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Harriet E. Cipriani

Harriet E. Cipriani

Dec 16, 2018

ONEONTA – Harriet E. Cipriani, 103, passed away December 16, 2018 at Robinson Terrace, Stamford.

She was born August 20, 1915 in Queens, NY, the daughter of Floyd and Emily (Gaethke) Stickels.

Harriet served her country during World War II as a bookkeeper at Brewster's Aeronautical Defense Plant in Long Island City, NY.

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Rachel M. "Pat" Proctor

Rachel M. "Pat" Proctor

Dec 14, 2018

Rachel M. "Pat" Proctor, 78, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on September 10, 1940 in Schenectady, NY; the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Bourdeau) Whitney.

Pat married Maylon A. Proctor Sr. on July 8, 1958. They were married for 47 years until his death on January 30, 2006....

Jill K. (Maccracken) Morris

Jill K. (Maccracken) Morris

Dec 5, 2018

A true Delaware County farm girl, Jill Kathleen MacCracken, was born to Frank and Peg (Moore) MacCracken in Stamford and raised in her beloved Charlotte Valley on Brick House Farm, along with her brothers, Jack and Frank, Jr. Her days on the farm made her tough and ingrained in her heart the importance of family. Upon graduating from Charlotte...

Suzanne E. Allen

Suzanne E. Allen

Nov 29, 2018

Schenevus

Suzanne E. Allen, 69, passed away, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Bassett Medical Ceneter in Cooperstown.

She was born on June 29, 1949 in Oneonta; the daughter of William and Edith (Bates) Sutton Jr.

Sue married Gary H. Allen on August 12, 1972.

Suzanne loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed crafts...

Clarence H. Morell, Jr.

Clarence H. Morell, Jr.

Nov 28, 2018

Oneonta – Clarence H. Morell, Jr., 77, went to Heaven on November 28, 2018.

He was born in Westford, NY.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Joan Morell; daughters, Margie Morell of Florida, Debra (Lawrence) Morell Mead of Iowa, and Tina (Chris) Morell-Grady of Florida; grandchildren, Sabine, Cody, Grant, Jacob (Sabrina), Amber, Emily, Ellen, Nathan...

Jane S. Wetmore

Jane S. Wetmore

Nov 27, 2018

ONEONTA – Jane S. Wetmore, 89, passed away November 27, 2018 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.

She was born January 10, 1929 at home in Oneonta, to Leo and Jane (Woody) Signor. Telford Street was her first home.  She lived there with her brother, Joseph Signor and sister, Mary Signor Klubko, both whom have predeceased...

Frederick L. Munson

Frederick L. Munson

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,...

Florence J. Viel Dukes

Florence J. Viel Dukes

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...

Wade B. Bostwick

Wade B. Bostwick

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...

David E. Hubbard

David E. Hubbard

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...

Brin R. Mileski

Brin R. Mileski

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...

Harold F. Lent

Harold F. Lent

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...

Scott William Roland

Scott William Roland

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,...

Viva E. Sperbeck

Viva E. Sperbeck

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...

Esther N. Vandermark

Esther N. Vandermark

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...

Wanda A. Johns

Wanda A. Johns

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...

Michael G. Genzardi

Michael G. Genzardi

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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Robert Frederick Benson, Sr.

Robert Frederick Benson, Sr.

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...

Robert H. Wood

Robert H. Wood

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...

Helen Sega

Helen Sega

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...

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