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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...
Julia R. Henn
Aug 6, 2017
WESTFORD – Julia R. Henn, 88, passed away August 6, 2017 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta. Julia was born on July 11, 1929 in Brooklyn. She and her husband, Edward moved to Westford in 1981, relocating their nursey business from Long Island. Julia is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Edward; her brother, Carl Schaedler and her...
Father Ronald Lee Green
Aug 6, 2017
WORCESTER - Father Ronald L. Green of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers died on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Maryknoll, New York. He was 64 years old and a Maryknoll priest for 32 years.
He was born in Monroe, Michigan, on March 1, 1953, the son James Paul and Noreen (Fortman) Green. He was proud to be...
Kosta Krajovan
Aug 2, 2017
Laurens – Kosta Krajovan, 86, went to Heaven August 2, 2017, while he was at home. He was born September 8, 1930 in Yugoslavia, the son of Jonila and Anna Krajovan. He immigrated to the United States in 1966. Kosta is survived by his wife, Emelia Krajovan, whom he married in 2011; his son, Steven and his wife, Persida Krajovan;...
Mary G. Foti
Jul 31, 2017
ONEONTA – Mary G. Foti died July 31, 2017 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. Mary was the daughter of John and Lena (Cologero) Foti. She was born and raised in Oneonta. She lived in Syracuse for 35 years, moving to Washington, DC and retiring back to Oneonta. Mary's working career varied, most notably working for congressional representatives in Onondaga...
Donald C. Mann
Jul 31, 2017
EDMESTON – Donald C. Mann, 63, born July 9, 1954 at Southside Hospital, Bay Shore, Long Island, NY, recently living in Edmeston for the past 10 years, died suddenly Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. Born to Charles F. Mann and Irene Mann, originally from Lindenhurst, NY. The family moved to Mt. Vision in 1965. He is survived by...
David J. Hamwey
Jul 29, 2017
ONEONTA – David J. Hamwey, 94, passed away July 29, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He was born February 22, 1923 in Mt. Vision, the son of John and Grace (Peters) Hamwey. He graduated from Oneonta High School Class of 1942. David was a United States Army veteran. He married Margaret Cooper on September 24, 1944 in Oneonta. David...
William "Jack" Nagle
Jul 14, 2017
William "Jack" Nagle, of Worcester, NY passed away on July 14, 2017 in the presence of his immediate family. Jack was born May 10, 1933 in Troy, NY to William "Bill" and Julia (Graney) Nagle. His brother Tom came 5 years later and currently resides in Las Vegas, NV. Jack was a 1951 graduate of Schenevus Central School and attended...
Donna C. Pidgeon
Jul 14, 2017
ONEONTA – Donna C. Pidgeon, 77, passed away with her family by her side on July 14, 2017 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. She was born January 9, 1940 in Syracuse, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Henry) Craver. Legacy of Love "A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you. You taught...
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