Elsie J. Conte
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....
Cheryleen M. Jaquish
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...
Doris E. Welch
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;...
David L. Cole
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...
Elizabeth J. Sanders
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...
Freda B. Shultis
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...
Marion A. Hanor
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...
Ruth Bell
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...
Helen "Hedy" M. Warncke
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...
John "Jack" R. Miller
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...
Mildred L. Pollard
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...
Barbara Mary Weigand
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...
Wayne T. Topa
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...
Bruce C. Scofield
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...
Frank Sklenka, Jr.
Nov 16, 2017
WORCESTER -Â Frank Sklenka Jr., 77, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at Focus Otsego in Cooperstown. He was born on July 8, 1940 in Long Island City; the son of Frank and Alice (O'Toole) Sklenka Sr. Frank provided for his family as an auto mechanic, learning at the hand of his father in the family business. He rarely found...
George Peter Mravlja, Jr.
Nov 14, 2017
Richfield Springs – George P. Mravlja, Jr., 48, passed away suddenly November 14, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He was born January 4, 1969 in Cobleskill, the son of George and Elizabeth (Medved) Mravlja. George grew up in Worcester and was raised on the family farm. He graduated from Worcester Central School. He was a life-long dairy farmer,...
Harold E. Ritchey
Nov 12, 2017
Harold E. Ritchey, 80, passed away, Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
He was born on January 6, 1937 in Bainbridge; the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Bostwick) Ritchey.
Harold worked for several lumber companies for over 20 years. His last employment was with Scoville-Meno Honda in Oneonta.
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Sandra J. Markel
Nov 12, 2017
MILFORD – Sandra Joan Markel, 78, went to be with the Lord November 12, 2017.
She was born November 21, 1938 in Oneonta, the daughter of Andrew and Beatrice (Crandall) Sabedra.
Sandy spent her younger years living in Otego and graduated from Otego Central School. Â Â She went to college later in life, receiving a nursing...
Doris W. Oliver
Nov 4, 2017
Doris W. Oliver, 94, of Oneonta, NY, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2017.
Born and raised in Milford, NY, Doris was a graduate of Milford High School.
She was married to Leland Arthur Oliver, who passed away on November 10, 2011, for 70 years.
She was a...
Carol Ives
Oct 30, 2017
HUDSON - Carol Ives, 72, passed away October 30, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. She was born October 8, 1945 in Albany, the daughter of Sanford and Shirley (Meyers) Goldenberg. Carol was a Registered Nurse in the Capital District area for 30 years. She and her husband, Tracy "Scrappy" Ives were collectors of antiques. Carol was an animal lover and...
