Walter W. Clapper, Jr.
Aug 28, 2019
NINEVEH – Walter W. Clapper, Jr., 48, passed away August 28, 2019 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City after an extended illness.
He was born July 19, 1971 in Cooperstown, the son of Walter W. Clapper, Sr. and Thelma (Brannen) Clapper.
Walter was an auto mechanic, working at Value Auto in Oneonta. He could fix...
Joan B. Krpata
Aug 27, 2019
MARYLAND - Joan B. Krpata (Schnakenberg), affectionately known as "Nani," passed away August 27, 2019 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY.
She was born August 13, 1931 in Hollis, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred, in September of 1994. Joan married Al in 1950 and they lived on Long Island until they moved to Maryland...
Theresa A. Kelly
Aug 27, 2019
Schenevus – Theresa A. Kelly, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
She was born June 10, 1930 in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of Leo and Jean (Miller) Ambrose.
Theresa worked on Wall Street for Janney Montgomery Scott as a stock broker, retiring in 1990.  She and her husband, Joseph, moved to Schenevus in...
William Patrick Powers
Aug 12, 2019
ONEONTA – William Patrick Powers, 61, passed peacefully into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ August 12, 2019 at home, where he wanted to be.
He was born October 21, 1957 in Oneonta, the son of William Joseph and Mary Jane (Campbell) Powers.
Bill was a life-long Oneonta resident. He was a carpenter, merchandiser,...
Robert John Daly
Aug 11, 2019
WORCESTER - Robert John (Bob) Daly went to his final rest on August 11, 2019 following a long illness.
Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 8, 1956 to Francis Daly and Margaret (Tuite) Daly.
He was a graduate of Archbishop Malloy High School and Queensborough Community College. He later became a NYS Court...
Florence Emily Kespert
Aug 10, 2019
Florence Emily Kespert passed away peacefully on August 10, 2019 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta. She was 86.
Florence was born July 19, 1933 in White Sulphur Springs, NY. She was the daughter of Dorothy and Leo Bryan. She graduated from Liberty High School.
On May 16, 1953 in Liberty, NY Florence married Harold Kespert. ...
Douglas Ray Hulick
Aug 10, 2019
OTEGO – Douglas Ray Hulick, 66, died August 10, 2019 surrounded in love with his family by his side, peacefully at home after an extended illness. As he said, "He fought the good fight".
Doug was born October 24, 1952 in Sidney, the son of Loring and Violet (Pelton) Hulick.
He was the proprietor of...
James Weston Hanson
Aug 9, 2019
DAVENPORTÂ - James (Jim) Weston Hanson went to be with his Lord on August 9, 2019 at home, after a battle with cancer.
Jim was born and grew up in Orange, California. He attended St. John's Lutheran Church and School, and graduated from Orange High School.
Jim attended several community colleges and received his BS...
Charles R. Blanchard
Aug 8, 2019
One of Oneonta's few remaining members of "The Greatest Generation" has passed on August 8, 2019 to be welcomed by his family and many friends in heaven.
Charles R. Blanchard, 91, was born in Oneonta on May 25, 1928, the son of Merton and Emma (Roscoe) Blanchard.
He attended Oneonta schools and then joined the...
Margaret Mary Macdonald
Aug 8, 2019
Peg was welcomed home to heaven on her fathers birthday. Her leaving was unexpected but she was doing something she loved with some of her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.
She earned her Masters degree in Social Work from UCF in 1997. She loved her work with children and hospice.
Peg is predeceased by her...
Charles Bowman Groff
Aug 7, 2019
Charles Bowman Groff was born July 12, 1920 in Cooperstown, NY. He grew up on the family farm in Schenevus, NY with parents Stanley and Mary. Charles was graduated from Worcester High School in 1939 and attended Delhi Tech School in 1940 taking up Building Trades.  In 1944 Charles joined the Carpenters Union in Oneonta, NY and during the...
Marilyn W. Gerowe
Aug 1, 2019
Oneonta – Marilyn W. Gerowe, 67, passed away at home with her family and friends at her side on August 1, 2019.
She was born January 1, 1952 in Oneonta, the daughter of John H. Wells Sr. and Adelaide Cora (Escher) Wells.
Marilyn graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1970 and also SUNY Morrisville,...
Rev. Dr. George I. Goodwin, Jr.
Aug 1, 2019
EAST WORCESTER - The Rev. Dr. George I Goodwin, Jr. (aka "Rev") has gone to be with the Lord on August 1st, 2019.
Dr. Goodwin was born in Newburgh, New York on March 4th, 1935, the son of the late Rev. George Goodwin Sr., and Emma B. (Jones) Goodwin.
He was predeceased by his parents;...
Monica O'Leary
Aug 1, 2019
MARYLAND - Monica was born Jan. 23, 1979, and was a bright light until Aug. 1, 2019, when she left this world surrounded by the love of family and friends. Monica courageously fought cancer for nearly eight years, but she didn't allow that to define her.
What meant most to Monica was her loving family, her daughter,...
Steven Doyle
Jul 30, 2019
Oneonta – Steven Doyle, 58, passed away suddenly on July 30, 2019.
He was born February 24, 1961 in Brooklyn, the son of Edward John Doyle and Annette A. (Sudano) Rao.
Steven grew up in Lindenhurst, moving to Oneonta when he was 15 years old and never left. He cut hair for over 35 years,...
Mary Theresa Ambrose
Jul 29, 2019
Decatur – Mary Theresa Ambrose, 90, passed away July 29, 2019.
She was born November 13, 1928 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Norman Alfred and Elizabeth Lorretta (Gillen) Grosser.
She married Frank Ambrose on June 6, 1954 at Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church,Bluepoint, NY.
Mary was an area resident from 1980. ...
Christina L. Schermerhorn
Jul 28, 2019
ONEONTA – Christina L. (Burdick) Schermerhorn, 69, passed away July 28, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, after a lengthy illness.
She was born March 19, 1950 in Oneonta, the daughter of Zina Ervin Burdick, Jr. and Lois J. (Yates) Burdick.
Christina was a retired hairdresser and clerical assistant.
She is survived...
Andrea A. Schleicher
Jul 26, 2019
EAST MEREDITH – Andrea A. Schleicher, 73, passed away on July 26, 2019 at her home with her family by her side, after a battle with cancer.
She was born September 12, 1945 in Mt. Vernon, New York, the daughter of John Andrew and Agnes Cowan (Rawstron) Schleicher.
In 1963, Andrea graduated from A.B. Davis...
Sandra L. Hayes
Jul 17, 2019
EAST WORCESTER – Sandra L. Hayes, 55, passed away July 17, 2019 at home following an extended illness.
She was born July 9, 1964 in Keene, NH, the daughter of Wayne and Carrie (Rockwell) Fuller.
Sandra grew up in New Hampshire and moved to the Albany area when she was 16 years old. Eventually she...
Matthew J. Dobler
Jul 17, 2019
Mt. Vision – Matthew J. Dobler, 54, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2019 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
He was born January 7, 1965 in Oneonta, the son of William J. and Eileen T. (McCabe) Dobler.
Matt graduated from Laurens Central School and Mohawk Valley Community College.
He married Teresa...
