Kevin J. Burnsworth
Jun 2, 2017
ONEONTA - Kevin James Burnsworth, son of Carole and Charles Burnsworth, died on June 2, 2017 in Lancaster, Massachusetts where he was working as a golf professional at Shaker Hills Country Club in Harvard, Massachusetts. He was 53 years old. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; daughter, Samantha; son, Ian; and Suzanne's children, Alexis Bell and Devon Burnsworth of...
Maureen P. Hulbert
Jun 2, 2017
WEST ONEONTA – Maureen P. Hulbert, 76, passed away at home on June 2, 2017, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born January 4, 1941, the daughter of Frank and Kathryn (Noonan) Keegan. Maureen was a loving mother, dedicated to her children. As part of the Oneonta community, she served on the Board of Directors for A.O....
Ronald Luettger
May 29, 2017
Oneonta Ronald Luettger, 58, loving and devoted husband, father, Opa, brother and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 29, 2017. Ronald was born on December 29, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Franz and Elke (Schumacher) Luettger. He grew up on Long Island, graduating from North Babylon Senior High School, where he was active...
Doris L. Miller
May 23, 2017
ONEONTA – Doris L. Miller, 88, passed away May 23, 2017 at the Bridgewater Rehabilitation in Binghamton. She was born July 15, 1928 in Oneonta, the daughter of Fred and Nellie (Sargeant) Leonard. Doris grew up in Laurens where she graduated from Laurens Central School. She married Donald L. Miller. The couple loved travelling across the country between New York...
Raymond James Cameron
May 19, 2017
Raymond James Cameron, of Salem, SC and formerly Oneonta, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 19, 2017. Ray was born on January 16, 1947, the son of Beverly O'Kelly Thomson, who survives. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Ethel; son, Richard (Diane) and daughter, Beverly (Edwin) Murch; brothers, Dave (Linda), Jon Alan (Candy), Richard,...
Dennis E. Finn
May 18, 2017
ONEONTA - Remembering Dennis Finn … a broadly gifted, humble, and unassuming man who gave unequivocally of his time, energy, knowledge and skills. His great love for the people and the City of Oneonta was tangible to all who encountered him. Dennis, his mother, Julia Finn, and brother, Donald, moved to Oneonta from New Jersey in the early 1950's. He...
Thomas M. Genzardi
May 18, 2017
ONEONTA - Thomas M. Genzardi, 48, passed away naturally, Thursday, May 18, 2017. He was born on Nov. 7, 1968, in the Bronx; the son of Eugene and Kathleen (Good) Genzardi. Tom was a engineer in the Army National Guard. He moved from Massapequa to Oneonta in 1985. Tom is survived by his wife, Keshia Robinson-Genzardi, parents, Eugene Genzardi and...
Patrick J. Dellelo
May 15, 2017
Laurens – Patrick J. Dellelo, 88, passed away at home May 15, 2017 The obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements for a private service are pending with the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta. www.lhpfuneralhome.com
Oren "Doc" Knapp
May 10, 2017
ONEONTA - Oren C. "Doc" Knapp, 90, passed away on May 10, 2017 in A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta after a brief illness. Doc was born on August 10, 1926 to Raymond and Millie Knapp and raised with his 10 brothers and sisters on the family farm on the Ouleout in North Franklin, NY. Doc lettered in baseball and basketball at...
Nina A. Pleuss
May 10, 2017
WORCESTER - Nina A. Pleuss, 62, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at her residence. She was born on June 9, 1954 in Wantagh, NY, the daughter of John and Jacqueline (Klopper) Tetenes. Nina married Thomas Pleuss. She moved to Worcester in 1991 from Massapequa. Nina started college at age 40, graduated and worked for SUNY Cobleskill for 15 years....
Robert W. Bloomer
May 8, 2017
COOPERSTOWN - Robert W. Bloomer, 79, passed away on May 8, 2017. He was born on Jan. 19, 1938. He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Ann. Bob was a heavy equipment mechanic for Able Equipment for many years. An avid fisherman, he loved spending time with family and friends. Bob is survived by his children, Joan, Sandy and Chuck;...
Karen Marie Zdan
May 7, 2017
WORCESTER – Karen Marie Zdan, 47, passed away May 7, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was born May 20, 1969 in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Georgeanne Beatrice Ellis and Francis Joseph Zdan. Karen had worked as a LPN home health aide in Manahawkin, NJ, prior to moving to the Worcester area. She is survived by...
David Arnold Stewart
May 3, 2017
David Arnold Stewart Sr., 86, passed away peacefully May 3, 2017 under the care of Hospice in Jackson, Michigan. Dave was the son of James and Helen (Morris) Stewart, born May 24, 1930 in Oneonta, New York. He is survived by his life-long love and companion of more than 67 years, Marilou (Parsons) Stewart; his three children, David (Wendy) Stewart...
Albert W. Schrag
Apr 30, 2017
Albert Schrag, 84, of Davenport passed away on April 30, 2017 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown after battling a long illness. Albert was born in Queens and spent most his career working as a NYC steamfitter. He also served as a fire commissioner of the North Merrick Fire Department. After retirement Al worked as a security guard at Homer Folks...
Betty Rowe Henderson
Apr 25, 2017
ONEONTA – Betty Rowe Henderson, of Southside Oneonta, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, following a long illness. Her death came only 11 days after that of her husband, Hugh I. Henderson Sr. She was born Betty Mae Rowe on August 7, 1933 in Oneonta, the daughter of Hattie Mae (Wheeler) Rowe and Arthur Kendall Rowe, and...
Betty E. Russ
Apr 21, 2017
MARYLAND – Betty E. Russ, 91, passed away April 21, 2017 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was born April 30, 1925 in Oneonta, the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret (Grant) Kniskern. Betty married Wilber "Mickey" Russ on October 13, 1945 and they shared 70 years together until his passing in May of 2016. They lived their entire...
Margaret C. Kuhn
Apr 20, 2017
LAURENS – Margaret C. Kuhn, 98 passed away peacefully April 20, 2017 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was born September 19, 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of Harry J. and Nancy E. (Rugh) Casper. Margaret graduated from Gettysburg College in 1940. She married Walter R. "Todd" Kuhn on June 17, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA. He...
Paul E. Hunt
Apr 18, 2017
WORCESTER - Paul E. Hunt, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the Royal Oak Nursing Home in Dade City, Florida. Born on June 16, 1926 in Worcester; the son of Erwin and Nina(Banker) Hunt. Paul was a music teacher in Albany at School 19. He retired from teaching after 31 years. He was a graduate of SUNY...
Janet I. Schmiedel
Apr 18, 2017
WORCESTER – Janet I. Schmiedel, 72, passed away peacefully April 18, 2017 at her residence at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was born January 15, 1945 in Blenheim, the daughter of Clifford and Esther (Hicks) Decker. She married Robert H. Schmiedel on July 4, 1960 in Schenectady. He predeceased her on September 24, 2014. Janet moved to the...
Herbert G. Butzke
Apr 17, 2017
ELK CREEK – Herbert Gustav Butzke, 83, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born January 30, 1934 in Zulshagen Kreis Dramburg, Germany, the son of Frankz and Emma (Kamp) Butzke. He married Gretel Pape on October 12, 1963. Herbert came to the United States as a teenager and worked in New York...
