Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2018

LAURENS – Harold R. Moore, Sr., 87, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on January 20, 2018.

He was born November 17, 1930 in Jefferson, the son of Cryus and Hazel (Rifenbark) Moore.

Harold was a farmer until his move to Laurens in 1970. He enjoyed gardening and landscaping.

Jan 19, 2018

DAVENPORT – David William Ballard, 50, passed away suddenly due to a heart attack on January 19, 2018 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.

He was born August 26, 1967 in Margaretville, NY.

David is survived by his mother, Eleanor (Powell) and husband, William A. Raymond Sr.; his father, Thomas G. Ballard, Sr. and Ellie...

Jan 17, 2018

Oneonta – Melinda June Miller, 40, passed away January 17, 2018 at her home.

She dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her children, Samuel, Andrew, Michael, Rebecca and Sara, her family, fiancé and friends.

There will be no calling hours.

A memorial service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018...

Jan 13, 2018

MARYLAND – Thomas W. Eklund, 70, passed away at home after a long struggle with cancer on January 13, 2018.

Thomas was born on December 5, 1947 in Stamford, NY, son of Robert and Pauline Eklund. Tom grew up in Davenport and graduated from Stamford Central School.  He then attended drafting school prior to joining the United...

Jan 6, 2018

WORCESTER - Johanna Alex Golja, 89, passed away at home January 6, 2018, in the loving company of her family.

Born April 18, 1928, in New York City, she was the daughter of William and Anna (Senica) Alex.  She grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Grover Cleveland High School, then found employment with Harriman Brown Brothers...

Jan 2, 2018

WORCESTER - Elizabeth Shirley Fancher passed peacefully into the arms of God at her home in Worcester on January 02, 2018. She was 89 years old.

She was the daughter of the late Dr. Morris G. and Elizabeth (Hughes) France and the sister of Morris G. France, Jr. ("Junie").

Shirley was a 1945 graduate of...

Dec 28, 2017

Elsie J. Conte, 87, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

She was born on June 19, 1930 in Decatur, NY; the daughter of Leopold and Antoinette (Skerl) Hren.

Elsie married Peter Conte on November 17, 1951 at St. Joseph's Church in Worcester. He predeceased her on November 17, 2004....

Dec 26, 2017

OTEGO – Cheryleen M. Jaquish, 68, she passed to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully at her daughter's home in Harpursville on December 26, 2017.

She was born January 22, 1949 in New Berlin, the daughter of Laverne & Joan (Zindle) Howard.

Cheryleen enjoyed her job and the people she worked with...

Dec 25, 2017

MILFORD – Doris E. Welch, 80, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 25, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

She was born September 1, 1937 in Oneonta, the daughter of Fred and Mildred (Weaver) Loucks.

Doris is survived by her husband Jim Welch whom she married on June 10, 1955;...

Dec 24, 2017

WESTFORD – David L. Cole, 69, passed away unexpectedly December 24, 2017 at home. He was born June 25, 1948 in Cobleskill, the son of Sylvester and Margaret (Englert) Cole. Dave graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Class of 1967. He was a United States Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War, 1968-1969, Co C, 815th Engineer Battalion, Central...

Dec 20, 2017

ONEONTA – On December 20, 2017, Elizabeth J. Sanders, 32, left this life quietly surrounded by many of the family and friends who supported her through a long and arduous walk with cancer.

Lizzy was born February 28, 1985 in Bradford, Pennsylvania. She came to the Oneonta hills she...

Dec 16, 2017

Freda Beliles Shultis (Fritz), 94, died peacefully at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Freda was born on September 27, 1923 in Jones Township, PA; the daughter of Sarah Bidgood and Christos Beliles. After her father's unexpected passing she and her siblings thrived at the Randolph Children's Home, Randolph, NY. where she...

Dec 11, 2017

ONEONTA – Marion A. Hanor, 94, passed away December 11, 2017 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

She was born July 19, 1923 in Oneonta, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Yaple) Cole.

Marion graduated from Oneonta High School.

She married Charles John Hanor on September 7, 1940.

Marion was employed...

Dec 9, 2017

Oneonta – Ruth (Silvernail) Bell, 90, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on December 9, 2017.

Ruth loved to travel, play cards, music, gardening with her husband, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Jean (David) Christensen and Joan (Ron) Martini; grandchildren, Amy (Justin), Brad (Jessica), Marissa...

Dec 8, 2017

Helen "Hedy" M. Warncke, born in 1927 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, left this mortal vale on December 8, 2017 in Oneonta, New York. She was the daughter of Carl and Esther Ainspac of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Kurt Warncke (Diane Matesic) and grandchildren, Weston and Karina of Atlanta, Georgia; her daughter, Anne Van...

Dec 6, 2017

WORCESTER – John (Jack) R. Miller, 89, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2017 in Manatee Hospital in Bradenton, FL.

Born on July 18, 1928 in Worcester, NY, he was the youngest child of Harry and Adeline Miller.

Jack attended Worcester Central School, and at the age of 17 left to join the United States...

Dec 3, 2017

Mildred Loomis Pollard "Millie, 98, of The Plains at Parish Homestead, Oneonta, NY, previously a resident of Delhi, NY, Walton, NY and Silver Springs, FL, passed away December 3, 2017.

She was born June 14, 1919 in Ilion, NY the daughter of William Bennett Loomis and Eglantian (Gladys) Fovel Loomis.

Millie married James Nolan Pollard...

Dec 1, 2017

ONEONTA, NY - Barbara Mary Weigand passed away on December 1, 2017 in Oneonta, New York.

Ms. Weigand was born on January 4, 1921, at Sunbryne Farm in Lebo, Kansas, to Mary Frances George and George Lawrence Weigand. She graduated from Topeka High School, Topeka, Kansas, in 1939. Ms. Weigand earned her Bachelor of Science in Home...

Nov 27, 2017

WORCESTER – Wayne T. Topa, 79, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on November 27, 2017.

He was born November 22, 1938 in Barre, VT, the son of John and Josephine (St. Pierre) Topa.

Wayne was a United State Air Force veteran. He worked with electronics and was stationed in Germany and Alaska...

Nov 19, 2017

SCHENEVUS - Bruce Charles Scofield, 67, passed away at home with his family by his side on November 19, 2017. Bruce was born October 11, 1950 in Cooperstown, the son of Charles D. and Isabel R. (Davis) Scofield. He was a life-long resident of Schenevus, graduating from Andrew S. Draper Central School. Bruce married Sharon Kersmanc on August 11, 1979...