Obituary Listing

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. ...

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...

Aug 9, 2019

DAVENPORT - 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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,...