural causes on April 23, 2020 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford, NY.
He was born November 24, 1928 to Millard J. and Alice (Morey) Osterhoudt, and was raised on the family farm in Emmons, NY. After he graduated from Oneonta High School in 1946, he furthered...
Richard G. Powell
Apr 22, 2020
ONEONTA – Richard G. Powell, 83, passed away at home on April 22, 2020.
A public service at the Oneonta United Methodist Church will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta. To sign online guestbook, visit, www.lhpfuneralhome.com
Lois H. Downin
Apr 21, 2020
LAURENS – Lois H. Downin, 80, passed away April 21, 2020 at her home.
She was born November 13, 1939 in Worcester, the daughter of John and Marion (Patrick) Riese.
Lois worked at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta as an EKG/EEG Technician.
She married John E. Downin in Houston, Texas.
Lois...
Charles D. Scofield
Apr 18, 2020
Schenevus – Charles "Charlie" Duane Scofield, 93, passed away on April 18, 2020 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta from complications of COPD.
Charlie was born in Otego, September 26, 1926, the son of Charles E. and Dorothy (Hamilton) Scofield. He lived most of his childhood on a farm in Otego and going to school there. He...
Beulah E. Tuckett
Apr 9, 2020
Voorheesville – Beulah E. Tuckett, age 91 of Voorheesville, NY passed away on April 9, 2020 at the Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia.
She was born on December 3, 1928 in Schenevus, NY, the daughter of Carl and Emma (Vossler) Gesell. Beulah grew up on the family farm in Schenevus and graduated from Andrew S....
Stephen Layman
Apr 3, 2020
ONEONTA – Stephen Layman, 93, passed away peacefully Friday, April 3, 2020 at Delhi Nursing Center.
He was born April 6, 1926 in Carlisle, the son of Stephen and Lydia (Mattice) Layman.
Stephen married Doris (Davenport) Layman and were married for 67 years.
Stephen was an aerial gunner for the Army Air Force...
Elaine M. Andrews
Mar 29, 2020
ONEONTA – Elaine M. Andrews passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
Elaine was born in Decatur, NY on November 20, 1935, the daughter of Earl and Ida (Weatherly) Miller. She later moved to Otego where she attended school and was part of the basketball and gymnastic teams. She graduated as...
Sophie M. Wadsworth
Mar 29, 2020
LAURENS, NY - Sophie Mary (DeLong) Dougherty Wadsworth passed peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Fox Hospital, Oneonta.
Sophie was born in Pine Island, NY on May 20, 1926. She was the youngest child of Michael and Patricia (Weslowski) DeLong.
Sophie attended a one room schoolhouse in Middletown.  She had many jobs over the...
Jon F. Karker
Mar 29, 2020
Jon passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and dear friends. Like all his many health challenges, Jon faced his latest obstacle with bravery and dignity. A special thank-you for the compassion provided by the Helios nurse Brandi and home health aides Jamie, Melanie and Starr. A special thanks to Roy and Chris Althiser for their...
Laurie L. Decker-Hill
Mar 28, 2020
Decatur - Laurie Lynn Decker-Hill, 33, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2020.
Laurie was a beautiful person inside and out she had a heart of gold. Laurie grew up in Decatur she loved roaming around in the woods around her house. Laurie was a very happy go lucky person. She had a beautiful smile.
...
Richard W. Mcvinney
Mar 28, 2020
The Honorable Judge Richard "Dick" W. McVinney, of Oneonta, New York, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020 following a three-year battle with declining health.
Dick was born on Dec. 22, 1951, in Oneonta to Clifford "Mac" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Platt) McVinney.
A true Oneontan, Dick attended Bugbee Elementary School and earned...
David S. Brandt
Mar 26, 2020
Oneonta – David S. Brandt, 75, passed away on March 26, 2020, at home with his loving wife Barbara by his side.
He was born on August 2, 1944, in Oneonta.
David graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1962. While in high school, he sported the popular hair ducks which continued throughout his life. ...
Charles Harry Lewis
Mar 25, 2020
MARYLAND – Charles Harry Lewis, 84, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 25, 2020 according to his wishes.
Charlie was the son of Russell and Ethel Lewis of East Northport, NY. Born on June 10, 1935, he was one of four children, Robert, Barbara and Donald.
He was predeceased by his...
Janice Carol Lockwood
Mar 25, 2020
ONEONTA - Janice Carol Lockwood entered this stage of her life on March 16, 1937. She left this stage for the next stage, on March 25, 2020 at the age of 83. Her parents were James and Ethel May (Davis) Lockwood. Janice had 8 siblings, all of whom have left previously. During Janice's twilight years she reconnected with her...
