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Margaret R. Finch
Jun 12, 2018
Margaret R. Finch, 81, of Davenport, NY passed away Monday June 12, 2018 in Cooperstown, NY.
Margaret was born in Unadilla, NY on September 9, 1936 the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Ehrens Smith. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son Joel D. Finch Jr in 2015.
She is...
James J. Eigel, Jr.
Jun 2, 2018
East Meredith – James J. Eigel, Jr., 60, passed away June 2, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
He was born August 23, 1957 in Mansfield, Ohio, son on of James J. Eigel, Sr. and Ruth E. (Jones) Eigel.
James served in the United States Army and National Guard.
He is survived...
Devin Kobos Mahoney
May 30, 2018
ONEONTA - Devin Kobos Mahoney, 35 passed away unexpectedly after an accident on May 30, 2018 in Baltimore, MD.
Devin was born April 3, 1983 in Oneonta, the son of Robert Mahoney and Linda (Kobos) Thomas.
He attended St. Mary's School and Oneonta High School.  Devin served in...
Nancy Jane Bachman
May 22, 2018
OTEGO - Dr. Nancy Jane Bachman, 61, passed away at home on May 22, 2018 after battling Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer.
Nancy was born in Walnut Creek, California, on April 24, 1957. She was the first of five children born to Muriel (née Fry) Bachman and Jack Bachman. Muriel was a teacher, homemaker and educational pioneer. Jack was...
Catherine Althiser
May 18, 2018
WORCESTER - Born December 10, 1928 in Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York, died May 18, 2018, Catherine Althiser was predeceased by her husband, Roy; her son, Joseph, and loving grandson, Ryan James Althiser. Kay as she was known was the youngest of five children and daughter of Joseph Carentz and Louise Tromer Carentz. She brought many hours of joy...
Pauline G. Dudley
May 11, 2018
Pauline G. Dudley, 95, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at her home in Oneonta, NY She was born July 30, 1922 in Bassett, Iowa to parents, Robert Glen and Dorothy Petersen Dudley. The family moved to Floyd, Iowa where her brother, Leland, was born in 1924. In 1934, they moved to Ames, Iowa where Pauline attended Ames High...
Donna Head
May 11, 2018
Worcester - Donna M. Head, 58, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at her residence with family by her side. She was born May 28, 1959 in the Bronx, the daughter of Frank and Lucille (Cirrincione) Marchese. Donna married William (Bill) Arthur Head Jr. on November 24, 1978 in Mahopac, NY. She was a Direct Support Assistant for the Broome...
John A. Powers
May 10, 2018
Davenport Center - John A. Powers, 99, passed away May 10, 2018 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. He was born March 24, 1919 in Oneonta, the son of William and Mary Powers. John grew up in Oneonta and was a long-time resident of Davenport Center. He was a World War II Army veteran serving in the 10th Mountain Division...
Garry Lee Soule, Sr. (Big G)
May 2, 2018
Garry (Big G) passed away peacefully at home on 05/02/2018 with his family. He was a loving and caring father of seven children: Elliemae Pettet (Tim), Garry Soule Jr (Melissa), Dennis Soule (Lois), Margaret Talbot (Gordy), Bobbie Jean Soule (Cook), Crystal Soule, and Opal Fairbairn (Mike). Garry was predeceased by his mother, Gladys Maben and father, Perry Soule Sr. ...
Ronald C. Thomson
Apr 29, 2018
Grand Gorge - Ronald C. Thomson, 71, died April 29, 2018 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.  The funeral service with military honor will start at 6:00 p.m. with the Rev. Keith VanDewerker, officiating.
Elena Doyle
Apr 21, 2018
Maria Elena "Elena" Doyle, 71, formerly of East Meredith, NY died peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at her home, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Elena is predeceased by her husbands, Robert Jill, father of her five beloved children, and Edward Doyle, her husband of 20 years, as well as her son, Andrew Jill. She leaves...
Lori A. Iannelli
Apr 19, 2018
MARYLAND – Lori A. Iannelli, 53, died April 19, 2018 at Albany Medical Center.
She was born June 9, 1964 in Poughkeepsie, the daughter of Joseph and Shirley (Mackey) Colacicco.
Lori grew up in Poughkeepsie and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School. She married...
Dorothy Marsh
Apr 14, 2018
WORCESTER – Dorothy A. Marsh, 82, passed away April 14, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY.
She was born August 9, 1935 in Hawk Run, PA, the daughter of Stephen and Anna (Obester) Duritzo.
She married Joseph Marsh on September 17, 1955 in New Jersey.
They moved to Worcester in 1957....
Carl L. Hughes
Apr 13, 2018
ONEONTA – Carl L. Hughes, 76, passed away April 13, 2018 at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.
He was born December 2, 1941 in Oneonta, the son of Abram and Ermal Ruby (McLean) Hughes.
He married Marguerite Hollenback on April 29, 1967 in Worcester.
Carl was a life-long dairy farmer, working the...
Dolores A. Cahill
Apr 3, 2018
Dolores A. Cahill passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2018 in Sidney.
She was born in Queens, the daughter of Paul and Eleanor (Shields) Patane.
Dolores attended Julia Richman High School in New York City.
She worked for the Salvation Army Headquarters in New York City and later for the Salvation...
William A. Sprague, Jr.
Mar 28, 2018
ONEONTA - William A. Sprague Jr. a long time resident and business owner passed away peacefully at his home in Oneonta after a short illness on Wednesday March 28, 2018 at the age of 82. His children Billy and Sarah were by his side. Bill was born in Ithaca, NY the son of the late William Arthur Sprague and Monica...
Mary E. Rowley
Mar 25, 2018
ONEONTA - Mary E. Rowley beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Sunday March 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 26, 1924 to Francesco and Margaret (Sider) Patti in Batavia, N.Y.
While Mary was attending nursing school at Warsaw Hospital in Warsaw, N.Y. she met Dr....
Susan Lynch
Mar 25, 2018
Susan Lynch  August 14 1933 - March 25 2018
It is with sadness and joy that the death of Susan Lynch is told. Sadness for the loss of her and Joy for her that she is now with family members and friends she loved and missed who are no longer on this earth.
Susan was...
Ellery F. Bostwick
Mar 16, 2018
MILFORD - Ellery F. Bostwick, 70, passed away March 16, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown in the presence of his family.
He was born May 16, 1947 in Oneonta, the son of Ellery M. and Dorothy (Quick) Bostwick.
Ellery graduated from Oneonta High School Class of 1968.
He married Linda Hinkley August...
Lorraine T. Koerner
Mar 15, 2018
Lorraine T. Koerner, 69, of Decatur, passed away March 15, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown after a long illness. She was born March 11, 1949 in Oneonta. Lorraine had a long-time career working at the Unemployment Office in Oneonta. She retired to enjoy time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and other loved ones. ...
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