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Eleanore L. Smith
Jan 30, 2017
Oneonta – Eleanore L. Smith, 96, a resident of The Plains at Parish Homestead in Oneonta, passed away January 30, 2017. She was born March 11, 1920 the daughter of Raymond and Cora (Munroe) Holbrook near Cooperstown. Eleanore married the love of her life, Stuart P. Smith on January 18, 1941 at her parents' home in Whig Corners. They were...
Mildred "Millie" Davis
Jan 28, 2017
WORCESTER – Mildred R. "Millie" Davis, 81, passed away peacefully at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, January 28. She was born April 28, 1935 in Central Bridge, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Muehl) Milavec. Millie grew up in Worcester. She graduated from Worcester Central School and then Hartwick College in Oneonta. She married Robert F. "Moose" Davis on...
Barbara Joan Simmons-Hungerford
Jan 26, 2017
Oneonta - Barbara Joan Simmons-Hungerford, 73, past away January 26, 2017 at her home. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Blanche (Austin) Marshall. Barbara was the co-owner of Black Sheep Antiques in the Duanesburg for 17 years. Barbara love to travel. She is survived by her husband, Frederick J. Hungerford of Oneonta; two sons, Scott Simmons and his wife,...
Mary Jane Mcgowan
Jan 23, 2017
ONEONTA - Mary Jane McGowan passed on to the arms of the LORD and to join Dean her loving husband in eternity on January 23, 2017 at the age of 90 years and 8 months. Mary Jane Smallin McGowan was born in May 1926 in Oneonta, NY the daughter of Percy and Edna Hazard Smallin. She attended Bugbee School –...
Walter G. "Bill" Stevens
Jan 20, 2017
Worcester Walter G. "Bill" Stevens, 78, passed away at home Friday, January 20, 2017. He was born on March 16, 1938; the son of Howard and Pearl Alice (Banks) Stevens the first. Bill had many talents; working on cars, tractors and equipment, playing guitar by ear and woodworking. He worked for years doing many jobs but always came back to...
Vera Elizabeth Thayer
Jan 20, 2017
Those we love do not go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. The family of Vera Thayer cordially invites you to join in celebrating her life on Saturday, May 20, 2017, 11:00 am, at Main Street Baptist Church in Oneonta, NY. A reception will be held following...
Marie E. Webster
Jan 9, 2017
Oneonta - Marie Webster, 85, passed away January 9, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Arrangements are pending with the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta
Gertrud Wilhelm
Dec 31, 2016
Gertrud Wilhelm, 76, Schenevus, lost her life to lung cancer on Saturday morning December 31, 2016 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York. Prior, she was also treated for lung cancer by St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center in Albany. Gertrud was born in Siegen, Westphalia, Germany on September 29, 1940 to Wilhelm Friedrich Wilhelm and Hedwig Schäfer-Wilhelm, and is...
Doris M. Rock
Dec 30, 2016
Worcester - Doris M. Rock, 79, formerly of Worcester, passed away at Holy Redeemer Hospice, Meadowbrook, PA on December 30, 2016 surrounded by her family. Doris was born on July 13, 1937 to George and Beatrice (Wilsey) Rock in Worcester. She married Paul Gasbara in 1958 and is survived by their three children; Paula (Houghtaling) of Horsham, Pa; Dr. Mark...
John B. Wagner
Dec 12, 2016
Oneonta John B. Wagner, 86, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born on February 16, 1930 in Finsing, Germany; the son of Josef and Frieda (Schwartmuller) Wagner. John married Elisabeth Fakundiny in 1957 in Byram, CT. She predeceased him in 2007. John came to the United States in 1952. He worked as...
John E. Wilcox
Dec 3, 2016
Fly Creek John R. Wilcox, died December 3, 2016 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Formerly of Westford and Worcester, he was born April 15, 1935; the son of John E. and Dorothy A. (Thomas) Wilcox at Cooperstown. He attended school in Schenevus and Worcester and was a graduate of Worcester Central. In October 1958 he married Dawn Hillis at...
Beatrice Bensink Loftus
Nov 30, 2016
MOUNT VISION - Beatrice Bensink Loftus, 80, passed away suddenly on November 30, 2016 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was born August 17, 1936 in Corry, PA, the daughter of George and Lucille (Carroll) Bensink. Bea graduated in 1960 from Mansfield State Teachers College. She proceeded to spend the next 50 plus years sharing her talents as a...
Gordon A. Daley, Sr.
Nov 26, 2016
ONEONTA - Gordon A. Daley, Sr., 91, passed away November 26, 2016 at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a lengthy illness. Gordon was born February 7, 1925 in Oxford, NY, the son of Leo and Edna (McMullen) Daley. Gordon married Beverly Baker on August 16, 1946 at Elm Park United Methodist Church in Oneonta. A veteran of the...
Adrian M. Shrodo
Nov 26, 2016
LAURENS - Adrian M. Shrodo, 51, died on November 26, 2016 at his home in Laurens. Adrian was born in Norwich, England and moved to the United States when he was two years old. He is survived by his parents and step parents: Fiona Dejardin and her husband, Terry Slade of Schenevus; Stanley Shrodo and his wife, Virginia of Bridgewater,...
Robert H. Foster
Nov 25, 2016
SCHENEVUS – Robert H. Foster, 86, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2016 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown with family by his side. He was born September 17, 1930 in Queens, NY, the son of Robert A. and Elizabeth (Buss) Foster. Bob was a United States Army veteran. He moved to Worcester in 1955 from Long Island with his...
Howard E. Mabie
Nov 23, 2016
Worcester - Howard Ernest Mabie, 92, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. He was born on November 28, 1923 in Worcester; the son of Ernest and Hazel (Burnside) Mabie. Howard married Eva Martin on March 11, 1942 in East Worcester. She predeceased him. He was a lifelong area resident who was a member of...
Ellen L. Bush
Nov 19, 2016
Laurens - Ellen Louise Bush, 70, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was born August 26, 1946 in Oneonta, the daughter of Bernard and Cora (Bebe) Bullis. Ellen graduated from Otego Central School and received her bachelors degree from SUNY Oneonta. She married Donald R. Bush on June 12, 1965 at the First...
Nicolaos Zachos
Nov 17, 2016
Maryland Nicolaos Zachos, 74, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his residence. Condolences may be sent to the family at Www.hellerskinnerfh.com. The Heller & Skinner Funeral Home in Worcester is assisting the family.
Maureen Agnes Gallagher
Nov 17, 2016
Oneonta - Maureen Agnes Gallagher, 63, a life-long resident of Oneonta, died on Thursday, November 17, 2016 after an extended illness. She was born May 10, 1953 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta, the daughter of John J. and Catherine M. Gallagher. Maureen was a graduate of Bugbee School, having attended from Junior Kindergarten through ninth grade. She was proud to...
Mary A. Pavlick
Nov 16, 2016
Decatur - Mary A. Pavlick, 87, passed away November 16, 2016. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass for Mary will be celebrated on Saturday, December 10, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Worcester by Fr. Ron Green, M.M.
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