Obituary Listing

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...

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

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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. ...

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...

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...

Mar 23, 2020

Peter J Provenzano III, 69, of Worcester, New York, passed peacefully on March 23, 2020 at home with his wife Deb at his side. His valiant battle with pancreatic cancer was not his to win.

Peter was born in Rockville Center to Peter J Provenzano Jr. and Phyllis (Gunther) Provenzano. He spent his childhood in Hempstead, and...

Mar 22, 2020

Clarence Robert (Bob) Strom, 87, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Bayfront Health Hospital, Punta Gorda, Florida.

He was born in Erskine, Minnesota on July 28, 1932, the son of the late Adolf and Fedilise Strom. Bob graduated from Swanville High School in 1950. After graduation Bob enlisted in the US...

Mar 19, 2020

MARYLAND – Ryan Austin Smith, 36, passed away at home on March 19, 2020.

He was born July 23, 1983 in Oneonta, the son of Ronald and Deborah (Hitchcock) Smith.

Ryan attended Charlotte Valley Central School and NCOC BOCES in the Culinary Arts Program and boy could he cook!

He married his soulmate,...

Mar 17, 2020

Oneonta – Michael F. Murin passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

He was born in 1958, the son of Mary Ellen Murin and the late, George Murin, of Franciscan Heights in Rensselaer, formerly of West Oneonta.  He is also survived by his siblings, Peter (Robin) of Brooklyn, Patty Murin-Shira of Troy, MT, Johnny of Schenevus, Mary L....

Mar 14, 2020

Oneonta – Thomas E. Porteus, 86, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 at Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oneonta.

He was born August 1, 1933 in Milford, the son of James and Fanny (Potter) Porteus.

Tom graduated from Milford High School.  He was a United States Army veteran.

He married...

Mar 7, 2020

OTEGO – Frances M. "Fran" Niles, 83, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.

She was born October 21, 1936, the daughter of James and Helen (Sweeney) Mauro.  Fran was born and raised in Brooklyn. She worked for many years in New York City.  While working at KLM Dutch Airlines,...