Obituary Listing

Oct 26, 2019

WORCESTER - Joseph J. Kenyon III passed away on October 26, 2019.

He was born June 2, 1933 in Kearny, NJ, the son of Joseph J. Kenyon, Sr. and Alma Carlson Kenyon.

He attended schools in Kearny, leaving there in his sophomore year of high school with his family and moving to Worcester, NY in...

Oct 23, 2019

Oneonta - Jean B. Couse, passed away October 23, 2019 at the Cooperstown Center.

She was born December 6, 1932 in Oneonta, the daughter of Wendell & Gertrude (Thompson) Couse, both whom have predeceased her.

A long-time resident of Oneonta, she graduated from Oneonta High School and Hartwick College, where a scholarship had been set...

Oct 20, 2019

Schenevus – Richard J. McHale, 86, passed away at home on October 20, 2019.

He was born January 12, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Martin and Helen McHale.

Richard was a United States Army Veteran.

He married Freda Marello on September 13, 1986.

While living in New York City...

Oct 15, 2019

Worcester – Walter G. Lipscomb, 71 passed away October 15, 2019 at his home.

He was born December 8, 1947 in New Rochelle, the son of Albert and Evelyn (Praleau) Lipscomb.

Walter was the owner of Walter's Painting in East Worcester.

He is survived by his daughters, Crista R. Ellerbe and Danielle N....

Oct 13, 2019

WORCESTER – Melvin R. Force, 84, passed away at home on October 13, 2019.

He was born September 21, 1935 in High Bridge, NJ, the son of Edgar and Elsie (Young) Force.

Mel moved to Worcester from New Jersey in 1964. While in New Jersey he was a member of a Country & Western Band...

Oct 10, 2019

SCHENEVUS - Kurt A. Krueger, Sr., 83, passed away October 10, 2019 at Cooperstown Center. He was born on June 13, 1936 in Jersey City, NJ, the son of Harry and Mary Lisa - Krueger. He married Janet Voss-Jindella on October 22, 1955 in New Jersey. Moving from New Jersey, he has been an area resident of Schenevus for...

Oct 1, 2019

Maryland – James H. Palmer, 72, passed away October 1, 2019 at home surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 54 years.

James was born January 23, 1947 in Delhi, the son of Robert C. and Glenna (Baker) Palmer.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed his time in nature with his...

Sep 30, 2019

Eugene Lissandrello peacefully died of old age, at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY, September 30, 2019, at 12:07 pm. He was 95. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary C. Moore Lissandrello, also at Fox.

Eugene was born to Italian immigrant parents, Giorgio and Marietta Lissandrello, of Ragusa, Sicily, in Brooklyn, NY, in...

Sep 29, 2019

Fulton – Marletta Lee Roe, 71, passed away September 29, 2019 at home.

She was born May 1, 1948 the daughter of Chester L. and Frances Marletta (Chrisjohn) Weaver.

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Marletta is survived by her loving husband of over 43 years, Kenneth Roe; five children, John J. Roe (Dawn), Michael A....

Sep 24, 2019

LAURENS – Mea Grace Stoecklin, 8, passed away at home on September 24, 2019 peacefully in her sleep.

She was born December 29, 2010 in Cooperstown.

Mea was born with Sanfilippo, a genetic syndrome.  Her life was full with an abundance of love.  Mea's large bright smile could light up room.  She was always happy...

Sep 23, 2019

Walt Shaffer Sr., 60, of Worcester, NY went to be with our Lord September 23, 2019 after lingering illness for several years.

He was born March 7, 1959 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA to Donald and Frances Shaffer of New Albany, PA.

Survivors are his loving wife, Hilda (Gross) Shaffer; four sons, Benjamin (Lisa) Shaffer...

Sep 11, 2019

Janet L. Spencer (Holling), 54, of Salem, New Jersey, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in the Cooper University Hospital after a brief battle with Cancer.

She was born on November 12, 1964 and her parents were William Holling, Harold Ritchey and Ruth Holling. Janet married in 1988 and moved to Quinton, New Jersey.

Sep 5, 2019

John E. Montalvo, 84, passed away at home on September 5, 2019.

Arrangements are with Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, Worcester, NY.

Aug 30, 2019

WORCESTER – Marjorie L. Fleming, 81, died August 30, 2019 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.

She was born September 17, 1937 in Cooperstown, the daughter of Colon and Flossie (Johnson) Smith.

She is survived by her children, Richard Cornell Jr. and Mary Bishop...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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. ...