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.
Robert J. Barton
Nov 12, 2016
Schenevus-Robert J. Barton passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 after suffering a heart attack. He was 88 years old. The son of Iva and Ernest Barton, he was born on May 16, 1928. Bob spent his entire life in Schenevus most of which was spent working on the family farm. He is survived by his daughter Sherry Roege-Pederson &her husband...
Palmer "Shorty" S. Beacraft
Nov 5, 2016
Worcester - Palmer S Beacraft "Shorty", 89, died November 5, 2016 at Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oneonta. Arrangements are pending with the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St., Worcester, NY
Nicole Butzke
Nov 2, 2016
Schenevus - Nicole J. Butzke, 25, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 2, 2016. She was born on March 28, 1991 in Cooperstown, the daughter of William and Kimberly (Wawrzynek) Butzke. Nicole was an assistant manager at Enterprise Holdings in Buffalo, NY where she has resided for the past 6 years. She graduated from Schenevus Central School in 2009 and received...
Kyle Burch
Oct 28, 2016
ONEONTA – Kyle G. Burch, 31, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2016. He was at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY battling Leukemia and passed peacefully with loved ones by his side. Kyle was born June 6, 1985 in North Charleston, SC, the son of Robert O'Neal Burch Sr. and Linda A. (Sockey) Burch. Kyle and...
George R. Davis
Oct 28, 2016
Worcester - George R. Davis, 74, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 28, 2016 surrounded by his family. George is survived by his wife, Florence of Worcester; his son, Alexander Davis and his wife, Andrea of North Carolina; his 2 granddaughters, Melanie and Caroline of North Carolina; his 2 brothers, John Davis and wife, Kathy of Long Island and Tom Davis...
Jeanne Fleury
Oct 27, 2016
Jeanne Louise Fleury 8/25/1947-10/27/2016 Jeanne Louise Fleury, 69, Nanuet NY, formally of Oneonta, NY, passed away on Thursday October, 27, 2016 after a long illness. Jeanne grew up in Andes NY, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Anne Fleury. Surviving are her children, Stephanie (Eric) Baumes of Nyack and Chip (Stephanie) Holmes of Oneonta. Three grandchildren, Sophia Baumes, Porter...
Pauline Cole
Oct 25, 2016
ONEONTA – Pauline "Polly" Ellen Lasher Cole, 86, passed away October 25, 2016 at A.O Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born March 6, 1930 in Oneonta, the daughter of Smith and Evelyn (Masker) Lasher. Polly married Richard Cole on October 16, 1948 at the Portlandville Methodist Church. Polly worked for the Town of Maryland as the Tax Collector for...
Mary Louise Ryan Austin
Oct 24, 2016
ONEONTA - Mary Louise Ryan Austin, 97, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2016 at Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oneonta, NY. She was born January 16, 1919 in Lebanon, NY, daughter of Florence A. and Arthur T. Ryan. Her childhood was spent on the family farm at Hamilton, NY. After graduating from Hamilton High School in 1937,...
Russell Harvey Hoag
Oct 18, 2016
Russell Harvey Hoag, 73, of Cape Carteret, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House, Newport. Mr. Hoag was born in Delhi, NY to William Harvey Hoag and Olive Easson Hoag. Hoagie was raised in Delancey, NY. He was trained to be a Master Carpenter by his Grandfather Harvey and he took great pride in his work....
Louis Durso
Oct 16, 2016
Westford Louis Durso, 73, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Focus@Otsego in Cooperstown. He was born on January 31, 1943 in Manhattan, NY, the son of Angelo and Mary (Spica) Durso. Louis married Mary Boehm on November 7, 1964 in East Northport, Long Island. He was a metallurgist for precious metals all throughout New York State. Louis moved to...
Joanne I. Puylara-Boyd
Oct 12, 2016
ONEONTA - Joanne I. Puylara-Boyd, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her home. She was born May 22, 1951, the daughter of Carl Angelo Puylara Sr. and Sophia (Sobers) Puylara. Joanne graduated from Oneonta High School. She was proud to have worked at her father's business, Galinn's Jewelry Store from a young lady part time in...
Kalman A. Biczo
Oct 8, 2016
Worcester – Kalman A. Biczo, 79, passed away October 8, 2016. He was a resident of Otsego County for 30 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Marie of 48 years; his children and grandchildren. He was loved and will be missed. For service information, please call the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hellerskinnerfh.com Arrangements are...
Wayne J. Balnis, Sr.
Oct 4, 2016
ONEONTA – Wayne J. Balnis, Sr., 76, passed away at home unexpectedly on October 4, 2016. He was born January 22, 1940 in Oneonta, the son of Joseph and Florence (Dutcher) Balnis. Wayne married Patricia A. "Patsy" Weitzel on October 29, 1960 in Oneonta. She predeceased him on February 6, 2011. Wayne was employed by the City of Oneonta DPW...
Mary Ann Ashe
Oct 1, 2016
ONEONTA – Mary Ann Ashe, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016. She was born December 10, 1937 in Bainbridge, the daughter of George and Evelyn (Coon) Diehl. She graduated from Sidney Central School. Mary Ann married Philip C. Ashe on May 24, 1958 at the Methodist Church in Sidney. She was a License Practical Nurse. Mary Ann...
