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Craig D. Chase

Craig D. Chase

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...

Guy J. Hults

Guy J. Hults

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...

William R. Safford

William R. Safford

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...

Aaron Tubbs

Aaron Tubbs

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...

Kevin E. Howard

Kevin E. Howard

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.

Elaine M. Paisley

Elaine M. Paisley

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...

Barbara Katharine Novko

Barbara Katharine Novko

Aug 13, 2018

LAURENS – Barbara Katharine Novko, 86, passed away, August 13, 2018 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.

She was born December 19, 1931 in Albany, the daughter of Arthur and Katharine (Carey) Hutson.

Barbara graduated from Holy Names Academy in Albany. She held several jobs during her lifetime, her most treasured was being a mother...

Marjorie I. Toombs

Marjorie I. Toombs

Aug 13, 2018

ONEONTA - Marjorie I. Toombs (Roe) passed away on August 13, 2018 with family at her bedside, while living in Florida the past ten years, with daughter Melanie and her family. She was born on August 27, 1936 in Cobleskill, NY. She had one younger sibling a sister, Patricia A. Mills who recently passed in February 2018. She married Merritt...

Minnie Margaret Struckle

Minnie Margaret Struckle

Aug 12, 2018

Minnie Margaret Struckle, 94, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the Cooperstown Center.

She was born on October 25, 1923 in River Edge, NJ; the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Stelling) Maneck.

Margaret married Joseph Struckle on October 28, 1944 in Worcester. He predeceased her on August 16, 2005.

She was a...

Constance Gallup

Constance Gallup

Aug 7, 2018

ONEONTA - Constance Gallup passed away August 7, 2018 after a lengthy battle.

She will be missed by her family Kim Nelson, Priscilla Davis, Joanne and William Fisher, Bunnie and Jack Hand.  Her many friends including Sue, Levi, Karen, Diane, Gary and notably Mary Peterson will also miss her dearly.  Not one to forget a birthday or...

Doris E. Neice

Doris E. Neice

Aug 6, 2018

ONEONTA – Doris Eyelene Neice, 90, passed away August 6, 2018 at home.

She was born December 12, 1927 in Johnson City, the daughter of Floyd and Ethel (Bishop) Edwards.

Doris's journey has ended but her spirit will remain with us always. Doris was a woman of strength and love. Her family meant everything to...

Michael J. Cairo

Michael J. Cairo

Aug 5, 2018

OTEGO – Michael J. Cairo, 58, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 5, 2018.

Michael was born August 13, 1959 in Glens Falls. He was the son of Robert & Gwendolyn (Haines) Wood.

Michael was a graduate of Oneonta High School. He was a known area musician, playing with several area bands.  He loved...

Donald R. Bush

Donald R. Bush

Jul 26, 2018

LAURENS - On July 26, 2018, Donald R. Bush passed away peacefully at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown after an extended illness.

Born, July 25, 1944 he was the son of Walter K. Bush and Olive (Spoor) Bush. Having been born and raised in Laurens, NY, Don graduated from Laurens Central School in 1961.

On...

Philip W. Bresee

Philip W. Bresee

Jul 24, 2018

ONEONTA - Philip Wade Bresee, our cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully from the life he loved here to join his beloved wife, Ruthie, his parents, and his friends in eternal life.

Phil's long and happy life was filled with fun, adventure, friendship, and love. He was born at home in Oneonta, New York, on...

Susan (Ford) House Plantz

Susan (Ford) House Plantz

Jul 22, 2018

Susan (Ford) House Plantz of Oneonta passed away on July 22, 2018 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi. She was 84 years of age.

Susan was born in Oneonta on September 12, 1933, the daughter of Alice (Ford) House and Dr. Leroy S. House. She was the granddaughter of Dr. Merton L. Ford who, in business with his...

Richard L. Collins

Richard L. Collins

Jul 14, 2018

Oneonta - Richard L. Collins, 88, passed away July 14, 2018 at his home.

He was born August 27, 1929 and Central Bridge, the son of Leland and Frances (Neville) Collins.

He married Jean Duham on July 15, 1950 in Glen Cove.   She predeceased him on September 27, 2012.

Richard was employed by...

Acacio J. Alem

Acacio J. Alem

Jul 7, 2018

SCHENEVUS – Acacio J. Alem, 70, passed away July 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

He was born May 7, 1948 in Portugal, the son of Joao Alves de Alem and Inocencia Maria Ferreira Dias.

...

Mary L. Pier

Mary L. Pier

Jul 4, 2018

SCHENEVUS – Mary L. Pier, 86, passed away peacefully July 4, 2018 at the Wilkinson Residential Health Care in Amsterdam.

She was born June 23, 1932 in Schenevus, the daughter of Charles and Louise (Nellis) Hubbard.

She married Richmond Pier on June 7, 1952 at the Schenevus United Methodist Church.

Mary was a...

Alice E. Thomson

Alice E. Thomson

Jul 4, 2018

UNADILLA – Alice E. Thomson, 86, passed away July 4, 2018 at the Post Acute Medical Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

She was born August 31, 1931 in Maryland, NY, the daughter of Albert and Susan (Ritchey) Dubben.

Alice married Gilbert "Gibby" Thomson on July 4, 1951. They made their home in Schenevus, where she operated...

Frederick "Don" Donald Knapp

Frederick "Don" Donald Knapp

Jul 2, 2018

SCHENEVUS – Frederick Donald "Don" Knapp, 88, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 2, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

He was born April 12, 1930 in Schenevus, the son of Fred and Edna (Lansing) Knapp.

Don married Polly Thayer in Cooperstown on June 30, 1950 and began their...

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