Obituary Listing

Nov 26, 2018

ONEONTA – Frederick L. Munson, 96, passed away November 26, 2018 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.

He was born July 8, 1922 in Oneonta, the son of Lewis and Mable (Murphy) Munson.

He married Audrey Clark on July 29, 1945 in Oneonta. She predeceased him on August 3, 2014. At the end of high school,...

Nov 26, 2018

Oneonta – Florence Jane Viel Dukes passed away at Willow Point Nursing Home in Vestal on November 26, 2018.

She was born on January 12, 1934 in the Bronx, NY to Mary Hackett and George Viel.

Florence married Kenneth E. Dukes, Sr. on June 17, 1961 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church on...

Nov 24, 2018

MILFORD – Wade B. Bostwick, 50, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2018 at his home.

He was born October 14, 1968 in Oneonta.

Wade lived in various places before returning to Milford with his son Andy in 2008.

He was currently employed at Bassett Medical Center as a security guard for the...

Nov 21, 2018

SCHENEVUS – David E. Hubbard passed away on November 21, 2018 at home surrounded by the people who loved him.

He was born on August 26,1959 in Worcester, NY to Frederick Hubbard and Phyllis Althiser.

David was an adventurer and devilish prankster who lived life to the fullest. His passion was going to lawn sales...

Nov 11, 2018

ONEONTA – Brin R. Mileski, 83, died peacefully on November 11, 2018 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford, NY.

He was born February 23, 1935 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Alfred and Dorothy Meleski. In 1952 his family moved to Syracuse.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in September 1953.  After 3 years of active...

Nov 4, 2018

Oneonta – Harold F. Lent, 96, passed away on November 4, 2018 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

He was born January 14, 1922 on Colburn Ave. in Otego, the son of Frank George and Nancy Ulena (Hammond) Lent.

Harold graduated from Otego Central School in June of 1939.

He married Bernice Ida...

Nov 1, 2018

Scott William Roland, resident of Maryland, Otsego County, NY, and formerly of Niskayuna, NY died peacefully on November 1, 2018.

Scott is the fourth child of Ralph Mayo Roland and Cecelia M. "Rusty" Roland. He is predeceased by his parents and survived by his siblings, Richard (Faith) of Seattle, WA, Kathy Lowery (Mark) of St. Louis, MO,...

Oct 31, 2018

Viva Sperbeck, 95, passed away, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Palantine Nursing Home in Palantine Bridge.

She was born on October 22, 1923 in Worcester, NY; the daughter of Winnie and Adella (Patrick) Utter.

Viva married Millard "Pete" Sperbeck on December 31, 1945 in Richmondville. He predeceased her in 2008.

Viva served...

Oct 24, 2018

ONEONTA - Esther N. Vandermark, 95, passed away peacefully, October 24, 2018 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, surrounded by her family. She was born November 14, 1922 in Oneonta, NY, the daughter of Patsy and Matilda (Martin) Delello. She married Leon Vandermark on June 28, 1942 in Oneonta. Esther enjoyed a long career at the local Jamesway store as...

Oct 13, 2018

Wanda A. Johns, 84, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at A.O. Fox memorial Hospital in Oneonta.

She was born on February 15, 1934 in Coxsackie, NY; the daughter of Maurice and Cynthia (Butler) Barnes.

She married Howard Johns on June 30, 1951 in Schenevus. He predeceased her in 2013.

Wanda...

Oct 6, 2018

ONEONTA – Michael G. Genzardi, 41, passed away unexpectedly October 6, 2018 at his home.

He was born July 12, 1977 in Bethpage, the son of Eugene T. and Kathleen (Good) Genzardi.

Michael and his family moved to Oneonta in 1985 from Massapequa. He graduated from Unatego High School.  He loved playing basketball.

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Sep 23, 2018

Robert Frederick Benson Sr., 77, from Decatur, NY passed away peacefully on September 23, 2018 due to complications with ALS.

Bob was born May 6, 1941, a lifelong resident of Decatur and dairy/beef farmer for many years. He also worked at Maple Grove Cemetery until the effects of ALS would not allow him to. Throughout his years...

Sep 21, 2018

ONEONTA - Robert H. Wood, 86, passed away September 21, 2018 at A.O. Fox Hospital. Bob was born November 8, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, the fifth child of Grace and Harold Wood. He married Constance Kavanaugh August 21, 1953 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Buffalo and they shared 65 happy years. Following graduation from Buffalo State with...

Sep 10, 2018

Richmondville – Helen Sega, 97, passed away September 10, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Delmar.

She was born March 16, 1921 in South Kortright, the daughter of Valentine and Laura (Kasmer) Swantak.

Helen married Frank Sega on May 6, 1951...

Sep 10, 2018

Craig D. Chase, 67, has "gone fishing". Craig married Susan Morse in 1983 in Connecticut. They moved to Worcester, NY for nine years, relocated to Jacksonville, NC for 17 years where he was employed for Onslow County DSS, returning to Schenevus, NY in 2009. He is survived by his wife, Susan Chase of Westford; children, Gary and Selina Adams of...

Sep 5, 2018

Oneonta – Guy J. Hults, 58, passed away September 5, 2018.

He was born August 28, 1960 in Bay Shore, the son of Harry Hults Jr. and Mary (Monteleone) Hults.

Guy worked at One Stop Auto in Oneonta for many years. He had a love of cars and his family, had a golden heart and...

Sep 4, 2018

Oneonta – William R. Safford, 63, died September 4, 2018 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.

He was born April 18, 1955 in Beverly, MA, the son of Raymond and Gladys (Sutter) Safford.

William was a United States Army veteran, being honorable discharged in 1973.

He at one time was a...

Aug 31, 2018

"I know I was born and I know that I'll die The in between is mine." 21 years of in between came to an end for Aaron Austin Tyler Tubbs on August 31, 2018, following a car accident. Aaron, also known affectionately by his loved ones as "Boy", and "Chub-Chub", was born on April 11, 1997.  He was a...

Aug 25, 2018

Oneonta - Kevin E. Howard, 48, the son of late David and Mary (Cannon) Howard, passed away August 25, 2018. Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.

Aug 16, 2018

MARYLAND, NY – Elaine M. Paisley, 80, passed away August 16, 2018 at her home.

She was born December 15, 1937 in Jamaica, the daughter of Kenneth and Anzonetta (Hunter) Paisley.

Elaine graduated from Vauxhall High School, and attended some college courses in Jamaica. She enjoyed playing many sports, but excelled in volleyball; receiving a...