Edna Louise (Skidmore) Nesteruk
Oct 25, 2017
Mom was born on July 5, 1927, the daughter of William Henry Skidmore and Edna Louise Pearsall, and passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Cooperstown. Mom and Dad John Nesteruk raised and loved their four daughters, Marvina, Nestra, Pauline and Johnna; helped raise and loved their grandchildren; and helped raise and loved their great-grandchildren. Mom enjoyed acknowledging all the...
Ruth A. Roland
Oct 23, 2017
Ruth Aileen Roland died Monday, October 23, 2017. She was born October 28, 1922 in Schenevus, NY; the daughter of Mayo Roland and Alice Green Roland. She is predeceased by her parents, her only brother Ralph Mayo Roland, and his wife Cecelia. She is survived by her nieces & nephews: Richard Roland, of Bellevue, WA; Kathleen Lowery, of Chesterfield, MO;...
Norma Jean Dahms
Oct 19, 2017
Norma Jean Dahms, 75, died suddenly on October 19, 2017 in Oneonta. She was born on July 3, 1942 in Summit, the daughter of the late Ralph and Marjorie (Burnside) Dahms. She is survived by her children, Alan Terrell, Washington, MO, Sherry Kent, Seattle, WA, Kenneth Terrell, Schenectady and Regina Curtis, Denton, NC; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters, Olga Koshar Glenville, Christine...
Edwin H. Doane
Oct 13, 2017
Edwin H. Doane passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was born in Seneca Falls, NY on May 18, 1949 to the late Edwin and Ruby (Smith) Doane. Ed married Terri Conte on October 15, 1977. Ed is survived by his wife Terri, their daughter Elizabeth and her husband Jake Reed and their children, his greatest joy, Jackson, Ethan...
Elizabeth Jean Priore
Sep 30, 2017
ELIZABETH JEAN PRIORE, age 91, of Rochester Hills, MI, died September 30, 2017. Loving wife of the late James (Jim) for 60 years; dear mother of Jim, Roger (Louisa), Allan (Nancy) Priore; cherished grandmother of Alexandra; sister of James (Joyce) Broe and (late) brothers and sisters Mary (Joe) Otvos, Gertrude (Thomas) Natoli, Joe (Lorraine) Broe, Gerald (Ruth) Broe and Thomas...
Arlene S. Odell
Sep 29, 2017
ONEONTA, NY – Arlene S. Odell went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 29, at the Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Home after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Arlene Eva was born on Friday, the 13th of July, 1934, in Neversink, NY, to Arlie and Eva (Hotchkin) Sutherland. She graduated from Franklin Central School in 1952. She...
Gary A. Peterson
Sep 29, 2017
Unadilla – Gary A. Peterson, 59, passed away September 29, 2017 from an autoimmune disease, Scleroderma. He was born March 3, 1958 in Norwalk, CT, the son of Charles and Elsie Peterson. Gary was a young child when his family bought a dairy farm in Unadilla, where he grew up. He attended Gilbertsville Central High School. Gary owned and operated...
Wanda E. Marcella
Sep 25, 2017
Oneonta – Wanda E. Marcella, 77, passed away September 25, 2017 at Chestnut Park Nursing Center, Oneonta. She was born October 8, 1939 in Maryland, the daughter of Raymond and Beulah (Collison) Schaffer. Wanda worked for Center Street Food Store and for (Woody's) Hometown Deli. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters, Pat Tripp (Jack)...
Landin I. Van Buren
Sep 25, 2017
ONEONTA - Landin Irving Van Buren laid down his working tools on September 25, 2017, at the age of 94. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Louise Bowen Van Buren, four children, and four children-in-law: Bruce Landin Van Buren and Adelaide Jeffrey Van Buren of Oneonta, New York; Carol Van Buren Alper and Neil Alper of Needham, Massachusetts; Patricia Van...
Charles A. Bodden, Jr.
Sep 23, 2017
SCHENEVUS - Charles A. Bodden Jr died September 23, 2017 at his home of natural causes. He was born to Charles A. Bodden and Victoria E Kohlmier, raised by Leon Kolin, Sr. Charlie's joyful zest for life brought a smile to everyone's heart! Our dear lost Father's deep voice resonated through Charlie. He took great care of Mother until Heaven...
Raymond M. Grabowski
Sep 20, 2017
WORCESTER – Raymond M. Grabowski, 65, passed away September 20, 2017 at Homelife at Folks in Herkimer. He was born August 28, 1951 in Mineola, the son of Edward John and Dorothy Catherine (Abramski) Grabowski. Ray worked for the NYS Department of Transportation in Schenevus. He was a member of the Worcester Fire Department and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church....
Carol Dee Whitbeck
Sep 14, 2017
MARYLAND - Carol Dee Whitbeck passed away on September 14, 2017 unexpectedly at Chenango Memorial Hospital. She was very passionate about nature often stopping to pick up rocks and look at trees that she felt had character. Her biggest passion was working with her student's. She educated and maintained a relationship with them throughout their adulthood thus creating a life-long...
Douglas C. Saxton
Sep 9, 2017
WEST ONEONTA – Douglas C. Saxton, 84, of West Oneonta, NY and Turtle Lake Development in Naples, FL, died after a brief illness on September 9, 2017 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY.
He was born September 25, 1932 in Cooperstown, the son of Harold J. and Iva (McRorie) Saxton of Cooperstown.
Douglas graduated from...
Stephanie K. Shultis Hurlburt
Sep 7, 2017
SCHENEVUS – Stephanie K. Shultis Hurlburt, 48, passed away September 7, 2017, after a courageous ten year battle with thyroid cancer. She was born May 9, 1969 in Oneonta, the daughter of Edmund G. and Beth A. (Wells) Shultis. Stephanie grew up in Schenevus, graduating from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus, Class of 1987. She was a manager at...
Arthur H. Schulz
Sep 3, 2017
WEST ONEONTA – Arthur H. Schulz passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2017. Per Art's wishes, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Art to the Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820 or pay forward a kindness. Expressions of sympathy...
William E. Gilmer
Sep 2, 2017
Farewell, My Love When a husband dies there's an overwhelming sadness that serves to cloud the mind and paralyzes the body. It's a debilitating feeling that comes with the realization that never again, in this life will you be able to call or see this individual again. The sadness is deep seated and profound and today I feel sad and...
Richard F. Mravlja
Aug 28, 2017
DECATUR - Richard F. Mravlja was born in Decatur, New York on July 9, 1932. He could be seen wearing his Agway baseball hat while working the family farm until he retired at the age of 70. If you couldn't find him on the farm, he was at the East Worcester Fish and Game Club on the boat fishing with...
Matthew Lee Bowman
Aug 20, 2017
CLIFTON PARK – Matthew Lee Bowman, 48, passed away August 20, 2017 in his home. He was born May 12, 1969 in Tacoma, WA and was adopted by John F. and Margaret M. (Mahnken) Bowman. Matt grew up in a military family, traveling the world. After his father retired, Matt attended school in Little Falls and Oneonta. He also received...
Madeline B. Wenck
Aug 8, 2017
Oneonta – Mrs. Madeline B. Wenck, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta; happily walking into the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Madeline was born June 17, 1921 on Pumpkin Hollow Road in Davenport, the daughter of Luther and Marjorie (Davidson) Burdick. She married Gerald F. Wenck...
Julia V. Zeh
Aug 7, 2017
East Worcester Julia V. Zeh, 88, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at the A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. She was born on May 28, 1929 in Port Arthur, TX, the daughter of Frank and Julia (Melito) Grasso. Julia married Marvin Zeh on August 29, 1943 in East Worcester. He predeceased her on October 14, 2014. Julia worked and retired...
