Obituary Listing

Sep 28, 2025

MARYLAND – Michael L. Bascomb, 69, passed away comfortably at home on September 28, 2025.

He was born December 11, 1955 in Bermuda, the son of Harold and Marion (Rickard) Bascomb. Michael grew up in a large family in Cobleskill.

He was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1974 to 1994.  He served in...

Sep 20, 2025

Oneonta – Diane M. Jones, 95, passed away on September 20, 2025 at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born December 10, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of George E. and Helen M. (Langer) Neugarten.

Diane resided in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx for many years.  She was an office manager...

Sep 12, 2025

Worcester – Walter 'Butch' Thompson, 86, passed away on September 12, 2025 at Cooperstown Center.

He was born in Cherry Valley on May 1, 1939 to Harold and J. Margaret Thompson.

Butch graduated from Cherry Valley Central School in 1957.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1958 until March 1963.

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Sep 10, 2025

Worcester – Wanda R. Welbert, 104, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025.

She was born July 21, 1921 in Gothicville, NY, to Ernest and Lela Reed.  The family lived in South Valley and Worcester as she grew up.  She met her husband, Raymond Welbert when he joined his family in South Valley after serving in World...

Sep 9, 2025

Worcester - Linda Ann Daly, 76, passed away September 9, 2025 at her home.

She was born August 11, 1949 in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of Thomas and Ethel (Meurer) Daly.

Linda grew up in the Bronx with her two brothers.  She graduated from St. Helena High School in 1967. She worked hard following...

Sep 6, 2025

Worcester – Clyde F. Wilcox, 64, passed away September 6, 2025 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.

He was born September 28, 1960 in Cobleskill, the son of Clyde E. and Margaret (Conklin) Wilcox.

Clyde graduated from Worcester Central School and briefly attended SUNY Cobleskill.   He worked as a butcher, at G& I Homes, and...

Sep 1, 2025

Nancy L. Ives, a devoted sister, aunt, and lifelong caregiver, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025, at the age of 71, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on September 12, 1953, to Laura Mae Banker and Carlyle Harry Ives, Nancy was a compassionate and giving soul who dedicated her life to caring for...

Sep 1, 2025

H. Laverne Thomas, 97; Pillar of Oneonta Community Life

ONEONTA, NY_ H. Laverne Thomas, retired Professor of Mathematics at the State University of New York at Oneonta, musician, and community leader, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 1, 2025, surrounded by his children, caregivers, and Hospice staff.

Born in 1928 in Syracuse, NY,...

Aug 30, 2025

Oneonta – Betty Jean (Henninger) Nelson, passed away August 30, 2025 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta.

She was born February 17, 1943 in Schenevus at the Wilson Birthing Hospital to Evelyn Blanche (Rockefeller) and Jerome Alfred Henninger.

She graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in 1960.  Betty was voted best dressed in...

Aug 30, 2025

Oneonta – R. Louise Sandoli, 76, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, with her family at her side.

She was born December 27, 1948 in Tuxedo Park, NY, the daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie (Stevens) Graby.

Louise spent her childhood in Walton.  She moved to Oneonta when she was attending...

Aug 19, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that the family of James L. Rossman, 71, of Schenevus, NY, shares that he passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY.

James was born in Vega, NY, on August 9, 1954, to Barnet and Alice (Wright) Rossman, Sr. Later in his childhood, his family moved...

Aug 14, 2025

Oneonta – Elizabeth Terriquez, 95, passed away August 14, 2025 at the Cooperstown Center.

She was born April 20, 1930 in Manhattan, the daughter of John and Sarah (Cordero) Aravena.

Elizabeth married Gilbert Manuel Terriquez on October 8, 1948 in New York City.  He predeceased her on February 17, 2011.

Elizabeth taught dance...

Aug 10, 2025

Worcester, NY – Dennis P. Carey, 66, passed away August 10, 2025, at home doing what he loved most – fishing.

He was born April 15, 1959 in Rockville Centre, the son of Richard and Barbara (Hoey) Carey.

Dennis married Joanne Tursi on September 30, 1988 in Farmingdale.

He was a Police Officer...

Aug 6, 2025

Lisa "Pinkie" Kopf, 68, passed away August 6, 2025, at Wynn Hospital in Utica after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Born November 29, 1956, in Amityville, NY, to Charles William Kopf II and Elvira (Kobza) Kopf. Pinkie grew up in Plainview, Long Island, where she loved and was loved by many. It was here that she...

Jul 28, 2025

Worcester, NY – Leland Charles Horstmann, 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 28, 2025, at Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oneonta, New York, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 30, 1956, in Midland, Texas, Leland was the second son of Lane and Lillian (Thompson) Horstmann. He grew up in a...

Jul 27, 2025

Oneonta – Craig S. Goodrich, 64, passed away with his daughters by his side on July 27, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, after a lengthy illness.

He was born November 21, 1960 in Oneonta, the son of Kenneth and Marion (Gray) Goodrich.

Craig grew up in Colliersville and attended the Oneonta School District.

Jul 20, 2025

WORCESTER - Susan Elizabeth Davis Hallahan, 64, passed away suddenly in her home on the morning of July 20, 2025, after years of battling COPD and lung cancer with raw determination and valor.

She was the devoted wife of William Thomas Hallahan III. Together they shared decades of partnership, celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this past March....

Jul 17, 2025

Guilford – Herbert E. Zindle, Sr. 93, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025 with his family by his side.

He was born July 10, 1932 in Milford, the son of Harry and Lucy (Kildee) Zindle.

Herb was a United States Army veteran.

He married Barbara J. Ackerman on December 21,...

Jul 8, 2025

Oneonta - JoAnn Rottingen, 76, passed suddenly away at her home on July 8, 2025.

She was born August 25, 1948 in Delhi, the daughter of Arthur and Laura (Mansheffer) Pindar.

JoAnn married her high school sweetheart Paul J. Rottingen in Jefferson, NY.

She started working as an X-Ray Technician, then continued in...

Jul 7, 2025

Troy - Karl D. Oberacker, 56, passed away at home on July 7, 2025 after a lengthy illness.

He was born August 20, 1968 in Cooperstown, the son of Peter K. Oberacker Sr. and Carol (Wendel) Oberacker.

Karl graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus, Class of 1986.  He attended SUNY Delhi, and worked...