Obituary Listing

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,...

Mar 7, 2020

Rhinebeck – John Joseph Heller, 88, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, surrounded by his family at home in Rhinebeck.

John was raised in Germantown on the family farm, and was a graduate of Germantown High School, Albany Business College and the RCA Institute. Following his Korean War service in the US Army from 1951-1953, he returned...

Mar 4, 2020

Schenevus – John Loudon Arnold, 85, passed away March 4, 2020 at Cooperstown Center, after a brief illness.

He was born December 25, 1934 in Schenevus, the son of Forrest and Nellie (Loudon) Arnold.

John graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus.   He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1955-1957 within the...

Feb 29, 2020

Stamford – Paul Thomas Richter, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown on February 29,...

Feb 24, 2020

After living a wonderfully enriching life, fulfilled by family, travels, and the outdoors, Richard W. Wright age 83, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 24, 2020 after health complications.

He was born February 19, 1937, the son of the late Van and Leah (Wade) Wright.

He graduated from Worcester Central School in 1954 and...

Feb 22, 2020

Westford, NY

Janet Mary Busacker Mathews, after a long, full and robust life passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday February 22, 2020, just as she wished in her own house and bed.

She was born to Agatha and Norman Busacker on September 30, 1920 in Utica, NY the third of five children.

Feb 22, 2020

ONEONTA — Edward James Johnston, of Oneonta passed away at his home on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the age of 72.

He was born in Schenectady, at Ellis Hospital on August 3, 1947, the son of Edward Alexander and Genevieve (Irish) Johnston.

Ed moved with his family to Otsego County, NY at an early...

Feb 20, 2020

WORCESTER - Ella M. Chase, 106, passed away February 20, 2020.

Ella was born October 7, 1913 in Oneonta, the daughter of Burton and Margarett (Thayer) Miller.

She attended Oneonta High School for three years, then graduated from Laurens Central School. Ella was a member of Elm Park United Methodist Church in Oneonta and she...

Feb 5, 2020

SCHENEVUS –

Juleann M. Springle died suddenly at home on February 5, 2020.  She was 65.

Julie was born February 10, 1954 at Community Hospital in Montclair, NJ, the fifth kid of Charles and Marion (Teare) Marchant.

Julie grew up in Verona (loved it) and New Providence (didn't love it), NJ.  She made...