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Ann M. Eckler
Apr 5, 2019
Milford – Ann M. Eckler, 66, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.
She was born November 8, 1952 in Oneonta, the daughter of Joseph Gerald and Betty Elizabeth (Banner) Monser.
Ann graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1970. She married Donald L. Eckler on November 15, 1970 at...
Brian S. Kreger
Apr 5, 2019
ONEONTA – Brian S. Kreger, 72, passed away on April 5, 2019.
There will be no services at this time.
Arrangements are with Oneonta's only family-owned funeral home, Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono at 51 Dietz Street; www.lhpfuneralhome.com
Henry "Hank" M. Burton
Apr 3, 2019
WESTFORD – Henry M. "Hank" Burton, 80, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
He was born October 3, 1938 in Westford, the son of Charles and Minnie (Peeters) Burton.
Hank graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus, Class of 1957.  He worked the Burton Family Dairy...
Sofran I. Bengtson
Mar 31, 2019
Worcester
Sofran I. Bengtson, 88, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Cooperstown Center.
She was born on March 14, 1931 in East Worcester; the daughter of Rudolph and Mary (Gergich) Dedek.
Sofran married Kenneth Bengtson on October 18, 1960 in Colonie. He predeceased her in 2012.
...Mary E. Ives
Mar 29, 2019
Schenevus
Mary E. Ives, 86, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.
She was born on April 6, 1932 in Jefferson, NY; the daughter of Willard and Edith (Bowker) Madden.
Mary and Norman Ives were married July 20, 1949 in the Second Baptist Church, Worcester. He...
David John Parker
Mar 24, 2019
Worcester – David John Parker, 71, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2019.
He was born May 25, 1947 in Schenectady, the son of Edward Joseph and Dorothy May (Gutta) Parker.
Dave attended Mohonasen High School graduating in 1965, and then went on to Clarkson University, where he played lacrosse, receiving a BS...
Donald M. Lewis
Mar 16, 2019
Oneonta - Donald M. Lewis, 91, a long-time resident of the St. James' Manor in Oneonta, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2019 in Oneonta.
Donald was born on June 28, 1927 in Gilboa, NY and was a son of the late M. Leland and Alice (Cole) Lewis.
Donald served honorably in the United States...
Martin Robert Patton, Sr.
Mar 9, 2019
Oneonta – Martin Robert Patton, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 9, 2019.
Born January 6, 1930 in Oneonta, the son of Martin Brown & Agnes Jenette (Hanes) Patten, he lost his dad in 1948 in a farming accident.
Marty worked for D&H Railroad the summer of...
Donald A. Pidgeon
Mar 8, 2019
Davenport Center – Donald A. Pidgeon, 35, passed suddenly onto Heaven March 8, 2019.
Don was born November 14, 1983 in Oneonta, the son of Paul and Emily (Risley) Pidgeon.
He grew up in Oneonta and graduated from Oneonta High School.
Don married Angela Marie Clapper on February 4, 2006.
He...
Irene Harlem
Feb 25, 2019
Oneonta – Irene Harlem, 86, passed away February 25, 2019 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
She was born March 28, 1932 in Amityville, the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Wagner) Muller.
Irene grew up on Long Island, where she met and married Charles Mann in September of 1951. In 1965 they moved to Mt....
Thomas J. Korenyik
Feb 21, 2019
INDIAN LAKE – Thomas J. Korenyik, 66, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, at his home in Indian Lake, NY.
Tom was born October 10, 1952, in Ridgewood, NJ, the son of Tibor and Virginia (Filer) Korenyik. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Unatego Central School. His automotive expertise (especially with Chevys), work ethic, sense of humor,...
Patricia A. Hunter
Feb 20, 2019
Schenevus - Patricia A. Hunter, 79, passed away February 20, 2019 at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
She was born on February 22, 1939 in Oneonta, the daughter of Clifford and Eva (Gabriel) Currie.
Pat married Hartley Hunter on June 28, 1958 in Albany, NY. He predeceased her in May of 2008.
...
Kim Joy Wiltsie
Feb 13, 2019
OTEGO – Kim Joy Hughes Wiltsie, 62, lost her battle with Pulmonary Hypertension on February 13, 2019.
She was born in Ilion, NY to William and Ellinor Hughes. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, David; her children, Adam (Kari) Birdsall, Stephanie (Tony) Lane, Caitlin Wiltsie, and Jensen Wiltsie; her parents, Bill and Ellinor; sisters,...
Kevin P. Crosby
Jan 31, 2019
Schenevus
Kevin P. Crosby, 51, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his residence.
He was born on November 12, 1967 in Oneonta; the son of Kenneth and Virginia (Baker) Crosby.
Kevin grew up in the Village of Laurens and graduated from Laurens Central School.
He obtained an Associates of Applied...
Grace N. Hill
Jan 29, 2019
WORCESTER – Grace N. Hill, 94, passed away January 29, 2019 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born January 2, 1925 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Alfred and Agnes (Larsen) Nielsen.
Grace married Kenneth Hill on March 9, 1947 in Worcester. He predeceased her on February 21, 1986.
She was...
Helen E. Frankl
Jan 26, 2019
Oneonta – Helen E. Frankl, 87, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on January 26, 2019.
She was born February 14, 1931Â in Lilly, PA, the daughter of Antonio and Josephine (Iapaulcci) Tucci.
Helen graduated from Oneonta High School and continued her education in nursing. She was Dr. Rowley's...
Richard L. Munson
Jan 24, 2019
Colliersville – Richard L. Munson, 87, passed away January 24, 2019 at Cooperstown Center with his family by his side.
He was born March 2, 1931 in Oneonta, the son of William and Helen (Reynolds) Munson.
He married his high school sweetheart in September 1949. They had over 69 years of a loving marriage.
...Melissa L. Wilcox
Jan 23, 2019
WORCESTER -
Melissa L. Wilcox, 57, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born on October 1, 1961 in Cobleskill, the daughter of Charles (Grace) Warner and Barbara (Wilfred) Howell.
Lisa married Clyde F Wilcox on August 27, 1983 at the East Worcester United Methodist...
William Frank Evans
Jan 23, 2019
ONEONTA - William Frank Evans passed away at his home on January 23, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Oneonta on July 29, 1937 to Jack and Ruth (Rider) Evans.
Bill is survived by his cherished wife of 52 years, Elizabeth; his beloved daughter, Arley and her husband, Alexander Lau...
Doris Ransier
Jan 22, 2019
Sherburne – Doris Ransier, 76, passed away January 22, 2019 at her home amongst her friends and care providers.
Doris was born June 23, 1942. She lived at the Springbrook Cook Street Home in Worcester for 30 years, prior to moving to the Knapp Street Home in Sherburne, where she has been residing for the past 4...
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