Carrie L. Kukenberger
Jun 8, 2020
COOPERSTOWN – Carrie Lynn Kukenberger, 49, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020 with her loving husband, Joseph L. Kukenberger by her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Northampton, MA to Janie Liimatainen and William Chase. She graduated from Amherst Regional High School before moving to New York in...
Patricia S. Hoye
May 28, 2020
Worcester - Patricia S. Hoye , 83, died Thursday May 28, 2020 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, NY.
Pat was born on September 2, 1936 in Cooperstown, the daughter of Gilbert F. Smith and Irene (DeLong) Smith and raised on the family dairy farm in Worcester, NY.
She was a graduate of...
Robert L. Wood
May 19, 2020
Oneonta – Robert L. Wood, 82, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on May 19, 2020.
He was born April 25, 1938 in Oneonta, the son of Jesse G. and Sarah E. (Wade) Wood.
Bob enlisted into the National Guard during high school. He graduated from Laurens Central School...
Doris I. Schlee
May 19, 2020
Doris (Diz) Schlee of Laurens, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 19, 2020, after a brief illness.
Born in Davenport, NY on April 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Neil and Laura Turner. She was a graduate of SUNY Delhi and worked as a dietician at Bassett Hospital...
Terrance O. O'Hara
May 18, 2020
How does one even begin to tell the story of someone like Terry and keep it brief? He was born Oct. 28, 1948 in Oneonta, NY, the youngest son of Thomas P. and Margaret A. (Schoeller) O'Hara. He met his wife, Cindy, at Plattekill Mountain and they were married May 26, 1979 in the Jay Gould Memorial Church, Roxbury,...
Peter J. Ingraham
May 18, 2020
Oneonta - Peter J. Ingraham, 69, passed away May 18, 2020 at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Delhi, New York after living there for two years following a stroke. Prior to his time in Delhi he enjoyed a forty-year vocation as a veterinarian, most recently at Oneonta's Community Veterinary Center. Anyone who knew 'Doc' Ingraham heard him...
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...
